Premier Consulting Services Launches TUV-ASI-Accepted Functional Safety Engineering Training Course; Program Acknowledges Competency as Functional Safety Engineers for SIS.IRVINE, Calif. -- Premier Consulting Services (UIR UIR Upper Flight Information Region UIR Unusual Incident Report UIR User Interface Requirement UIR Wire Connector (used on drawings, etc.; phonetically, UIR sounds like 'wire') UIR Uniform Impedance Resonator UIR User Incident Report :JEN4663), a leading safety and reliability consulting group for the process industry and an operating unit operating unit A type of operating company that engages in transactions with outsiders and that is owned by another business. For example, in 1995 the stockholders of Capital Cities/ABC approved a $19 billion merger with the Walt Disney Company, whereupon of Invensys Systems Inc., today announced it has launched the industry's first TUV-ASI-accepted functional safety engineering for safety instrumented systems (SIS) training course. Premier Consulting Services has been recognized by TUV-ASI as its first accepted course provider. The training course, titled "Premier Functional Safety Engineering" (PFSE PFSE Partnership for Food Safety Education PFSE Profile Selector Enroute ), addresses functional safety in the field of safety instrumented systems. The program was developed in cooperation with TUV-ASI, a division of TUV (Technischer Überwachungs-Verein) Literally "Technical Watch-Over Association." A German certifying body involved with product safety for the European community. Rheinland Group and a global leader in independent testing and assessment services. Premier Consulting Service's training course is an integral component of the overall TUV functional safety program, an extended vocational training curriculum that provides engineers working in the field of functional safety with support knowledge and real-world expertise. Upon successful completion of the training course and examination, participants are eligible to receive a TUV certificate directly from Germany-based TUV-ASI. "It is an honor to be acknowledged by TUV-ASI as the first accepted course provider of a curriculum that will be essential in helping process plants meet the industry's international safety standards Safety standards are standards designed to ensure the safety of products, activities or processes, etc. They may be advisory or compulsory and are normally laid down by an advisory or regulatory body that may be either voluntary or statutory. and competency requirements," said Bob Adamski, Premier Consulting Service's director. "The contents, material and final exams for this course have been reviewed and assessed positively by TUV-ASI." National and international regulatory agencies such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. agency established (1970) in the Dept. of Labor (see Labor, United States Department of) to develop and enforce regulations for the safety and health of workers in businesses that are engaged in interstate (OSHA OSHA n. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a branch of the US Department of Labor responsible for establishing and enforcing safety and health standards in the workplace. ), Britain's Health and Safety Commission and its Health and Safety Executive (HSE HSE House HSE Health and Safety Executive HSE Helsinki School of Economics HSE Hamilton Southeastern (High School) HSE Health, Safety & Environment HSE Higher School of Economics (Moscow, Russia) ), require process plants to comply with safety standards including IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iec.ch) An organization that sets international electrical and electronics standards founded in 1906. It is made up of national committees from over 60 countries. IEC - International Electrotechnical Commission 61511 and ANSI (American National Standards Institute, New York, www.ansi.org) A membership organization founded in 1918 that coordinates the development of U.S. voluntary national standards in both the private and public sectors. It is the U.S. member body to ISO and IEC. ISA (1) (Instruction Set Architecture) See instruction set. (2) (Interactive Services Association) See Internet Alliance. (3) (Internet Security and Acceleration) See .NET. S84.01. As part of the compliance, facility personnel involved in the safety lifecycle must show proof of competency through training by a recognized SIS program. Premier's training course directly addresses the competency requirements of IEC61508-1 par. 6.2.1 (h) and IEC61511-1 par. 5.2.2. "Throughout the industry we are beginning to witness a growing trend pointing to end-user requirements for all personnel involved in any part of the SIS safety lifecycle to prove functional safety competency," Adamski said. "This requirement additionally extends to engineering contractors, integrators and SIS vendors." Participants wanting to register for the PFSE course must have a minimum of three to five years experience in the field of functional safety and a university degree or equivalent engineer-level responsibilities status certified by an employer. The training course is presented over four days. The first three days of instruction are taught in a classroom setting and will provide participants with detailed information and realistic examples for understanding and mastering the requirements of IEC61508 and IEC61511 functional safety. On the last day, applicants must pass a two-part examination with a minimum score of 75 percent. Certificates will be issued by TUV-ASI upon verification of eligibility and review of final exam documents. Successful participants will also receive a corresponding identification number and may use the "TUV FSEng" logo on their business cards. Certification is valid for five years. Revalidation requires passing a short exam covering updates in standards and best practices. TUV-ASI will post a listing positively identifying and confirming the status of certification for each participant on its site at www.tuvasi.com. Additional information regarding the Premier Consulting Service's training course agenda, the upcoming schedule and registration forms can be found at www.premier-fs.com. About Premier Consulting Premier Consulting Services, an operating unit of Invensys Systems Inc., is a leading safety and reliability consulting group for the process industry. The firm specializes in safety and reliability engineering Reliability engineering is an engineering field, that deals with the study reliability: the ability of a system or component to perform its required functions under stated conditions for a specified period of time.[1] It is often reported in terms of a probability. studies, international and local standards compliance, risk assessments and process safety consulting. About TUV Rheinland Group TUV Rheinland Group is a global leader in independent testing and assessment services. As an international service company, TUV Rheinland Group documents the safety and quality of new and existing products, systems and services. Its certification mark is recognized and accepted by state, city and county regulators such as building officials, fire marshals and electrical inspectors, throughout the United States as an equivalent alternative to the UL mark for the products it certifies. Additional information on the company can be found at www.tuv.com. About Invensys Invensys is a global automation, controls and process solutions group. Products, services, expertise and ongoing support enable intelligent systems to monitor and control processes in many different environments. The businesses within Invensys help customers in a variety of industries perform with greater efficiency, safety and cost-effectiveness. Industry areas of focus include hydrocarbons, chemicals, oil and gas, power and utilities, rail, telecommunications, paper, food and beverage F&B is a common abbreviation in the United States and Commonwealth countries, including Hong Kong. F&B is typically the widely accepted abbreviation for "Food and Beverage," which is the sector/industry that specializes in the conceptualization, the making of, and delivery of foods. , dairy, pharmaceuticals and personal care. Process Systems provides products, services and solutions for the automation and optimization of plant operation in the process industries. Featuring industry-leading brands such as Foxboro, Triconex, SimSci-Esscor and Wonderware, Process Systems occupies a top-tier position in the DCS (1) See also DSC. (2) Digital Cross-connect System) A network switching and grooming device used by telecom carriers. See digital cross-connect. , safety, simulation and HMI (Human Machine Interface) The user interface in a manufacturing or process control system. It provides a graphics-based visualization of an industrial control and monitoring system. markets. Products are installed in more than 100,000 plants worldwide. Serving process and batch industries, including hydrocarbons, chemicals, power and utilities and metals and mining, and also the discrete and hybrid manufacturing sectors, Process Systems is at the forefront of technological innovation, with new award-winning products and technologies such as the ArchestrA architecture, Digital Coriolis flow meters and DolPhin pH sensors. Also within the Invensys Group, APV APV See: Adjusted Present Value specializes in process equipment engineered into systems and asset services for food, beverage, personal care, pharmaceutical and chemical clients. Eurotherm is a leading supplier of control and measurement instrumentation solutions and services to industrial and process customers. Rail Systems is a multinational leader in the design, manufacture, supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance of safety-related rail signaling and control systems. Climate Controls is a major provider of the components, systems and services used globally to make commercial and residential environments safer, more comfortable and more efficient. Appliance Controls has the broadest system and component offering for the appliance industry worldwide. The Invensys Group has headquarters in the United Kingdom and is listed on the London Stock Exchange London Stock Exchange London marketplace for securities. It was formed in 1773 by a group of stockbrokers who had been doing business informally in local coffeehouses. . With 39,000 employees operating in 60 countries, Invensys helps customers to improve their performance and profitability, building value for end users and shareholders alike. For more information, visit www.invensys.com. Note to Editors: Invensys; Wonderware; Foxboro; Triconex; SimSci-Esscor; Dynsim; PRO/II; DolPhin; APV and Eurotherm, are trademarks or service marks of Invensys plc, its subsidiaries and affiliated companies Affiliated Companies A situation that occurs when one company owns a minority interest (less than 50%) in another company. Also refers to companies that are related to each other in some way. Notes: An affiliated company is sometimes referred to as a subsidiary. . All other brands and product names may be the trademarks of their respective owners. |
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