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ABS Consulting Holds Risk Management Workshop
ABS Consulting is presenting a complimentary risk management workshop on February 24, 2011, at the Hilton Houston Westchase in Houston, Texas, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ABS Consulting will provide an overview of the regulatory environment in the Gulf of Mexico and the path to compliance during this two-hour intensive learning session.
During this workshop, attendees can expect to gain an understanding of:
- Safety and environmental management system requirements
- Applicability to your operations
- Content required in the plan
- Assets to be considered in the plan
This workshop will include lunch.
To register, contact Cynthia Middleton by phone at (281) 673-2742 or by e-mail at cmiddleton@absconsulting.com.
ABS Consulting Presents at 2011 AIChE Spring Meeting & 7th Global Congress on Process Safety
Kenneth Hanchey and James Thompson of ABS Consulting will be presenting "The Challenge to Implement and Maintain an Effective PSM Program" on Wednesday, March 16, 2011, at 11:15 a.m. during the AIChE Spring Meeting & 7th Global Congress on Process Safety in Chicago, Illinois. This paper will address reducing failures in the prompt completion of action items and dealing with the challenge of keeping track of changing RAGAGEP (recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices).
For more information, visit http://www.aiche.org.
ABS Consulting Presents at 2011 NPRA Annual Meeting
J.S. (Steve) Arendt, Vice President, North America Process Industries, of ABS Consulting will be presenting "PSM Compliance is Not Enough!" on Monday, March 21, 2011, at 4:00 p.m. during the 2011 NPRA Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas. This paper will discuss how to use safety culture essential features to provide a means to implement real and lasting solutions to work processes for PSM compliance, and more importantly, for improved process safety performance.
For more information, visit http://www.npra.org.
German Agency Accepts ABS Group for Offshore Wind Farm Certification
ABS Consulting announces that its affiliate, ABS Group Ltd., has been accepted as a certification body for offshore wind turbines and farms by the German Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH).
The appointment allows ABS Group Ltd. to perform project certification according to the BSH Design of Offshore Wind Turbines standard. The Bundesamt für Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie, or Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency, approves offshore wind farm development projects in the German North Sea and Baltic Sea.
The BSH design standard specifies requirements for offshore wind turbine construction and ensures that all installations and structural components are certified. This certification is required for installation and operation of offshore wind turbines in the German Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
"Germany is one of the most important and fastest growing offshore wind markets in Europe so we are proud to be a member of the BSH expert group," said Jan Behrendt Ibsoe, Vice President, Renewable Energy for ABS Consulting. "We look forward to assisting clients in the planning and realization phases of their offshore projects by using our team's extensive offshore experience and knowledge."
The primary focus for ABS Consulting in the renewable energy sector is on the wind energy market, where the company will provide life cycle services for wind energy assets with a particular focus on consultancy services and condition monitoring as well as quality management for operational wind farms. Focus areas will include specific markets such as the US, China and South America as well as the global offshore wind energy market.
VISIT US!
AIChE Spring Meeting & 7th Global Congress on Process Safety
March 13-17, 2011
Chicago, IL
Booth #27
EWEA 2011
March 14-17, 2011
Brussels, Belgium
Booth #11640
FEATURED ABS CONSULTING TRAINING COURSES
Process Safety Management Compliance
March 21-23, 2011 - ABS Consulting - Knoxville, TN
Learn how to interpret the performance-based requirements of the OSHA process safety management (PSM) regulation and the prevention program portion of the EPA risk management program (RMP) rule and develop or improve your PSM program to be more cost-effective. Study specific guidelines for developing written programs, integrating PSM requirements into other corporate programs, and evaluating compliance throughout the life of the program. Take with Compliance Auditing and save!
Certified ISO 14001/OHSAS 18001 Lead Auditor
April 11-15, 2011 - Country Inn and Suites - New Orleans, LA
Satisfy the training requirements for both ISO 14001 Lead Auditor and OHSAS 18001 Lead Auditor certification in one week! Understand the benefits of documented environmental management and safety management systems. Gain knowledge of the requirements for both standards and the principles and methods of performing audits against them. This course is certified by RABQSA and is presented in partnership with Pillar Management Associates (the certified course provider).
Upcoming Courses: March 2011 - April 2011
*Take two or more courses during the same week to SAVE! Combination options are highlighted. View the course calendar for a complete list of courses.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Environmental Compliance Bootcamp |
RC14001 Internal Audit |
Certified ISO 14001/OHSAS 18001 Lead Auditor** |
Certified ISO 14001 Lead Auditor** |
Regulatory Inspection Planning |
PROCESS SAFETY
Root Cause Analysis and Incident Investigation |
Human Error Prevention |
Process Safety Management Compliance |
Compliance Auditing |
Layer of Protection Analysis |
Safety Integrity Level |
Process Hazard Analysis Leader |
Mechanical Integrity |
Operating and Maintenance Procedures |
Facility Siting Hazard Analysis Techniques |
Hazard Identification |
SAFETY
Certified OHSAS 18001 Lead Auditor** |
QUALITY
ISO 9001 Internal Auditor |
MARINE
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**No training discounts apply.
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