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  • by Ted Stewart, CFSP, exidaCSP
  • Wednesday, April 10, 2013
  • Certification

The Human Element of Functional Safety (The Challenge)

The analysis of past safety accidents was conducted primarily regionally, and with companies having an “experienced” workforce. Today the global economy is undergoing major shifts in manufacturing which is making the issue of finding, developing, and retaining experienced people more challenging than in the past. In “Brownfield” (developed) areas,…

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Understanding Our Customers – One Step Closer to Excellence

Customer service isn’t about slashing prices or offering great rates.  Sure these types of strategies can promote new customers and generate business, but how often do the “new customers” return if the service or product didn’t meet their expectations?  It’s always said that a great sales person can sell…

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  • by Ted Stewart, CFSP, exidaCSP
  • Friday, February 22, 2013
  • Certification

Why Personnel Functional Safety Certification Programs are Needed

The publication of the international functional safety standards IEC 61508 (1999), IEC 61511 / ISA-84 (2004) and IEC 62061 (2005) were significant milestones in the effort to increase equipment and process safety. 1,2,3  Unfortunately, the release of safety standards does not by itself make the world a safer place.…

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