Executives at Cintas thought they had provided a safe workplace for their employees only to experience a worker fatality in March 2007. Eleazar Torres Gomez fell into a dryer at the Cintas facility in Tulsa, Okla., while trying to clear a jam of wet uniforms on a moving conveyor belt. Watch this 2010 Nightline video to learn more about the Cintas story and how OSHA is working to keep workers across the country safe.
CBT partner Baldor Electric Company will be featured in a Chemical Processing Magazine webinar at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 20. The webinar, Understanding NEMA and IEC Standards and Certifications for Hazardous Areas, will focus on the differences between NEMA and IEC motor standards and the terminology used by each authority for hazardous areas. According to Chemincal Processing Magazine, 26 percent of the global market uses NEMA low voltage motors, while the remaining 74 percent of the market uses IEC motors.
Safety standards and regulations have continued to evolve over the past several years. Do you understand the new requirements? Have you implemented them at your facility? Do you know where to start? At CBT, the safety of our customers is our top concern. We have assembled representatives from OSHA, leading local safety professionals, and our partners in safety solutions for a one day Safety Symposium on October 1.
The Industrial Internet of Things has enabled smart devices and machinery to send data to operators, maintenance workers, production personnel, and management. To optimize production, devices and machinery need to be connected correctly and securely. CBT as assembled a remarkable lineup of speakers to lead discussions at the Connected Enterprise Seminar on September 30. Learn more about these thought leaders
With competition on the rise, the need for manufacturers to improve what and how information is shared is at an all-time high. Better information sharing drives better decision making, exposes inefficiencies, and sparks collaboration, which positively impacts profits. Simultaneously, manufacturers are also challenged to keep up-to-date on the latest safety standards.
Looking for a quick, convenient, affordable way to bring your skill set up-to-date? CBT partner Rockwell Automation offers interactive virtual training through its Virtual Classroom. These live, instructor-led courses are delivered using WebEx technology to provide students with all the benefits of classroom instruction, straight to your desktop. This array of presentation platforms and techniques allows for the precise learning of even the most complex material. Each Virtual Classroom course is truly interactive, offering attendees the best in hands-on remote training.
Looking for a quick, affordable way to update your skill set? CBT partner Rockwell Automation offers a library of webinars covering the industrial automation industry's hottest topics in its Fundamentals Series. These 15- to 20-minute training videos are hosted by Rockwell Automation's magazine, The Journal, and guests from Rockwell Automation's PartnerNetwork and provide information on basic principals and techniques on topics important to you. In addition to the library of training videos, supporting materials - including white papers, product sheets, infographics, and other related videos - are also provided to supplement your education.
An authority on safety, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) develops, publishes, and disseminates more than 300 consensus codes and standards intended to minimize risk, including NFPA 70E - the standard for electrical safety in the workplace. The 2015 edition of NFPA 70E bought major changes you need to be aware of. Get the most up-to-date information at CBT Company’s NFPA 70E Training course.
