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News Release from: Sira
Edited by the Laboratorytalk Editorial
Team on 05 November 2002
Approved for training in hazardous areas
Sira Test and Certification has been registered as a course organiser under the Training Support Scheme run by Foras Aiseanna Saothair
Sira Test and Certification has been registered as a course organiser under the Training Support Scheme run by FAS (Foras Aiseanna Saothair) Training and Employment Authority Sira has been approved to run four programmes, all of which are registered with FAS, until 2005
This article was originally published on Laboratorytalk on 23 Jul 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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FAS has approved Sira trainer David Holton to provide the instruction for the following four programmes: Safe use of electrical equipment in hazardous areas; Area classification; Overview of hazardous area equipment; and Hazardous area legislation.
The training can be arranged on-site and the course content tailored to suit the needs of the customer.
FAS - The Training and Employment Authority - may grant aid attendance on this training programme by qualified applicants under the FAS Training Support Scheme.
Applications for grant aid must be made to FAS before attendance on the course; grants are paid only after completion and are subject to availability of funds.
Firms employing up to 150 people in the Business Services related sectors (Commercial/ Insurance and Business Services/ Transport Communications and Storage) who intend to sponsor their staff on this programme should contact the local FAS Service to Business office to obtain information on the Scheme conditions and level of grant aid permissible.
Sira has been providing training in hazardous areas for many years, the nature of the courses covers safety of equipment, current safety legislation, and codes of practice.
This makes the courses particularly suitable for managers, engineers and technicians responsible for hazardous area equipment and plant safety or production personnel.
Sira also offers its customers a wide range of product certification and calibration services, including pressure, temperature, flow, humidity, electrical, etc.
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