Power Switching Safety Conference scheduled for Aug 27-28.
Press Release Summary:
EPRI's 16th Annual Power Switching Safety and Reliability Conference offers opportunity for managers, supervisors, and operations personnel to exchange information about switching policies and procedures that contribute to improved safety and reliability. Conference addresses variety of issues, including detailed switching procedures and associated software, programs for training, audits and incident investigation as well as management strategies and policies.
Original Press Release:
2012 Calendar Listing
Name: 16th Annual Power Switching Safety and Reliability Conference
Dates: August 27-28
Additional Events:
o Visit to Seattle City Light at 9 am on August 26
o Training Seminar "Human Error Prevention", 2 - 6:30 pm on August 26
Theme: "Raising the Bar on Switching Safety and Reliability for Field Switching Personnel and System Operators"
Location: Seattle Marriott Waterfront, 2100 Alaskan Way, Seattle, Washington 98121 USA, Tel: 206-443-5000 or 1-800-Marriott
For More Information: George Gela, Technical Executive, ggela@epri.com
Overview
The Annual Power Switching Safety and Reliability Conference is an opportunity for managers, supervisors, and operations personnel to exchange information about switching policies and procedures that contribute to improved safety and reliability. The conference addresses a variety of issues including detailed switching procedures and associated software, programs for training, audits and incident investigation as well as management strategies and policies.
On Sunday, August 26, from 9 am to 12 am, there will be a tour of the Seattle City Light's Control Center. There is no fee for the tour, but attendance is limited to the first 20 registrants, so register early.
Also on Sunday, August 26, from 2 pm to 6:30 pm, there will be a seminar given by Melanie Payne, System Operations Success International, "Raising the Bar on Switching Safety and Reliability for Field Switching Personnel and System Operators." The seminar will include a test and participants will be eligible for four NERC Continuing Education (CE) credits. There is a separate fee of $100 for this seminar and class size is limited to 50 people.
Booking details can be found at: http://www.cvent.com/d/lcq02x
The preliminary program for this year's conference includes the following presentations or breakout sessions:
o Sunday Seminar: "Raising the Bar on Switching Safety and Reliability for Field Switching Personnel and System Operators", Melanie Payne, System Operations Success International
o Sample General Session presentations:
- DOE Incident Investigation Program
- Industry-Wide Near-Miss Database
- Incident Analysis Tools: NERC CCAP (Causal Code Assignment Process)
- Human Performance Indices
- Operator Training at OGE
o Sample Breakout Session presentations:
- NERC Standards are a good thing; Really they are!
- NERC PER-005
- Switching Process Improvements at Wisconsin Public Service
- "Qualified Responder" Training Program for Field Switchmen
- Motor Operated Switch Operation and Miss-Operation
- Standard Hold Card Clearance Procedure at ATC
- Training for Switching under Normal and Emergency Conditions Using Real-Time Simulators
- Impact of Smart Grids on Distribution System Operation
- Application of Advanced Technologies to Operational Switching
About EPRI
The Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. (EPRI, www.epri.com) conducts research and development relating to the generation, delivery and use of electricity for the benefit of the public. An independent, nonprofit organization, EPRI brings together its scientists and engineers as well as experts from academia and industry to help address challenges in electricity, including reliability, efficiency, health, safety and the environment. EPRI's members represent more than 90 percent of the electricity generated and delivered in the United States, and international participation extends to 40 countries. EPRI's principal offices and laboratories are located in Palo Alto, Calif.; Charlotte, N.C.; Knoxville, Tenn.; and Lenox, Mass.
