June is Safety Month

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SAFETY IS EVERYONE’S responsibility. Take the responsibility to improve safety standards whenever an opportunity presents itself.

Did you know that there are General Safety Guidelines for all fluid power technologies in EVERY Certification Study Manual?

The IFPS mails free Fluid Injection Safety Cards, containing information on obtaining five critical pieces of information for doctors and emergency medical technicians in treating fluid injection injuries, to every new member. Safety Posters containing the same critical information are also offered by the IFPS.

Online Hydraulic Safety Awareness Training

IFPS, in conjunction with the International Hydraulics Safety Authority*, offers online Hydraulic Safety Awareness Training courses. IFPS offers four online hydraulic safety awareness training courses:

• Fluid Injection Awareness

• Exposure.

• High-Risk Maintenance Level

• Hydraulic Safety in Construction

* International Hydraulics Safety Authority, recognized internationally, is the leader in hydraulic safety awareness training for developing the most comprehensive training curriculum available in the safety industry.

To order about Safety Cards, Safety Posters, and Safety Courses, visit www.ifps.org/training-materials

IFPS Releases Mechanic Training Modules

» THIS ONLINE AT-YOUR-OWN-PACE training module takes the IHM and MHM study manuals and brings them to life! The mechanic training modules heavily emphasize maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting hydraulic systems. These modules also include the basic principles of fluid power and the operation and construction of the most common hydraulic components found in the system.

These modules are a great tool for someone preparing for an IHM or MHM certification test, someone looking to boost their skills, and even makes an excellent onboarding tool for entry-level mechanics!

Our IHM and MHM certification study manuals were transformed from traditional black/white print into a full color, animated, interactive online learning platform!

• Schematics are color coded and animated

• Contains ISO 1219 symbology

• Full-color graphics

• Chapter review questions - interactive (you’ll know immediately if you’ve grasped the chapter information)

• Voice-over for text for auditory learners

• Three additional online pre-tests

• Safety and Energy Tips throughout

Cost is $349. Multiple-user pricing for five or more!

E-mail sales@ifps.org for details.

IFPS Releases Math Training Modules

»A RECENT STUDY found that more than 68% of participants cited a lack of confidence as the biggest stumbling block to a student’s ability to succeed in math. If math is a stumbling block for you, or if you are preparing to take a certification test, this online at-your-own-pace training module transforms the IFPS math book into an interactive learning tool!

Dan Helgerson, CFPAI, will teach fundamental fluid power math skills and build on that foundation to explain the calculation of more complicated formulas. Each section includes step-by-step video instructions on how to solve complex fluid power math problems.

1. Welcome to the Fluid Power Math Workshop

2. Understanding the Order of Operations –PEMDAS

3. Units used in IFPS Fluid Power Math Equations

4. Math Basics

5. Circles

6. Various Math Equations

7. Fluid Power Formulae

8. Calculating, Volumetric, Mechanical and Overall Efficiency

9. How to Size and Select a Fluid Power Cylinder

Outline

10. Calculating Fluid Velocity

11. Detailed Explanation and the Importance Triangles in Fluid Power

12. Understanding Reaction Forces

13. Jib Boom Calculations

14. Understanding Toggles

15. Misc. Reservoir Equations

16. Understanding Compressed Air

17. Coefficient of Velocity

18. Sizing Accumulators

19. Coefficient of Friction

20. Understanding Cartridge Elements

21. Electric Formulae - Ohm's Cost is $199. Multiple-user pricing for five or more!

E-mail sales@ifps.org for details.