ABYC PRESENTS AN IMPORTANT BOATYARD SAFETY WEBINAR JUNE 5

ABYC

Attention boatyard technicians, management, surveyors, and any other personnel frequenting the boatyard environment! The ABYC and ABBRA present a special webinar, June 5, 2014 from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm EST, called "Electrical Safety in the Boatyard Environment".
 
Topics include the electrical risks and dangers in the boatyard environment including identification of published standards which govern this area, as well as assessing the risks and protecting personnel, subcontractors and customers. 
 
It is presented by Michael Esposito,  President of Irish Boat Shop, and Captain Dave Rifkin, ABYC Master Technician, certification instructor, and an Accredited Marine Surveyor (AMS) in the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (SAMS).
 
Co-hosted by the American Boat Builders & Repairers Association (ABBRA) and the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC).  Members of either pay $89.95, non-members pay $125.00 and includes unlimited viewing for 30 days.
 
Questions? Email Sandy Brown at ABYC, (sbrown@abycinc.org) or call (410) 990-4460 x101.

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