Veriforce Offers Multiple Solutions for New PHMSA Control Room Management (CRM) Regulations for 49 CFR Parts 192 and 195

Shenandoah, TX, November 02, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Veriforce, a leader in providing regulatory compliance and qualification verification for Oil & Gas Operators now offers multiple solutions for Fatigue Awareness Training to meet PHMSA CRM Rules.

Fatigue is a safety issue that affects everyone. Fatigue can inhibit one’s ability to carry out the roles and responsibilities of a given job. The new training course covers the roles and responsibilities of control room personnel. Topics that are covered objectives for the learner include:

· How to protect against the onset of fatigue
· Identifying signs of fatigue
· Information about what causes fatigue and steps to assist with the mitigation of the effects of fatigue and good practices.
The online modules are now available for use through the Veriforce database system (VeriSource).
Fatigue awareness modules include:
· Fatigue Mitigation Awareness Training modules (one for controllers and one for their supervisors).
· Downloadable family take home pamphlets.
· Downloadable fatigue safety board posters.
Veriforce can develop Control Room Management training specific to policies and procedures.
· Abnormal Operating Conditions – Controller Responses
· Emergency Condition – Controller Response
· Internal Communications
· Testing Backup SCADA or HMI Systems
· Outage Management
· Meter Station Control Set Points
· Nominations and Balancing
· General Facility Operations
· Initial Notification of Potential Emergency
· Emergency Shutdown (ESD) Systems
· Blowout Contingency Plan
· Report of Pipeline Activity

About Veriforce
Veriforce is a leader in regulatory compliance and contractor management solutions for oil and gas companies. Their services include:

· Operator Qualification Program Administration
· Contractor Safety Management / Contractor Prequalification
· Contractor Insurance and Financial Prequalification
· Contractor Drug and Alcohol Testing Requirements
· Monitor Safety Performance for Contractors
· Training Development, Leadership, and Documentation
· Control Room Management (CRM) Solutions
· Safety and Environmental Management Services (SEMS) Solutions
· Welder Certification Tracking
· Approval of Service Line Installers and Plumbers
· Web-based Training Services
· 24/7 Live Support for Operators and Contractors

Veriforce is the only OQ service provider that verifies, audits, and has complete documentation for all the necessary compliance records. For more information, contact Veriforce at 1.800.426.1604.

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Media contact:
Darcus Williamson
darcus@veriforce.com
281.404.7127