Live webinars

GM International offers every week Live Webinars to deepen a specific topic related to safety. Each live webinar is designed to transfer skills, technical updates, and practical experiences and then, you can ask for more information directly to our experts too! At the registration step remember to enter your questions and topics of interest in the form: they will be answered and discussed during the webinar. Participation is free upon registration. Attend our webinars and increase your competence by connecting from your PC or smartphone remotely. Find out which topics are the most interesting for you and join us. What are you waiting for? Discover all planned webinars!

Upcoming webinars

Date time (GMT)	Duration	Topic	Description
2020-09-29 09:00	60 min	Understanding an Ex wallchart, Ex labels and how to select Ex equipment	Ex wallcharts are great tools to use and reference when selecting and working on Ex equipment. This webinar will go over the relevant information contained in typical Ex wallcharts and also show practical uses of the charts.
2020-09-30 05:00	60 min	Real applications for Relays with line and load monitoring	Based on our long-time based experience for safety relays, this webinar will share with you several applications we’ve solved with Smart Relays.	REGISTER HERE
2020-10-06 15:00	60 min	Zener Barriers vs I.S. Isolators: choose the best solution for hazardous areas	This webinar will be application focused on Intrinsic safety solutions based, and an open discussion for all participants about features and real applications.	REGISTER HERE
2020-10-14 05:00	60 min	A standard relay can't be used in a SIF	Safety Relays are widely used in process automation applications, either for control and safety systems: a good basic understanding of the principles behind safety relays and safety circuits.	REGISTER HERE
2020-10-22 09:00	60 min	Competency in the Ex world. How to comply	Working and designing systems used in potentially explosive atmospheres requires to demonstrate competency. How is this defined, where is this referenced in both US and International Standards and regulations, how do we demonstrate competency in Ex.	REGISTER HERE
2020-10-27 06:00	60 min	Functional Safety Management (FSM)	In this webinar we will explain the importance of the normative requirement for every supplier of product or service active in the safety life cycle.	REGISTER HERE
2020-11-04 10:00	60 min	Real Applications for Safety Relays with line and load monitoring	Based on our long-time based experience for safety relays, this webinar will share with you several applications we’ve solved with Smart Relays.	REGISTER HERE
2020-11-12 16:00	60 min	Safety Manual	In this webinar we will explain you the difference between the IEC 61508 normative Safety Manual of a product versus the normative Functional Safety Manual of the IEC 61511 on ’System’ level.	REGISTER HERE
2020-11-17 10:00	60 min	Intrinsic Safety: six common mistakes	Six common mistakes designers and installers make from an inspector perspective. We will cover some of the most common faults with the design, selection and installation of Intrinsic Safety equipment and review how to properly fix and address these.	REGISTER HERE
2020-11-25 16:00	60 min	Why a standard Power Supply can't be used in a SIF	Power supply is the most critical part of a system: we’ll try to clarify the importance of using Safety Power Supply for Safety-related applications.	REGISTER HERE
2020-12-03 10:00	60 min	A standard relay can't be used in a SIF	Safety Relays are widely used in process automation applications, either for control and safety systems: a good basic understanding of the principles behind safety relays and safety circuits.	REGISTER HERE
2020-12-09 16:00	60 min	Understanding an Ex wallchart, Ex labels and how to select Ex equipment	Ex wallcharts are great tools to use and reference when selecting and working on Ex equipment. This webinar will go over the relevant information contained in typical Ex wallcharts and also show practical uses of the charts.	REGISTER HERE
2020-12-17 10:00	60 min	IEC 61511 Life cycle overview	In this webinar we will explain with a practical example on how to use the lifecycle phases in a systematic way.	REGISTER HERE

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Past webinars

All past webinars are available for viewing on our Youtube channel at this link.

Date time (GMT)	Duration	Topic	Description
2020-06-23 09:00	60 min	Functional Safety - Practical aspects in the use of IEC61508 / 61511	A discussion about impacts of IEC 61508/61511 through the lifecycle of a safety function: engineering, integration, operations, maintenance and more; all are all impacted by the functional safety.
2020-06-25 14:00	60 min	Competency in the Ex world: how to comply	Working and designing systems used in potentially explosive atmospheres requires to demonstrate competency. How is this defined, where is this referenced in both US and International Standards and regulations, how do we demonstrate competency in Ex.
2020-06-30 09:00	60 min	SRS (Safety Requirement Specifications), how define a safety loop?	In this webinar we will explain information which is needed to describe a safety instrumented function (SIF)
2020-06-30 15:00	60 min	Zener Barriers vs I.S. Isolators: choose the best solution for hazardous areas	This webinar will be application focused on Intrinsic safety solutions based, open discussion for all participants about features and real applications.
2020-07-02 05:00	60 min	Functional Safety Management (FSM)	In this webinar we will explain the importance of the normative requirement for every supplier of product or service active in the safety life cycle.
2020-07-07 09:00	60 min	Zener Barriers vs I.S. Isolators: choose the best solution for hazardous areas	This webinar will be application focused on Intrinsic safety solutions based, open discussion for all participants about features and real applications.
2020-07-07 14:00	60 min	SIL Manual 4th edition of GM International	In this webinar we will provide you with an executive summary of what to expect in the SIL Manual 4th edition of GM International.
2020-07-09 15:00	60 min	IEC 61511 Lifecycle overview	In this webinar we will explain with a practical example on how to use the lifecycle phases in a systematic way.
2020-07-14 05:00	60 min	Zener Barriers vs I.S. Isolators: choose the best solution for hazardous areas	This webinar will be application focused on Intrinsic safety solutions based, open discussion for all participants about features and real applications.
2020-07-15 15:00	60 min	Why standard power supplies can’t be used in a SIF	Power supply is the most critical part of a system: we’ll try to clarify the importance of using Safety Power Supply for Safety-related applications.
2020-07-16 09:00	60 min	Safety Manual	In this webinar we will explain you the difference between the IEC 61508 normative Safety Manual of a product versus the normative Safety Manual of the IEC 61511 on ’System’ level.
2020-07-21 15:00	60 min	Competency in the Ex world. How to comply	Working and designing systems used in potentially explosive atmospheres requires to demonstrate competency. How is this defined, where is this referenced in both US and International Standards and regulations, how do we demonstrate competency in Ex.
2020-07-22 09:00	60 min	Real applications for Relays with line and load monitoring	Based on our long-time based experience for safety relays, this webinar will share with you several applications we’ve solved with Smart Relays.
2020-07-23 05:00	60 min	Functional Safety Assessments (FSA)	In this webinar we will explain the importance of the normative requirement to carry out FSA in stage 1-2-3-4 & 5 for both the design teams and the end users during the operation and maintenance phases.
2020-07-28 09:00	60 min	Competency in the Ex world. How to comply	Working and designing systems used in potentially explosive atmospheres requires to demonstrate competency. How is this defined, where is this referenced in both US and International Standards and regulations, how do we demonstrate competency in Ex.
2020-07-29 05:00	60 min	Real applications for Relays with line and load monitoring	Based on our long-time based experience for safety relays, this webinar will share with you several applications we’ve solved with Smart Relays.
2020-07-30 15:00	60 min	IEC 61511 Lifecycle overview	In this webinar we will explain with a practical example on how to use the lifecycle phases in a systematic way.
2020-08-04 05:00	60 min	Competency in the Ex world: how to comply	Working and designing systems used in potentially explosive atmospheres requires to demonstrate competency. How is this defined, where is this referenced in both US and International Standards and regulations, how do we demonstrate competency in Ex.
2020-08-05 15:00	60 min	Real applications for Relays with line and load monitoring	Based on our long-time based experience for safety relays, this webinar will share with you several applications we’ve solved with Smart Relays.
2020-08-06 09:00	60 min	De-energised to trip versus Energised to activate	In this webinar we will explain the fundamental principles of emergency shutdowns systems and fire&gas systems and the crucial role the power converter (power supply) plays in both cases
2020-08-25 09:00	60 min	Intrinsic Safety: six common mistakes	Six common mistakes designers and installers make from an inspector perspective. We will cover some of the most common faults with the design, selection and installation of Intrinsic Safety equipment and review how to properly fix and address these
2020-08-26 05:00	60 min	Why a standard relay can't be used in a SIF	Safety Relays are widely used in process automation applications, either for control and safety systems: a good basic understanding of the principles behind safety relays and safety circuits
2020-08-27 15:00	60 min	SRS Safety Requirement Specifications: how define a safety loop?	In this webinar we will explain information which is needed to describe a safety instrumented function (SIF)
2020-09-01 05:00	60 min	Intrinsic Safety: six common mistakes	Six common mistakes designers and installers make from an inspector perspective. We will cover some of the most common faults with the design, selection and installation of Intrinsic Safety equipment and review how to properly fix and address these.
2020-09-02 15:00	60 min	A standard relay can't be used in a SIF!	Safety Relays are widely used in process automation applications, either for control and safety systems: a good basic understanding of the principles behind safety relays and safety circuits.
2020-09-03 09:00	60 min	IEC 61511 Lifecycle overview	In this webinar we will explain with a practical example on how to use the lifecycle phases in a systematic way.
2020-09-08 09:00	60 min	Intrinsic Safety: six common mistakes	Six common mistakes designers and installers make from an inspector perspective. We will cover some of the most common faults with the design, selection and installation of Intrinsic Safety equipment and review how to properly fix and address these.
2020-09-09 05:00	60 min	Why standard power supplies can’t be used in a SIF	Power supply is the most critical part of a system: we’ll try to clarify the importance of using Safety Power Supply for Safety-related applications.
2020-09-10 15:00	60 min	Functional Safety Assessments (FSA)	In this webinar we will explain the importance of the normative requirement to carry out FSA in stage 1-2-3-4 & 5 for both the design teams and the end users during the operation and maintenance phases.
2020-09-15 15:00	60 min	Understanding an Ex wallchart, Ex labels and how to select Ex equipment	Ex wallcharts are great tools to use and reference when selecting and working on Ex equipment. This webinar will go over the relevant information contained in typical Ex wallcharts and also show practical uses of the charts.
2020-09-16 09:00	60 min	A standard relay can't be used in a SIF!	Safety Relays are widely used in process automation applications, either for control and safety systems: a good basic understanding of the principles behind safety relays and safety circuits.
2020-09-22 05:00	60 min	Understanding an Ex wallchart, Ex labels and how to select Ex equipment	Ex wallcharts are great tools to use and reference when selecting and working on Ex equipment. This webinar will go over the relevant information contained in typical Ex wallcharts and also show practical uses of the charts.
2020-09-23 15:00	60 min	Why standard power supplies can’t be used in a SIF	Power supply is the most critical part of a system: we’ll try to clarify the importance of using Safety Power Supply for Safety-related applications.
2020-09-24 09:00	60 min	De-energised to trip versus Energised to activate	In this webinar we will explain the fundamental principles of emergency shutdowns systems and fire&gas systems and the crucial role the power converter (power supply) plays in both cases.