Suspect/Counterfeit & Fraudulent Parts Awareness
Suspect and counterfeit parts have plagued industry for several years. Numerous recent articles have documented accidents and injuries that result from substandard fasteners. The installation of a substandard fastener can render a component inoperable or have a significant impact on facility safety and reliability.
The good news is that it is fairly easy to prevent fraudulent or suspect/counterfeit (S/C) parts from being installed! The key to preventing introduction of S/C parts is simply having people look for them and exclude the S/C parts when found. However, in order to find something, you have to know what to look for...
J-E-T-S
developed this training to address the need to quickly raise awareness to suspect/counterfeit parts, especially fasteners, in the workplace. This program requires only about two to four hours to complete (depending on facility size), yet includes the following: | Review of suspect/counterfeit parts history |
| Discussion of how to identify S/C parts |
| Lessons learned in identifying and eliminating S/C parts |
| Regulatory issues relevant |
| "Hands on" use of actual examples |
| Walkdown exercise in facility to identify S/C parts |
This program includes a training booklet for each attendee with copies of presentation items, regulatory information, and other information of value to personnel is identification of S/C parts.
The "hands on" approach to this training, with actual examples of S/C parts and the facility walkdown, really heightens the awareness and motivates personnel to identify these substandard fasteners. Due to the "hands on" approach, class size should be limited to 20; ideal class size is 6 to 10. Several programs can be presented in one day if needed to cover multi-shift operations.
The price for this training is $3750 for the first presentation, with additional presentations (within one day) discounted to $1900. Travel expense are extra and charged at cost.
To discuss or schedule this valuable training, just call (800) 944-1994 or e-mail to john@jetsquality.com
. We look forward to helping you improve awareness of your personnel to help eliminate substandard parts from your operation!