Convergence Training Receives First Place at MSHA`s 2008 TRAM Conference
Released on: October 17, 2008, 4:39 pm
Press Release Author: Convergence Training
Industry: Software
Press Release Summary: Convergence Training receives First Place for Surface Miner Training software at MSHAEUR(tm)s Training Resources Applied to Mining (TRAM) Conference hosted by the National Mine Health and Safety Academy.
Press Release Body: Camas, WA - Oct 14, 2008 EUR" Convergence Training, a division of Capstone Technology, achieves First Place honors for Surface Miner Training software at MSHAEUR(tm)s Training Resources Applied to Mining (TRAM) Conference hosted by the National Mine Health and Safety Academy in Beaver, West Virginia.
The TRAM contest is part of an annual conference spotlighting the importance and effectiveness of safety training for our nationEUR(tm)s miners. It provides an opportunity for mine safety trainers and others responsible for administering safety programs to gain valuable exposure to the latest training materials and technologies. With support from the Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association and the State Grants Training Program, both public and private organizations come together to exchange ideas, present safety training material, and exhibit products and services.
Convergence TrainingEUR(tm)s Surface Miner Training software has attracted industry attention since its recent release this summer. Unlike other existing MSHA-related training, this product couples advanced, computer-modeled content with functional, intuitive administrative tools for MSHAEUR(tm)s Part 46 compliance.
EUROur goal with Surface Miner Training is to improve mine safety by setting new industry standards for training quality and compliancy tools,EUR said Randy Kohltfarber, Director of Product Development for Convergence Training. EURWe feel that being recognized with this award is an early step toward that goal.EUR
In addition to Surface Miner Training, Convergence Training has just released Convergence Training Viewer, a free software platform for accessing and viewing a library of digital health and safety training media in compliance with OSHA and MSHA regulations.
For additional information on Convergence Training, contact Randy Kohltfarber or visit www.thinkconvergence.com to view all Convergence Training products and services.
Convergence is a producer of occupational training materials and learning management tools. They develop 3-D animated training courses, custom training materials, and learning management systems for a range of industries including mining, pulp and paper, and construction.
Web Site: http://www.thinkconvergence.com
Contact Details: Convergence Training Randy Kohltfarber, Director of Product Development (360) 834-0991 ext. 216 rkohlt@capstonetechnology.com www.thinkconvergence.com