Topic:
Over 25% of workplace-related fires are caused by electrical problems. Electrical fires rank among the top five causes of commercial building fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Hear from a seasoned infrared thermographer about how this method can be used to identify and correct electrical issues before the commercial property becomes another statistic, and get some hands on time with various camera models as well as live electrical labs.
Bio:
Michael VanWormer
Certified Infrared Thermographer, Level 3
Senior Technical Specialist, Electrical Systems & Thermography
The Cincinnati Insurance Companies
Michael began his career 17 years ago in loss control working for CNA as well as Great American Insurance before joining Cincinnati Insurance in 2016. A senior loss control technical specialist, Michael Van Wormer oversees the growing thermography program for Cincinnati Insurance, training all of the loss control and machinery & equipment field staff as well as performing thermal scans nationwide.
After earning a degree in industrial electrical maintenance, Michael got into insurance and quickly joined a team of thermographers. During that time, he also obtained a master’s degree in safety sciences.
Lunch served at 11:30 am, Discussion begins at noon.