James White

Director of Training

James R. (Jim) White is the VP of Training Services at Shermco Industries, Inc., in Irving, Texas. He is a certified electrical safety compliance professional (CESCP) through the NFPA and one of approximately 130 Level IV senior certified technicians through NETA. A principal member for Shermco Industries on the NFPA Technical Committee “Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance” (NFPA 70B), he represents the interNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA) and is also an alternate member of NFPA Technical Committee “Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace” (NFPA 70E), a principal representative of NEC Code Making Panel CMP-13, and principal representative of ASTM F18 Committee “Electrical Protective Equipment For Workers.” White is a senior member of IEEE and past chairman (2008) of the IEEE Electrical Safety Workshop. In 2011, he received the IEEE/PCIC “Electrical Safety Excellence” award, and in 2013 he was honored with NETA’s “Outstanding Achievement Award.” 

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Arc Flash Clothing Labeling Requirements

May 18, 2015
Does your arc flash clothing and PPE really provide the proper level of protection?
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Five Misconceptions about Electrical Safety

July 15, 2013
Debunking common myths that are held by more electrical professionals than you might think
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When Maintenance Becomes a Safety Issue

July 29, 2011
Treating maintenance as a safety concern instead of simply an overhead cost will help reduce your overall risks