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title: "Advancing Fluid Power Technology Trends Series: Functional Safety Whitepaper - Webinar"
description: Discover the latest in functional safety for fluid power systems with insights from top experts at the NFPA virtual roundtable on April 10, 2025. Register now!
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# [Advancing Fluid Power Technology Trends Series: Functional Safety Whitepaper - Webinar](https://www.nfpa.com/news/advancing-fluid-power-technology-trends-series-functional-safety-whitepaper-webinar)

 Written by [Denise Husenica](https://www.nfpa.com/news/author/denise-husenica) | Mar 26, '25

2024 NFPA Technology Task Force Report – Machine Safety Compendium - Webinar  
**April 10, 2025 | 09:00AM - 11:00AM CT**  
**Virtual Delivery**  
[Registration Now Open](https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lBlwaIzbSROl6xILNBpTtQ#/registration)

The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) has released a new publication: [**2024 NFPA Technology Task Force Report – Machine Safety Compendium**](https://www.nfpa.com/technologyreports). This resource explores the latest trends in **functional safety** and provides best practices for minimizing risks and hazards in fluid power systems.

To dive deeper into these critical topics, **NFPA is hosting an exclusive webinar on April 10, 2025**, featuring top industry experts:

🔹 **Linda Caron** – Functional Safety Expert, Parker Hannifin  
🔹 **Frank Latino** – Global Product Manager, Festo SE & Co. KG  
🔹 **Brian Tritle** – Engineering Director, IFP Motion Solutions Inc.

This session will showcase key findings from the white paper, including:

- A review of existing safety standards and machine directives
- Risk assessments related to fluid power in automation upgrades
- Best practices for ensuring safe system operation

This event is ideal for **engineers, safety professionals, and industry leaders** looking to stay ahead of evolving safety requirements.

**Want a preview?** Check out the [**Fluid Power Forum**](https://fluidpowerforward.libsyn.com/nfpa-technology-task-force-report-machine-safety-compendium-overview), where we take an experimental approach—AI-generated voices discussing key findings from the Machine Safety Compendium. This unique episode explores how AI can transform the way we share technical insights. Listen now and get a head start on the conversation before the live roundtable!

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