AVO was established in 1963 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Our team consists of over 50 instructors, electrical engineers, safety specialists and support staff.
Our mission is to save lives by eliminating electrical hazards in the working environment and empowering employees to do their work safely and effectively. In short: to support electrical safety, reliability and compliance... Read more
Since 1963, we have trained hundreds of thousands of students in electrical maintenance, power system studies and safety procedures. AVO Training Institute is one of the most recognized and utilized electrical training providers worldwide. Every aspect of our curriculum is designed to facilitate student learning. Hands-on equipment labs, illustrated materials and logical presentation sequence in every course ensure students leave with real skills they can use immediately on the job... Read more
AVO Electrical Engineering Division is a registered engineering firm. We analyze electrical systems to identify equipment applications that create electrical hazards. We identify the hazard levels and reduce the hazards, where possible. Our primary engineering studies include protective device coordination, short circuit analysis, load flow studies, transient motor starting analysis and arc flash hazard analysis... Read more
AVO’s team of electrical safety specialists will help you map out your electrical safety initiatives and then stay on track. We identify problem areas and can assist you in developing a solution that fits your needs and budget. We assess facilities for safety hazards and compliance with OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E, NESC, MSHA and other electrical regulations... Read more
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