SP Load Cells Integral to Floating Crane Software Package
Polish marine electronics integration specialist Navinord has installed a state-of-the-art software package that includes four Straightpoint (SP) load cells on a 440t capacity floating crane, which is currently based near the Third Millennium John Paul II Bridge spanning the Martwa Wisła River in Gdansk, Poland.
Its new owner renovated the crane, originally named “Consulado De Bilbao Dos” when it was built in Bilbao, Spain in 1971, (Read More)
What will wellbeing look like in a workplace dominated by insecurity, gig work and intelligent machines?
British Safety Council says our understanding of changing risks to health, safety and wellbeing needs to improve, in a new report about the future of work
The public debate on the future of work has centred so far on the likely shape of the workplace and its implications for both employers and employees. There has been far less focus on what this might mean for workers’ health, safety and wellbeing. When wellbeing has been considered, the discussion has centred on the present, rather than preparing us for the challenges of the future. Yet, the impact of automation on the workplace will be more fundamental than is commonly understood, with 11 million jobs predicted to be lost in the next 20 years in the UK. As we are already seeing with some ‘gig’ working, (Read More)
No Excuses, Bump It
Today’s gas detection technology offers better protection than ever before but one often-overlooked issue in the industry is the regular bump testing of instruments and, crucially, how many users are unaware of the importance of this simple procedure or unsure how to do it.
In simple terms, the usual recommendation is that gas detection instruments are serviced and calibrated at least once a year, depending on the technology and the manufacturer. (Read More)
New Filtermist acquisitions make MACH debuts
Telford based industrial air extraction and filtration specialist Filtermist will be showcasing the wide range of products and services available through its newly acquired divisions Multi Fan Systems and Dustcheck Ltd, on Stand H17-430 at MACH 2018.
Filtermist’s own brand of oil mist filters are well-known amongst UK manufacturers, but perhaps less well-known are the company’s additional capabilities, as Managing Director (Read More)
Impressive Efficiencies in Fume Extraction
A common control within laboratories for the prevention of explosive and hazardous substances is by using a fume extraction system. The most commonly used fan for hazardous fume extraction is a centrifugal fan. This is large due to the fact they can generate large differences in pressure and can produce air flows against considerable resistance.
Axair Fans has a wide range of corrosion resistant polypropylene fans for use within industrial, (Read More)
Fraser Anti-Static secure additional ATEX certification
Fraser Anti-Static, one of the world’s leading experts in static elimination and management, has secured additional ATEX dust certification for its latest generation of EX1250 static elimination bars.
Although the current EX1250 bar has had an ATEX gas rating for a number of years, this additional certification gives what Fraser CEO, Bruce Clothier, describes as “market leading performance and flexibility.” (Read More)
Is Your Dust And Fume Control Supplier Fit For Purpose
The selection, design, installation, maintenance and testing of local exhaust ventilation (LEV) systems requires a high level of competence in order to ensure that all are done correctly.
Until now there has been little to ensure or to demonstrate, the competency of those carrying out this type of work, however, the introduction of the competency card by the Institute of Local Exhaust and Ventilation Engineers (ILEVE) (Read More)
Robust Lone Worker Procedures Can Help Save Unconscious Employees
As a safety conscious organisation, one of ANT Telecom’s long-standing customers of over ten years has many initiatives in place that prevent accidents from happening. To support these measures, and to go one step further, it implemented a robust solution to protect workers should a health and safety incident occur. (Read More)
Calor Gas: Protecting Lone Workers In Hazardous Environments With Safe Hub
Calor Gas, the UK’s leading supplier of liquid petroleum gas (LPG) has selected Lone Worker Solution’s (LWS) Safe Hub platform to protect their lone working engineers.
Around half of Calor’s 1,500 employees work at least some of their time in the field alone or out-of-sight of colleagues. One key issue for the company is the safety of employees who handle LPG. (Read More)
Wireless X IECEx & ATEX Zone 1 Access Point
BARTEC PIXAVI has been the leader within wireless technology for hazardous areas for the last 18 years.
Now are introducing the Wireless X – the worlds smartest, smallest and lightest IECEx and ATEX Zone 1 wireless access point ever made. Based on both clever engineering, cutting edge material science and state of the art wireless infrastructure, we are now eliminating the need for bulky and heavy enclosures and external antennas. (Read More)
Zone 1 Tablets - Android and Windows
The requirements of modern sites has seen a huge upturn in the demand for safe and reliable technology which can be taken into operational hazardous areas for the purpose of inspection or modification.
Many project and maintenance schedules now demand work to be done whilst processes are still live where possible with many sites no longer having traditional shutdown and overhaul periods. (Read More)
Ergonomic Actuators, Usable In All Climate Zones
R. STAHL offers a versatile range of actuators for designing explosion-protected control boxes used in systems and machines. The flexible product range includes push-, mushroom-head, key-operated mushroom, locking mushroom, double-push and illuminated pushbuttons.
The option of equipping a single actuator with up to four contact elements is extremely useful and more practical, in comparison to other products in the market. (Read More)
AR-050: Artidor’s new Zone 1 air conditioner
“Let’s not waste time on systems with different functionalities, but direct all our attention on an air conditioner that meets the most important market demands.” That was the development assignment that Artidor gave itself. The end result is the explosion-safe AR-050 air conditioner: corrosion resistant, suitable for high ambient temperatures, ATEX zone 1 certified with both cooling and heating modes. (Read More)
Flameproof Enclosures & Exd Custom Solutions
Pepperl+Fuchs is a world leading developer and manufacturer of electronic sensors and interface components for the global process automation market.
Our process automation portfolio includes, isolated barriers, fieldbus infrastructure solutions, remote I/O systems, purge panels, hazardous area enclosures, industrial monitors & HMI solutions and hazardous area mobile devices. (Read More)
Explosion Safety
Everything you need to know about how an explosion arise and how to protect your plant
An explosion is based on the availability of oxygen from the air, a source of ignition and a combustible substance. In the event of a dust explosion, the distribution of dust is another factor.
However, not every dust-air mixture is explosive. What matters is the mixing ratio. Specific explosion limits have been identified for every common type of dust, and within those limits you can expect an explosive mixing ratio. (Read More)
Technologies And Machines In Explosive Atmospheres
In everyday language, we may understand several things and physical processes under the word explosion. While the explosion of a heated boiler may cause similar or sometimes even bigger damage than a rapid fire, in we still distinguish between chemical and physical explosions. (Read More)
Gamma LED now available for Zone 1
Abtech’s Gamma LED range is Ex-certificated for Zone 1 hazardous areas. The Gamma has been designed to withstand the rigours of operational oil and gas production. It is both ATEX and IECEx certified.
The intrinsically safe 72W Gamma provides 10,800 lumens of crisp white light. It is equally at home when installed as a traditional floodlight or suspended to act as a low-bay luminaire. Abtech’s innovative approach to LED development (Read More)
ATEX Range
For those that work in hazardous environments, finding tools that are fit for the job can be an unenviable task.
They need to be suitable to survive in explosive atmospheres, often containing flammable gases, mists, vapours or combustible dusts. When there is enough of these substances, mixed in a deadly cocktail with air, then all it takes is a source of ignition to cause an explosion. This makes working in such environments a deadly and dangerous affair, especially for workers who require the (Read More)
Cortem Group: Half A Century Of Successes For A Completely Italian Reality
Cortem S.p.A, the main company of the Cortem Group, is 50 years old: the company was founded on 24 February 1968 in Villesse by Marco Rossi and Renato Gratton with the acronym “Cor.tem”, Construction, Electromechanical Technical Representations, with the ambition of becoming an Italian first and later an international leader, in the design and production of electrical equipment for environments with risk of explosion and fire. (Read More)
L&M’s Scenecam ‘Sees The Light’ During East Midlands Tunnel Survey
L&M Survey Services Ltd has completed a full inspection survey of a 1000m working tunnel in the East Midlands using its advanced new 32-bit High Dynamic Range (HDR) SceneCam camera and ‘ScanLight’ lighting system.
The work was completed by a two-person team over three nights, minimising disruption to the client, whilst providing high quality inspection survey information that is now accessible via any authorised PC. (Read More)
The winners of International Safety Awards 2018 are revealed
The British Safety Council has announced the winners of its 2018 International Safety Awards, which recognise and celebrate organisations from around the world which have shown a real dedication to keeping their workers and workplaces healthy and safe during the 2017 calendar year. (Read More)
Risk Of Electrostatic Ignition During Powder Processing Operations
The problem of static electricity in hazardous atmospheres is ever present in many sectors of processing industries. This case study investigates the factors behind the ignition source of a static discharge during a powder processing operation.
Pneumatic transport systems represent the heart of any granular bulk material handling system throughout many industries today. Being an efficient method of transporting granular material, (Read More)
Bump Test Every Time!
The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) Registered Suppliers Scheme (RSS) has recently launched its newest Measurement & Instrumentation Special Interest group.
The group meets quarterly and includes manufacturers and distributors from across the UK including ourselves here at Safety Monitors. The aim of this group is to disseminate information useful to the UK marketplace without any bias. The groups most recent campaign is focussed on Bump Testing of gas monitoring (Read More)
uvex sportsline Scoops Prestigious German Design Award Prize
The uvex sportsline safety shoe 8473 so impressed the jury of the German Design Council that it outclassed over 5,000 entries to claim victory as the German Design Award Winner 2018 in the Industry category.
The uvex sportsline combines protection, outstanding comfort and style with a super-lightweight, sporty and flexible design. With its 100% metal-free, penetration-resistant, midsole and toe cap, (Read More)
Beyond The Surge Protection Device
Around 25 per cent of the world’s electrical energy is consumed by electric motors in industrial applications. However, as John Mitchell, global business development manager at supply, installation and repair specialist, CP Automation explains, installing variable frequency drives (VFDs) and surge protection devices (SPDs) are not the final steps in creating ultimate cost-efficiency. (Read More)
A clean conscience with the new Arco catalogue
Arco helps businesses improve workplace safety with dedicated cleaning and hygiene support
Arco, the UK’s leading Safety Company, has unveiled its brand new Cleaning and Hygiene Catalogue, in an attempt to help businesses of all sizes reduce health risks in the workplace through improved hygiene practises. (Read More)
Scotload Load Links Ensure Operator Safety During Aquaculture Lifting Procedures.
Scottish aquaculture industry use Scotload load links to improve the safety of its operations and ensure compliance with LOLER regulations
Scotload, a specialist in load measuring and monitoring solutions, has recently supplied eight 12.5t load links to a Scottish aquaculture company to ensure its operations are safe and compliant with the lifting operations and lifting equipment regulations (LOLER).
Scotload’s load links can be used to test the suitability of existing lifting equipment for future lifting operations by monitoring weight and tension during test operations. By regularly using load links to test equipment and ensure it remains suitable for use, the risk of machine failure or unsafe procedures being carried out is greatly reduced. (Read More)
Retention Rate Soars At North East Engineering Firm
Ashington based Engineering firm FES has reported exceptional staff retention levels, with 62% of its staff working there for five years or more – and a quarter giving over a decade of service.
A handful of staff, meanwhile, are approaching 18 years with the Northumberland business, it has calculated as it prepares to mark its 20th anniversary later this year. (Read More)
A Flair For Fine Cleaning
The Y-type secondary cleaner by Flexco guarantees outstanding cleaning performance
Material carryback is one of the main causes of potential problems in belt conveyor systems. To prevent this, operators rely on precleaners for coarse materials and secondary cleaners (Read More)
Explosion Safety for Mills
It is in the nature of a mill to have metallic parts that collide with one another at high speed, so that ignition sources are highly probable.
Again, this is a closed container with a high concentration of dust which may include oxygen, making an explosion extremely likely. Many mill manufacturers therefore offer their machinery in a design that is resistant to explosion pressure (up to 10 bar). Depending on the size of the mill, this may be very expensive for the operator. (Read More)
Force-guided coupling relay module
Phoenix Contact’s Rifline industrial relay system product range now includes a new force-guided coupling relay module with 24 V DC coil voltage.
The DIN EN 50205-compliant coupling relay with force-guided contacts meets DIN EN 50205 requirements for Type A if the circuit is designed as 1 N/O / 1 N/C contact. In addition, a cULus-listed approval for UL 508 industrial control equipment has been acquired. (Read More)
Now Recruiting: Technical Product Manager
LGM Products are specialists in Hazardous Area fire detection. We offer from one single point of contact an extensive range of linear heat detection, fire and gas detectors, bells, beacons, hooters, sounders, and sirens.
As a family run business, with award-winning customer service, we offer a friendly, reliable and bespoke service dedicated to our customer’s needs and requirements. (Read More)
Spark From Isolated Hose Ignites Combustible Atmosphere
Static electricity is often perceived as an invisible risk. This case study explains why static electricity provides an ignition source for serious fires and explosions that could occur during everyday operations involving the handling and processing of flammable products.
A company supplying aluminium powder (Read More)
Static Electricity … Don’t let it shock you
For over 30 years, Newson Gale has been leading the way in hazardous area static grounding control, serving industries where processes generating static electricity have the potential to ignite flammable or combustible atmospheres.
In many branches of industry, hazardous (explosive) atmospheres exist due to the presence of flammable liquid vapours, gases, dusts and fibres. No matter how the explosive atmosphere is classified, (Read More)
Eriks Calls For Hands-On Approach To New PPE Gloves Regulations
Industrial solutions provider, ERIKS UK & Ireland, has welcomed the new regulations for PPE gloves, and is calling on industry to familiarise themselves with the changes to ensure PPE gloves are fit-for-purpose.
The PPE Directive 89/686/EEC, which has been in place since 1989, is set to be replaced on 21st April 2018 by Regulation (EU) 2016/425. The updated regulations will include a number of important changes (Read More)
GIS extends GP electric chain hoist series for industrial environments
- Third model in new series offers 1.6 tons of lifting capacity with one chain fall
- Special products available that are corrosion-resistant, explosion-proof, etc
- IP65 protection and three-year warranty included as standard
In the year of its 60th anniversary, Swiss electric chain hoist manufacturer GIS AG has expanded the lifting capacity of its GP series of electric chain hoists with the launch of GP1000, (Read More)
Hoists Deliver ‘Elevated’ Performance In The Process Industry
The versatility and performance of the latest Profi TI series air hoists, from J D Neuhaus (JDN), ensures their suitability for a wide range of applications in the process industry, from food, beverage and packaged goods, to chemical, pharmaceutical and biotech.
JDN’s range of Profi TI air hosts is extensive (up to 100 tonne carrying capacity), but models in the 0.25 to 2 tonne lift capacity (Read More)
Moving Large Loads
The world record for the heaviest object pulled over 100 feet belongs to a US reverend who pulled a 68-tonne lorry. This is an impressive achievement, but one that manufacturing plant engineers must regularly equal using specialist equipment — with various degrees of success. Here, Hugh Freer, a director of electric tug specialist MasterMover, looks at why these traditional methods are ineffective. (Read More)
How To Improve Your Bottom Line By Safe Housekeeping
Accidents are expensive: but is it safety, or housekeeping that will make the change?
Slips, trips and falls account for 25% of workplace liability accidents (HSENI Annual Report), while 95% of major slips and trips result in broken bones, and they can also be the initial cause for a range of other accident types such as falls from height. Using the 80/20 rule, the main focus should be to reduce these common accidents. (Read More)
Don’t Let Simple Accidents Damage Your People - Or Your Business
Accidents involving slips, trips and falls on the level happen in seconds but can leave a legacy of serious injury and business damage.
Just as the causes of these incidents are often simple, so too are many of the solutions. If the right solutions are chosen, businesses will benefit from fewer accidents, with lower associated costs and less unwanted attention from the enforcement authorities. (Read More)
C&P Awarded Contract for 30MW STOR Gas Generation Facility
C&P Engineering Services are delighted to announce that is has been awarded the design and build contract by Enersyst Limited (part of the Walters Group of Companies) for a STOR (Short Term Operating Reserve) 30MW Gas Generation Facility, located off Smoke Lane in Avonmouth, Bristol.
The 30MW STOR facility is one of a number of projects created to service National Grid balancing services. (Read More)
Safe Lifting Europe First to Offer Green Pin Power Sling Shackle for Hire
Holland-based Safe Lifting Europe has become the first rental company in the world to stock the new Green Pin Power Sling Shackle range, available in capacities from 125t to 1,250t.
The product, manufactured with maritime, energy and other heavy lift applications in mind, boasts a number of standout features, including eight lifting points that add versatility and convenience for rigging professionals. (Read More)
Safe & Efficient Drum Handling In Hazardous Areas
Do you have a need to lift or move drums, de-palletise or just generally move drums around a workshop or factory site in Hazardous Areas.
The St Clare Engineering range of Grab-O-Matic ATEX fork attachment and pedestrian drum handlers will provide a safe and efficient solution for you. (Read More)
Peppers Cable Glands Limited
Peppers are a world leader in the design, manufacture and supply of Hazardous Area Connectivity Solutions for use within industries such as Oil, Gas, Marine, Petrochemical, Pharmaceutical and Food.
The Peppers product range includes a vast array of Elastomeric Seal and Barrier Cable Glands for use with armoured, unarmoured and conduit systems. Gland accessories specifically made for use with Peppers glands include locknuts, sealing washers, serrated washers, (Read More)
Lift Truck Rule Change For Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
ATEX compliant lift trucks used in pharmaceutical manufacturing sites have even greater safety requirements following an update to the EN1755:2015* standard in November 2017. This update is likely to affect how pharmaceutical firms, and their suppliers, manage lift trucks.
“Pharmaceutical manufacturers are handling high volumes of flammable material when feeding their production process. (Read More)
ATEX Lift Truck Audits - Accept No Imitations
ATEX lift truck users are being reminded that only fully trained Pyroban engineers can provide the annual safety audit known as the Ex-ASA.
“Pyroban trains customer engineers to fix and maintain explosion protected handling equipment safely,” says Karolina Kurzawa, Aftersales Service and Training from Pyroban. “However, the training does not prepare them to conduct the detailed systems audit needed to ensure safety in potentially explosive atmospheres.” (Read More)
Modbus added to Multicolour Display
BEKA associates have added an optional Modbus RTU interface to their universal multicolour display panel meters. The isolated two wire RS485 interface enables the panel meter’s display and status to be remotely read. The panel meter can also be configured via the interface further extending applications for these new high quality instruments.
Each meter has a colour selectable, five digit and thirty one segment bargraph display visible in all lighting conditions from bright (Read More)
Safeguarding Employee Health And Safety.
With 12,000 workplace-related respiratory deaths every year, a further 14,000 lung conditions reported, and 400,000* working days lost annually through breathing problems, effective fume and dust extraction technology is seen as central to safeguarding employee health and safety.
Businesses of every size have a legal duty to assess risks associated with airborne contaminants and, if required, (Read More)
CNP Fit Testing Finally Arrives in the UK
Introducing the Quantifit Respirator Fit Tester, the industry breakthrough in portable mask-fit technology which uses Controlled Negative Pressure (CNP) instead of traditional aerosol particle counting.
Its simpler testing technology means it can test after a 30 second daily calibration in virtually any environment as long as air is present and there is a power supply, a unique benefit over its competitors. (Read More)
At Last! Affordable Condition Monitoring For Hazardous Areas…
Historically, Intrinsically Safe condition monitoring equipment has disappointed
Condition based monitoring (CBM) of equipment in hazardous atmospheres has always presented something of a problem. The very high cost and relatively low functionality of the available vibration data collectors has certainly not helped in this respect. Whilst it has now become common practice to use vibration data collectors on equipment in safe areas, (Read More)
TEXO DSI Appoint New Head Of Nuclear
Texo Drone Survey and Inspection (Texo DSI), the owner operators of the world’s most comprehensive and dynamic fleet of unmanned aerial vehicles are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Rob Watts Bsc (hons) Ph.D as the company’s commercial development manager for the nuclear sector.
Rob will head up the company’s dedicated nuclear services division and will be responsible for developing strategic relationships within the UK and overseas nuclear sectors.
Rob Watts has over 25 years’ experience in IT, GIS and site survey services. He is a CAA licenced drone pilot and holds UK Security Clearance for working in some of the most challenging and sensitive industries including nuclear and offshore oil & gas. (Read More)
Casella Announces 2018 Noise Monitoring Course
Following high industry demand, Casella’s popular noise monitoring course returns on 6th February at it’s headquarters in Bedford.
Attending the one-day course enables individuals to gain key knowledge of the Noise at Work Regulations, measure noise exposure sources and gain the skills needed to start monitoring noise in their workplace.
The course saves business time and money, (Read More)
AEMT Awards 2017 winners announced
The winners of the first Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) Awards 2017 have been revealed at a ceremony held at the Doubletree Hilton Hotel, Coventry, on 29th November. The black-tie dinner event, saw 150 people from across the country gather to celebrate the best achievements in the electrical and mechanical trade sector.
The opening speech from Gary Downes, President of the AEMT, emphasised that the next industrial revolution is (Read More)
Reduce Costs By Reducing Waste
Hazardous waste poses a substantial threat to our health and the environment. Despite this, we are still producing more than 400 million tons each year.
That’s nearly 60kg per person and this is only increasing according to a report from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Here, Richard Bastable, of NCH Europe’s Parts Cleaning innovation platform, explains how reducing waste can improve productivity, save companies money and make for a healthier working (Read More)
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