Opgal’s Infrared Thermal Imaging Cameras Gain Mass Market Appeal
It is a well-known fact that many of the most sophisticated electronic, communications, and surveillance systems currently adopted by the mass market had their origins in the military.
The Internet is a case in point. This sensible approach to rolling out innovative technologies ensures that all the necessary checks and balances have been conducted before the public is presented with a robust product or service. (Read More)
GIS extends GP electric chain hoist series for industrial environments
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, the third model in its new generation for industrial applications.
The GP series was introduced at the start of 2017 with the successful launch of the GP250/500 models. GP models replace the previous GCH series with considerably increased (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)
‘Full PPE’ shouldn’t be a catch-all solution
When it comes to control measures for workplace risks, we know that there’s a clear hierarchy of responses. Once a risk assessment has highlighted hazards in your workplace, the first aim should always be to eliminate them.
If this is not possible, then you look to replace the risk factor, isolate it, or separate individuals from the risk through barriers and routines. In other words, you should always take the most comprehensive form of protection possible (Read More)
The new PPE Regulations – What you Don’t Know Could Hurt you
Arco sets out the responsibilities of purchasers under the new PPE Regulation
Arco, the UK’s leading safety company, is leading the way in helping buyers navigate the complicated waters of the new PPE Regulation with clear, expert guidance and an assurance that its own products will fully comply with the requirements of the new legislation by the required transition end date.
The new PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 brings about the most significant changes to the rules on PPE, since the introduction of the first Directive over 20 years ago. The changes are designed to ensure ongoing product safety and assurance and to better reflect the needs of those buying and using PPE to keep them safe at work.
From 21st April 2018, (Read More)
Empteezy are delighted to announce the launch of our galvanised steel pallets range.
Although IBCs and drums are regarded as one of the safest ways of transporting liquids, accidents still happen. Bu housing your storage container on a spill pallet you reduce the risk and ensure compliance.
For drum and IBC storage applications where polyethylene spill pallets might not be suitable, we now offer four sizes of spill pallet manufactured from 2mm structural grade galvanised steel which are fully compliant with all current UK regulations in relation to sump capacities (not less than 110% of the largest container’s storage capacity or 25% of their aggregate storage capacity, whichever is the greater).
These are fitted with galvanised legs to make positioning by pallet truck or fork lift easy and to ensure the underside of the sump doesn’t come into contact the ground. (Read More)
Reid Lifting Wins Fourth Queen’s Award for International Trade
Chepstow, Wales-based Reid Lifting, a manufacturer of lightweight gantry and davit cranes, has claimed its fourth Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, this time for outstanding achievement in international trade over the last three years.
Reid, which has been trading since 2000, received an initial award for innovation six years after inauguration before a double success, in the same category in addition to recognition (Read More)
Panama Project Puts Mechan On Map In The Americas
Rail depot equipment specialist, Mechan, is expanding its export horizons and preparing to ship its very first order to the Americas.
The Sheffield-based manufacturer is supplying heavy lifting equipment to the Panama City Metro, as part of a major project to construct a second line in the republic’s capital.
Mechan is working with parent company, CIM Group, to deliver a set of 20 12-tonne lifting jacks, four turntables and 40 (Read More)
Don’t Slip Up: Protecting Against Slips And Trips
We’ve all done it. You’re running where you shouldn’t be, you aren’t paying attention to the environment around you, or you’ve opted to wear a new, slightly too slick pair of shoes. Suddenly the floor gives out beneath you, you lollop around like a newborn giraffe, and you try not to fall over.
Yet taken together, slips, trips and falls were the most common cause of non-fatal injuries in the workplace in 2016/17, (Read More)
Watch Your Step: Protecting Against Slips, Trips And Falls
Slips, trips and falls are the most common cause of injury at work, causing 29% of all non-fatal injuries to employees.
Slips, trips and falls are the most common cause of injury at work, causing 29% of all non-fatal injuries to employees . Despite this, slip and trip accidents tend to be seen as an avoidable, reasonable risk, something to expected throughout the everyday working routine. With 70,116 non-fatal employee injuries under RIDDOR last year… that equate to more than 20,333 injuries by slips, trips and falls, does this sound simple and avoidable to you?
Wearing the right type of protective footwear could be the key to decreasing these figures. (Read More)
Straightpoint Offers Two-Year Warranty as Standard
Straightpoint (SP) is offering a two-year warranty as standard on its full range of load cells and other force measurement equipment, effective 1 April 2018.
SP customers could previously extend their warranty from one to two years if they completed a registration form upon purchase of a product, but the 24-month term is now honoured as standard across the catalogue of products, from the best-selling Radiolink plus load cell to its latest innovation, (Read More)
Svantek Launches Low Cost SV 307 Noise Monitoring Terminal
Designed for permanent noise monitoring and featuring an integrated Class 1 sound level meter with GSM modem in removable waterproof casing
Svantek UK one of the leading manufacturers of noise and vibration instrumentation for environmental and occupational health monitoring applications - has launched the SV 307 integrated Noise Monitoring Terminal (NMT) designed for permanent noise monitoring applications. (Read More)
Top Considerations For Design And Build In Hazardous Environments
When Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD79, the citizens of Pompeii were not prepared for the devastation that followed. Having lain dormant for the last 71 years, the Italian authorities continue to prepare for the next eruption from one of the most dangerous active volcanos in the world.
Here, Paul Mannion, project engineer at engineering solutions provider Boulting Group, explains the considerations that should be made when designing for builds in hazardous environments.
The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmosphere Regulations 2002 (DSEAR), defines a hazardous area as “any place in which an explosive atmosphere may occur in quantities such as to require special precautions to protect the safety of workers”. It is vital that precautions are taken when constructing, installing and using apparatus in areas that have been defined as hazardous. (Read More)
The Connected Worker Gas Detection and Personnel Tracking Combined
Gas detection has evolved through many iterations from the birth of the Davy Lamp in the 19th Century through to the 4 gas monitors of today the goal has been the same; keeping people safe from potentially life threatening exposures, asphyxiation or explosion.
With each evolution there has come new methodologies and with a recognition of risk there has often been a (Read More)
Welcome To The Leading Oil & Gas Event Within Iraq Borders; 8Th Iraq Oil & Gas - Basra Show
7th Iraq Oil & Gas Basra Show (5-7 December 2017) was a glittering occasion with the participation of His Excellency Jabbar Ali Hussain Allibi, Minister of Oil of the Republic of Iraq and His Excellency Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih, Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Iraq is indisputably one of the most attractive regions in the world having the immense oil & gas reserves and production potential. (Read More)
New Explosion Proof Blancett B3100 Flow Monitor
The B3100 flow monitor from US manufacturer Blancett, features advanced application options with user-friendly “thru-glass” operation, utilising finger proximity detecting buttons and is now available from Bell Flow Systems Ltd.
Data logging, remote data access and programming are available, without the need to open the enclosure - ensuring application integrity in demanding installations. The B3100 is explosion-proof in accordance with ATEX, IECEx, FM and CSA c-us. (Read More)
Static Earthing Protection for Vacuum Tankers
Vacuum tankers provide a wide range of services to the hazardous process industries, ranging from storage tank cleaning to the recovery of combustible materials resulting from leaks and spills. A key feature of this type of service is the recovery of materials in locations with potentially combustible atmospheres.
Static electricity is a well-known ignition source within the hazardous process industries and because the (Read More)
Ion Science Launches World’s First PID Fire Investigation Kit
Featuring well proven handheld Tiger or TigerLT instruments and accessories for reliable detection of VOCs at sites of suspected arson-related incidents
Ion Science (www.ionscience.com) leading manufacturer of gas detection instrumentation for global environmental and occupational health monitoring applications – has launched the world’s first fire investigation kit featuring its well-proven, handheld Tiger or TigerLT (Read More)
SICK’s ReLy Safety Relays: “New Tricks” from an Old Friend
WHEN it comes to choosing the right safety relay, identifying the smallest performance improvements can result in big productivity gains.
That’s why SICK has developed its ReLy safety relays to achieve a 10 ms response time with a class-leading, long and durable product lifecycle.
In a range of just four products, the SICK ReLy safety relays meet most needs for monitoring safety functions or safety sensors up to PL e (Read More)
Nicky Moffat CBE Announced as Safety & Health Expo 2018’s First Inspirational Speaker
Safety & Health Expo is proud to welcome Nicky Moffat CBE, formerly the British Army’s highest ranking female officer, to deliver a fascinating and highly practical talk titled, ‘What Good Leadership Looks Like’.
As Europe’s most dedicated health and safety event, Safety & Health Expo 2018 is proud to continue its heritage of attracting inspirational speakers to change perceptions, (Read More)
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)
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