Russia: ETW Grants Feasibility Of Energy Demanding Food Industry
The APK group (AgroPromKomplektatsiya) is one of the leading agricultural enterprises in the swine, beef and milk market.
The commissioning of its newest meat processing plant called KMPZ (English: Kursk meat-processing plant) in spring 2016 increased the capacity of APK to process 5,000 cattle daily, one of the highest meat processing capacities worldwide. (Read More)
Phantom Vision Provides Improved User Experience in Asbestos Removal
Respiratory protection expert Scott Safety enhances its Phantom Vision power assisted respirator using proven modern technology offering an improved user experience.
Delivering clean filtered air in accordance with the latest European best practice for asbestos removal, Phantom Vision provides a virtually unrestricted field of view, simplified decontamination, cleaning and maintenance, and low through life costs. (Read More)
Thorne & Derrick - Stay safe from shock with Marechal Electric Plugs
This article explains the inherent dangers of working on or near electrical equipment under load and provides accident risk reduction advice for plant managers and safety supervisors who control the selection and operation of electrical equipment.
Effective safety measures can be introduced to counteract occupational electrocution, today we consider the seemingly benign plug. But firstly, the ever-present danger. (Read More)
As the leading German manufacturer of pneumatic and hydraulic hoists and crane systems, the J D Neuhaus Group (JDN) has improved their innovative website. Their well-known address www.jdngroup.com incorporates many improvements.
It is more user-friendly, more informative and better structured, while being technically and graphically optimised, to represent state-of-the-art operation. (Read More)
Molex New Online Tool to Obtain Product Environmental Compliance Data
First connector manufacturer offering instant access to industry compliance documents for all products
Molex has announced the expanded availability of its web-based product environmental and regulatory information. The new Molex online tool allows a user to select and download industry product compliance documents, including IPC Class C, IPC Class D and comprehensive Product Compliance Declarations, together with EU RoHS, REACH SVHC and Low-Halogen Statements for multiple products.
“Co-developers and customers can now quickly generate industry and environmental compliance documents they need, without having to submit an email request or endure lengthy wait times for documents. The new tool (Read More)
Pyroban confirms support for any brand of ATEX lift truck
Explosion protection safety company Pyroban has responded to industry demand by providing technical support for any ATEX* forklift truck, regardless of the brand of explosion protection system.
“Not all explosion protection conversion companies have the infrastructure to offer the ongoing support and service needed in a typical hazardous area operation,” explains Darren Boiling, Group After Sales Manager for Pyroban. (Read More)
Controlling Noise at Work Risks
Noise at work can cause permanent and disabling hearing damage. This can be gradual hearing loss because of exposure over time, but also immediate damage caused by sudden, extremely loud noises.
The damage can prevent people understanding speech or communicating effectively, which adds further risks to the workplace as well as daily. (Read More)
GMB Says Official Workplace Fatality Figures Hide Tens Of Thousands Of Related Deaths
HSE numbers down slightly – but each death demands justice and enforcement says union
GMB says while the number of deaths is down slightly, they are just the tip of the iceberg and every death demands justice and enforcement.
Dan Shears, GMB Health and Safety Director, said:
“Whilst this is a low figure compared to the plateau of recent years, it is absolutely no cause for celebration.
“Each of these avoidable deaths is a tragic cutting short of a life, and leaves behind devastated family, friends, and colleagues.
“It gives a misleading picture of the true ‘burden’ of health and safety failings on our society. (Read More)
GMB Offshore Strike Looms After Members Vote Overwhelmingly For Industrial Action
Union says its time for the OCA and its client employers to get round the table and find a solution
GMB members working for employers within the Offshore Contractors Association (OCA) today voted overwhelmingly to take industrial action.
Ross Murdoch, GMB National Officer, said:
“GMB has long been saying that our members have got to the stage where enough is enough and this ballot result clearly sends a message to the OCA and their clients that they are sick to the back teeth of being down the pecking order in terms of the industries priorities.
“Our members have now decided that unless the OCA comes back to the table with an improved offer they are prepared to take industrial action. (Read More)
Safe and certified...to Zone 0
The new PeliTM 9455 Area Light is the first in the range to be certified to ATEX Zone 0; allowing its use in high risk, hazardous areas.
This latest addition to the range of maintenance-free rechargeable LED lighting is easily portable, weighing 7.3kg and can be set up in seconds.
The unit is compact, easy to transport and has a retractable mast; the head can be rotated 360° and it also pivots to angle the light directly where required. (Read More)
