SGS Baseefa have been providing Ex testing and certification for over 90 years, and are a world renowned issuer of ATEX certificates.
More recently they have:
Award-winning Blackline Safety G7 Gains ATEX Certification
Shawcity is delighted to announce that Blackline Safety has completed worldwide intrinsic safety certification for G7c, the world’s first wireless gas detector with built-in 3G communication.
G7c has achieved Zone 0 ATEX certification and, with two-way 3G connectivity, a built-in speakerphone and GPS location monitoring, it delivers peace of mind for any size of business. Blackline’s 24/7 live monitoring teams automatically connect (Read More)
Dixon is a market leading global manufacturer, providing hose, hose assembly and coupling solutions to all major industries.
Since 1916 Dixon has been building a credible reputation within the petrochemical industry and regularly demonstrates that it is a responsible manufacturer that produces safe, reliable and long lasting products! (Read More)
Scott Safety Introduces The Protégé SG Reusable Single Gas Monitor
A truly universal portable gas detector with maximum versatility
Scott Safety, a global leader in innovative personal protective equipment and safety devices, is pleased to introduce the Protégé SG, a versatile new reusable single gas monitor that is configurable to detect 13 different gases.
The Protégé SG is a truly universal portable gas detector with advanced features, such as smart plug and play sensors and a (Read More)
Hazardous area engineering, like any technical application, is founded on fundamental principles and rules of practice.
The three main applications are founded upon the three-letter acronym, I.E.C.
Identification
The first step in safety engineering is “hazard identification.” A hazard is anything that has the potential to cause harm. (Read More)
The main reasons for this are to ensure the reliability of the instrument, that it can be trusted. To determine the accuracy of the instrument and to ensure the readings are consistent with other measurements.
Considering the costs arising from legal action for damages that might be filed against you, the expenses for proper calibration and adjustment are minor in comparison. Companies who take their responsibility seriously and wish to establish long-term business relationships therefore need to calibrate their equipment regularly. It could also void your warranty if your instrument is not calibrated.
The METPOINT FLM flow meter measures the compressed air volume flow, which is the basis for accurate consumption analyses for cost reduction and effective energy management. METPOINT FLM sensors reliably detect leakage, overloads and malfunctions. Based on the analysis of the sensor data, the components of the compressed air system can be adjusted for optimum efficiency.
The business operates in accordance with the ATEX directive which defines the mandatory requirements for manufacturers and users of all hazardous area equipment sold in (but not restricted to) the European Union which must have applicable ATEX certificates. (Read More)
The High Cost of Exposing Workers to Chemicals at Point of Use
The tip-and-pour method, as well as poorly designed pumps, can expose workers to injury and companies to significant financial losses.
In the manufacturing of plastics, workers often transfer potentially hazardous liquid additives such as plasticizers, colorants, dyes, lubricants, antimicrobials, and flame retardants into smaller containers, vessels, or directly into tanks or machinery. (Read More)
Shawcity Expand Their Product Specialist Team
Shawcity, the UK’s leading specialists in monitoring instrumentation for the Health and Safety, Occupational Hygiene and Environmental markets, has just grown its Sales Team to support its ever-expanding customer base.
The Oxfordshire-based company has appointed three new Product Specialist Managers - Paul Cave, Peter Sherfield and Jonathan Whittam - to cover the UK and Ireland, each of whom offer a wide range of knowledge (Read More)
