The unpredictable nature of an Arc plus the intense heat and pressure exerted during an event makes it particularly challenging to protect against.
At best we can only roughly calculate the energy levels and resultant effect based upon approximations of what we feel may be the scenario of such an occurrence.
Putting on specialist clothing during specific tasks to add protection is good practice but accidents happen and (Read More)
Electric Arc Flash – Unearthing The Essential Answers
Elaina Harvey, arc flash and Nomex® specialist at DuPont, answers 5 key questions on arc flash
At an office building in central London in 2007 two technicians were installing a capacitor to help reduce energy consumption at the site. One of the workers was fitting cables in the back of the capacitor, which was positioned above a number of live conductors. The cables came into contact with one of the conductors (Read More)
Can the Protective Clothing & Equipment Market Protect Itself?
According to Protective Clothing & Equipment, a new Market Update from market intelligence provider Key Note, UK expenditure on protective clothing and equipment has been on the decline in recent years, as employment levels and economic uncertainty have rocked many job sectors.
Redundancies, job losses and reduced production of goods and services from many industries have led to a (Read More)
JSP’s latest innovation, the Thermex goggle, protects the wearer against fine particles, chemical splash, molten metal and extreme temperatures, safe in the knowledge that it will not mist up.
The Thermex features two, tough, distortion-free, Optical Class 1 lenses, enabling it to offer outstanding vision with complete protection from fogging up, even at extreme temperatures of +50°C and -40°C. (Read More)
KERMEL X-FLASH® SOLUTION ON THE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING MARKET
KERMEL, a leading provider of textile solutions made out its aramid fibers, has launched the KERMEL X-FLASH®.
The KERMEL X-FLASH® is a resilient fabric that was developed to provide the ultimate protection for safety clothing needed to protect workers from flash fire and electric arc flash hazards. KERMEL XFLASH
® fabric is made with the Kermel® (Read More)
Functional Safety Engineer (TÜV Rheinland) Training - Manchester, March 11-14.
Based in the North of England, Exloc Instruments provide instrumentation products for the process industry, specialising in the supply of interfacing, display and alarm solutions.
We work with market leading suppliers to provide cost effective, high quality solutions designed for both harsh and hazardous (Ex) Locations. (Read More)
Keltbray Aspire Launches Pinoneering Apprenticeship Scheme
Keltbray Aspire, which is part of Keltbray Group and provides electrification services on the rail infrastructure, has appointed a further seven apprentices as part of a pioneering programme that the company has instigated in partnership with South Cheshire College in Crewe.
In total Keltbray Aspire now have twenty five (Read More)
IET introduces Code of Practice for Electrical Safety Management
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET, formerly the IEE) has launched the Code of Practice for Electrical Safety Management which has been developed by IET Standards.
The new Code provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of electrical safety, as well as a systematic process for assessing and managing electrical safety in any business. It provides a good practice practical guide in the form (Read More)
Dangerous Substance Control Ltd - Assistance with COMAH
Dangerous Substance Control Ltd, is well established in providing help and assistance to industry where assistance is needed with ensuring compliance with Dangerous Substance Explosive Atmosphere Regulation legislation
What many are unaware of is the DSC-Ltd also provide similar support for COMAH (Control of Major Accidents and Hazards)
As a COMAH site operator - (Read More)
FLIR Thermal Imaging Cameras Detect Steel Defects With The Highest Accuracy.
In today’s industrialized world the demand for steel, particularly from the automotive industry, has become overwhelming. Although effective methods for the testing of raw steel materials exist, the call for more efficiency, more safety and higher quality never stops. In order to improve on the current methods for non-destructive testing for steel billets, South-African technology (Read More)
