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B&CE urges construction companies to train employees in occupational health, in wake of new report

B&CE1 is urging construction companies of all sizes to provide at least one employee with occupational health (OH) awareness training to ensure compliance with regulation and encourage understanding of occupational health and relevant standards, throughout the organisation.

The call follows the launch of a new report from Loughborough University Improving occupational health risk management in SMEs: the role of major projects which looked into how major projects such as the construction of the Defence and National Rehabilitation Centre (DNRC) can support their supply chain to develop good practices in occupational health.

In light of the report’s findings, B&CE is also calling for improved training materials and increased education regarding OH obligations. (Read More)

Glamox launches range of interior decorative LED luminaires certified for use in Zone 1 hazardous areas

LED lighting specialist Glamox has launched a new range of explosion-proof interior decorative LED luminaires. The new AX60 luminaire is certified for use in Zone 1 hazardous areas and completes the Glamox AL60 family of decorative LED luminaires.

With a rated lifetime of 100,000 hours at Ta 45°C, (Read More)

Abtech’s Gamma LED Luminaires are Meeting Extreme Requirements

Suitable for use in ambient locations that can reach up to +70°C, this new version allows LED technology to be adopted in areas that were previously off limits.
Abtech’s range of Gamma LED luminaires has been further enhanced with the release of the new high-temperature Zone 2 floodlight. (Read More)

Emerson LED Linear Luminaires Meet Challenge of Operating in Harsh Industrial Environments

Appleton™ non-metallic, hazardous area luminaires now available for IECEx/ATEX Zones 1 and 2 hazardous locations
With the introduction of updated Appleton ATX™ FELED and new FNLED non-metallic, hazardous area linear luminaires, Emerson is again demonstrating how its commitment to advancing Light Emitting Diode (LED) technology is resulting in exciting innovations (Read More) 

New CORALUM treatment by Cortem Group

anti-oxidation protection for aluminum alloy products installed in aggressive environments

CORALUM is a new surface treatment exclusively offered by Cortem Group on the aluminum alloy (Read More)

Don’t be left in the dark

Reliable ATEX & IECEx lighting from SA Equip

Projects and tasks carried out in hazardous environments are often made more challenging by poor visibility and dark working conditions.
To sustain high levels of safety and efficiency in areas of darkness and or poor artificial lighting, sourcing reliable portable EX lighting is crucial for operators’ effectiveness. (Read More)

ecom presents first Ex-certified portable infrared and HD camera

ecom presents the Cube 800, the first portable and explosion-proof infrared and HD video camera for hazardous areas, at Hannover Messe 2019 in hall 9, stand D76.
Combined with the intrinsically safe ecom smartphone series Smart-Ex or tablet series Tab-Ex, industrial workers can remotely control the camera, display HD video and thermal images, or capture and annotate pictures or recordings from a safe distance. (Read More)

Featuring London Electronics Limited’s latest range of Hazardous Area Displays.

Simple set-up menu, fast to install and commission, high precision and measurement accuracy.

The EX range allows for London’s Market leading displays to be installed into hazardous area environments multiple input types and functions. The most common being: Loadcell, Process (0-10V, 4-20mA), Serial RS232, RS485, Pulse, Quadrature, Ethernet, Clock/Timer, Profibus, Thermocouple, (Read More)

New Mobile App For Configuring Radar Level Transmitters Helps Safely Maintain Accurate Tank Measurement

Emerson’s Radar Master app for the AMS Trex™ Device Communicator simplifies set-up of Rosemount radar level devices in the field

Emerson has added the Radar Master app for the AMS Trex™ Device Communicator, making it easier for field technicians to safely and efficiently configure Rosemount™ (Read More)

SICK’s ‘Tiny TiMs’ Are First to Plug the Low-Risk Safety Gap

SICK has launched the first 2D LiDAR sensors safety-certified to PL b, specifically designed to plug a gap for lower-risk applications where safety-rated integration is needed in small, low-speed Automated Guided Vehicles and Carts, service robots or collaborative robots. (Read More)