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Gas Detection in the Workplace

Many places of work in the manufacturing and engineering sector have a need to detect and monitor gas levels in the air. Gases can present a danger due to flammability, toxicity or asphyxiation. If you’re not sure if you should be doing more to monitor your workplace, below is a useful overview of the latest methods used for a variety of applications. ATEX models are available for every application if required.

For expert advice, consult an occupational hygienist (Read More)

OPTICAL GAS IMAGING FOR THE FAST DETECTION OF GAS LEAKS

It’s a fact of life that corrosion and exposure to the elements considerably increase the likelihood of gas leaks in chemical liquid tanks and their associated pipework and plant.  This presents a big problem as non-compliance with increasingly strict safety and environmental regulations can lead to huge fines and loss of production. (Read More)

Hazardous Gas – A Focus on Refrigeration

In the past 5 years of the currently available HSE statistics 27 people have died in the UK from asphyxiation or drowning at work.  However, in just the last few months there have been 2 incidents of asphyxiation deaths due to refrigeration leaks.  The first in August 2018 killing a trawlerman and hospitalising 3 more and the second in October 2018 suspected of killing two contractors at a poultry factory. (Read More)

“Ex tb” control panels suitable for ambient with explosive or flammable dusts

The awareness of the new prevention needs and the constant and continuous technical evolution has led the standardiser to analyze more in-depth the problems related to the use of electrical and electronic equipment in environments with the presence of dusts during handling and storage.

In fact, the problem of explosions generated by powders was not much considered in previous years. (Read More) 

Construction partnership for door specialist

High performance industrial door specialist Hart Door Systems has teamed up with Sir Robert McAlpine to deliver a range of doors as part of a £4 million new build warehouse and distribution centre. The new facility is for a Yorkshire-based independent tea and coffee company.

The range of doors being manufactured include nine fire resistant roller shutters, five Speedor Supers and two roller shutters. (Read More)

Air Hoists Make For Safe And Reliable Lifting In Tough Operating Environments

Wherever tough or hazardous operating conditions place excessive demands on lifting operations, Profi series air hoists from J D Neuhaus (JDN) rise to the challenge. The JDN Profi range is now deployed in applications that range from chemical (including pharmaceutical, paints and varnish), foundries, and food and beverage, to list but a few. In such industries, the inherent design attributes of Profi hoists are proven that they can perform safe, high-performance and cost-effective lifting (Read More) 

New product highlights for the bulk solids industry

A new non-return valve and the Q-Ball E - THE flameless venting device for elevators. These are the new products which, in addition to the already established services, will supplement the “all-round carefree” package for REMBE customers.

REMBE is already known throughout the bulk solids industry as a provider of Safety Scans (plant inspections including risk assessments), Explosion Safety equipment, as well as installation and maintenance services. (Read More)

SICK Makes Safe Robotics More Productive

The ability for robots and people to work in closer proximity holds the promise of ever-more flexible production in automated manufacture.  But, while identifying more cooperative human robot applications may be easy, integrating equally-simple safety solutions that protect workers without losing productivity has proved more challenging.

As a technology leader in machinery safety for more than 60 years, SICK has responded with a simple to implement (Read More)

38 % of European enterprises report potentially dangerous chemical or biological goods in their workplaces according to EU-OSHA. Exposure to these can lead to both acute and long term diseases and injuries, including respiratory and skin diseases, organ failure, occupational cancers, poisoning and suffocation.

5 considerations for storing and maintaining your PPE

Nearly every workplace holds potential hazards for employees. And, when you're working in an environment or job role that involves a heightened level of danger, such as working at height or with chemicals, personal protective equipment (PPE) can be the last line of defence should your primary risk management measures fail.

However, your responsibilities as an employer don't end after you've identified, sourced, and introduced suitable PPE to your workforce. (Read More)