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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) 

Hoist Trolleys Provide Safe Load Movement

When specifying a hoist for use in industrial applications that demand beam-traversing motion, attention should also be paid to the trolley on to which the hoist hooks.

According to JD Neuhaus (JDN), the world’s leading manufacturer of hoist solutions, trolley factors such as carrying capacity, ease of installation, explosion protection and ability to negotiate curves, must all be considered if the application is to be optimised. (Read More)

Zonegreen Assures Worker Safety At Willesden Depot

Rail depot safety specialist, Zonegreen, is using its flagship technology to help staff maintaining London’s overground fleet avoid accidents when working at height.
The Sheffield-based engineers have installed an interlocking system that prevents personnel and equipment entering dangerous areas and coming into contact with overhead lines at Bombardier’s Willesden depot in Harlesden. (Read More)

Multipoint Flow Meters Support Continuous Air FlowHVAC Systems for Hazardous Area Safety

Ideal for Oil/Gas Refineries, Chemical Plants, Offshore Rigs, Vessels and Laboratories

Wherever toxic and combustible gases are a potential hazardous threat to employees and facilities, those responsible for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems will find the MT100 Series Multipoint Thermal Mass Flow Meters from Fluid Components International (FCI) (Read More)

Training Specialist DTL Braced For ‘Black Friday’ Rush As Smets2 Deadline Looms

Industry leading training provider Develop Training Ltd (DTL) is bracing itself for a Black Friday-style stampede ahead of the looming deadline for smart meters.
Some smaller firms are already installing the new SMETS2 devices, and on December 6, the big providers will be required to follow suit as they will no longer be allowed to fit SMETS1 technology.

The technology is due to be rolled out to all households nationwide in the next two years, and training for installation engineers will be a legal requirement. In anticipation of the likely demand, DTL has developed a one-day course that is available at its seven training centres nationwide.

Lee Morgan, a senior energy lecturer at DTL, said: (Read More) 

ExVeritas launch new ‘Ex’ Training centre

ExVeritas has launched a new centre to develop its explosion safety training, which is run by more experienced and certified instructors than any other ‘Ex’ training centre in the world.

The milestone also sees ExVeritas, which is also an ATEX Notified Body and IECEx Certification Body, expand their CompEx and specialist training to become one of the most world’s most advanced training providers in this field. (Read More)