ProGARM, the UK’s number one supplier of Arc Flash garments, has recently appointed a new Technical Sales Manager, as part of its mission to increase global awareness across the electrical sector around the life changing dangers of Arc Flash - a relatively misunderstood, but extremely common type of electrical explosion. (Read More)
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New Eguide From Honeywell Explains How To Select Chemical Protective Gloves In Six Steps
Honeywell has published the first in a two part series of eGuides to help workers and health and safety professionals choose the right chemical protective gloves.
. ‘A Guide To Selecting Chemical Protective Gloves – Part 1’ offers a simple six-step method for glove selection that can be used to ensure a worker’s hands are fully protected in a range of applications involving chemicals. (Read More)
Don’t get burned by buying the wrong PPE
Comments by Mark Lant, technical expert at ProGARM, a specialist in Arc Flash protection.
While many could be forgiven for thinking that flame retardant PPE can also help to protect against burns in an Arc Flash incident, what many don’t realise is that these burns aren’t caused by fire, but by thermal energy, and protecting yourself and your team against an arc flash incident requires more specialist garments.
What is an Arc Flash?
Hotter than the sun and louder than a bullet, an Arc Flash is when an arcing fault releases dangerous levels of radiant energy, which vaporizes metal that spews from the arc. The air is super-heated causing pressure waves that can throw individuals across rooms and create a deadly molten shrapnel. (Read More)
Managing Static Electricity Risk during Mixing and Blending Processes
Static electricity is generated silently and unintentionally by virtually all operations and processes involving movement – for example product transfer, mixing and size reduction.
Industries where powders and solvents are used in key processes are at particular risk due to the hazardous nature of the materials. Fires and explosions can occur as a result of uncontrolled static discharge from plant, people and materials, and these commonly result in civilian (Read More)
How To Work In Hazardous Environments
Engineering solutions provider, Boulting Ltd has released an informative infographic explaining its top tips for contractors working in hazardous environments. The infographic details key considerations, including how to identify zones, use of correct equipment and relevant regulations.
There are many scenarios which can result in an area being classified as a hazardous environment, such as flammable gases in process industries and flour dust in bakeries. To prevent an incident from occurring it is vital that precautions are taken when constructing, installing and using apparatus within the defined area.
A well-planned project should ensure the working environment incorporates extensive safety precautions, that all equipment is fit for purpose and rigorously tested and correct, quality components are used. These steps can reduce the risk of an incident such as a catastrophic explosion. (Read More)
To comply with European legislation, forklifts operating in potentially explosive atmospheres require special conversion to reduce the risk of ignition. Pyroban explains.
Regulations
Explosion protection conversion company Pyroban modifies forklift trucks to meet ATEX 2014/34/EU* requirements, and standards such as EN1755:2015*, for operations that need to comply with ATEX 1999/92/EC. (Read More)
Leading equipment testing specialist switches to RFID system
One of Ireland’s leading testing and inspection specialists for lifting equipment has switched to a new RFID system to improve safety and efficiency.
Cork based Anderco Lifting is using CoreRFID’s CheckedOK system for its on-site reports.
CheckedOK offers equipment safety testing and inventory reports enabling users to pull all data together in one place and send it directly to clients. Its RFID based system can reduce reporting times from a couple of days to a matter of minutes. It can be integrated into users’ IT systems and customised for specific client needs such as adding new equipment categories.
Anderco, which is well-established in the Irish utilities, chemicals, construction and petroleum industries, is planning to offer a new training service for its CheckedOK users. (Read More)
ATEX safety for LANXESS Urethanes’ lift truck fleet
Chemical manufacturer LANXESS Urethanes UK Ltd. has received a new generation of Pyroban® protected lift trucks for its operation in Baxenden, UK. The company handles large volumes of flammable material and relies on active explosion protection to alert the drivers if flammable material is present. (Read More)
Quantifit - The Fastest Fit-Testing Method on the Market
The Quantifit Respirator Fit Tester is the industry breakthrough in portable mask-fit technology which uses Controlled Negative Pressure (CNP) instead of traditional aerosol particle counting.
Virtually maintenance-free with no wicks, no candles, no incense or any other consumables, Quantifit is the simplest and most cost-effective fit testing system available in the UK and Ireland. (Read More)
BSRIA Instrument Solutions adds the TSI Quest range of products to their Sales and Hire portfolio.
With the demand for the measurement and monitoring of plant, process and people increasing across the globe BSRIA Instrument Solutions is pleased to announce that it has added the TSI Quest range of sound level meters, noise dosimeters and heat stress monitors to its Sales and Hire portfolio. (Read More)