Today’s gas detection technology offers better protection than ever before but one often-overlooked issue in the industry is the regular bump testing of instruments and, crucially, how many users are unaware of the importance of this simple procedure or unsure how to do it.
In simple terms, the usual recommendation is that gas detection instruments are serviced and calibrated at least once a year, depending on the technology and the manufacturer. (Read More)
New Filtermist acquisitions make MACH debuts
Telford based industrial air extraction and filtration specialist Filtermist will be showcasing the wide range of products and services available through its newly acquired divisions Multi Fan Systems and Dustcheck Ltd, on Stand H17-430 at MACH 2018.
Filtermist’s own brand of oil mist filters are well-known amongst UK manufacturers, but perhaps less well-known are the company’s additional capabilities, as Managing Director (Read More)
Impressive Efficiencies in Fume Extraction
A common control within laboratories for the prevention of explosive and hazardous substances is by using a fume extraction system. The most commonly used fan for hazardous fume extraction is a centrifugal fan. This is large due to the fact they can generate large differences in pressure and can produce air flows against considerable resistance.
Axair Fans has a wide range of corrosion resistant polypropylene fans for use within industrial, (Read More)
Fraser Anti-Static secure additional ATEX certification
Fraser Anti-Static, one of the world’s leading experts in static elimination and management, has secured additional ATEX dust certification for its latest generation of EX1250 static elimination bars.
Although the current EX1250 bar has had an ATEX gas rating for a number of years, this additional certification gives what Fraser CEO, Bruce Clothier, describes as “market leading performance and flexibility.” (Read More)
Is Your Dust And Fume Control Supplier Fit For Purpose
The selection, design, installation, maintenance and testing of local exhaust ventilation (LEV) systems requires a high level of competence in order to ensure that all are done correctly.
Until now there has been little to ensure or to demonstrate, the competency of those carrying out this type of work, however, the introduction of the competency card by the Institute of Local Exhaust and Ventilation Engineers (ILEVE) (Read More)
Respiratory protective equipment (RPE) specialists Breathe Safe International has launched the Sentry 4 Inert Entry Life Support System after a rigorous 3 year redevelopment and testing programme, to meet the most up to date and current PPE directives and regulations.
The Sentry 4 System has been certified and approved in line with the new Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Read More)
Robust Lone Worker Procedures Can Help Save Unconscious Employees
As a safety conscious organisation, one of ANT Telecom’s long-standing customers of over ten years has many initiatives in place that prevent accidents from happening. To support these measures, and to go one step further, it implemented a robust solution to protect workers should a health and safety incident occur. (Read More)
Calor Gas: Protecting Lone Workers In Hazardous Environments With Safe Hub
Calor Gas, the UK’s leading supplier of liquid petroleum gas (LPG) has selected Lone Worker Solution’s (LWS) Safe Hub platform to protect their lone working engineers.
Around half of Calor’s 1,500 employees work at least some of their time in the field alone or out-of-sight of colleagues. One key issue for the company is the safety of employees who handle LPG. (Read More)
Employers Face Increased Enforcement Levels Over Risks Associated With Lone Workers
The number of people considered to be lone workers in the UK is estimated to be up to 8million and employers face increasing levels of enforcement over their legal obligations to ensure their safety.
A good definition of a lone worker is an employee that carries out an activity in isolation from other workers without close or direct supervision, (Read More)
Wireless X IECEx & ATEX Zone 1 Access Point
BARTEC PIXAVI has been the leader within wireless technology for hazardous areas for the last 18 years.
Now are introducing the Wireless X – the worlds smartest, smallest and lightest IECEx and ATEX Zone 1 wireless access point ever made. Based on both clever engineering, cutting edge material science and state of the art wireless infrastructure, we are now eliminating the need for bulky and heavy enclosures and external antennas. (Read More)
