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Explosion Safety

Everything you need to know about how an explosion arise and how to protect your plant

An explosion is based on the availability of oxygen from the air, a source of ignition and a combustible substance. In the event of a dust explosion, the distribution of dust is another factor.

However, not every dust-air mixture is explosive. What matters is the mixing ratio. Specific explosion limits have been identified for every common type of dust, and within those limits you can expect an explosive mixing ratio. (Read More)

Technologies And Machines In Explosive Atmospheres

In everyday language, we may understand several things and physical processes under the word explosion. While the explosion of a heated boiler may cause similar or sometimes even bigger damage than a rapid fire, in we still distinguish between chemical and physical explosions. (Read More)

Gamma LED now available for Zone 1

Abtech’s Gamma LED range is Ex-certificated for Zone 1 hazardous areas. The Gamma has been designed to withstand the rigours of operational oil and gas production. It is both ATEX and IECEx certified.

The intrinsically safe 72W Gamma provides 10,800 lumens of crisp white light. It is equally at home when installed as a traditional floodlight or suspended to act as a low-bay luminaire. Abtech’s innovative approach to LED development (Read More) 

ATEX Range

For those that work in hazardous environments, finding tools that are fit for the job can be an unenviable task.

They need to be suitable to survive in explosive atmospheres, often containing flammable gases, mists, vapours or combustible dusts. When there is enough of these substances, mixed in a deadly cocktail with air, then all it takes is a source of ignition to cause an explosion. This makes working in such environments a deadly and dangerous affair, especially for workers who require the (Read More)

Cortem Group: Half A Century Of Successes For A Completely Italian Reality

Cortem S.p.A, the main company of the Cortem Group, is 50 years old: the company was founded on 24 February 1968 in Villesse by Marco Rossi and Renato Gratton with the acronym “Cor.tem”, Construction, Electromechanical Technical Representations, with the ambition of becoming an Italian first and later an international leader, in the design and production of electrical equipment for environments with risk of explosion and fire. (Read More)

L&M’s Scenecam ‘Sees The Light’ During East Midlands Tunnel Survey

L&M Survey Services Ltd has completed a full inspection survey of a 1000m working tunnel in the East Midlands using its advanced new 32-bit High Dynamic Range (HDR) SceneCam camera and ‘ScanLight’ lighting system.

The work was completed by a two-person team over three nights, minimising disruption to the client, whilst providing high quality inspection survey information that is now accessible via any authorised PC. (Read More)

The winners of International Safety Awards 2018 are revealed

The British Safety Council has announced the winners of its 2018 International Safety Awards, which recognise and celebrate organisations from around the world which have shown a real dedication to keeping their workers and workplaces healthy and safe during the 2017 calendar year. (Read More)

Risk Of Electrostatic Ignition During Powder Processing Operations

The problem of static electricity in hazardous atmospheres is ever present in many sectors of processing industries. This case study investigates the factors behind the ignition source of a static discharge during a powder processing operation.

Pneumatic transport systems represent the heart of any granular bulk material handling system throughout many industries today. Being an efficient method of transporting granular material, (Read More)

Bump Test Every Time!

The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) Registered Suppliers Scheme (RSS) has recently launched its newest Measurement & Instrumentation Special Interest group.

The group meets quarterly and includes manufacturers and distributors from across the UK including ourselves here at Safety Monitors.  The aim of this group is to disseminate information useful to the UK marketplace without any bias.  The groups most recent campaign is focussed on Bump Testing of gas monitoring (Read More) 

uvex sportsline Scoops Prestigious German Design Award Prize

The uvex sportsline safety shoe 8473 so impressed the jury of the German Design Council that it outclassed over 5,000 entries to claim victory as the German Design Award Winner 2018 in the Industry category.

The uvex sportsline combines protection, outstanding comfort and style with a super-lightweight, sporty and flexible design. With its 100% metal-free, penetration-resistant, midsole and toe cap, (Read More)