Static Electricity … Don’t let it shock you
For over 30 years, Newson Gale has been leading the way in hazardous area static grounding control, serving industries where processes generating static electricity have the potential to ignite flammable or combustible atmospheres.
In many branches of industry, hazardous (explosive) atmospheres exist due to the presence of flammable liquid vapours, gases, dusts and fibres. No matter how the explosive atmosphere is classified, (Read More)
Eriks Calls For Hands-On Approach To New PPE Gloves Regulations
Industrial solutions provider, ERIKS UK & Ireland, has welcomed the new regulations for PPE gloves, and is calling on industry to familiarise themselves with the changes to ensure PPE gloves are fit-for-purpose.
The PPE Directive 89/686/EEC, which has been in place since 1989, is set to be replaced on 21st April 2018 by Regulation (EU) 2016/425. The updated regulations will include a number of important changes (Read More)
GIS extends GP electric chain hoist series for industrial environments
In the year of its 60th anniversary, Swiss electric chain hoist manufacturer GIS AG has expanded the lifting capacity of its GP series of electric chain hoists with the launch of GP1000, (Read More)
Hoists Deliver ‘Elevated’ Performance In The Process Industry
The versatility and performance of the latest Profi TI series air hoists, from J D Neuhaus (JDN), ensures their suitability for a wide range of applications in the process industry, from food, beverage and packaged goods, to chemical, pharmaceutical and biotech.
JDN’s range of Profi TI air hosts is extensive (up to 100 tonne carrying capacity), but models in the 0.25 to 2 tonne lift capacity (Read More)
The world record for the heaviest object pulled over 100 feet belongs to a US reverend who pulled a 68-tonne lorry. This is an impressive achievement, but one that manufacturing plant engineers must regularly equal using specialist equipment — with various degrees of success. Here, Hugh Freer, a director of electric tug specialist MasterMover, looks at why these traditional methods are ineffective. (Read More)
How To Improve Your Bottom Line By Safe Housekeeping
Accidents are expensive: but is it safety, or housekeeping that will make the change?
Slips, trips and falls account for 25% of workplace liability accidents (HSENI Annual Report), while 95% of major slips and trips result in broken bones, and they can also be the initial cause for a range of other accident types such as falls from height. Using the 80/20 rule, the main focus should be to reduce these common accidents. (Read More)
Don’t Let Simple Accidents Damage Your People - Or Your Business
Accidents involving slips, trips and falls on the level happen in seconds but can leave a legacy of serious injury and business damage.
Just as the causes of these incidents are often simple, so too are many of the solutions. If the right solutions are chosen, businesses will benefit from fewer accidents, with lower associated costs and less unwanted attention from the enforcement authorities. (Read More)
C&P Awarded Contract for 30MW STOR Gas Generation Facility
C&P Engineering Services are delighted to announce that is has been awarded the design and build contract by Enersyst Limited (part of the Walters Group of Companies) for a STOR (Short Term Operating Reserve) 30MW Gas Generation Facility, located off Smoke Lane in Avonmouth, Bristol.
The 30MW STOR facility is one of a number of projects created to service National Grid balancing services. (Read More)
Safe Lifting Europe First to Offer Green Pin Power Sling Shackle for Hire
Holland-based Safe Lifting Europe has become the first rental company in the world to stock the new Green Pin Power Sling Shackle range, available in capacities from 125t to 1,250t.
The product, manufactured with maritime, energy and other heavy lift applications in mind, boasts a number of standout features, including eight lifting points that add versatility and convenience for rigging professionals. (Read More)
Safe & Efficient Drum Handling In Hazardous Areas
Do you have a need to lift or move drums, de-palletise or just generally move drums around a workshop or factory site in Hazardous Areas.
The St Clare Engineering range of Grab-O-Matic ATEX fork attachment and pedestrian drum handlers will provide a safe and efficient solution for you. (Read More)
