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Global Leader in Explosion and Pressure Safety Solutions Launches Revolutionary Dust Detection System

july14-29Global Leader in Explosion and Pressure Safety Solutions Launches Revolutionary Dust Detection System

A global fire, explosion and pressure relief solutions company has introduced a revolutionary product that will assist in the prevention of dust explosions and as such eliminate the risk of potentially devastating disasters occurring in the workplace.

Fike UK, based in Kent has enhanced its already extensive range of high quality, safety driven products with the introduction (Read More) 

New iWAP107 - Releasing Wi-FI efficiency in Hazardous Area

july14-28New iWAP107 - Releasing Wi-FI efficiency in Hazardous Area

Extronics has recently launch the iWAP107 - an ATEX & IECEx certified Zone 1 access point enclosure system that delivers dramatic performance improvements and cost benefits compared to basic Ex d box solutions.

The new iWAP107 system allows the latest MIMO Access Points from market leaders such as Cisco and Aruba to be easily deployed in Zone 1 hazardous areas, improving wireless performance and reliability. (Read More) 

DICKIES PROVIDE SAFETY WORKWEAR

july14-27DICKIES PROVIDE SAFETY WORKWEAR

Dickies launched a brand new Flame Retardant (FR) range for 2014 with safety being the driving force behind it with exciting new design features and introducing new and innovative fabrics into the market.

Jim Hanna, Dickies International Business Development Manager takes a look at health and safety within hazardous areas. (Read More)

3M Urges Companies To Make ‘Wise Choices’ With Its New Health And Safety Video Campaign

july14-263M Urges Companies To Make ‘Wise Choices’ With Its New Health And Safety Video Campaign

Defending health and safety decisions is about to become easier as the Personal Safety Division of diversified technology company 3M launches its nationwide Wise Choices campaign, a series of parody videos reflecting a poor approach to health and safety.

Famous for portraying Keith in The Office, Ewen Macintosh plays Barry, a lackadaisical Purchasing Manager at a fictional firm. (Read More) 

DICKIES SAFETY FOOTWEAR

july14-25DICKIES SAFETY FOOTWEAR

Dickies, has also introduced 14 new styles of safety footwear and improved a further six styles for 2014.

New lines in PU/Rubber Sole have excellent shock absorption and are heat resistant to 300 degrees; they are high slip resistant and have non clogging sole patterns; extra comfort is offered with moisture wicking lining and a removable footbed. (Read More)

JSP awarded first ever BSI Kitemark for its Respiratory Protection Products

july14-24JSP awarded first ever BSI Kitemark for its Respiratory Protection Products

JSP has become the first – and only – company in the world to be awarded BSI Kitemark Certification on its respiratory protective products

The prestigious Kitemark, one of the most recognised global symbols of quality, integrity and safety, demonstrates beyond doubt that JSP’s RPE meets the applicable British, European, international and other recognised standards for quality, safety, performance and reliability. (Read More)

GOING TO EXTREMES

july14-23GOING TO EXTREMES

Safety Showers that are required for the safety of employees not only have to meet the latest requirements and regulations governing health and safety, they also have to be able to withstand and operate reliably in extreme environmental conditions.

Get it wrong and the employer can be liable for the consequences, and the employee could be seriously injured. (Read More)

DTS XFP TUBULAR LED LIGHTING SUITS HAZARDOUS AREAS

july14-22DTS XFP TUBULAR LED LIGHTING SUITS HAZARDOUS AREAS

The new DTS range of XFP Ex de tubular LED fittings has been approved for use within hazardous areas Zones 1, 2, 21 and 22.

Featuring automatic switch-off upon opening for safety and maintenance, the range is ATEX compliant and approved to EN60079-0,60079 -1 and 60079-7. (Read More)

LED Hazardous Area Lighting Solutions

july14-21LED Hazardous Area Lighting Solutions

To complement their existing hazardous area lighting portfolio of Zone 1 and 2 products, Petrel Limited has recently entered the LED market to provide customers with hazardous area lighting solutions that carry the benefits of longer life, lower maintenance and reduced energy consumption. (Read More)

Intrinsically Safe Interface Solutions for E2S Sounders and Beacons

july14-20Intrinsically Safe Interface Solutions for E2S Sounders and Beacons

E2S has published a complete guide for easy specification and installation for their range of intrinsically safe sounders, beacons and combination devices.

The guide is based on the ATEX certification but in general, the guidelines apply to other intrinsic safety standards including NEC and IECEx. (Read More)