ATEX Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge chosen by CAN in order to reduce time spent in hazardous area
The Cygnus 1 Intrinsically Safe UTG is the world’s only reliable and simple-to-use ultrasonic thickness gauge that has been certified intrinsically safe to the highest possible ATEX rating; this makes it the number 1 choice for all engineers and technicians working within potentially explosive environments. (Read More)
BCAS appoints Atlas Copco’s Mark Ranger as its new Vice President
The British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) has appointed Mark Ranger, Business Line Manager, Oil-Free Air at Atlas Copco as its new Vice President.
Mark will join Jason Morgan, BCAS President in ensuring the Society continues to evolve to meet the needs of its members and compressed air end-users, with a particular focus on providing quality training and development. (Read More)
Champion unveils its newest 30 to 75 kW rotary screw compressors
Champion has launched its next generation rotary screw compressors, offering reliable, economical and efficient performance in a completely new package.
Available in both fixed and variable speeds, the new 30-75 kW rotary screw compressor series delivers the highest levels of reliability and performance with low operating costs throughout the compressor’s life. The range’s high-efficiency integrated airend (Read More)
Oil Spill Eater II (OSE II) Hydrocarbon Bioremediation Product
What Is It?
Oil Spill Eater II (OSE II), is the world’s most environmentally safe and cost-effective bioremediation product, for the mitigation of hazardous waste, spills and contamination.
OSE II is an environmentally safe clean-up method because it uses nature’s own bioremediation process to effectively eliminate hazardous materials. (Read More)
Boom for extraction systems in the UK: Welding companies trust in KEMPER
KEMPER records extraordinarily high growth in Great Britain. The demand for effective extraction systems has increased significantly since the introduction of stricter health and safety regulations in February.
The background is the reclassification of welding fumes: According to this, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) no longer only assesses hazardous substances from stainless steel welding, (Read More)
New IECEx certification for specialised Air Conditioning Unit
Dundee-based bespoke, hazardous area electrical equipment supplier Safe-Ex, a member of the Starn Group, provides design and manufacture services of specialised electrical equipment for use in hazardous areas. To facilitate the penetration of Safe-Ex’s electrical equipment into new markets, Safe-Ex sought the re-certification of its Air-Conditioning Unit (ACU).
Historically, ATEX certification meant that the (Read More)
Vacuum Cleaners for ATEX Zone 22 – Don’t Poke the Sleeping Bear
Many accidents and tragedies happen when several variables all come together to create the perfect circumstances for a hazard to materialise.
Sometimes, when the conditions are perfect, even a small risk can be provoked into an unfortunate event, and then of course, in hindsight, people wish they had taken different decisions. (Read More)
Avoiding Corrosion in HVAC & Protecting Employee Health
When installing a HVAC system, the main aim is usually to heat or cool the environment for employee comfort. Often underestimated is the impact that HVAC systems can have on employee health.
Corrosion, caused by the presence of chemicals, is one of the biggest threats to HVAC systems and indicates an unsafe environment for employees. Corrosion damage and its consequences in HVAC systems (Read More)
Primary Crusher Foundations Saved by Polymeric Concrete Solutions
It isn’t uncommon to have various problems that could be associated with machinery and equipment in the mining industry. The environments in which they operate can be incredibly harsh often leading to the need for repair and maintenance.
The most common issues associated within the mining industry can range from Abrasion, Chemical Attack, Corrosion, (Read More)
B&CE urges construction companies to train employees in occupational health, in wake of new report
B&CE1 is urging construction companies of all sizes to provide at least one employee with occupational health (OH) awareness training to ensure compliance with regulation and encourage understanding of occupational health and relevant standards, throughout the organisation.
The call follows the launch of a new report from Loughborough University Improving occupational health risk management in SMEs: the role of major projects which looked into how major projects such as the construction of the Defence and National Rehabilitation Centre (DNRC) can support their supply chain to develop good practices in occupational health.
In light of the report’s findings, B&CE is also calling for improved training materials and increased education regarding OH obligations. (Read More)
