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New XLFE series low and medium intensity LED aircraft warning lighting fixtures

oct 18 4New XLFE series low and medium intensity LED aircraft warning lighting fixtures

XLFE series low and medium intensity lighting fixtures are suitable to be installed on towers or high buildings as obstacle signaling devices thanks to the high power and luminous efficiency light source developed by Cortem Group making full use of the experience gained in the world of LED lighting in the recent years. (Read More)

DTL Showcases Energy Training Capabilities

DTL Showcases Energy Training Capabilities

Leading utilities and construction training specialist Develop Training Limited (DTL) recently opened the doors of its Midlands and Scottish training centres to showcase the company’s energy training capabilities.

The open days at Derby and Linlithgow near Edinburgh attracted delegates from a number of major utility firms and private organisations.

Representatives from DTL’s energy department demonstrated the company’s facilities and outlined the training it offers including ACS gas, smart metering and mechanical.

With smart metering currently rolling out nationwide in residential properties, the energy department is already providing training for major utility companies to help to address the shortage of skilled installers. It also offers smart meter and ACS Gas training courses for commercial facilities. (Read More)

Storage Of Hazardous Substances

oct 18 3Storage Of Hazardous Substances

The management at DSC has a background steeped in the evaluation, design, manufacture and supply of equipment required for the storage of hazardous substances.

Developed out of necessity to solve customer problems, identified in some of the most sophisticated Hazardous Risk Assessments.

Working hand in hand with our customer base, we have been able to develop a very unique way of thinking (Read More)

SVANTEK LAUNCHES SV 200A ALL IN ONE NOISE MONITORING STATION

oct 18 2SVANTEK LAUNCHES SV 200A ALL IN ONE NOISE MONITORING STATION

Latest model offers four built in microphones for noise directivity detection making it ideal for construction site monitoring

Svantek, a leading manufacturer of noise and vibration instrumentation for occupational health and environmental monitoring applications – has launched the SV 200A all in one noise monitoring station with four built in microphones for noise directivity detection. (Read More) 

Ion Science Partners With Blackline Safety To Change North American Voc Detector Landscape Forever

oct 18 1Ion Science Partners With Blackline Safety To Change North American Voc Detector Landscape Forever

Exciting new supply agreement allows Blackline to add Ion Science photoionisation detector to G7 sensor portfolio through revenue-sharing rental service

Ion Science (www.ionscience.com) – global leader in the manufacture of gas detection instrumentation for occupational health and environmental monitoring applications – has signed a supply and revenue-sharing agreement (Read More)

Scotload Streamline Product Supply With New Online Store

hes aug 18 18Scotload Streamline Product Supply With New Online Store

  • Scotload launch their new online store; http://www.scotload-direct.com allowing customers to easily purchase a wide range of stock at the click of a button.
  • The secure and user-friendly platform will streamline the buying process and provide access to exclusive product offers.
  • The site is available now for UK customers, with an international role out planned for later in the year. (Read More)

Why It Pays To Control Temperature, Whatever The Weather

Why It Pays To Control Temperature, Whatever The Weather

As the sun continues to shine on the UK throughout June, July and likely into August, training specialist Develop Training Ltd (DTL) is reminding employers that it pays to ensure a comfortable working temperature, whatever the elements throw at us.

Many people are aware there is a minimum working temperature indoors (usually 16C, or 13C where the work being done is strenuous) but that there is no equivalent statutory level for how hot a workplace can be. However, that doesn’t mean employers can ignore soaring temperatures on days when the sun shines or in hot workplaces.

The Health and Safety Executive states that for indoor working, employers must provide: (Read More)

Training Is Key As Firms Face Dash To Comply With New Electrical Wiring Regs

Training Is Key As Firms Face Dash To Comply With New Electrical Wiring Regs

Industry leading training provider, Develop Training Ltd (DTL), is warning that firms will face a dash for compliance when new electrical wiring regulations are released next month.

DTL says many firms will be caught unawares by the scope of the changes in the new British Standard requirements for electrical installations.

The Institution of Engineering and Technology’s 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, which form the basis of the updated BS7671:2018, will require significant retraining for all UK electricians. It is due for publication in July but the major changes to the previous edition have already been announced, and they look set to have a big impact on the UK’s 265,000 electricians and electrical fitters as well as the organisations that employ them. (Read More)

Rittal Publishes UL Regulations Advice

hes aug 18 17Rittal Publishes UL Regulations Advice

Rittal embraces the need for a high degree of responsibility for the safety of users and the electrical equipment its enclosures are designed to protect.  As such the company has a policy of always being on the front foot when it comes to fully complying with international regulations.

In the USA and Canada, for example, a machine cannot be commissioned until approved by the AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) to confirm compliance with the valid regulations, (Read More) 

Staving Off The Future

hes aug 18 16Staving Off The Future

The innovative design of the HST (high speed turbo) compressor ensures that it runs at maximum energy efficiency through continuous upgrades – by retrofitting improved components as they become available. Mark Whitmore of BOGE explains.

There’s a term used by industrial suppliers that is guaranteed to make the blood boil for many of their potential buyers: ‘future-proofing’. The phrase is used – and, of course, mis-used – all too often. (Read More)