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UAV Technology Evolves To Meet Energy Sector Challenges

nov dec 17 6UAV Technology Evolves To Meet Energy Sector Challenges

Over recent years, and on- and off-shore, UAV technology has transformed everything from surveying to maintenance regimes and decom work, adding greater commercial value and engineering accuracy.

The UAV inspection method avoids the need for rope-access and associated costly shutdowns, saving time and money as well as removing the risks of working at height. (Read More) 

British Safety Council responds to the Stevenson-Farmer review into workplace mental health

nov dec 17 5British Safety Council responds to the Stevenson-Farmer review into workplace mental health

The British Safety Council has responded to the recommendations of the review into workplace mental health, commissioned by the Prime Minister on 9 January 2017 and led by Paul Farmer, chief executive of Mind, and Dennis Stevenson. They were published today in the report Thriving at Work. (Read More)

ION SCIENCE COMPLETES MOVE INTO NEW PURPOSE-BUILT £4.5 MILLION FACILITY

nov dec 17 4ION SCIENCE COMPLETES MOVE INTO NEW PURPOSE-BUILT £4.5 MILLION FACILITY

Gas detection instrumentation specialist’s ultra-modern plant is open and geared to meet ambitious global growth plans for advanced VOC monitors

Ion Science (www.ionscience.com) – leading manufacturer of high performance gas detection instrumentation and sensors for global occupational health and environmental monitoring applications – has completed the move into its new state-of-the-art (Read More) 

BNL Joins Initiative To Protect The Environment From Plastics Pollution

nov dec 17 3BNL Joins Initiative To Protect The Environment From Plastics Pollution

As a plastic processor, BNL has been committed to safeguarding the environment through adherence to BSI 14001 standards for many years.

To further strengthen these safeguards, BNL is joining the British Plastics Federation in OPERATION CLEAN SWEEP® (OCS), an international program designed to prevent resin pellet loss and help keep pellets out of the marine environment. (Read More)

AirBench announce retirement of EX range

nov dec 17 2AirBench announce retirement of EX range

After many years in production, we have made the decision to stop production of our EX model. This is our lighter duty range, and we rarely supply this model to new customers.

Our FN type can be purchased at comparable prices for comparable sizes, and is a heavier duty unit. The FN type is welded and powder coated so is also a more robust product. We think it offers better value and solves the same range of issues. (Read More)

PeliTM 3415Z0 has the right angle

nov dec 17 1PeliTM 3415Z0 has the right angle

The new Peli 3415 Zone 0 is a versatile, high quality, right-angled torch designed specifically for use in hazardous areas.

The 3415Z0 features a 90° articulating head to angle the light where required. An integrated clip easily attaches to clothing for hands-free light and also utilises a heavy duty magnet; allowing the torch to be attached to steel surfaces. (Read More)

PORT OF ANTWERP EQUIPS ITS EMPLOYEES WITH ION SCIENCE CUB VOC MONITORS

oct17 23PORT OF ANTWERP EQUIPS ITS EMPLOYEES WITH ION SCIENCE CUB VOC MONITORS

Unobtrusive personal PIDs provide reliable protection from hazardous gases and vapours in world’s second largest petrochemical cluster.

As the largest integrated (petro) chemical cluster in Europe, the Port of Antwerp is committed to ensuring the on-going health & safety of their employees working in the area. As a result, the port authority is now one of the largest users of Cub personal volatile organic (Read More)

HOISTS & CRANES FROM J D NEUHAUS OFFER OUTSTANDING TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP

oct17 22HOISTS & CRANES FROM J D NEUHAUS OFFER OUTSTANDING TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP

J D Neuhaus (JDN) hoist and crane material handling solutions deliver optimum performance and claim to offer the best Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) in its class.

But what is Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)?

TCO is a measure of the total cost of purchasing and operating a product over its useful life. (Read More)

Multisorb Improve Workplace Safety with Pelloby Cranes

oct17 21Multisorb Improve Workplace Safety with Pelloby Cranes

Active packaging technology company Multisorb Technologies Limited recently refurbished some existing lifting equipment with two new Pelloby crane beams to improve workplace safety practices.

One tonne bags of silicone are regularly transported to a mezzanine floor within Multisorb’s large warehouse in order to be loaded from above into special equipment for further processing. (Read More)

Engineering And Maintenance Are Two Of The Most Hazardous Industries

oct17 20Engineering And Maintenance Are Two Of The Most Hazardous Industries

Both have huge potential for serious injuries if precautions are not taken to safeguard individuals working in them.

Not least of these potential hazards are dust and fumes, both common by-products of these industries that can lead to significant harm to the worker’s respiratory system. (Read More)