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ELA Container Offshore GmbH on worldwide tour Numerous exhibition dates confirmed for 2017

ELA Container Offshore GmbH has confirmed to be exhibiting at numerous exhibitions in 2017.

Not only international exhibitions will be attended this year, but also international exhibitions in the fields of Offshore Wind and Offshore Oil and Gas. ‘’Participating in leading trade fairs is very important to us, since this enables us to meet with existing customers, strengthen customer loyalty and introduce (Read More) 

Explosion Proof C Rails & Light Crane Systems

J D Neuhaus, world leader in air hoists, cranes, trolleys and monorail hoists, is now introducing a range of C rail and light crane systems for operation with the company’s established and successful mini air hoist range.

Both the C rail/suspension tracks and the light crane systems are rated for use in explosion and hazardous dust-laden areas up to ATEX Zone 2, 22. (Read More)

Suitable for all kinds of weather: Explosion-protected emergency luminaires with LEDs

With emergency luminaires series 6009/1, which are explosion protected in dust hazardous and gas hazardous areas and which have been especially developed for LED technology, R. STAHL presents the latest development in the EXLUX product line and thus complements the LED luminaires product portfolio.

The installation material and the central lock are the same as the ones used for the various other types of luminaires of this product line. The mounting possibilities, from ceiling mounting to pole mounting, are as flexible as always.

Generally, the emergency luminaires are used in offshore applications and on ships – but they may also be used in other applications where the focus is on individually supplied safety luminaires. They achieve a degree of protection IP66/67 (Read More)

Safety First

“There are no new accidents, just lessons to be learnt from the ones we have already had.”
The Honourable Mr Justice Haddon-Cave, speaking at Hazards 26

Hazards 27, IChemE’s annual process safety conference, takes place in Birmingham, UK on 10–12 May and is set to provide a comprehensive review into how to reduce the risk of hazardous events. (Read More)

New “ATEX” lift trucks for Witton Chemicals

Manufacturer Witton Chemicals has selected Pyroban to provide explosion protection on its latest forklift trucks operating in Zone 2 hazardous areas.

“As a contract chemical manufacturer for blue chip companies, Witton provides a flexible and responsive service,” says Steve Owen, Operations Manager for Witton Chemicals. “Our operations are highly productive with a quick turnaround, (Read More)

Scott Safety takes half mask respiratory protection to the next level with its new AVIVA

The new AVIVA is the latest innovative half mask from Scott Safety, a world leader in the design and manufacture of respirators and personal protective equipment.

Ensuring worker’s wellbeing is priority; its low-profile head harness offers greater stability and compatibility with safety helmets and eye protection. Workers will relish the comfort that comes from the AVIVA half mask. (Read More)

Filtermist’s Extraction Experts Discuss Dust

Dust particles generated in a wide range of manufacturing and production processes pose a significant hazard to health.

They can cause respiratory diseases, skin irritation and eye problems, and, in some instances, can result in deadly explosions if left to accumulate in the atmosphere. (Read More)

Dust and Particulates: Monitoring Solutions for Every Work Environment

Shawcity offers a comprehensive range of air quality and dust sampling monitors from personal aerosol monitors for individual workers and indoor or outdoor workplace monitors right up to environmental monitoring site stations for construction and demolition sites. (Read More)

Meet The Future: 4-Gas Detection with 2-Year Runtime is Here

Shawcity announce not one but TWO next generation products from two of the world’s leading manufacturers in gas detection, both designed to push the boundaries of personal, always-on protection.

Always striving to introduce the very latest technology from tried and tested worldwide brands, Shawcity is delighted to add both devices to its portfolio and offer customers the widest independent choice on the market. (Read More)

Update your training for Ex-forklift engineers, advises Pyroban

Safety company Pyroban is advising companies that their forklift engineers may need new training ahead of the introduction of the updated EN1755:2015 standard for explosion protected forklifts in November 2017.

“To remain effective and safe, explosion protected forklift trucks must be serviced and maintained by trained engineers,” explains Darren Boiling, Group After Sales Manager for Pyroban. (Read More)