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DSEAR with a BANG Training Course - Three Day Certified Training Course.

This course is aimed at those who have not yet undertaken a DSEAR risk assessment.

It explains in detail - What should I look for? How can failure occur? What should be done to prevent fire or explosion?  -  The questions answered.
 
Whilst similar to the structure of the DSC-Ltd one day IOSH certified course, the content depth and the number of topics covered in the new 3 day course is greatly increased.  Dust is featured in far more depth and an additional section on ATEX classifications is also included, giving a greater understanding of ATEX and how it fits into the DSEAR equation. Explanations are provided on Atex gas groups, Category-groups, Temperature ratings and so forth. (Read More)

Versatile Crane Systems Comply With International Regulations & Standards

The crane systems manufactured by material handling specialists J D Neuhaus are designed for arduous operating conditions, and have a proven track record throughout worldwide installations.

Industry applications include oil and gas exploration and processing locations, both on and offshore, where explosion-proof operating conditions are paramount. Utilising an impressive range of compliance standards (Read More) 

Innovative New Approach To Fall Prevention

Floeire and DuPont work together to develop new patented fall arrest coverall made from Nomex®

Falls from height were the most common cause of workplace fatalities in 2011/12 with 17 fatalities and 3,067 major injuries reported[i] and accounting for almost a quarter of all fatal injuries to workers[ii].The Work at Height Regulations (2005) apply to all working at height situations where there is a risk of fall liable to cause personal injury. (Read More)

BSRIA supporting edie Live Exhibition & Conference

BSRIA is delighted to be supporting the edie Live Exhibition & Conference which celebrates energy, sustainability and resource efficiency, taking place on Tuesday 23rd – Wednesday 24th May at the Birmingham NEC.

edie Live is the only event in the calendar giving energy, sustainability and resource efficiency professionals the opportunity to experience everything that’s “new in the marketplace”, in real life. (Read More)

U-Power’s New Smash GTX Safety Footwear is a Sure Fire Hit

The brand-new Smash GTX is the latest in U-Power’s collection of original Italian-designed work-to-leisure footwear and is part of its new tough, but totally breathable and extremely waterproof, Gore-Tex-lined range.

The extremely comfortable and sporty Smash GTX boot features a pull-up leather, waterproof upper, lined with a Gore-Tex membrane. The boot gives improved performance and well-being to the wearer, (Read More) 

Dropped Objects Guard Net

Worksite cuts and abrasions are just a few minor injuries workers can sustain on a worksite due to falling or flying objects, much serious injuries includes concussion, blindness, and even death.

Working at height, beneath scaffolds or areas where overhead work is being performed puts workers and the public below at risk from falling (dropped) objects. (Read More)

Confined Space Entry Protection / Manhole Protection Barrier

Manholes, crawl spaifns, tunnels, sewers, tanks, pipelines and trenches, all have one thing in common, they are enclosed or partially enclosed and are refer to as confined spaces.

These confined spaces are not intended for continuous occupancy, why? If people work in a confined space, they could face life-threatening hazards such as toxic substances, electrocutions, explosions and asphyxiation, (Read More)

Scott Safety Offers Solution Amid Bird Flu Concerns

New Powered Air Respirator, Duraflow, from Scott Safety provides protection for Scandinavian workers following outbreak in Denmark

Bird flu, or avian flu, is an infectious influenza that affects and is spread by birds, particularly poultry. Despite not being transmitted from human to human, particular strains of the bird flu virus can infect humans, leading to serious illness and even death. (Read More)

Never Risk Worker Safety, Use The New Arco Lockout Tagout Guide

Workers can face serious or fatal injures if machinery starts up or ‘energises’ unexpectedly.

To ensure worker well-being and reduce the risk of employer liability and possible prosecution, planned procedures for isolating and clearly labelling restricted machinery is critical. Lockout Tagout (LOTO), available from Arco provides a physical method of isolating powered-down equipment plus highly visible warnings showing (Read More)

ATEX/IECEx approved high output portable floodlight for hazardous area use

Lumenox has announced its new LPX6 explosion proof ATEX/IECEx approved high output LED portable floodlight, lumenox.co.uk/lpx6, suitable for providing temporary portable lighting in Zone 1, 2, 21 and 22 gas and dust environments in oil and gas, petrochemical, aviation, marine, utility and other hazardous areas.

Powered from either 115 or 230VAC, the light output, generated from an array of 16 high efficiency LED light engines, (Read More)