New Standard For Forklifts Used Where Powders And Dusts Could Ignite
The new EU standard EN1755:2015 is set to impact the design of materials handling equipment intended for use in Zone 21 and 22 hazardous areas, where powders and dusts are present. Food production and storage operations, the chemical industry and many other manufacturing and logistics operations will be affected. (Read More)
Coatings Firm Pushes Safety In Poland With Pyroban Protected Tugs
A company that manufactures protective woodcare coatings in Poland has selected two MasterMover® electric tugs converted by Pyroban® to ensure complete safety when moving vessels within its potentially explosive operation.
“The flammable vapour from varnishes and woodstains containing highly flammable solvents can be ignited by the heat or sparks found within standard materials handling equipment,” says Rob Vesty, Sales Manager, (Read More)
Artidor’s Specialists Design Customized Explosion-Safe Solutions
Artidor Explosion Safety B.V. is a dutch company specialized in the development and production of explosion-safe products. Artidor has 30 years of relevant experience.
In a well-equipped workshop, Artidor’s specialists design customized explosion-safe solutions, usually based on existing products. A number of these products are introduced to the market as Artidor branded products. The product range includes various explosion-safe LED (Read More)
Receive Instantaneous Notification Of Explosion Vent Activation Straight To Your Mobile Phone!
Pressure relief experts, Elfab Limited combine traditional explosion vent detection with GSM technology to provide a modern and wire free burst detection system specifically designed to provide instantaneous notification of explosion vent activation within remote conditions.
Elfab manufacture full opening, non-fragmenting explosion vent designs in an extensive range of sizes, shapes and designs (Read More)
F.E.S. (EX) team of experienced, competent personnel have proven skills within the areas of design, process safety, Health & Safety, operations, maintenance, inspections and installations within potentially explosive atmospheres.
With the requirements of ATEX (Atmospheres Explosibles) Directives within the member states of Europe and DSEAR 2002 (The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002) in the UK, F.E.S. (EX) can provide hazardous area compliance, inspections, risk assessment and project management for companies of all sizes.
To assist with this F.E.S. (EX) recently developed and marketed ‘ExTrace’, a unique, live inspection and management system which meets DSEAR/ATEX legislative requirements utilising, Zone 1 & 2 ATEX certified, hand held tablet and ID technology. (Read More)
For more information visit: www.fes-ex.com
Fast Electrical Circuit Lockout With The New TAGLOCK™
Brady’s unique TAGLOCK™ lockout solution enables operators, mechanical engineers, maintenance and safety personnel to quickly and easily lock out electrical circuits in order to prevent accidental engagement while maintenance is ongoing.
With TAGLOCK™, the risk of electrocution and other accidents related to re-energising can be reduced. (Read More)
BSRIA Awarded ISO 9001:2015 Certificate Of Registration
BSRIA Limited is delighted to announce that it has been awarded the ISO 9001:2015 certificate of registration from BSI for its Quality Management System.
Based in Bracknell, Berkshire, this registration covers all of the company operations including: consultancy and research, product testing, market intelligence, building performance testing, membership, publications, training, hire, sales, repair and calibration (Read More)
Lighting Up The Darker Months with Exloc’s Range of Explosion-Proof Lighting.
Exloc Instruments offer a full range of explosion-proof lighting for every application.
From portable lanterns and inspection lamps to full banks of flood and high bay lighting, we have a scaleable solution for you. (Read More)
The Importance Of Simulation In Managing Risk
The latest generation of simulation tools can better train staff to deal with industrial accidents – in terms of both mitigating risk and dealing with the consequences - explains Steven Pike, Managing Director of Argon Electronics.
Industrial accidents are, thankfully, a rarity: in Europe, the number of major reported incidents has dropped steadily from 48 in 2010, to just three in 2015. (Read More)
Construction Industry: Respirable Crystalline Silica Dust Exposure
Silica is a naturally-occurring substance found in most rocks, sand and clay; hence, also found in products such as bricks and concrete.
In the workplace silica exposure is a great risk for workers who perform high risk jobs such as abrasive blasting, foundry work, stonecutting, rock drilling, quarry work and tunnelling. The serious health hazards resulting from silica exposure are demonstrated by the fatalities and disabling illnesses that have occurred (Read More)
