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The special measures and precautions required in hazardous work environments where a potential fire or explosion could occur means various equipment and tools must be specifically designed so they don't contribute to an event that could lead to injury, loss of life and damage to facilities.

Across Europe, companies working in such potentially explosive environments as the oil and gas sector, flour mills, mining operations and many more are legally compelled to use ATEX-rated equipment so that the risks are minimised and staff are kept safe. These machines, devices and tools must be robust enough to work in all kinds of challenging environments, including those with low and high ambient temperatures, and they typically won't need to be dismantled and undergo maintenance as often as other types of equipment.

Recent discussions within gas detection sectors have revealed a growing number of customers who are looking for solutions that are reliable, long lasting and offer high levels of personal protection. ION Science’s latest development, the Cub 11.7 eV personal solution, provides superior protection against harmful VOCs while delivering on key areas such as lifespan, reliability and compliance.

The conversation around health versus safety is continuing, specifically looking at where gas detection and compliance sits within this huge and vital area and what role it can play. Developing instruments that can protect individuals and ensure effective protection against VOC (volatile organic compounds) exposure is of vital importance, particularly in the 11.7 range.

Falls from height are the single biggest cause of workplace deaths and one of the main causes of major injury within the workplace. Steve Dawson, working at height expert at Arco Professional Safety Services, explains the importance of training for working at height and having the right equipment

The most tragic consequences of not providing the right training and protective equipment to your work force, can be serious injury or even the death of an employee.  In 2020/21, 35 fatal injuries were due to Falls from a height, accounting for 25% of all worker deaths over the year.  Add to this the 17 deaths caused from ‘Struck by moving’ (including flying/falling objects) statistics - which can often be related to Working at Height - and there continues to be a serious need for education and training.

Celeros Flow Technology (Celeros FT), a leading provider to the world’s critical flow systems, has appointed Tommy Kassem as its new Chief Commercial Officer, effective July 1, 2021.   

Tommy brings over 25 years of experience to the role gained from his background spanning the Energy industry; including working with EPCs, end users, national and international companies (“NOCs and IOCs”) in multiple geographies across the world.  He has taken on roles with progressive leadership responsibility throughout his experiences with GE and Baker Hughes, most recently serving as Vice President for Baker Hughes’ Oilfield Services business leading the Russia-Caspian region.

Communication amongst teams is an essential part of conducting an efficient, effective and safe business.

But when it comes to selecting a communications device to appropriately safeguard the lone workforce, with a growing number of options, choosing the right solution that addresses the needs of employees and the business as a whole, can be challenging. Businesses need a way to combine different functions, such as communication and lone worker protection into one streamlined device. 

World-leading certified Kneeguard™ solutions to protect your knees.

Snickers Workwear’s Kneeguard™ is a fully certified, trademarked system for knee protection against kneeling injuries and everyday knocks at work. The combination of Kneeguard™ pads and the Kneeguard PRO positioning system in Snickers workwear trousers is a crucial combination for reliable knee protection. 

Premier Coatings Ltd., expert manufacturers of corrosion prevention and sealing products, are thrilled to announce the launch of their new website, premiercoatings.com. 

The site features an intuitive Surface Preparation Guide, an interactive ‘Contacts’ page and a new ‘Product Finder’ which clearly showcases Premier Coatings Ltd.’s bespoke and off the shelf solutions, that provide enduring protection against corrosion and chemical attack to buried and exposed pipes, valves, fittings, steelwork, marine structures, tanks and concrete bunded areas. The helpful filter function on the Product Finder makes finding the right products so much easier! Customers can simply filter through the options to find the best solution for their corrosion prevention needs.

Prima Electronic Services has utilised its engineering experience and knowhow to help with healthcare work in the developing world. Cambridge-based start-up Simprints supplies fingerprint sensor modules to countries like Tanzania, Ethiopia and Bangladesh. 

These provide the means to accurately identify people in places where the forms of documentation which are commonplace in high-income economies are simply not available. In such situations, biometrics offer an effective alternative. 

Wolf Safety finds the ideal solution

A totally enclosed tank in a hazardous area which needs inspecting, cleaning or repairing is never going to win a workplace of the month award. You need good portable lighting just to see where you’re going, let alone carry out the task in hand.

If you’re working in a team there will be floodlights in use in different locations within the tank and the last thing you want is to be dazzled by the glare of your own light or those of your colleagues.

Following a competitive tender, Peli Products (UK) Ltd have secured a four-year contract to supply the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service with right angled torches.

Every fire fighter in Scotland and all new recruits will be issued with a Peli™ 3415Z0 right angled torch, totalling 7500 units with a contract value over four years  in excess of £400,000.  The process included a comprehensive tender proposal and robust evaluation of the winning product.  The successful agreement means Peli Products (UK) Ltd will supply the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service with these rugged and dependable torches, certified for use hazardous areas.