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Hand-held spray detects acid spills and leaks

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT

A translucent yellow spray that turns purple immediately upon contact with even small drops of acid (pH <2.6), has been added to the range of OnGuard acid detection products from Allison Engineering

Rotating machinery guards are adaptable on-site

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT

Compliant with international safety standards and easy to adapt to individual applications, the Falk 'Orange Peel' rotating machinery guard offers engineers a cost-effective solution

International electrical product safety conference

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT

The Electrical Safety Council announces an impressive speaker line up and packed programme for the first International Electrical Product Safety Conference, taking place in London, 8-9 September 2008

Corporate Manslaughter - should we worry?

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT

What implications does the new Corporate Manslaughter Act have for the Chemical Industry? Dr Julian Hought, Managing Director of HFL Risk Services takes a look at the new legislation.

Safety relief valve: essential on pressure systems

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT

Safety relief valves are the last point of protection in pressurised systems, prior to excess pressure incidents which could be disasters: safety relief valves automatically vent excess vapour and gas

Buncefield HSE expert joins HFL Risk Services

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT

Leading specialist risk consultancy, HFL Risk Services, has recruited renowned HSE expert, Dr Andrew Fowler, as a principal consultant

New slim line safety light curtains

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT

With a cross section of only 20mm x 30mm the new range of safety light curtains from Pepperl+Fuchs are amongst the smallest models currently available

More than 1,500 organisations win safety honours

Mon, 12 May 2008 08:00:00 UT

A record 1,500 businesses and organisations will be honoured at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents Occupational Health and Safety Awards this month

New fluorescent luminaires from Wolf

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT

Wolf Safety announces the launch of a new range of linkable ATEX certified portable fluorescent luminaries for the oil, gas and petrochemical industries and the utility markets

Preventa Hall effect non-contact safety switches

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT

The new Preventa XCSDM3 and XCSDM4 Hall Effect non-contact safety switches, from Telemecanique, have been designed to eliminate the need for an external safety relay

Safety and Health Expo 2008 for Wolf

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT

The Wolf Safety Lamp Company have successfully exhibited at the Safety and Health Expo at the NEC, on Stand J20 Hall 10 for the past five years

Easy web access to machinery safety information

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT

Procter Machine Guarding has completely revised its website, which now offers far more to visitors looking for information about machine guarding or machinery safety in general

New AS-Interface (AS-i) range of safety monitors

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT

Turck North America announces a new AS-Interface (AS-i) range of safety monitors, which allow complex systems to be handled using AS-Interface

Cedes Safety and Automation business acquired

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT

The Cedes Safety and Automation business, a leading European safety light curtain and optoelectronic sensor supplier, has been acquired by Rockwell Automation

SensaGuard: new safety switch technology

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT

The new SensaGuard is an RFID-coded, non-contact safety switch that helps reduce machine and wiring costs, boasts Cat 4/SIL 3 rating, and offers extended diagnostics

New business partner helps distribution in Germany

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT

Jackson Safety, personal and industrial safety equipment manufacturers, have appointed EWS, based in Kleve, as a business partner and distributor in Germany

LED Mini Torch now for dust and mining ATEX zones

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 08:00:00 UT

The M-60 Mini Torch from Wolf Safety is now one of the most highly certified torches available and therefore can be used in 99.9 per cent of hazardous environments

Arco wins coveted Contribution to Community award

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 08:00:00 UT

The UK's leading supplier of personal protection equipment and work place safety products, Arco, has won an award for the second year running at the Mail Publications Business Awards

Safety technology in inline installations

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 08:00:00 UT

The safe Interbus Inline modules from Phoenix Contact can be variably integrated into the automation solutions of the Inline I/O construction kit

Combustible dust accidents reported by OHSA

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 08:00:00 UT

This article presents examples from an OSHA report on 'Combustible Dusts in Industry' to illustrate the hazards of dust explosions, in relation to the current DSEAR requirements for hazard assessments

Worklite sales gather momentum

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 08:00:00 UT

Since the summer launch, the new ATEX Certified Worklite from Wolf Safety has received some excellent evaluations and has already achieved a notable level of sales industry wide

New scratch card based safety initiative

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 08:00:00 UT

Safety Bonus is a new scratch card based safety initiative developed to redress the traditional imbalance between productivity and safety, by encouraging group co-operation and accident prevention

How to maintain 'Safety First with UV Light'

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 08:00:00 UT

Workers exposed to artificial UV light sources have become increasingly concerned about risks to their health and safety

A new approach for Process Safety Management

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 08:00:00 UT

Despite the introduction of safety cases and safety management systems, major accidents continue to cause great concern within the upstream and downstream sectors

Site safety systems around power lines

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 08:00:00 UT

Made signal-detection products for utility and construction work keep operators safe by monitoring the fields and electrical phenomena around medium and high-voltage electric lines

Carltsoe non spark hand tools for safe working

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT

Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) has selected Hi-Co Technologies as their source for non spark hand tools for use in areas of potential explosive atmospheres at Peterhead Power Station

FREE safety seminars on BS EN ISO 13849-1:2006

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT

Schmersal is running a series of free specialist seminars that aim to give design engineers working on safety-related control systems for machines the competence required to apply the new standard

Flat pack approach to machine guarding

Fri, 18 May 2007 08:00:00 UT

The advantages of Valuframe aluminium profile machine guards over steel construction are the ability for the supplier to design functional and economical guards in a short period of time

How to suppress fires quickly, cleanly and safely

Fri, 04 May 2007 08:00:00 UT

The Ardent Sapphire clean agent system employs the revolutionary 3M Novec 1230 fire protection fluid: it quickly and efficiently suppresses fires and is uniquely environmentally friendly

Safety and Loss Prevention symposium in May

Mon, 02 Apr 2007 08:00:00 UT

Built around a central theme - Translating Knowledge into Practice - this Safety symposium will enable delegates to gain first hand experience from experts, relevant to all levels of participant

New practical fire safety guidance available

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 08:00:00 UT

A new detailed sector specific guide has been published in Scotland to help those with fire safety responsibilities for factories and storage premises comply with new Scottish fire legislation

Portable eye and facewash for emergency response

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 08:00:00 UT

A new portable eye and facewash gives on the spot decontamination, required for emergency use wherever lead-acid batteries are being handled or stored

EPA Updated Hearing Protector Regulations

Wed, 21 Feb 2007 08:00:00 UT

Bacou-Dalloz Hearing Safety explains what to expect from the EPA updated hearing protector regulations: the proposed new regulations to include new test methods and labeling requirements

New safety training DVDs and videos from Roebuck

Thu, 14 Dec 2006 08:00:00 UT

BuckHickman InOne has introduced 17 new safety training DVDs and videos, complete with several training booklets and risk assessment forms, under its Roebuck brand

E-Stop devices can put lives at risk

Thu, 07 Dec 2006 08:00:00 UT

Safety experts at Siemens Automation and Drives are warning that continual failure of some manufacturers to meet BS EN418 safety standards for E-Stop devices, is putting lives at risk

Data capture streamlines ATEX 137 inspections

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 08:00:00 UT

Speciality chemicals group Warwick International is dramatically improving the efficiency of hazardous area inspections with pioneering data capture technology developed by Terrington Data Management.

National Safety Conference in January 2007

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 08:00:00 UT

A new National Safety Conference is being organised by Pilz Automation Technology to take place at the National Motorcycle Museum on 23 January 2007