productCrowcon’s IRmax infrared
hydrocarbon gas detector has been
certified to SIL 2 by Sira Test and
Certification according to the
requirements of the IEC 61508 and
EN50402 functional safety standards.
This certification pro
productSignal Group’s brand new rental
website with full on-line booking
facilities is said to utilise the very
latest web technology.
Signal has been supplying rental
gas analysers and accessories for a
few years but the la
productIn working environments where Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is
required, the ‘comfort factor’ can often be overlooked. However, it can
play an important role in employee compliance and overall productivity.
If PPE
productRespiratory diseases rank as the
third most prevalent
occupational disease category
in Europe, according to a survey
of occupational diseases in
the European Union (EU) 1.
Scott Safety, a world leader
in the design a
productThe uvex UK sales team has
undergone and passed the industryrecognised
exam and practical
assessment for face fit testing,
meaning that they now have the
knowledge and practical skills to
competently fit uvex respirator
productThe CleanSpace2 respirator is being
launched in Europe this November by
Australian manufacturer PAFtec.
Certified to EN12942:1998+A2:2008,
it is said to be very comfortable to
wear for long periods and can be
worn for
productDavid Lummis discusses the importance of RPE face fit testing and how the Fit2Fit accreditation scheme can provide assurance that the process is carried out correctly
productIndustry-wide research into gas detection in the workplace, commissioned by electrochemicalsensor manufacturer Analytical Technology Inc (ATI), reveals a lack of confidence in current gas detection systems amongst the higher level within an organisation. Only 32% of managers are very confident that the gas detectors in their workplace actually work.
productThe Ashtead Technology
stand (8) at AQE 2013, the
Air Quality and Emissions
Show in Telford on 13-14
March, will feature a
comprehensive range of the
latest air monitoring
instruments. Ashtead’s staff
will also be available to
provide help and advice on
the choice of instruments
and to discuss the
advantages of renting.
productJSP now has a team of eight Fit2Fit
accredited fit testers. The Fit2Fit
Scheme has been developed by the
British Safety Industry Federation
(BSIF) with industry stakeholders
and is supported by the Health &
Safety Executive (HSE). It aims are to
help ensure that Respiratory
Protective Equipment (RPE) is
suitable, that it is matched to the job,
the environment, the anticipated
airborne contaminant exposure level,
and, most importantly, the wearer.
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