productNew products for switching and control
For years electrical switching devices for hazardous areas have been a focus for Pepperl+Fuchs. For Hannover Fair the portfolio for electrical explosion protection has been expanded and updated.
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productCall for regulation rethink
PAT testing equipment manufacturer Seaward wants policymakers to introduce new regulations to reduce the risk of electrical fires occurring in homes.
productMultifunction kits
Now available from Martindale Electric is its latest promotional range of multifunction kits, which include all the essential equipment to securely verify the safety of electrical installations.
productSafe isolation kits
New Martindale Electric kits are designed to make sure you will never get stuck on-site unable to safely isolate a circuit again.
productSlimline switches
Fortress Interlocks has brought out two new slimline modules for its amGardpro range of interlock safety gate switches: a slimline solenoid switch body and a slimline option pod body.
productOpening up data from substations
Currently, electricity network operators don’t have enough information about how much spare capacity there is on local electricity networks. This makes it difficult to know whether a cluster of EVs charging at peak times will push the demand over the limit.
articleArc Flash knowledge gap could be putting lives at risk
Arc Flash Protection specialist, ProGARM, in conjunction with the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF), has commissioned a new study into electrical safety across UK industry in a bid to shine a spotlight on the potentially life changing and threatening risks of Arc Flash. Alarmingly, it reveals not only a lack of awareness at every level to current safety standards governing Arc Flash, but an apparent failure from employers to properly educate staff about this high-risk threat.
productElectrician’s case
Hand tool manufacturer Wiha is launching its second generation Electrician’s Competence XXL. Tested and approved since 2015, this case concept is now offered with optimised contents precisely tailored to electricians’ needs.
articlePortable appliance testing: What you need to know
Portable appliance use is widespread across all industries, from a small-scale office to a large construction site. There is a clear business need for expertise in how often and how much Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) is necessary; to gain the benefit of that equipment while avoiding unnecessary cost.
productElectrical safety compliance in one
With around 1,000 serious accidents in the workplace each year and 16% of all fatalities linked to electricity, it’s clear to see how following simple safe isolation procedures and using the correct equipment can keep your team safe and avoid heavy penalties for non-compliance.
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