productProximity warning system
A demolition contractor has taken a proactive lead on anti-collision safety by specifying the use of OnGrade’s proximity warning system, SiteZone, in its health and safety enforcement on site.
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newsCompany fined after worker suffers crush injuries
A Lancashire based company Spectral Colours Limited (SCL) has been fined after a worker was crushed under machinery.
productPosition switches
The Schmersal Group has launched a new generation of position switches. The new PS product range offers varied applications, as all the position switches can be used both as complete devices and as modular units.
productVacuum conveying expands
Ensuring a safer working environment in food and pharmaceutical processing plants, Wet-In-Place (WIP) functionality has been added to Piab’s popular piFLOWp vacuum conveyors. WIP spray nozzles are now available for inclusion/retrofitting in new and existing piFLOWp conveying systems.
productBSI compliant safety gates
Kee Safety, a leading global supplier of safety railing systems, has adjusted the design of its Kee Gate range to satisfy the requirements of BS EN ISO 14122-3:2016 Safety of Machinery – Permanent means of access to machinery – Part 3: Stairs, Stepladders and guard-rails.
productSupport with international compliance
Pilz is expanding its range of services for international compliance: the automation company can now also support its customers en route to NR-12-compliant machinery, thus opening up access to the Brazilian market to machine builders and users all over the world.
productInner doors enhance operator safety
Eldon’s new ADI/ADIS series of inner doors for wall mounted enclosures has been redesigned to comply with IP2XC in accordance with IEC 60529.
productRefrigerant recovery service
A-Gas UK has unveiled a new refrigerant recovery service to help engineers and end-users transform the way they tackle the job.
productFor static locking and dynamic braking
When it comes to machine safety, Aventics focuses on three pillars: high-quality components, the use of sensors and networked systems, and support from developers. A typical example is the LU6 locking unit for static locking and dynamic braking.
articleUp to standard
John Ingram, global product manager at Kee Safety, explains why contractors should be paying attention to the BSI Standard for ‘Safety of Machinery – Permanent means of access to machinery’ and specifying self-closing safety gates.
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