Workplace hygiene: From COVID to a brighter future
With much of industry greatly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Olena Neznal outlines steps she believes manufacturers should prioritise to ensure that their businesses can thrive in the future
The place to meet engineering innovators
Advanced Engineering UK, the country’s largest gathering of engineering professionals, has opened visitor registrations for this year’s event, which is set to go ahead on 3 and 4 November 2021 at the NEC, Birmingham
Supporting strong UK supply chains
To further strengthen its support for manufacturers and suppliers across the UK’s engineering market, the British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) continues to work with Reshoring UK and its other industrial engineering partners. Here, Julia Moore, chief executive at Reshoring UK explains to AirUser how this unique collaboration of 33 leading industrial engineering associations is continuing to grow.
Under Pressure? Getting to grips with the PSSR
The aim of the Pressure System Safety Regulations (SI. 2000 No 128) (PSSR) is to prevent serious injury from the hazard of stored energy as a result of the failure of a pressure system or one of its component parts. Roy Brooks discusses what this means for owners and operators of compressed air systems.
Training: Pick a place and a pace to suit yourself
Wherever your work takes you in these uncertain times, you can rest assured that BCAS training is on hand to help – at a place and at a pace – that works for you; whether that’s the office, or the comfort of your own home.
Navigating the ISO 8573 air quality standard
In a typical compressed air system, there are a wide range of contaminants that require treatment if the system is to operate safely, efficiently and cost effectively. Here, Roy Brooks outlines the basic principles of ISO 8573, the international standard for air purity (quality).
Compressed air gun use in machine workshops
A RESEARCH study has been carried out in an aerospace machine workshop to understand why machinists rely on compressed air for cleaning work and whether increased awareness of health and safety risks would result in them adopting different cleaning methods if these were suitable and safer? Claire Bailey reports on the findings.
Navigating the PSSR
In this latest column for Industrial Plant & Equipment, Roy Brooks, Technical Development Officer at the British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) explores the Pressure Safety System Regulations (S.I. 2000 No 128) (PSSR), explaining how businesses can abide by the rules while ensuring a safe and compliant working environment
Li-ion heavyweights
Hyster has announced its 10-18t lift capacity trucks are now available with an electric drivetrain, helping businesses achieve zero-emissions objectives by making the switch to electric forklifts
Contingency power planning
As manufacturers work towards full recovery from the pandemic, ensuring processes remain operational is key to maximising profitability. However, with even minor blackout significantly denting margins and recent weather conditions posing a risk to power supply, there is increased need for an effective backup plan on site. Chris Rason talks through the importance of deploying a robust contingency plan
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