Tests hearing protection
SATRA’s new hemi-anechoic chamber
is the result of significant investment
by the company to extend its hearing
protection testing service. 3M has
signed up as the first customer for
acoustic testing and the two companies
Thermal glove performance tested against EN 511
To assess the performance of thermal gloves designed for people working in cold stores or low-temperature environments, SATRA has invested in a computercontrolled heated hand.
Tried and tested to ensure safety
Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is the most common,
permanent occupational injury in the world, according to
the World Health Organisation, yet it is preventable. Andy
Todd, acoustic engineer at SATRA, outlines why fully tested
and certified hearing protection products are vital
Sound power testing at SATRA goes supersonic
Sound power testing at SATRA goes supersonic…
Update for safety flooring test
SATRA has revised one of its key floor covering test methods for assessing the durability of underfoot materials.
Online EC application
Since 30th June 1995 manufacturers of PPE have been obliged to follow a defined procedure including affixing a CE mark to the product before it can be placed on the European market. Part of these defined procedures involve commissioning a third party organisation, officially known as a Notified Body, such as SATRA to carry out an EC Type Examination – this includes both product testing and review of technical documentation.
Ready to test more floors
SATRA has invested in another flooring test machine following a 35% growth in demand for flooring testing during 2016.
SATRA establishes PPE European Notified Body in Ireland
SATRA Technology Europe has been designated by the Irish government as a Notified Body for Regulation (EU) 2016/425 Personal Protective Equipment and now appears on the European Commission’s website for New Approach Notified and Designated Organisations (NANDO)
SATRA establishes European Notified Body in Ireland
SATRA Technology Europe has been appointed by the government of the Republic of Ireland as a notified body for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and appears on the European Commission’s website for New Approach Notified and Designated Organisations (NANDO).
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