Health, Safety and Welfare
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Safety course

TÜV SÜD Product Service is launching its UK functional safety certification programme (FSCP) for machinery. The four-day course will include hazard and risk analysis, safety concepts, functional safety management and cover standards such as EN ISO 13849-1 and EN 62061.

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Safe monitoring of furnaces

Eatons easySafety control relay now has TÜV approval for use in the safe monitoring of furnaces in accordance with EN 50156. easySafety therefore enables users to implement a safety shut off of the fuel supply to furnaces up to safety integrity level SIL 3.

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Full compliance

Weidmüllers new comprehensive lightning and surge protection VPU series fulfils requirements for protection levels 1, 2 and 3 for power networks. This means full compliance with the current IEC 61643-11 and the future EN 61643-11 standard being introduced in 2013.

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Overspeed switch

Attachable to existing encoders, Johannes Huebners new electronic overspeed switch EGS(H) 41 is suitable for applications ranging from steelworks and rolling mills to mining, crane systems and nuclear power plants. When an incident occurs, the operator can use the switch to transition to Safety Limited Speed or Zero Rotation and start servicing and repair immediately.

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Pressing on to boost safety

Walsall-based Presscare has succeeded in breathing new life into two 600t power presses for Covpress using Pilz PNOZ multi configurable safety relays with diagnostic operator screens – improving press reliability, output, operator usability and safety

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Award recognition

Castell has redesigned its manufacturing process to increase flexibility and reduce delivery times.

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New approach to PAT testing

New advice provided by the HSE and the fourth edition of the IET Code of Practice stresses the importance of taking a structured approach to risk assessment for the determination of equipment inspection and testing intervals. This puts a new emphasis on the roles of the dutyholder and the person performing the inspection and testing in the determination of retest intervals and managing test results.

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Noise reduction for shotblasters

Developed in close cooperation with Norwegian shot blasting companies, the Silencer from Artifex offers noise reduction and comfort for those working in this arduous role.

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Multi-functional

Based on customer research supplier of personal protective equipment and workwear Arco is making it easier for workers requiring chemical and cut protection to choose an appropriate glove with the launch of a new range of Neoprene gloves.

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Safety specs to complement helmets

The JSP EvoSpec has been developed to complement the companys latest industrial safety helmets: Evolite, which is said to be the lightest, strongest EN397 industrial safety helmet currently available; and Evo3, a helmet offering a combination of comfort and strength. EvoSpec provides fully compatible EN166 eye protection for the helmet wearer.

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