‘Osha’

An Engineeringtalk guide

Start with the news release Blow-Off Station removes coolant, chips and dust from Royal Products, which we summarised at the time by saying "The Blow-Off Station from Royal Products is suitable for the removal of coolant, chips and dust from workpieces and other components. ". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Magnetic-drive blowers boost natural gas from Ametek Technical and Industrial Products: "Rotron MD 101 magnetic-drive regenerative blowers from Ametek Technical and Industrial Products are designed to boost natural gas in furnaces for manufacturing operations. ".

In July 2009, we covered the news from SGS SA - Industrial Services - take a look at SGS will attend Spanish wind-energy conferences which says: "SGS has announced plans to attend the Wind Powerexpo 2009 (22-24 September) and the Technical Conference on Risk Assessment (13 October 2009) in Spain. ".

Take a look also at the news release from Wago Corp, Splicing terminals feature no-twist connections, as well as L-O-X combines filter, regulator and lockout valve from Ross Controls, and Arcad upgrades AFA software from ArcAd.

Latest stories...

Software calculates electrical risks (July 2008)

The incident energy, flash protection boundary and level of personnel protective equipment are determined based on equipment configuration, arc duration and working distance.

Machinery guard allows customisation on-site (July 2008)

Manufactured in either polyethylene or aluminium, the guards can be easily trimmed to size following pre-formed cutting guides in the body and projecting shaft sleeves.

Software tool calculates arc flash risks (May 2008)

The calculator predicts arcing fault current for a given configuration and bolted fault short circuit current.

Blowers develop ideal air pressures and vacuums (March 2008)

Blowers can agitate solutions, convey parts and products, perform vacuum hold-down and pick-up operations, and dry and clean parts, among other applications.

Temporary panel covers provide safe access (March 2008)

TempCovers not only cover and uncover the electrical access to a panel in seconds, but they also provide necessary signage that indicates dangerous high voltage risk.

Emergency stop switches meet safety standards (February 2008)

Innovative "safe break action" ensures that all normally closed contacts open if the contact block is separated from the operator.

Voltage indicators boost paper mill safety (February 2008)

A voltage indicator is a permanently wired 'voltmeter' that provides electricians with a full-time, visual, independent, thru-door power indication.

Management system gets to grips with grease (February 2008)

Cartridge management system provides optimal storage and handling capabilities revolutionising the way organisations use lubricants in the work environment.

OSHAS standard is adopted in the UK

Internationally recognised consortium specification for occupational health and safety management systems is adopted as a British Standard.
Ultimate claim for clutch/brake OSHA control

Pressroom Electronics reckons it has developed the ultimate clutch/brake OSHA control with complete press automation built-in.