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Start with the news release Procter relaunches Nelsa machine shop guards from Procter Machine Guarding, which we summarised at the time by saying "Procter Machine Guarding is relaunching the Nelsa range of high-quality machine shop guards, backed by a commitment to high standards of customer service.". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Master Lock releases the Safety Series from Master Lock: "The Safety Series range of products from Master Lock is suitable for industrial safety lockout applications. ".
 
In February 2009, we covered the news from Parker Hannifin - take a look at Air fuses improve pneumatic application safety which says: "Increased awareness of the need to ensure the health and safety of the users of pneumatic equipment has led to unprecedented levels of industry regulation, according to Parker Hannifin.".
 
Take a look also at the news release from Pilz Automation Technology, Plant assessments check machinery safety, as well as Inspection service certifies machine safety from Pilz Automation Technology, and Safety system offers easy setup from Pilz Automation Technology.
 

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Light curtain inspections ensure safety lasts (March 2008)

ESPE certification involves an inspection to ensure that the light curtain cannot be defeated and that it is correctly positioned in relation to the mechanical hazards.

Ten out of ten for machinery safety (February 2008)

To commemorate both its own 10th birthday and the 10th anniversary of the PUWER 98 regulations, Laidler is holding 10 free workshops and publishing 10 fact sheets in 2008.

Making robotic automation safe (January 2008)

Machine builders and system integrators installing a robot for the first time need to be aware of the differences between safeguarding in conventional automation and robotic applications.

Safeguarding machinery in schools and colleges (October 2007)

Jeremy Procter, Convenor of the European Standards Committee responsible for Machine Guards, reviews the updated BS4163:2007 code of practice relating to machine safeguarding.

Company helps customers perform relay upgrades (October 2007)

A small number of PNOZsigma relays are replacing a very wide range of Classic relays, which will significantly simplify ordering and stockholding for customers.

Maintenance enhances machinery safety (September 2007)

Smartscan has been providing a routine maintenance package as part of its safety system solutions for over 10 years.

New dates announced for safety event (August 2007)

Tech-Sales Scotland's free seminars will take place on Tuesday 11th, Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th September 2007.

Guarding machinery in educational workshops. (June 2007)

Jeremy Procter explains the regulatory requirements placed on educational establishments for guarding hazardous machinery in workshops.

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Further reading
  • Audits ensure PUWER compliance

    To fully comply with PUWER, any new equipment should be inspected after installation and before it is put into use to make sure it is safe.
  • Consultancy sorts out PUWER compliance

    In depth knowledge and professionalism won the day when University of Wales College, Newport wanted to bring woodworking and metalworking machinery into compliance with current regulations.
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