Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Safety Compliance",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Testing system handles multiple products from
Clare Instruments, which we summarised at the time by saying "Each power tool range includes different product models, creating different electrical compliance standards and performance test requirements".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Safety systems boost productivity from
Clare Instruments: "Clare Instruments has developed a series of bespoke test systems to ensure full product testing for electrical safety compliance alongside various performance and function tests".
In January 2007, we covered the news from Hawk IR International
concerning its C-Range sightglasses
- take a look at Sightglasses are tested to new safety levels
which says: "Sightglass product line is continually tested to determine its maximum arc-flash withstand capability and the effects of differing switchgear volumes and configurations".
Take a look also at the news release from WEG Electric Motors (UK), Electric motors in hazardous dust environments,
as well as iKyp demonstrates 'Safety First' at Shell from Kyp Systems,
and Safety first, cash second. from PCL.
See also:
Pocket-sized safety information for Shell staff
(November 2006)
Kyp Systems to provide Shell Downstream with iKyp (information to Keep in your pocket) to reinforce safety lessons learnt during Safety Week and encourage their adoption in the workplace
Fatality due to lack of safety guard rail
(September 2006)
Royal Mail and Romec have been fined for breaching the Health and Safety at Work Act after a Romec engineer, and CWU member, fell to his death from the West London Mail Centre
Valve keeps pneumatic circuits safe
(October 2005)
Specifically designed for use in pneumatic air controlled circuits involving press machines etc, the VR51 safety valve uses one output signal and two input signals
10-point checklist provides for an instant audit
(October 2005)
Jamie Cliffe, managing director of SMTS, says companies are being subjected to cynical campaigns to frighten them into doing business with so-called expert health and safety consultants
New name in functional safety management
(September 2005)
Functional Safety Engineering is a new company offering UK manufacturers improved personnel safety by the introduction of functional safety management techniques into their design processes
Bostik invests in safety culture change
(September 2005)
In just 14 months, Bostik has invested between AUS$1million and AUS$1.5million on safety improvements at its Melbourne operations and has not finished its radical safety upgrade yet
Half-price offer aids safety compliance
(September 2005)
Compressed air and fluid process systems specialist Thorite has come up with a new way for customers to save money when complying with the requirements of BS6005
Appliance testers aid safety compliance
(May 2005)
Two new rugged all-in-one portable appliance testers verify the electrical safety and operation of electrical appliances in accordance with relevant guidelines and regulations
Management responsibilities explained
(May 2005)
Croner believes that managers in the UK are unintentionally flouting basic health and safety laws due to commonly held misconceptions over their responsibilities
CD cuts the cost of health and safety compliance
(January 2005)
A revolutionary new CD has been launched by Aquamarc to take the place of health and safety consultants
Cost-effective connectors for smaller motors
(December 2004)
The M3 small motor connector is 50% lighter and has a significantly reduced installed cost when compared with conventional designs
Shearman re-elected Chairman
(July 2004)
Mike Shearman, General Manager of Sira's Safety Compliance business, has been re-elected Chairman of the European ATEX Notified Bodies Group (ExNBG) for a further two-year term
Cable glands certified in record time
(July 2004)
Sira's Safety Compliance team and Peppers Cable Glands have worked together to bring Peppers' new range of barrier glands to the European market
Approvals process covers both sides of the pond
(July 2004)
Sira's Safety Compliance team and Newson Gale have worked together to successfully bring to market (both in Europe and the USA), the new Cenelectrex range
Thomas is new Certification Manager
(July 2004)
Sira's Safety Compliance business has appointed Wayne Thomas as its new Certification Manager to run the Product and Production Quality Assurance operation of the company
News on the North American safety compliance from TUV Rheinland UK
(July 2004)
The rules for listing products in the USA are mainly based on the OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) Act and on the NEC (National Electrical Code)
Input module aids safety compliance
(July 2004)
The new IP20 input module has been launched to compliment the extensive range of products that form Siemens Automation and Drives ASi Safety at Work concept
Newson Gale finds speedy route to global market
(June 2004)
Sira's Safety Compliance team and Newson Gale have worked together to successfully bring the new Cenelectrex range to market - both in Europe and the USA
Thomas takes charge of certification
(April 2004)
Sira's Safety Compliance business has appointed Wayne Thomas as its new Certification Manager
Two more years in high-pressure role for Shearman
(March 2004)
Mike Shearman, general manager of Sira's Safety Compliance business, has been re-elected Chairman of the European ATEX Notified Bodies Group (ExNBG) for a further two-year term
Sira and Lloyds offer product certification
(March 2004)
Sira and Lloyd's Register Verification have entered an exciting agreement to meet the growing demand of manufacturers for a simple, easy-to-use route to EC product certification
Flowchart explains flammable mist formation
(February 2004)
Sira's Safety Compliance business has begun the process of collating information on flammable mist formation by producing a flowchart with regard to hazardous area classification
Safety compliance training suits all levels
(February 2004)
Sira's Safety Compliance business has developed an innovative training portfolio, designed to meet the specific needs of personnel from the shop floor to the boardroom
ATEX certification completed in record time
(January 2004)
Sira has recently completed an ATEX certification project on behalf of Siemens Flow Instruments
Training courses dedicated to hazardous areas
(December 2003)
Sira's Safety Compliance business will launch its new training package on Stand 17 at HazardEx 2004
New business unit focuses on safety compliance
(December 2003)
Sira has set up a new safety compliance business under the banner 'safety through excellence'
Datasheet sets out ATEX compliance procedures
(November 2003)
Sira's new Safety Compliance Business has published a datasheet detailing the ATEX Directive 94/9/EC for non-electrical equipment in hazardous areas
Seminars to update on safety practices
(September 2002)
Keeping pace with ever-changing machine-safety technology and the introduction of new safety regulations, approved codes of practice and health and safety standards can be an overwhelming task
HV testers aid safety compliance
(September 2002)
The HA 2200 series of high-voltage flash testers is supplied in a 19in/4HU case and equipped with a fully electronic high-voltage generator
News on the Safety compliance from TUV Rheinland UK
(September 2002)
Recent prosecutions for supplying unsafe products have highlighted the responsibility of manufacturers to take reasonable steps to ensure the compliance of their products
Gas sensor meets new specs and cuts calibration
(March 2002)
New from AMGas, the LEDPoint PRS is a pellistor replacement infra-red flammable gas detector which is designed and certified to the latest ATEX directives