Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Safety Equipment",
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 Light curtains monitor hazardous jobs from
Cedes, which we summarised at the time by saying "A safety light curtain monitors the operation of a Wohlenberg Schneidsysteme guillotine".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Self-pierce riveting process preferred by big cats from
Henrob Direct: "Such is Jaguar's commitment to the Henrob riveting process that the structure and production tooling for the new XK were optimised to make best use of this joining method".
In May 2007, we covered the news from Fortress Interlocks
- take a look at Safety equipment wins innovation award
which says: "Fortress Interlocks' safety equipment ensures that potentially dangerous procedures take place in the correct, safe order".
Take a look also at the news release from Zwick Testing Machines, Testing software meets FDA standards,
as well as Gas safety equipment protects steelworks from Witt Gas Techniques,
and Safety controllers added to ethylene plant from Hima Paul Hildebrandt.
See also:
What's on at Safety in Action
(March 2007)
Complete schedule for Safety in Action March 20-22
One tester for all workplace safety equipment
(March 2007)
An innovative new tester from Seaward Electronic's has been specifically designed for the testing and inspection of a wide range of workplace safety equipment
Static control improves airbag production
(February 2007)
Engineers at Airbags International called in the expertise of Meech International to look at options for web cleaning and to help reduce static both on the coating line and at the end of the process
IR thermography makes DSEAR evaluations easy
(February 2007)
Ex|CAM IR cameras immediately indicate potential problem areas in explosive atmospheres, such as bearings, pumps, motors and electrical equipment
Tester puts workplace safety on the record
(January 2007)
Handheld tester makes testing and inspection of a wide range of workplace safety equipment and appliances as fast and effective as possible
Handheld tester for safety equipment inspection
(January 2007)
New handheld tester records condition of workplace safety equipment
Royal Navy ship virtual tour completed
(December 2006)
Using its own Visionary Render software, Virtalis has developed a 3D virtual tour of the the Royal Navy's new Type 45 Anti Air Warfare Destroyer
Electrical safety at work: eliminating the dangers
(November 2006)
Jim Wallace explains the importance of ensuring the safety of electrical equipment used in the workplace
Preventative maintenance for electrical safety
(November 2006)
Jim Wallace, research and technology manager at Seaward Electronic, explains the importance of ensuring the safety of electrical equipment used in the workplace
News on the Racking safety equipment from Troax UK
(November 2006)
Troax custom-designs innovative and convenient document storage solution for iron mountain
Website boasts comprehensive gas coverage
(October 2006)
German gas safety, control, mixing and analysis equipment supplier Witt-Gasetechnik has launched a new more informative website
Export expansion drives Cedip's growth
(September 2006)
Cedip Infrared Systems reported consolidated sales of Eur 7.7 million for the first six months of 2006, representing a growth of 19% compared with the first half of 2005
Safety switches clean up food processing
(August 2006)
Machine safety equipment manufacturer Schmersal has produced a brochure previewing its Series N range of hygienic safety switches for the food processing industry
Bruderer UK expands pressworking product range
(July 2006)
Bruderer UK has acquired metal stamping-related agencies previously handled by its former associate company, Burrhart Machinery
Software has designs on automotive seating
(July 2006)
The SDE is the first specialised software application specifically tailored to address the entire process of designing and manufacturing automotive seat systems and interior components
Global look at hazardous areas
(June 2006)
Hazardous Area International is a new magazine dedicated to hazardous areas all over the world
One-stop-shop for gas supplies
(May 2006)
The owners and staff at Gas On are well on the way to creating Newport's first one-stop-shop for gas supplies and related equipment
Refined design leads to manufacturing contract
(April 2006)
Ladbrook has won an important contract to help develop and manufacture an important new piece of lifting equipment for the window installation industry
Cylinders and torque motors form pipe handler
(March 2006)
Hydraulic cylinders and torque motors form part of pipe handling system being widely used in the oil and gas sectors for clamping and torquing drill pipe connectors and safety equipment
Package deals bring industrial gases together
(March 2006)
Two new packages combining key welding, metal cutting, shielding, inerting and other industrial gases products and services offer comprehensive support to UK industry
Fasteners line up for Midlands manufacturers
(February 2006)
Protex Fasteners will exhibit its latest quick-action fastening systems at the Midland Manufacturing Exhibition
GMI to expand operations in Europe
(January 2006)
UK manufacturer Gas Measurement Instruments (GMI) is currently seeking to appoint 'General Safety' distributors across Europe
Tracey gives background to trust decision
(January 2006)
Herga Electric's major shareholder Peter Tracey explains why he gave away his stake to the employees, making the firm a partnership trust company
News on the Safety Equipment Reliability Handbook from exida
(January 2006)
exida.com is publishing the second edition of its Safety Equipment Reliability Handbook, containing essential safety integrity verification and failure information for safety-related equipment
Pilz gains TUV approval for IEC 61508 management
(December 2005)
Pilz Safe Automation has won approval by highly regarded European certification organisation TUV for its management of key electrical safety system standard, IEC 61508
Testers cover all levels of PAT
(November 2005)
Seaward Electronic has upgraded and expanded its range of PrimeTest instruments to provide a ready-made solution for all portable appliance testing (PAT) needs
One-day training course for work at height
(November 2005)
A working-at-height specialist, The Access Group, is introducing a one-day training course designed to outline the stringent obligations for those managing site operatives working at height
Handheld instruments for workplace PAT compliance
(November 2005)
Electrical safety testing specialist Seaward Electronic is upgrading and expanding its range of PrimeTest instruments to suit all portable appliance testing (PAT) needs in the workplace
HSE publishes free guides to ladder safety
(October 2005)
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is publishing new free guides to help raise awareness of the risks associated with ladder use and to give advice on how to use ladders safely
One-day safety seminars discuss PPE and RPE
(October 2005)
DuPont Personal Protection and a major respiratory manufacturer are sponsoring a series of 'A Day on Safety' seminars to be held in locations around the UK
TestnTrack system tests, tags and records results
(September 2005)
Time-consuming hand-written records of equipment testing to comply with OHS requirements are a thing of the past, according to Appliance Test Tag Australia (ATT)
Latest fasteners on show in Southampton
(September 2005)
Redditch-based Protex Fasteners will be highlighting its latest products on Stand 9 at the Fastening News Live Roadshow at Botley Grange Hotel in Southampton on 15th September
BP Exploration signs for control and safety
(September 2005)
Yokogawa has been awarded a contract by BP Exploration for the design, engineering, supply and installation of a new integrated control and safety system for the Bruce platform in the North Sea
HSE and Step Change in Safety to share stand
(September 2005)
Lord Hunt of Kings Heath, Parliamentary Under Secretary responsible for health and safety, is launching the joint HSE/Step Change in Safety stand at the Offshore Europe Exhibition and Conference