Hazardous Engineering Solutions - May 2013

May 2013 | Issue 11

4-9

10-13

20-23

Products & News

Training & Certification

Explosion Proof Products

‘LIVE’ THERMAL

INSPECTION SAVES

COSTS AND ASSURES

RELIABILITYPage 15

P:4-9 Products & News

P:10-13 Training & Certification

P:16-19 Products & Services

P:20-23 Explosion Proof Products

P:24 & 28 PPE

P:26 Offshore Safety

P:29-30 Buyers Guide

ContactsPublisherMichael Dominguez

Editorialeditors/contributing: Jon Barret, Christer Idhammar

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Products & News

These systems, two of which will be used with the College’s existing Flextraction systems, incorporate the Company’s latest totally self supporting Hood Positioning Devices (HPD) with 100mm diameter flared hoods equipped with mesh guards.

Managing Director Lee Darton said: “Weldability-SIF entered into partnership with The Welding Institute (TWI) and the College, to initiate foundation level welder skills training at the College as a step towards a full apprenticeship programme designed to meet demand and overcome the skills gaps in the UK welding industry. We have earlier installed our fume extraction equipment in 6 welding bays, but due to demand for welding courses, the College has built a further 6 bays, making 12 in total. This is the fourth order for fume extraction equipment for installation at this College.

As an approved sponsor to the Weldability-Sif Foundation Charity set up to specifically encourage

the development of new welder training facilities, Flextraction has now installed in each of the 12 welding bays; 2m standard telescopic HPDs, incorporating black polyester coated 100mm diameter PVC 371 hoses with a coated mild steel 100mm diameter flared hood and mesh guard. Each HPD was supplied fully assembled with wall mounting bracket, control damper and with no internal components. Each bay was also fitted with an electronic airflow indicator attached to each hood to monitor the extraction air flow.

In addition to the HPDs Flextraction also designed and installed the spiral galvanised sheet steel ductwork needed to safely extract the welding fumes and dust from the welding bays to a point outside the building. This was designed with inspection/access doors,

flexible hose connections and supporting brackets, as well as being sized to give a good conveyance velocity throughout its length.

These latest systems are an exact extension of the original contract to meet the growing demand for welder training.”

Flextraction Supplies Fume Extraction Equipment For North Hertfordshire College’s Skill Centre

Flextraction Ltd, supplier and manufacturer of Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) has recently delivered 6 wall mounted fume and dust extraction systems to Weldability-Sif in Letchworth Garden City and Flextraction Installation Engineers installed the equipment in the UK’s first specialist foundation level welder training facility at Stevenage Skills Centre, part of North Hertfordshire College (NHC).

For further information: Lee Darton, Managing Director, Flextraction LtdTelephone: +44 (0)1664 410641 | Fax: +44(0)1664 480244 | e-mail: [email protected]


Products & News

The machines comply with European and North

American specifications for zone 2 EExnA/BIIT3 and

ATEX compliance.

All the units are totally enclosed intended to be

driven by diesel engines or hydraulic motors. they

have been designed to be self cooled without the

need for separate air or water coolers and comply

with electrical equipment enclosures in accordance

with IEC60034-15, and NEAMA class1 Div2 with

IP54/56/65 protection .Being self cooled with

sealed for life bearings they are very reliable with

minimum maintenance for use in remotest locations.

Each unit is individually manufactured ensures

high quality to meet each customers particular

requirements, the power range is 2 to 250Kva

50and or 60Hz single or 3 phase voltages 110/650v

which accommodates most electrical loads.

The non sparking feature has been achieved by

careful design of the magnetic flux levels, rotational

air gaps and fan clearances with selection of non

sparking materials.

Specification IEC 60034-0 defines the various zones

covered as shown below .

Generally zone1 is explosion type machines

[we do not offer this type ]

Our machines comply with zone 2 EExe and

EExnA/B.

Various working ambient, altitudes and load power

factors can be accommodated and we can supply

a Power Correction Coefficients graphs which give

the degrees of de-rate with increased ambient /

Altitude/Power factor.

Alternators For Hazardous Area Use.Gencoeec Ltd of Ketton Lincolnshire UK have

developed a special type of brushless non sparking 4pole

[1500-1800RPM] alternators specifically for use in

hazardous environments in mines and oil fields.

GENCO EEC LTD

Tel: + 44 (0) 1780 721 619

Units 3/7/8 Pit Lane

Fax: + 44 (0) 1780 721 385

Ketton, Stamford, Lincolnshire, England,

PE9 3SZ

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Products & News

Any control and monitoring products used in these

areas should be high quality and designed specifically

for that purpose. In the European market, this means

complying with stringent ATEX regulations.

A world of choice

Controlling a heat-tracing circuit can be as simple as

a mechanical thermostat. However, in larger, more

complex environments such as refineries or chemical

plants, more sophisticated control and monitoring

requirements are necessary. With a variety of options

available, plant owners need to know that they are

selecting the most appropriate system for their

application. This is where complete heat management

solutions providers can add real value – by partnering

with a heat-tracing specialist at the beginning of the

specification and design process, plant owners can be

sure they are getting the best system and configuration

for them.

Further to a simple thermostat, there are three advanced

control options that plant owners can choose from.

The first combines local control with local monitoring,

with both of these elements located in the field. This

is suitable for smaller applications where maintenance

professionals are able to get to the site quickly and

easily.

The second option combines central control with central

monitoring which addresses the problem of sending

maintenance operatives to the field since everything is

controlled from a central location. Although this may

be convenient for the operator, being in one location,

they do not have precise, nuanced control over what

is happening in the field. As a result, this system may

not be appropriate for areas where exact, minute

temperature changes need to be monitored.

The third approach combines local control with central

monitoring. A ‘best of both worlds’ solution, this enables

areas with small temperature changes to be controlled

locally, with all of the source site data sent to a central

location away from the field. This is also a highly cost-

efficient option as it incorporates ‘daisy chain’ wiring,

wherein all the control systems are connected to each

other, with only one wire feeding back to a central

location. Therefore fewer cables are required.

Safety first

Once a plant owner has decided which type of control

and monitoring system is most suitable for his site, he

needs to ensure that it is approved for use in hazardous

areas. In the European market, this means that all

equipment and protective systems intended for use in

potentially hazardous areas must comply with ATEX

regulations. There are two ATEX directives – one for

the manufacturer and one for the intended use of the

equipment. The ATEX 95 equipment directive 94/9/EC

covers equipment and protective systems intended for

use in potentially explosive atmospheres, whereas the

ATEX 137 workplace directive dictates the minimum

requirements for improving the health and safety of

workers potentially at risk from explosive atmospheres.

How can control and monitoring systems help plant

owners comply with ATEX regulations? With a local

control and central monitoring system, all maintenance

can be carried out from the control room, so operatives

do not have to go into the field as frequently. In terms

of equipment, ATEX stipulates that any equipment

used should not be flammable or at risk of sparking.

To ensure this, control and monitoring systems can be

fitted with a temperature limiter. Once a designated

temperature limit is reached or a fault occurs within the

permitted temperature range (probe break, short-circuit,

component defect or power failure), the device switches

off without delay. A system which combines local control

with central monitoring and a temperature limiter (such

as Pentair Thermal Management’s Digitrace NGC-20)

is defined as a SIL 2 device under the International

Electromechanical Commission’s (IEC) standard.

It’s not just the components inside the device that

make it safe for use. Many control boxes are double

insulated and have been designed so that the live wire

cannot touch the casing. As a result, the casing cannot

generate an electric shock or cause a spark, even if the

wires inside become loose.

Summary

When it comes to control and monitoring, today’s plant

owners have a lot to consider. What will be the most

cost-effective option? Will maintenance personnel

be able to get on-site quickly and easily if there’s a

problem? How will the plant continue to function and

hazardous areas remain safe, while keeping costs

down? The right control and monitoring system can

provide the answer to all these questions, helping to

reduce costs and the risk of accidents.

Case study – Temperature maintenance in action: Tobolsk Polymers LLC

Polypropylene (PP) is a versatile thermoplastic used

in a wide variety of applications including packaging,

stationery and laboratory equipment. As a great

producer and consumer of PP, the Russian market has

been growing steadily year on year, producing over 800

thousand tonnes of polypropylene in 2011 alone.To

meet growing demand, PP producers such as Tobolsk

Polymers LLC have been increasing production and

investing in new facilities. Pentair Thermal Management

partnered with Tobolsk Polymers LLC to provide frost

protection and temperature maintenance systems to

Russia’s largest petrochemical plant. The scope of this

new project comprises a range of project management

services, including design, engineering and installation

support.

Providing solutions to this plant is not without challenges

– the site is vast and many of the areas within the plant

can be defined as hazardous. For example, part of the

process to create PP involves the dehydrogenation of

propane, a highly flammable substance. Pentair Thermal

Management’s self-regulating heating cables and

Digitrace NGC-20 control and monitoring systems were

selected to keep the PP at the correct temperature and

avoid any potential accidents. This challenging project

called for innovative solutions.

Pentair Thermal Management’s Digitrace NGC-20

control system combines the benefits of a centralised

control system with those of local control. Temperatures,

ground fault currents and operating currents are

all measured, displayed locally and communicated

to a central location. In addition to supplying heat

management solutions to these critical areas, Pentair

Thermal Management also provided frost management

systems for outside areas, including gutters, downpipes

and roof inlets.

Commenting on the project, a representative from the

construction company, Linde Dresden Engineering

GmbH, said: “For a project of this scale and complexity,

it was vital that we had a partner who could meet all of

the technical challenges. Pentair Thermal Management’s

broad range of technologies, combined with its

experience on major projects provided a solution that

met all our needs. The company’s support during the

extensive engineering phase proved invaluable.”

Control And Monitoring System For Hazardous AreasControl and monitoring is particularly critical for oil and gas refineries and petrochemical plants, where even the slightest uncontrolled increase in temperature could lead to an explosion.

Pentair Thermal Management

3 Rutherford Road, Stephenson Industrial

Estate, NE37 3HX, Washington

Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

Tel: 0800 969013

Fax: 0800 968624




For further details contact DSC-Ltd on:

Telephone: 01922 402647

079879 597569

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.dsc-ltd.co.uk

Dangerous Substance Control Ltd (DSC-Ltd) are pleased to announce the latest developments in their already well established: DSEAR with a Bang - training programme.

After a very successful period of presenting 2, 3 and 4 hour

DSEAR awareness training lectures, the company made

the decision to further expand the programme to include

a new 7 hour lecture day, based on their already popular

IOSH Accredited and Certified training course.

The new 7 hour lecture day does not include

the written segments or conclude with the IOSH

exam, but instead, is presented more as an

interactive experience whereby the participants are

encouraged to discuss their knowledge associated

with the topics and information presented to them.

Thus a more detailed and unique working format

encompassing the knowledge of others and

enhancing the learning experience.

Additionally, at the prestigious SHE Expo 2013,

DSC-Ltd launched details of their new two day

DSEAR training course. The original one day

IOSH course was aimed at increasing DSEAR

awareness for those in middle management and

those responsible for Health and Safety whom are

already well groomed in the art of Risk Assessment.

The new two day course is aimed at those who are

inexperienced to the concept of Risk Assessment

and DSEAR.

Within the two day course the content depth and

the number of topics covered has also increased.

Dust is now featured in more depth in the Ex

Zoning classification section along with a greater

understanding of ATEX and how it fits into the

DSEAR equation, with detailed explanations behind

gas groups, subgroups, temperature ratings and

so forth. Reference is also drawn to the theoretical

understanding of flammable vapours with examples

of how the Lower Explosive Limit can be converted

into a meaningful quantity or volume of chemical per

cubic metre of space.

A DSEAR risk assessment template is also provided

as part of the course material and topics are

constantly focused back to this template. This

provides complete understanding for the participant

regarding how to apply the principles of DSEAR to

any given equation or application.

Both the previous and new customer bases will be

pleased to note that all the infamous ‘explosions,

fizz and bangs’ associated with DSEAR with a Bang

have been retained in each lecture or training day,

making each one a very memorable experience.




Bifold, Official Partner of the Marussia F1TM Team have linked Safety with Performance to provide Medium Pressure Instrumentation Valves and Fittings

The Bifold Group broadens its valve line with a range

of medium pressure ball and needle valves, delivering

safe, reliable operation to 20,000 psi / 1379 bar.

Both valve types are available in 1/4”, 3/8”,

9/16”, 3/4” and 1” tubing sizes, comprising of a

coned and threaded connection. The connection

method allows for increased flow rates due to the

larger bore sizes, common within this range. The

valves are constructed from high tensile 316L

CW stainless steel (Exotic materials available).

The range comprises of needle valves, ball

valves, manifold valves, check valves, fittings and

adaptors. The valves are designed with unique

features alongside many standard features which

makes the product far superior to conventional

products on the market.

Our medium pressure ball valve range is available

as a floating or trunnion style and incorporates

an innovative locking device. This design allows

the valve to maintain it’s through panel mount

function and is pressure tested in accordance

with API 598 & BS EN 12266-1, also proof

tested to 1.5 times maximum working pressure.

These valves are offered in a wide range of

configurations, with an operating temperature

range of -46oC to +225oC (-20oC to +180oC) as

standard.

Our medium pressure needle valve range

is designed with a unique maintenance free

stem sealing system. This eliminates the loss

of integrity often experienced over time with

traditional packing glands. There is also a

secondary metal to metal seal system which

reduces potential leak paths. Further product

advantages include the unique stem treatment

to prevent galling, non wetted threads, fail

safe open and closed system and many more

features and benefits. These valves are offered in

a wide range of configurations, with an operating

temperature of -73°C to +315°C (-20°C to

+170°C) as standard.

Here at Bifold, we are constantly carrying out

vigorous research and development on all our

products, ensuring that our valves represent the

best of what we do.

For innovative and reliable valve

solutions, visit our website:

www.bifold.co.uk

where more detailed information and a

PDF brochure can be downloaded.

More Information:

Gill Bancroft

Tel. +44 (0) 161 345 4777

Fax. +44 (0) 161 345 4780


Web: www.bifold.co.uk

Bifold Fluidpower Ltd, Greenside Way,

Middleton, Manchester, M24 1SW, UK.



The 31CS and 32CS series sensors can be fitted directly to pipe work, reducing the time and cost of installation. This makes the sensors ideal for hazardous area installations such as wellhead automation, gas distribution and gas compressors, where installation can be difficult. Built using 17-4PH stainless steel wetted parts, the 31CS and 32CS series also features proven Sputtered Thin Film sensing technology, and ASIC-controlled thermal compensation and signal conditioning. The 31CS and 32CS are identical in their compact and durable design, with the exception of a thicker diaphragm and a pressure restrictor on the 32CS series. This enables the 32CS to withstand extreme pressure spikes, which improves overall reliability and stability in pulsating applications. Gems has made the 31CS and 32CS available in a wide range of factory-configured settings, while the sensors can also be configured to the customers individual requirements, depending on the application. “The launch of the 31CS and 32CS showcases our commitment to providing our customers with robust sensing solutions,” said Mike Powers, Director of Global Pressure Products, Gems Sensors & Controls.

Gems Sensors And Controls New Sensor Range

Saves Time And Cost In Hazardous Applications

Gems has introduced a new series of compact and robust sensors for harsh environments.

For more information: Gems Sensors and Controls, Lennox Road,

Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 4AW. Tel: +44 (0) 1256 320244.

Email: [email protected] | Website: www.gemssensors.co.uk

Under TRaC’s ‘Partner Laboratory Scheme’ ExVeritas can now test and assess all categories of products under the ATEX Directive, with successful completion leading to ATEX Notified Body Certification from TRaC. ExVeritas was formed by the former owners of an ATEX Notified Body and they have used their extensive experience to set up an ATEX Test Facility including several environmental chambers and full explosion testing facilities. Highly experienced staff and qualified Project Managers ensure that testing is expedited so that ATEX Certification can be issued in the fastest possible time.Sean Clarke, Director of ExVeritas, stated ‘ We have worked with TRaC over the last 3 years as Technical Associates, the combination of the two companies technical resources produces faster Notified Body certification for our clients, adding our test facilities to TRaC’s will ensure even greater flexibility in scheduling ’.Simon Barrowcliff, Director of Certification Services at TRaC, said ‘I am very pleased to welcome ExVeritas to the TRaC Partner Laboratory Scheme. This network provides customers with much needed additional EX test capacity and an additional route to obtaining TRaC’s ATEX notified body certification’.About ExVeritas: ExVeritas was formed by Sean Clarke and Stephen D’Henin, the former owners of the successful UK ATEX Notified Body ‘Epsilon’. ExVeritas has grown quickly, doubling in size each year since it was formed in 1999, and has recently tripled the size of the ATEX test and certification facility in Wrexham, North Wales.

ATEX specialist ExVeritas accepted as Partner Test Laboratory by ATEX Notified Body TRaC

ExVeritas have had their new expanded ATEX test facility audited and accepted by TRaC, A leading UK Notified Body for ATEX.

More information on Exveritas can be found at www.exveritas.com or email: [email protected]


Cover Story

Critically, IR windows also enable systems to be

inspected under load so their true ‘health status’ can

be quickly ascertained.

Suitable for every industry that utilises energy, IR

windows save inspection time whilst facilitating

more efficient and safer workplace practices. They

eliminate the need for cumbersome personal

protective equipment by negating the need to

remove panel covers.

The result is a streamlined process which cuts up to

90% of man hours spent on traditional inspections

whilst increasing the quality of inspections and safety

of personnel.

Various types of lens materials can be used in

IR windows but one that is proving increasingly

popular is industrial grade, transmissive polymer. It

is immune from the mechanical stresses that can

cause a fluoride crystal lens to shatter.

As the following Stansted Airport application

explains, the material can also be economically used

to create an IR window of any shape or size to suit

the application, allowing multiple components and

busbars to be inspected in a single camera scan.

London Stansted Airport, February 2013 – With the

installation of IRISS CAP Series polymer infrared

windows, savings on thermographic inspection time

and associated costs have been massive. Payback

was instant but benefit extends way beyond that. If

the airport fails to meet an agreed level of service,

compensation becomes due to its customers, the

airlines and handling agents. This new method of

inspection also provides a critical safeguard against

this likelihood.

As the airport is open for business 24/7, engineers

only had four hours per night in which to conduct

predictive maintenance of low voltage equipment.

By the time they made the system safe, the window

of opportunity reduced even more. This meant the

entire inspection cycle was significantly protracted

and no system could be checked under load.

Although efficient maintenance had so far prevented

serious low voltage system failures, Engineering

Compliance Manager, David Potter, wanted greater

assurance. He had considered infrared windows to

complement outsourced thermal imaging surveys

but crystal versions were both impractical and

unsuitable given the size of the equipment that

needed to be monitored.

The ‘Eureka’ moment came when David Potter read

about IRISS’ Custom Application Product (CAP)

Series infrared windows made from transmissive

polymer. This fully impact resistant material allows

the window to be any size which is perfect for

applications involving large switchgear.

David Potter continued: “It’s rare to see something

completely new that works well. The specification

was approved on 6th November 2012, a

comprehensive installation plan was then drawn

up by IRISS and the entire job was completed by

Christmas.”

IRISS worked flexibly to complete the job within the

time constraints imposed by the 24-hour operation.

In total 72 windows were installed, comprising a

combination of 6”, 12” and 24” products all available

in the standard range. The largest window is of

course ideal for the thermal inspection of busbars

and multiple components.

Following the installation of the IRISS CAP Series

windows, the impact on inspection time was

immediate. IRISS undertook the first thermal

imaging survey with the benefit of its infrared

windows in January this year.

It took just five hours to complete the job in daylight

hours. Previously it would take engineers two nights

to inspect just one panel. There was no need for

isolations or back feed and personnel safety is

completely assured. A single thermographer without

full PPE can do everything.

“I now have a print out of each system’s thermal

performance and, for the first time, a benchmark

on which to base future thermal inspections,”

David Potter continued. “Previously, it would have

taken us a couple of years to inspect the complete

network and even then we had no idea of what was

happening under load.”

He concluded: “Now we can see the live circuits and

cables and the temperature rise on busbars. This

means we are able to apply trends to every system.

I now know the airport terminal is truly safe and

that’s a big tick against my list. I’m really sold on this

technology.”

‘Live’ Thermal Inspection Saves Costs And Assures Reliability

An infrared window is a data collection point for a thermal imaging camera and adoption of this technology is growing fast as increased awareness of electrical safety and risk reduction drives its acceptance.

IRISS, Ltd. Unit 2,

Grafton Place, Montrose Road, Chelmsford,

Essex, CM2 6TG, United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0) 1245 399 713

Fax: +44 (0) 1245 462 396


Website: www.iriss.com


Products & Services

However, finding all, or even a few, of these disciplines from a single-source

supplier is rare as the need for an in-depth understanding of so many

disciplines, and their equally wide and demanding quality standards, requires

vast knowledge and experience.

Yet Gloucestershire-based weld overlay cladding and fabrication specialist Arc

Energy Resources has successfully completed many projects that required just

such a multi-disciplined approach.

Commenting on the multi-disciplined approach to its welding service, managing

director Alan Robinson stresses the company’s significant investment in training

and its commitment to meeting worldwide certifications and industry standards.

Whatever a customer needs, from design for manufacture to final NDT, Arc

Energy has the industry standard resource to exceed its clients’ expectations.

In addition, Arc Energy holds ASME U & National Board R Stamps, enabling the

company to provide code compliant pressure vessels and subcontract welding

on free-issue ASME standard material.

These accreditations are part of Arc Energy’s impressive list of qualifications,

which also include ISO 9001:2008 quality management system, ISO

14001:2004 environment management system, Investors in People and OHSAS

18001 health and safety management system.

Arc Energy also remains one of very few welding specialists that can boast

accreditation to the ISO 3834-2 welding quality standard and conformance to

ISO 14731, Welding Coordination.

And if size and tight tolerances require stress relieving after weld overlay

cladding, even with large items of equipment, Arc Energy is able to carry out

post-weld heat treatment in one of its own calibrated furnaces.

Add to that the fact that Alan Robinson is himself one of very few UK registered

International Welding Engineers, has a Masters degree in welding, and is a

Chartered Engineer, a European Engineer and a senior member of the Welding

Institute. All of which reinforces the fact that few welding specialists can equal

this list of accreditations, or provide Arc Energy’s capability to support clients

with a multi-disciplined welding, fabricating and engineering service delivered by

highly qualified and experienced welding staff.

Offshore Europe 2013, Stand 3C 25. Arc Energy Resources’ Multi-Disciplined Weld Engineering Approach Supports Oil & Gas Projects

Highly specialised welding and complementary

services such as fabrication, machining,

corrosion protection and NDT in the oil & gas

sector are available to meet the diverse needs

of equipment suppliers manufacturing a range

of components from pipelines and flanges to

risers and pigging systems.

For further information contact:

Alan Robinson, Arc Energy Resources

Unit 12 Eastington Industrial Estate, Meadow Mill, Eastington,

Gloucestershire GL10 3RZ

Tel: 44 (0)1453 823523 Fax: 44 (0)1453 823623

E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.arcenergy.co.uk


Products & Services

“Setting up a preventive maintenance schedule for routine safety checks should

be part of a high-quality CMMS product,” said Paul Lachance, President and

CTO of Smartware Group. “But customer demand prompted us to build an

integrated solution that automates and tracks the whole spectrum of safety

tasks, programs and procedures, and helps prevent safety hazards. Bigfoot

OSH serves as our customers’ internal inspector.”

“The OSH add-on solution for Bigfoot CMMS empowers our facilities to

implement and monitor best-practice safety programs: schedule, monitor and

record audits and inspections, store employee trainings and certifications,

and track OSHA-recordable incidents,” said Michael Godoy, vice president of

operations, SMG World. “Integrating OSH with Bigfoot CMMS is a real bonus

– especially with JSAs and MSDS sheets. We’re able to tie this critical safety

information to our corrective and preventive maintenance work orders.”

Bigfoot OSH, one of the first occupational hazard prevention programs built

into a CMMS, maintains safety information, including procedures, safety

notes, emergency notes, and more for all assets and equipment. It provides a

complete set of safety incident and audit features that are fully integrated with

Bigfoot CMMS work orders, PMs, and assets and equipment. Work orders can

be linked to safety checks, including lockout/tagout, fire alarms, confined space

and other procedures requiring supervisor authorization.

From the Bigfoot CMMS interface, users can easily create, track, review, record

incidents and monitor facility safety programs, including drills, evacuations, Job

Safety Analysis (JSA), historical safety meeting notes, and Material Safety Data

Sheets (MSDSs). In the event of a regulatory inspection, Bigfoot OSH equips

Occupational Safety & Health Solution for EAM helps to serve as a company’s ‘internal inspector’.

Smartware Group, Inc., provider of cloud-

based Bigfoot CMMS (Computerized

Maintenance Management Software),

introduced Bigfoot OSH (Occupational

Safety and Health) as an add-on solution to

help maintenance organizations ensure worker

health and safety, pass regulatory inspections

and avoid fines. With the addition of Bigfoot

OSH, maintenance and safety data are now

centralized in one system.

maintenance and safety managers with proof of preventive maintenance history,

in report form, sorted by asset, repair technician, safety standard, and other

fields. In addition to tracking equipment safety, Bigfoot OSH users

can document and archive worker safety measures, including incidents and

accidents linked to employees, employee trainings and certification.

To learn more about Bigfoot OSH and safety compliance, attend

a complimentary webinar hosted by Smartware Group entitled,

“Safety First: Keeping Occupational Safety & Health a Priority.”

Register at www.bigfootcmms.com today.

Smartware Group, Inc.

[email protected]

http://www.bigfootcmms.com

“The OSH add-on solution for Bigfoot CMMS

empowers our facilities to implement and monitor

best-practice safety programs.”-- Michael Godoy, Vice President of Operations, SMG World

Bigfoot Occupational Safety & Health solution allows health and safety data

to be centralized in one CMMS solution.


Products & Services

Regrettably, accidents do happen

and pipe joint failures have been

responsible for a number of high

profile industrial incidents around

the world. Acid, oil and steam jet

spray-outs have the potential to

cause severe personal injuries, either

directly or through consequent fires

and explosions.

Safety shields, or flangeguards, are recognised as being an effective ‘first line

of defence’ and a dedicated website, flangeguards.com plays an important role

in raising awareness of the dangers to personnel, plant and the environment.

FlangeGuards.com aims to be the most comprehensive resource on safety

shields, helping engineers to understand, specify and order the right safety

shield for every application.

Flangeguards.com has recently been upgraded with new features making the

process of choosing the right safety shield even easier. For example, on-screen

prompts enable users to select all the necessary options, such as materials,

including; PTFE Safety, PTFE Clear, PVC and stainless steel, along with joint

types and pressure ratings. Once the choice is made all the relevant technical

information, specifications, ratings and costs are provided and users can order

on-line, normally for next day delivery.

Industry regulations such as; DSEAR, COMAH, SOLAS, IP15, REACH and

MARPOL all recommend or suggest the shielding or shrouding of pipe flanges

and other potential leak sources, to ensure the protection of operators and

equipment along with the other objectives of minimising downtime and reducing

the risks of catastrophic incidents.

Furthermore, spray control using safety shields has also been more recently

employed by Process Engineers’ as an effective way of reducing the size of

‘zoned hazardous’ areas by limiting the potential spray to the area around the

pipe joint.

Choosing The Right Safety Shield Is Now Even Simpler

Preventing harmful spray-outs from failing pipe

joints, especially where toxic, corrosive and other

dangerous liquids are involved is acknowledged as

a vitally important part of plant safety.

Further details are available at: www.flangeguards.com/

Or from: FlangeGuards.com, Allison House, Cranes Farm

Road, Basildon,Essex, UK SS14 3JA

Tel: +44 (0) 1268 526161



From Belts And Suspenders - Or How You Shouldn’t Leave Yourself Exposed Despite Explosion Protection Investments ...!

“Explosion protection is expensive!” - granted: In light of the

considerably lower likelihood of occurrence of explosions in

comparison with fires, the question of the meaningfulness of what

are often more cost-intensive investments in appropriate explosion

protection measures is understandable.

Irrespective of the already superfluous - as it is

legally required - discussion about the sense or

nonsense of explosion protection, the introductory

approval of the writer particularly with regards

the often catastrophic scale of such events is put

into perspective. However, more interesting in

this context is the question of what in fact is to be

understood by “appropriate” explosion protection

measures? This article is intended to address this

question on the basis of practical examples from the

field of dust handling facilities.

According to TRGS 720 / TRBS 2152 “Hazardous

explosive atmospheres”, the employer must

determine and assess the risk of his employees

as part of his obligations in accordance with the

German Occupational Safety and Health Act

[Arbeitsschutzgesetz] (including the Ordinance on

Hazardous Substances [Gefahrstoffverordnung]

and the Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health

[Betriebssicherheitsverordnung]) and implement

the necessary safety measures. In accordance with

this, he must check in the first stages of the hazard

analysis whether there exist combustible materials

and whether the formation of explosive atmospheres

in hazardous quantities should be anticipated.

Explosion Prevention versus Explosion

Protection

Although the legislative authority gives precedence

explicitly to safety measures to avoid hazardous

explosive atmospheres through substitute

combustible materials, the experienced reader

knows of the practical relevance of this preferred

preventative measure. A baker simply needs flour

and sugar to bake, a power station burns coal and

sawdust naturally arises in chipboard factories. All

these materials are capable of causes dust explosive

atmospheres. As a result, the explosion danger is

essentially a given in all of the above examples.

So if hazardous explosive atmospheres cannot

be safely prevented, the employer must assess

the probability and duration of the occurrence

of hazardous explosive atmospheres and the

probability of the existence or arising of effective

ignition sources. This stage of the assessment is

commonly known in practice as “zoning” (see Table

1 below).

Zone Description

0 A place in which an explosive atmosphere consisting of a mixture with air of flammable

substances in the form of gas,vapour or mist is present continuously or for long periods or

frequently.

20 A place in which an explosive atmosphere in the form of a cloud of combustible dust in air is

present continuously, or for long periods or frequently.

1 A place in which an explosive atmosphere consisting of a mixture with air or flammable

substances in the form of gas, vapour or mist is likely to occur in normal operation occasionally.


likely to occur innormal operation occasionally.

2 A place in which an explosive atmosphere consisting of a mixture with air of flammable

substances in the form of gas, vapour or mist is not likely to occur in normal operation but, if it

does occur, will persist for a short period only.


not likely to occur in normal operation but, if it does occur, will persist for a short period only.

Table 1 (Left): Classification of hazardous

places in terms of zones [BetrSichV - German

Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health]

But what is frequently forgotten when implementing

explosion safety measures in dust handling

facilities, such as dust collectors, is the fact that the

classification of hazardous places in terms of zones

in accordance with TRGS 720 (1) 7. is ultimately only

down to the so-called prevention of ignition sources.

Digression: Risk-based, probabilistic

approach

In principle, the ignition prevention measures to

be taken should make ignition sources ineffective

or reduce the probability of it being effective.

Consequently, the scope of explosion prevention

measures complies with the probability of the

occurrence of hazardous explosive atmospheres

(zone). This probabilistic concept is based on the

comparative assessment of the generally accepted

residual risk (RREx), which arises from a combination

of the severity (AS) and the probability of an

explosion (PEx):

RREx = AS x PEx (1)

In the case of an explosion, an unaccepted measure

of damage is essentially anticipated. In consideration

of the fact that the probability of an explosion is

characterised by the probability of the existence

of a hazardous explosive atmosphere (Pg.e.A) and

the probability of the occurrence of an effective (of

the thirteen in accordance with EN 1127) ignition

source(s) (Pw.Z.),

PEx = Pg.e.A. x ∑ Pw.Z. (2)

the following central requirement results:

RREx ~ Pg.e.A x ∑ Pw.Z. = const. (3)

For this reason, in the practice of explosion

protection, when applying the preventative measure

of “Avoidance of Ignition Sources”, hazardous areas

are only categorised into zones from these previous

contexts in order to avoid ignition sources as follows:

• In zone 2 and 22: Ignition sources which can

constantly or frequently occur.



• In zone 1 and 21: As well as the ignition sources

stated for zone 2 and 22, ignition sources which can

occur occasionally, e.g. in foreseeable disturbances

to a working material.

• In zone 0 and 20: As well as the ignition sources

stated for zone 1 and 21, ignition sources which can

occur rarely.

By implication, this emphasises that the zoning is

completely irrelevant in the case of the application

of explosion protection measures, which reduce the

effects of an explosion to an uncritical degree. The

effects of an explosion in zone 20 are ultimately no

more or less hazardous than those in zone 22.

Fig. 1: Dust Collector with flameless venting

and explosion isolation flap valve

In practice, for the aforementioned example of a

dust collector system (see Fig. 1) which is protected

with a flameless venting device and an explosion

isolation flap valve, only measures to avoid ignition

sources, but not to prevent ignition sources are

obligatory. In the raw gas / dirty air section of the

filter, which is normally classified as an hazardous

place zone 20, also a rotary air lock of equipment

category 3D could be used if this was also inspected

and approved to be pressure shock resistant and

flameproof. (Author’s comment: In all likelihood,

most cases deal with identical devices, which are

then only put onto the market with a different label).

However, a look into systems which are protected

in practice shows that all (possible) stops are

pulled out to apply preventative measures such as

avoiding ignition sources, despite the existence of

consequence-limiting measures.

In exaggerated terms, for dust collecting systems

for example, in which often the (comparatively

higher probability of) external ignition sources

require measures of explosion protective measures,

operators purchase and install any little explosion-

proof equipment, even though the burst panel

is fitted at the enclosure and already offers the

legal safety level required. With regards to the

comparably low probability of ignition within the

design parameters of working equipment (see

for example EN 13463-1 introduction), such

“concepts” are reduced to absurdity. For example, a

manufacturer recently applied for his silo discharge

screws of equipment category 1D to be considered

a unique selling point, although most of today’s

silos are already protected by using explosion

venting devices. So who does it surprise when

the introductory cost-benefit issue of explosion

safety is presented in light of such upwardly-forced

investments?

It is beyond any question that only an “appropriate”

mix of preventative and protective measures can

lead to a consistent explosion safety concept.

According to the interpretation of the author, the

(Above) Fig. 2: Risk matrix according to

Zurich Hazard Analysis / VDI 2263 Continues On Page 22 >>

“freedom” of the designs of this “appropriate”

explosion protection mix is meant in TRGS 720 /

TRBS 2152, when the legislative authority speaks

of “suitable combinations of preventative and

constructive measures in accordance with expert

judgement”. This interpretation is supported in

the more precise interpretation of the European

Directives 94/9/EC (ATEX 114) and 1999/92/

EC (ATEX 153). According to these, all necessary

measures must be taken to ensure that the

workplace, the work equipment and the relevant

connection devices are designed, constructed,

assembled, installed, maintained and operated in a

way to minimize the risk of explosions:

In view of equation 1, if the effects of an explosion

are limited to an uncritical degree using explosion

protective measures, an acceptable residual risk

arises virtually independently of the probability

of occurrence, with reference to the risk matrix,

recognised by the professional industry and tried-

and-tested in operational practice, of the VDI series

of guidelines 2263 “Dust fires and dust explosions:

Hazards, assessment, protective measures” (see

Fig. 2).



What explosion protection can learn from explosion

prevention

Although an explosion could essentially lead to

catastrophic effects and death in any “zone”,

similar to preventative explosion measure, in which

the scope of measures is aligned as described to

the “probability” (frequency and duration) of the

occurrence of hazardous explosive atmospheres,

the question of the requirement of a risk-oriented

approach is raised in conclusion for protective

explosion measures as well. The example of an

system protected using explosion suppression, but

the protective system of which was deactivated

at the point of explosion, illustrates - if only in

the approach - the necessity of such a reliability

concept.

In the context, it becomes clear that a risk-oriented

categorisation of protective explosion measures

must also consequently occur with regards to

the “probability” (frequency and duration) of

the occurrence of effective ignition sources. In

comparison with preventative explosion safety

measures, with which an explosion is not permitted

in principle, an impact-related categorisation must

also take place, which considers the expected

measure of damage.

A first approach to this is already stated by TRGS

721 / TRBS 2152-1, whereby the affected measures

in “areas with explosion impacts exceeding the

usual degree” in scope and type must be taken into

account.

In areas, in which meeting places, corridors with

dense traffic, residential buildings and larger office

premises are in the hazardous area, only non-

manipulatable or non-deactivatable, protective

systems should be allowed to be used. Furthermore,

with passive explosion protective systems, which

are not normally installed and checked by the

manufacturer, operators should consider the

compliance with test requirements as per §§ 14 and

15 in connection with Appendix 4 Section A Number

3.8 of the BetrSichV.

On the basis of the experience of the author

in the relevant expert committee activities, the

development, coordination and validation of suitable

assessment standards within the bodies of experts

requires a considerable degree of work and time. For

this reason, details of assessment standards for the

categorisation of constructive protective measures

and autonomous protective systems has not been

entered into.

For More Information:

Gallbergweg 21, 59929 Brilon

GERMANY

Email: sales@ rembe.de

Web: www.rembe.de

Company profile

Established in 1973 as a consulting,

engineering and safety technology

manufacturer. Right from the beginning the

REMBE® objective was to offer products

and individual consultancy encompassing

bespoke solutions in solving customers

individual problems.

Initially in a partnership cooperation with a

U.S. manufacturer REMBE® developed a

range of pressure relief bursting discs, while

continually investing in new product Research

and Development.

In 1977 the U.S. partnership cooperation was

dissolved. REMBE® established our own

innovative production with general observed

quality standards. As a consequence of

the experience with bespoke application

solutions of pressure relief devices in several

industrial sectors such as chemical and

food & Beverage, the REMBE® measuring

technology division was incorporated in 1978.

Since 1988 REMBE® has continued to

expand in the International markets. Today

the company is represented in more than

70 countries worldwide. Consequently

the company designation was changed to

REMBE® GMBH SAFETY + CONTROL

in 2003. At the same time both company

divisions were renamed (SAFETY Division +

CONTROL Division).

Today both company divisions, specializing in

individual application consultancy, continue to

expand further with state-of-the-art product

developments and high performance, state-

of-the-art manufacturing techniques.

REMBE® as a medium-sized company

employs 100 employees in R & D,

manufacturing, sales, administration and

servicing.

Summary

In this article, the contexts of preventative

and protective explosion safety measures

could be shown clearly, transparently and

with regard to German and European

legislation. It was comprehensively shown

that an appropriate explosion safety concept,

which is based predominantly on the use of

protective measures (most-common example:

explosion venting in connection with explosion

isolated decoupling), permits the forgoing of

additional preventative measures that become

more cost-intensive. If ignition sources in

explosion-prone systems cannot be avoided

in operational practice with sufficient safety,

then a safety-technical and economically

reasonable combination of preventative and

protective measures can be used according

to professional discretion. In doing so, it is the

operator’s responsibility to adjust the scope

of preventative safety measures which purely

reduce the probability of occurrence to their

own requirements for a reliable yield and

trouble-free value added.

© February 2013

Dr.-Ing. Johannes Lottermann

B. A. Mariana Becker



Not content being the largest designer and

manufacturer of safety switches in the UK,

IDEM also design and manufacture the largest

Stainless Steel Explosion Proof range of machine

safety switches in the world.

Covering all industry sectors including food

processing and packaging, petro-chemical

and pharmaceuticals IDEM are building up an

enviable reputation for their innovation, ingenuity

and engineering excellence.

IDEM’s 50,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility is

ISO9001 approved and subject to third party

surveillance to provide world class products.

Designed and manufactured in the United

Kingdom all products undergo extensive testing

within our on-site laboratories in addition to third

party testing. Below are three descriptions of

our extensive range of Explosion Proof machine

safety switches. Visit us at www.idemsafety.com

to explore the full range on offer.

Specially designed with a mirror polished finish

(Ra4) the LM-Ex can be hosed down at high

pressure with detergent at high temperature.

Explosion Proof Protection With High Functional

Safety Requirements All In One Device.Being the UK’s largest designer and manufacturer of

Machine Safety Switches, IDEM will have the solution to

your Explosion Proof application requirements.

Fully encapsulated and providing high ingress

protection to at least IP67. The LM-Ex is available

with a choice of cable lengths and will operate

with most safety relays. Having a wide tolerance

to misalignment (12mm) the LM-Ex can also

be fitted into narrow channels. Non Contact

actuation provides 2NC 1NO contacts for

connection to safety relays to provide up to PLe

Cat. 4 to ISO13849-1.

Designed and manufactured to satisfy the

requirements of ATEX and IECEx approvals

the ESL-SS(P)-Ex has been designed with

a protective shroud. The protective shroud

allows for “lock-off” during maintenance and

also protects the button against damage.

Manufactured in high grade Stainless Steel 316

the switch also has the additional safety feature

of an innovative lid safety trip mechanism which

causes the contacts to open if the lid is removed.

The internal contact block is fully encapsulated

and provides up to 4A switching at 230Vac.

Supplied as standard with a 3m cable, other

cable lengths are available on request.

Providing E-Stop protection for conveyors up

to 100 metres the GLS-SS-Ex is a member of

IDEM’s popular Guardian Line Range of Safety

Rope Pull Switches. The Stainless Steel 316

housing will withstand tough environments

including high pressure and high temperature

wash-downs. When used in conjunction with

IDEM’s patented Rope Tensioner Gripper

System, installation times are significantly

reduced and by the non slip mechanism means

that machine down time due to rope slippage

is eliminated. The internal contact block is fully

encapsulated and provides up to 4A switching at

230Vac. Supplied as standard with a 3m cable,

other cable lengths are available on request.

For more information on IDEM Safety

Switches

Tel: +44 1942 257070

Visit us at: www.idemsafety.com

E-mail: [email protected]


PPE

The VERTEX ST helmet has been specifically

designed to offer protection against impacts and

falling objects during ground level work, whilst the

VERTEX BEST helmet is specifically designed for

work at height and rescue situations.

Andy Jennings, Training Manager at Eurosafe

Solutions, said: “Both of these helmets are

proving extremely popular with customers who

undertake our training sessions, as they are fit for

purpose, whilst being extremely comfortable to

wear. At first glance both helmets look very similar

whilst individually having properties that make

them suitable specifically to ground level work in

hazardous or industrial conditions or work at heights

or rescue situations.”

Both the VERTEX ST and the VERTEX BEST

helmet are very comfortable, due to their six-point

mesh headband and chinstrap, which can be easily

adjusted and keeps the helmet safely centred on

the head. The chin strap on both helmets can be

released if snagged and the helmets’ unventilated

shell protects against electrical hazards and molten

metal splash. Both helmets have two thicknesses

of foam bands, which are included to ensure a

customised fit. In addition, both are designed to

accept hearing protection or a visor or headlamp,

which can easily be fitted within a few seconds.

The helmets also offer shock absorption, which is

achieved through deformation of the outer shell.

The VERTEX ST has a wide range of features which

make it comfortable and suitable for many types of

ground level work. It is well suited to those working

in hazardous or industrial conditions, providing

workers with the level of comfort and protection they

need.

The VERTEX BEST helmet has a strong chin strap,

which, unlike with some other helmets, means it

will not fall from the user’s head when bending or

in the event of a fall. It is ideal for anyone working

at heights or who may be involved in the rescue of

others above ground level.

Eurosafe Solutions provides a range of fall protection

safety courses, as part of ensuring the duty holder

is taking the appropriate level of care in protecting

workers, which results in fewer accidents.

The company also offers a range of specialist PPE

for those working at height, with particular focus

on the fall protection industry. Their range includes

Fall Protection Harnesses, with rear and front work

positioning attachment points, harnesses with

integral rescue packs (The Latchways PRD (personal

Rescue Device)), shock absorbing lanyards, work

positioning belts and lanyards, rope and rope

grab work positioning systems and rescue kits for

both the raising and lowering of personnel. The

company also offers a range of attachment devices

from the standard karabiner, to more sophisticated

attachment devices designed for use with cable

based fall protection systems, such as the Latchway

Transfastener.

Eurosafe Solutions has over 20 years experience in

the installation, testing, inspection and monitoring

of fall protection systems. The company has

amongst its customers some of the UK’s iconic

buildings, including the O2 Arena, The Millennium

Stadium, Manchester Evening News Arena, Gatwick

and Heathrow Airports and the Emirates Stadium.

The company also provides testing and inspection

services to schools, commercial and residential

buildings and shopping centres across the country.

Eurosafe Sees Increase In Demand For Innovative Safety Helmets

Eurosafe Solutions, one of the leading work at height training

specialists, has seen a major increase in sales of the VERTEX ST

and VERTEX BEST safety helmets.

For more information, contact Eurosafe

Solutions Ltd on 0870 777 6940 or visit the

website www.eurosafesolutions.com.


Products & Services

Newmarket, UK (12 March 2013) – Dialight (LSE: DIA.L), the innovative global leader in LED lighting technology, today unveiled its new stainless steel linear LED fitting that is designed specifically to reduce maintenance needs in hazardous areas as a replacement for conventional Ex fluorescent fittings. Available in both 32W and 64W versions (2x18W and 2x36W fluorescent equivalents) and carrying IECEx/ATEX Zone 1 certification, the 316 grade stainless steel linear LED fitting is D Shock compliant to MOD specification BR8470 to Grades C and D. Highly durable and resistant to shock, vibration and corrosion, the fitting incorporates an exclusive and replaceable integrated power supply that is guaranteed to give maintenance-free performance for at least five years and, unlike the fluorescents it replaces, will not suffer from end of life failures. Carrying a five-year unconditional continuous performance warranty, the linear LED fitting will vastly reduce dangerous and costly maintenance and Ex inspection needs in inaccessible and testing environments particularly common offshore,

but also in oil and gas, power generation, chemical and pharmaceutical, water treatment and mining applications.

Featuring Dialight’s signature glare-free advanced lens design allows the new linear LED to replicate exactly the current fluorescent light distribution pattern while simultaneously improving light output and dramatically reducing the impact area of the traditional polycarbonate diffuser.

“Our exclusive power supplies and optics are custom-designed to optimize the performance of each fitting,” said Dialight Group Chief Executive Roy Burton. “This superior design not only delivers an extended lifetime compared to any other conventional fluorescent or LED lighting solution, but also eliminates the safety risk and expense associated with rope-access maintenance and Ex inspection in high risk environments, like an offshore platform or over production machinery.”

The SafeSite LED Linear is T4 temperature rated for

reliable performance from -20°C to +60°C and L70 lumen maintenance at 25°C for 100,000 hours. The units are IP66/67 (pending) rated for superior ingress protection and are sealed at the end caps, limiting the surface area compared to conventional fluorescents. Its low profile form factor also improves wind resistance while its unique elliptical profile minimizes areas where dirt or dust could accumulate. The SafeSite LED Linear is the latest addition to Dialight’s growing portfolio of LED lighting solutions for hazardous and non-hazardous locations and is also available as part of the Dialight DuroSite® series in an industrial version. With mounting options to meet the normal demands of industry and offering loop-in and wire-through options the LED Linear is ideal for both retrofit and new installation.

Dialight Unveils Stainless Steel ATEX/IECEx LED Linear Fitting With Integrated Power Supply

Zone 1 certified SafeSite® LED Linear offers exceptional durability to vastly reduce maintenance, especially Ex inspections; suitable for offshore and onshore applications.

Tel. +44(0)1638 665161



Offshore Safety

The research will generate an ongoing capability

for measuring the size and shape of the

offshore workforce, and is the first of its kind

in more than 25 years. Researchers from

Robert Gordon University’s Institute of Health

and Welfare Research (IHWR) aim to design

and implement a systematic assessment of

three-dimensional measurements on a sample

of around 600 offshore workers. The data will

then be used to inform all aspects of offshore

ergonomics and health and safety, from

emergency helicopter evacuation and survival

North Sea Offshore 3D Body Scanning Project Launched.

Groundbreaking research to measure offshore

workers’ body size with 3D scanners to inform the

future design of safety equipment, survival clothing

and space requirements on offshore installations

has been launched by researchers at Robert Gordon

University in Aberdeen, in collaboration with

experts from Oil and Gas UK.

suit design to space availability in corridors and

work environments. Project leaders are Dr Arthur

Stewart, Reader, and deputy director of RGU’s

Centre for Obesity Research and Epidemiology

(CORE), and Dr Graham Furnace, Medical

Advisor for Oil & Gas UK. Dr Stewart said: “The

last body size survey of offshore workers was

undertaken in the mid 1980s and since then

the average weight of the workforce has risen

by 19%. As a consequence the size and shape

of the offshore workforce has increased to an

unknown level. “Understanding this change

in size and space requirements for the offshore

workforce is important as their current workplace

is designed for personnel as they were a quarter

of a century ago. Knowing the actual size of

the workforce, together with size increments

imposed by different types of clothing, will enable

space-related risk to be managed and future

design for space provision optimised.” More

than £150,000 in funding for the project was

secured through a combination of a Technology

Strategy Board Knowledge Transfer Partnership

Grant as well as support from several Oil & Gas

UK member companies. Aberdeen company

Survival One (Survitek Group) has also donated

a number of the very latest survival suits for

use in the project. KTP Associate Robert

Ledingham has been appointed to work on the

study and will test and calibrate new portable 3D

scanning technology at the University’s Centre

for Obesity Research and Epidemiology where

the first group of volunteers will be scanned

before using it to gather more data at Falck

Nutec’s offshore training facility in Dyce. Initial

research conducted by the team at RGU has

shown that a 90kg man wearing a standard

helicopter passenger survival suit increases

body volume by 44 litres over that of close fitting

clothing. Graham Furnace said: “It is already

known that the majority of the UK population is

overweight, and offshore workers are no different

in this respect. The question of ‘big people’

is a major area of medical concern within the

industry because of the health risks associated

with being overweight, but as the initial scans

of the study already confirm, the issues relating

to the size and shape of offshore workers also

have important safety and equipment design

implications.”


PPE

“Too many companies have seen workplace

incidents damage employee morale, productivity,

reputation, and ultimately, the bottom line and the

company’s ability to remain competitive,” said Mark

Levy, President and CEO, Honeywell Life Safety.

“At Honeywell, we work closely with end users

to address each and every exposure to risk they

encounter, along with their need for efficiency and

reliability. The introductions we’re making at A+A

extend our portfolio and significantly strengthen

Honeywell’s overall proposition in the life safety

solutions industry. More importantly, they will help

our customers to solve their safety challenges and

improve workplace safety.”

The new products unveiled by Honeywell include:

Portable gas detection solutions

• GasAlertMicroClip XT - A solution with a small,

lightweight design, offering simultaneous

detection of up to four gases. The device also

includes IntelliFlash technology, delivering

visual confirmation of unit compliance to site

standards.

• GasAlertMicro5 IR - Featuring simultaneous

monitoring and the display of up to five gas

hazards including Volatile Organic Compound

(VOCs). The unit has a highly flexible

configuration.

• MicroDockII - Offering quick and highly cost

effective automatic, one button operation

bump testing of the full range of BW

Technologies by Honeywell’s GasAlert range

of portable gas detectors. Fleet Manager

II software enables the easy generation of

reports and calibration certificates, helping to

simplify fleet management activities.

Fixed products

• Sensepoint XCD - Enables the detection of

flammable, toxic and Oxygen gas hazards

with tri-colour visual status indications that can

easily be seen - even from a distance.

• Searchpoint Optima Plus (HART-enabled) -

Leading edge fixed point IR detection with

enhanced communications capabilities

delivered by HART.

• XNX Universal Transmitter - A highly flexible

device offering an interface to all Honeywell

Analytics gas sensing technologies, helping

to reduce ongoing costs and training

requirements.

Personal protection solutions (offered by

Honeywell Safety Products)

A+A saw the debut of a number of new products

under the Honeywell, Miller by Honeywell, KCL by

Honeywell and Timberland PRO brand names.

These include:

• Clothing - Honeywell’s updated technical work

wear line, which ranges from welding aprons

to parkas for fire fighters, has been updated

in response to changes in user requirements.

Products in the range variously adhere to new

safety standards, incorporate new materials,

and offer higher levels of on-the-job protection.

• Eye and face - Research shows that different

sized facial features demand customised

adjustability. Setting out with a new approach

to safety eyewear, Honeywell created a

product that will fit everyone. Honeywell

Adaptec eyewear can be worn by the widest

range of workers and still deliver protection,

comfort, customised adjustability, and premium

optics.

• Fall protection - Söll ShockFusion Horizontal

Lifeline Roof System from Miller is a versatile,

surface-mounted lifeline system designed to

accommodate most industrial and light-weight

commercial roof designs including standing

seam, membrane, built-up, metal sheathing,

concrete and wood. The system provides

improved worker safety as a result of reduced

lifeline deflection; enables easier rescue should

a fall occur; minimises the risk of a fall for

additional workers; and allows for installation

when less fall clearance space is available. The

system will be available in December.

• Footwear -The six-model Bacou Outdoor

range features Freedom’4 Move outsoles,

providing stability on irregular and uneven

ground. The construction of the uppers and

the use of waterproof-breathable Sympatex

membrane ensures the footwear is watertight

in both cold and damp environments.

• Gloves - The KCL TevuChem Antistatik 764

uniquely combines chemical protection, grip

and anti-statics, marking a key advance in

glove safety.

• Hearing protection - Honeywell’s QUIETPRO

QP100Ex is the only intelligent hearing

protection and communication system

that provides smart personal hearing

protection, verifiable personal noise exposure

measurement and the clearest communication

throughout a full range of work environments.

This product will be available soon.

Personal ProtectionHoneywell has launched a number of new and upgraded products in key personal protective equipment (PPE) categories, such as hearing protection, eye and face, clothing and gloves, and gas detection.

Honeywell Life Safety

BW TEchnolgies 2840 - 2 Avenue SE,

Calgary, AB, T2A 7X9

Telephone : +1 (403) 273 3708

Web: www.gasmonitors.com


• Timberland PRO shoes, apparel and protective

gloves for professionals - A+A saw the debut

of the Timberland PRO Winter 2011 collection.

Highlights include the Timberland PRO 614

worker pants for craftsmen, featuring a highly

functional cut and nine practical pockets;

the Timberland PRO 109 padded waistcoat,

the first of its kind in the Timberland PRO

collection, which is warm, water-proof and

breathable; and highly technical safety shoes,

such as the Snyders Black, 100% flexible and

resistant or the PRO Hampton workboots,

featuring exclusive Shock-Guard and anti-

fatigue technologies.

• Professional Self-Service (PSS) - At A+A,

Honeywell unveiled its new PSS offering that

will benefit craftsmen buying from builder

merchants. PSS is a concept that integrates

well-designed retail display, clearly laid-out

product choice guides as well as refined

product packaging for PPE products that have

been carefully selected from the Honeywell

head-to-toe range. This attractive offer will help

make end-users efficient and autonomous

when faced with their PPE purchase,

hence increasing their willingness to protect

themselves.

• Respiratory - Developed in partnership with

users, the Honeywell 5000 series of single-use,

moulded masks offer enhanced protection and

comfort.


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