SUMMER 2016 CONTENTS
COVER STORY 18
ENSURING STANDARDS COMPLIANCE FOR ENGINE SYSTEM CONTROL PANELS
HAZARDOUS AREA / ATEX
New ATEX Directive advice for users and suppliers of explosion- proof forklifts
6 FIRE SAFETY
Even specialist fire detection products need to be updated to meet evolving risks
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WASTE MANAGEMENT
Now is the time to prepare for the forthcoming WEEE regulation changes
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CONTENTS
Ensuring standards compliance for engine system control panels
A specialist manufacturer of electrical wiring harnesses and control panels for diesel engine applications has been able to demonstrate compliance with rigorous industry standards through the utilisation of electrical testing equipment
NEWS
5. Chemical storage requires a reaction; WEEE Directive clarification being sought by BPMA
FEATURES Hazardous Areas / ATEX...
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6. Following the introduction of the new ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU, Steve Noakes, offers guidance on what this means to users and suppliers of explosion proof forklifts
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8. Richard Franklin explains why process companies who operate thermal fluid systems need to adopt a continuous risk assessment and management programme
Fire Safety...
10. Specialist fire detection products do exist to serve specific applications. However, as the technology and the industry develop, the risks are constantly evolving
12. We take a look at a new portable decontamination solution for fire incidents
Workplace Safety...
16. The introduction of collaborative robots is bringing down the barriers between robots and humans. However, safety should still be a primary consideration
16. The risk of industrial injuries can be reduced by optimising workstations and handling equipment for ergonomic work using modular component systems
Test & Certification...
18. A specialist manufacturer of electrical wiring harnesses and control panels for diesel engine applications has been able to demonstrate compliance with rigorous
industry standards through the utilisation of electrical testing equipment
20. Consider a CEMS solution to help prepare to prepare for the requirements of the Paris Agreement
Waste Management...
22. In just over two years, companies that produce electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) will have to widen the range of products they report within the scope of the WEEE regulations. Now is the time to start to prepare
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