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elcome to the October issue of Electrical Engineering magazine. Safety is one of the main focuses for this month. We’re taking a look at safety in engineering with insight from Chemstore, an expert in the field of hazardous materials and dangerous goods storage, on the dangers posed by Lithium-


ion (Li-ion) batteries. Dust extraction specialist Dustcontrol also explains how to manage dust extraction to create a safer working environment. The realm of hazardous area equipment is explored, too, with global product testing and certification


organisation TÜV SÜD examining the key issues that those operating in explosive atmospheres need to know. High-performance electrical company nVent also discusses how smart heat-tracing solutions are optimising hazardous area operation. Besides the above, this issue contains the latest trends, developments and information on enclosures,


tests and measurements, and transformers and switchgear. We hope you find it informative. If you’d like to comment on any of the articles featured, or if you’d like to


contribute to a future issue, please do get in touch by sending an email to Managing Editor Simon King at: simonkingmedia@live.co.uk


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