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hOW dOeS The Vapex pump help yOu On a ClienT’S SiTe?
The VAPex pump is pocket-sized, making it easy to carry the device to a client’s site and fit to their employees when carrying out assessments. It has a run time of 34 hours under typical operating conditions and its three LED lights let us know the battery status from a distance. These features prevent any unexpected power or charge failures that might disrupt monitoring activity for our clients, ensuring that we can carry out measurements as efficiently as possible. The VAPex pump also eliminates the
need to transfer written notes and sample data collected on a client’s site because the pro version works in conjunction with Casella’s Airwave App. The app allows us to record our notes and input data instantaneously, using a tablet or mobile device. Seeing our survey progress on the Airwave App minimises the likelihood of returning to a client’s site to complete repeat measurements, a crucial benefit as we travel throughout the UK and Europe to carry out assessments. We can also use the app to check the pump remotely with minimal disruption to the client who may be involved in a critical task or be otherwise inaccessible. These features are particularly valuable when there is a need for social distancing.
Smarter Social DiStancing
Casella supports those returning to work with a new Orbi-Trace Smart-Tag offer.
distancing and mask wearing, maintaining a safe ‘new normal’ is at the front of everyone’s minds. While no longer legally required, the Government has recommended continuing to limit contact numbers, proximity and duration to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. To support those returning at work, Casella, expert manufacturer of smart monitoring technology, is offering a 20 per cent discount on its smart wearable Orbi-Trace tag, designed to simplify social distancing and keep employees safe. The body-worn Orbi-Trace smart
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WhaT feaTureS Were impOrTanT When SeleCTing The Vapex pump?
The VAPex pump’s Intrinsically Safe design means it will not cause an explosion from a spark or reaching a high temperature in hazardous atmospheres. This is critical because we often operate in high-risk workplaces with significant levels of combustible substances. With a wide flow range of 20mL - 500mL, the VAPex pump has exceptional backpressure capability. This capability ensures an uninterrupted smooth operation of the pump in even the most demanding situations. The VAPex pump’s remote operation via
the Airwave App makes it ideal for modern- day sampling requirements. Taking a data-driven approach enables us to show our clients that our assessments are carried out following the latest standards and regulations, and they can have confidence that our tools are up-to-date and reliable.
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tag is simple to operate, with a stop/start input and single LED power alert. It gives the wearer fully configurable vibration and audible alerts whenever a safe distance is breached, and the safe distance can also be configured according to local guidance. The sophisticated Ultra-wideband (UWB) connectivity is accurate in detecting distances down to 10cm accuracy - making it 20 times more accurate than Bluetooth. The connectivity will not cause interference with WIFI or other RF technologies and Orbi-Trace can operate indoors and out, with a battery life of up to seven days. When combined with the wall-mounted
anchor unit and proprietary, free to use Infection Insights software, the Orbi-Trace can be used to generate connection graphs and risk and contact assessments, should an employee test positive for COVID-19. Adding additional anchor units to the system expands this to full real-time contract tracking, giving users access to heat-maps of areas where social-distancing may be consistently challenging and a full contract tracing history, making enforcing controls much more straightforward. For those mediating employee privacy concerns, the Orbi-Trace system is also fully GDPR compliant. The Orbi-Trace smart tag can also be
adapted with additional infrastructure to form real-time location systems (RTLS) and support the key goals of the lean manufacturing process; improving efficiency, reducing waste and increasing productivity. RTLS can track the indoor location of people and equipment in real time, meaning people can be excluded from certain
s millions of employees begin returning to work without mandatory social
zones, which can be a huge benefit for safety and security. In addition, the tags can be used to keep people away from hazards such as moving vehicles, which can reduce risk within a workplace. RTLS can enhance an organisation’s top-
down understanding of everything happening in its manufacturing outfit, for example, by allowing the most time- consuming tasks for employees to be identified, or by recognising poorly optimised manufacturing floor layouts that can be adapted to make a lean operation even more efficient. “The COVID-19 pandemic has been a
challenging time for everyone on a business and personal level. But where there are challenges, there are inevitable solutions,” says Tim Turney, Casella global marketing manager. “Businesses have proved their resilience and adaptability in getting staff safely back to work through the pandemic, and now as those businesses look towards the future with a large-scale return to work, we are here to support them. We are in a position to guarantee five-day delivery across our range of Orbi-Trace products and, with safety in mind, our customers can be assured they will have the products they need to keep people safe on site as quickly as possible.”
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