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TEX rated computers, tablets and mobile phones have made inspection, testing and site operations much more time efficient since their


introduction to the market place in recent years. No longer does data have to be collected in the field then returned to the


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he services that Intertek provides meet the needs of all kinds of organisations working in the widest range of


fields, markets and geographies. Whatever safety or quality issues you face, we have the flexibility and the experience to deliver the right solutions for your business. Management systems auditing helps you find and implement best practices for continual improvement. Intertek’s comprehensive auditing and certification services give you the tools you need to evaluate and continually improve your business processes. With a high level of technical expertise and a customer-


focused approach, we provide insights that add strategic value to your business. In the highly-regulated aviation, space, and defence industries, compliance with quality management system (QMS) standards is a mandatory step that must be completed in order to be considered a qualified supplier.


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control room or office to be analysed. Todays products have the data storage and diagnostic tools to enable engineers and technicians to get real time data on operational and maintenance issues whilst remaining active on the plant or in the field. Here at Exloc we offer a comprehensive range of products for both Zone 1/ 21 and Zone 2/22 based on diverse platforms and technologies which are suitable for most clients, site requirements and of course budgets. For instance, we have both Windows10 and Android (5.1.1 to 7.0) tablets which are suitable for use in Zone 1/21.


Android tablets for use specifically in zone 2 / 22 only are also available and are normally more cost effective.


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UK Safety Experts Call for Increased Vigilance When Buying PPE


leading safety company, has found further evidence of CE marked PPE products failing to meet required standards. New testing undertaken by Arco has highlighted that not only are several CE marked safety footwear models continuing to fail standard safety tests, but samples of leather gloves have also been found to be non-compliant, raising concerns that the issue could extend across several types of PPE. The latest findings


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reinforce the message that CE markings cannot currently be fully relied upon as a guarantee that PPE is fit for purpose and it is essential employers closely scrutinise their supply chains to keep workers safe. Following Arco’s tests on non-metallic safety footwear in 2015, in which several footwear samples failed safety testing despite being CE marked, further market surveillance undertaken in March 2017 found a number of safety footwear products are continuing to fail standard safety tests [i]according to EN ISO 20345: 2011.


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wo years on from raising concerns that some safety footwear with EC type approval and CE marking is not fit for purpose Arco, the UK’s


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