NOTIFIED BODY IN DEMAND


SATRA Technology Europe, an Irish Notified Body based close to Dublin, has reported sustained growth in demand for its services certifying PPE products for CE marking and sale in the European Union. During the last two years the business has rapidly grown capacity by introducing improved IT systems and more than doubling the number of PPE certification assessors working on EU Type Approval certificates. To accommodate anticipated further growth, the business has just moved into larger offices at the same Bracetown Business Park address. This further investment means that SATRA Technology Europe is now well-placed to take on more certification assessment work and help companies comply


with the new PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425. The new PPE Regulation that came into


effect in April this year has meant that many companies are re-certifying their PPE products in advance of April 2019. SATRA Technology Europe’s general manager,


Geoff Graham, said: “This is an exciting time of growth for the business. Being in Ireland, an EU27 member state, means that the validity of certificates we issue will not be affected in any way by Brexit. We usually arrange testing of the PPE at SATRA’s ISO 17025 accredited testing laboratories in the UK prior to certification assessment in Ireland.” SATRA is helping many companies project


manage the transition of their existing portfolio of certificates over to the new Regulation. Any companies looking to re- certify their PPE products with SATRA should email ppe@satra.com or telephone +353 (0) 1 437 2484 for further information. www.satra.com


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W


elcome to the


Winter issue of Industrial Compliance. The crisp winter mornings are a


welcome relief to one of the hottest summers on record. But as the dark nights draw in, it is important to make health and safety a priority and provide appropriate lighting to make sure that workers stay safe. In our Lighting feature, we learn about some of the important lighting considerations that can help to protect workers during the winter months. Find out more on page 28. In the ATEX Equipment feature


we learn how the design, test and certification of Ex-proof equipment is essential for keeping explosions at bay. We also find out how fans prevent explosions in sweet factories.


Victoria White - Editor PIPEWORK SYSTEMS GAIN DOUBLE FDA CERTIFICATION


Durapipe UK can now offer an extended range of its high performance plastic pipework systems for the food and beverage industry following new certifications from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The complete ranges of Durapipe SuperFLO ABS and


Durapipe PVC-U pipe and fittings have now been certified as FDA compliant, reassuring specifiers, contractors, plant operators and maintenance managers that these systems are safe for use within food and beverage manufacturing processes. With the manufacturer already supplying its FDA


compliant C-PVC and Polyproylene (PP) pipe systems, it can now offer a comprehensive range of approved pipe and fittings to cater for a wide variety of requirements within food and beverage applications. Durapipe SuperFLO ABS is a specially designed


pipework system for low temperature fluid transportation, making it ideal for a range of applications including chilled water, low temperature cooling, secondary refrigeration and de-mineralised water. Durapipe PVC-U safely transports a wide variety of chemicals, including acids, alkalis and chemical concentrates without fear of corrosion and environmental pollution, making it ideal for


PROTECTING REMOTE WORKERS


With a variety of roles being carried out in the great outdoors involving fuels, lubricants, chemicals and agrochemicals, Empteezy has expanded its range of portable eyewash solutions designed to protect those working without day- to-day facilities. The need to have fast access to the right


equipment to safeguard employees and the environment they are working in is as necessary in these remote working


environments as it is in any purpose built facility. The challenge can sometimes be to get practical solutions that really work. If you are working miles from the nearest plumbed in water supply how do you provide emergency response to someone who has


manufacturing and process applications. In addition to the performance benefits, both


Durapipe PVC-U and SuperFLO ABS offer installation advantages through their lightweight properties, and simple solvent weld jointing technique, which deliver significant installation time and cost savings compared with metal alternatives. Extending its existing accreditations, the FDA


compliance adds to the WRAS approval and inclusion in the “List of Approved Products”, as published in Regulation 31 by the DWI already held by both Durapipe SuperFLO ABS and PVC-U systems. Commenting on the latest certifications, Durapipe’s


Industrial brand manager, Fraser Higgins, said: “We already offer a range of pipework systems for food and beverage applications, but the FDA compliance for our PVC-U and SuperFLO ABS ranges ensures we can now offer a certified system for any application. “Our comprehensive range of FDA compliant pipework


systems means that contractors and end clients in the food and beverage sector only need to deal with one manufacturer for all their pipework requirements, offering savings on project time and costs.” www.durapipe.co.uk


been splashed with chemicals or has dust in their eyes? The Stainless Steel Portable Eyewash Tank is designed for situations


where it is not possible to connect to water mains, giving workers instant access to decontaminate their eyes or other parts of the body however remote their work may be. Fully compliant with the DIN EN 15154 standard, the simple to use tank


provides 15l of pressurised water with a flow of 6l per minute. Of course, prevention is better than a cure. For workers in remote areas


dealing with a variety of hazardous liquids, Empteezy offers a variety of portable bunds. These fold-up spill pallets can be used in almost any terrain or environment and require no tools to erect or take then down – protecting both workers and the environment. Robust and easy to assemble or dismantle, the bunds are available in a


range of standard sizes to suit most applications. Additionally, Empteezy offers a custom made service if you have a specific application - they even make them big enough to accommodate an articulated lorry. www.empteezy.co.uk


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