CONTENTS


COVER STORY 


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CHEMICAL DETECTION IN THE LOW PPB RANGE:


DRÄGER X-ACT 7000


ATEX EQUIPMENT


Find out about the health and safety obligations for employers in protecting workers that are operating remotely


TRAINING 14


As businesses deal with the ongoing fall-out of COVID-19, find out how training can help you manage the rising threat of skills fade


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Chemical detection in the low PPB Range:


Dräger X-act 7000


Concentrations of hazardous substances such as benzene must never exceed the defined limits in ambient workplace air. Reliably monitoring low concentrations of these substances can often be a highly demanding task. The new innovative Dräger X-act 7000 analysis device is designed to solve this problem. Find out more on page 6.


NEWS


4. Virtual conference to help manufacturers fast-track recovery, growth and resilience


FEATURES Hazardous areas... 14. Protecting lone workers in hazardous areas Safety & compliance software...


20. Turning compliance to your advantage with digitalisation


Dust & fume extraction..


22. Maintain productivity and safety through effective fume extraction


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Machine safety... 24. Preventing asset failure and production shutdowns Process safety... 28. Take steps to a safer workplace Training... 30. Skills fade and COVID-19 Energy management... 34. Reducing energy costs with ISO 50001 PPE... 40. Heat exchangers save glove manufacturer money


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