CONTENTS INSIDE...


• HAZARDOUS AREAS • LIGHTING • ATEX EQUIPMENT • WORKPLACE SAFETY • GAS DETECTION • TRAINING • MAINTENANCE & REPAIR • PPE


WINTER/SPRING 2026


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FUNCTIONAL SAFETY AT SCALE


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The UK’s hidden chemical safety threat: Formaldehyde


High-speed transmission of field data in hazardous environments


Hazardous chemical storage: Common failures and how to avoid them


Versatile lighting 18 Good vibrations only in hazardous areas


Reducing production costs with contact-free flow meters


What to look for in a weld fume extraction system


Enhanced industrial visibility


Functional safety at scale: Safeguarding one of the world’s largest ethylene plants


The hidden costs of ignoring gas detection: Why portable detectors are a smart business investment


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Sustainability in gas management: Detection and direction


Review PPE stock and purchasing processes


Beyond the manufacturing retention challenge with frontline training


Industrial maintenance in 2026


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