health & safety
sicK’s miNiatUre safety iNdUctive is a sNUg fit
cuboid-shaped non-contact device - as small as a matchbox - that can be fitted easily into the smallest machine spaces. the sicK iQB2s inductive safety switch uses
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non-contact activation by metallic machine parts to achieve reliable, safe position, presence and area monitoring in common production and logistics safety applications. the sicK iQB2s is therefore ideal for many applications including, for example, checking the
icK has launched the iQB2s family of inductive safety switches to provide designers and operators with a unique,
safe position of the axes of rotating tables to ensure safe conveying of the goods, or for the safe presence monitoring of a load on an automated guided vehicle (agv). sicK has developed the iQB2s to measure just 12mm x 26mm x 40mm, with a sensing range of 4mm. easy to align, it can be screwed directly into place, and does not need a separate actuator. with twin self-monitoring ossd outputs, the sicK iQB 2s enables direct connection to safe control systems including sicK flexi soft and the sicK flexi loop cable- saving connection system, allowing for
applications up to pld /sil2 (Bs eN iso 13849). dr martin Kidman, safety specialist at sicK UK, says: “By using the inductive sensing principle to detect metal parts, the sicK iQB2s offers an opportunity to provide safe proximity or position sensing to a high safety rating where space is tight in either new or existing machines. for more information on the sicK range of
products, please contact andrea hornby on 01727 831121 or email
andrea.hornby@sick.co.uk.
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New research reveals Need to improve electrical safety
asked 511 electricians and electrical workers to weigh in on the culture of safety and safety practices in their workplace, including the provision of adequate safety training and use of personal protective equipment (ppe). the goal of the survey was to gain a better understanding of how electricians, and the companies they work for, perceive workplace safety and adopt industry best practices.
f A strong culture of sAfety to keep workers sAfe
the survey revealed that 98 per cent of respondents agree that a strong culture of safety is important to keep workers safe. however only 38 per cent believe that companies have such a culture, highlighting a need for improving electrical safety in the workplace. last year, 44 per cent of survey respondents agreed that there was a strong culture of safety in most companies, yet 99 per cent believed there was an opportunity to improve electrical safety in the workplace. Understanding how the workforce was hit by the covid-19 pandemic
was an important factor in this year’s survey. Ninety per cent of respondents were considered ‘essential workers’ during the covid-19 pandemic lockdown and most (85 per cent) were able to continue to work. however, only 38 per cent of electricians and electrical workers surveyed believe their companies approach to safety was being taken more seriously.
luke has published the results of its second annual electrical safety survey which revealed a disconnect between the importance of safety and the practice of safety in the workplace. the 2021 survey
trAining And responsibility for sAfety in the workplAce
only 25 per cent of the surveyed workers felt that companies provided adequate safety training. however, when questioned about the use of ppe, 82 per cent of respondents said electricians often fail to use the right ppe for the job because it is inconvenient. Just over half of the electricians and electrical workers surveyed (52
per cent) felt that someone other than themselves, such as company leadership, safety managers, supervisors or human resources, was responsible for workplace safety.
resources to help improve sAfety culture
fluke’s safety resource centre is designed to help companies and workers achieve the highest safety standards on the job. the online information hub features educational and how-to videos, in-depth articles, blogs and training resources which focus on electrical safety. Key resources share insights into the steps to create a strong culture of safety, what safety mistakes are often made and how to prevent them, the importance of safety category ratings and how to use electrical
testers safely as well as the benefit of using non-contact tools.
www.fluke.com
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