confined space hazard News
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Larson Electronics announces addition of an Explosion Proof LED Strobe Light
In response to an ongoing demand for explosion proof LED strobes and beacons, Larson Electronics has announced the addition of the EPSLED-80-141. CSA listed, weather proof, and Nema 4X compliant for marine use, this LED strobe light is available in pendant, ceiling, or wall mount versions with several color options available. The EPSLED-80-141 hazardous area LED strobe beacon from Larson ...
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Larson Electronics announces the addition of a Stanchion Mounted Explosion Proof LED Light
In response to an ongoing demand for versatile mounting options, Larson Electronics has announced the addition of their new EPL-LED7W-STCHN stanchion mounted explosion proof LED light. The EPL-LED7W-STCHN hazardous area LED light fixture from Larson Electronics operates on 120-277 volts AC or 12-24 volts AC/DC and provides operators with a very long lived and powerful alternative to traditional ...
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The Upgraded Version of the SKYCOPTER Confined Space Inspection Drone is Now Available at Fiberscope.net
Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have entered many industries recently. It is not an exaggeration to say that drones have revolutionized certain areas of our life. The industrial inspection business was not left behind, and the enhanced model of the SKYCOPTER inspection drone is tangible proof of this. The SKYCOPTER inspection drone consists of a quadcopter encircled by an ultra-light ...
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Protecting Workers and the Environment from Hazardous Materials and Exposure Risks at Recycling Centers in Puerto Rico
The need to recycle materials is of growing importance across the globe and this reality is especially true on islands. Puerto Rico, and other places across the Caribbean, are no exception with limited space for landfills. This makes recycling not only good for the environment, but also a necessity. With all the benefits of recycling, there are also some unique health and safety issues for the ...
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Protecting the Health and Safety of Workers Involved with Recycling Activities
Hundreds of millions of tons of waste are recycled each year and millions of workers across the globe are in occupations involved with recycling waste of various forms. In the United States alone, a Recycling Economic Information (REI) report supported by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) found that back in 2007, recycling and reuse activities already accounted for over 750,000 jobs. ...
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Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety enters partnership with Government of Nova Scotia to offer free e-learning courses to Nova Scotia workers
As part of its new workplace safety strategy announced on March 20, the Government of Nova Scotia has partnered with the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) to provide Nova Scotia citizens free access to CCOHS’ e-learning courses on topics of occupational health and safety. “CCOHS applauds the steps undertaken by the Government of Nova Scotia and the Workers ...
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Casella joins forces with RAE systems
Casella CEL has signed a new distributorship agreement for RAE Systems world-renowned gas detection monitors, so expanding its extensive portfolio of innovative workplace noise, dust and vapours monitoring equipment. RAEs products perfectly complement Casella CELs wide-ranging expertise in the field of gas detection with a full range of portable gas detectors for personal monitoring of toxic and ...
By Casella
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Casella CEL gains RAE Systems’ high-level service status
Casella CEL is now a ‘Level 2’ authorised Service Centre as well as an official distributor for RAE Systems’ world-renowned gas detection monitors and photoionisation detectors (PIDs), so that it now offers a full support service to customers. All Level 2 Service Centres must have: Staff who have attended and completed training at levels 1 and 2 at RAE Systems Europe’s ...
By Casella
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Monitoring Pure O2 Generator Flow Rate & Totalized Flow in Oil/Gas, Chemical & Other Hazardous Industries
Engineers who need to maintain oxygen (O2) purity levels at 90-95 percent for process efficiency and for worker safety in high temperature, combustible or confined space environments will find the ST75 Series Thermal Mass Flow Meter from Fluid Components International (FCI) provides them with continuous, accurate and reliable air/gas flow measurement in an instrument with full Haz-ex approvals ...
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Epoxy smoke stymied rescue
GEORGETOWN — Rescuers did not lower an air supply to five workers trapped inside a smoky hydroelectric conduit until 2 1/2 hours after a fire broke out, officials said Wednesday. The five contractors perished inside the 12-foot-wide concrete-and-steel tunnel Tuesday after sparking a fire in some fresh epoxy they were applying, even though they sent a radio message that they were still all OK an ...
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Three Construction Workers Lose Their Lives after Entering Manhole
In 2015, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) announced that it had issued a final rule to increase protections for construction workers in confined spaces. The new rule provides construction workers with similar protections to those of employees from other industries who have had them for over 20 years. Tragically, three workers in Florida lost their lives last month ...
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New Rental Fleet of Gas Detectors
Ashtead Technology Rentals is launching a new fleet of instruments designed specifically to detect the many toxic and hazardous gases that can arise in drains and underground cavities. It is believed that over 80,000 new chemicals have been created in the last 50 years and many of them, unfortunately, end up in our drainage systems. A high proportion of these chemicals are toxic and anyone ...
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Mixers and Ancillary Equipment
As part of the continual research and development programme at STEM Drive we are pleased to share with you some of the new arrivals onto our ever increasing range of mixers and ancillary equipment. Firstly the arrival of the Mark III reverse inlet Fluidic Mixer incorporating an improved and refined nozzle jet arrangement. The field trials conducted on various grit laden sludges have proved in ...
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The Environmental Resource Tool Box
The WastewaterWizard Presents: The Environmental Resource Tool Box: Containing; Tools for Measuring Environmental Compliance! The Four Tools for Measuring Environmental Compliance are as follows: 1.) Permitting 2.) Operating 3.) Training 4.) Ask; The Wastewater Expert The Environmental Permitting Tool executes; The Evaluation of existing and upcoming Local and Federal Environmental ...
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ARCADIS Engineers Recognized for Excellence in Their Fields
ARCADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international design, consulting, engineering and management services company, has recognized the achievements of individual staff and project teams at a recent awards dinner held at the Marriott Denver Tech Center in Denver. Two individuals won awards for outstanding leadership and significant professional contributions to the engineering field, and three ...
By Arcadis
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Empowering Occupational Safety Through VOC Sensor Innovation
In the realm of safeguarding workplaces from hazardous levels of toxic and explosive gases, the creators and innovators behind gas detection instruments and systems play an imperative role. These professionals uphold organisations in fulfilling their duty of care and preventing the dire consequences that result from the failure to shield work environments. To achieve this, ...
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