Hazardous Area Certification News

Senscient ELDS™ Open Path Gas Detectors receive CSA & BASEEFA hazardous area certifications

League City, TX – Senscient received two certifications this June for its ELDS Open Path Gas Detectors (OPGD) in potentially explosive or hazardous environments. Both CSA and BASEEFA certificates apply to ELDS 2000 and 1000 Series detector transmitter and receiver units. The Certificate of Compliance from independent product testing and certification organization CSA International ...

Jul. 21, 2010

By Senscient Inc

New Hazardous Area Ex CU TR Approval

Spectrex is pleased to announce that the new hazardous area ex approval, CU TR, has been issued to Spectrex products. The approval serves Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus and replaces the previous Gost R and Gost K certificates. This approval covers SharpEye 40/40, 20/20MI, 20/20Si and CCTVIx Optical Flame Detectors, as well as the SafEye 950/960, 900, 700, 200 and Duct ...

Dec. 10, 2014

By Spectrex Inc

IMI Sensors Receives CSA Hazardous Area Approval for Electronic Vibration Switch

Depew, NY, USA – The IMI Sensors Division of PCB Piezotronics (PCB®) has received CSA hazardous area approval for the new Model 685B0001C14 electronic vibration switch. The certification includes Class I, Division 1, Groups B, C & D; and Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, & G. This approval allows for implementation of the Series 685B dual alarm electronic vibration switch ...

Jul. 17, 2007

By PCB Piezotronics, Inc.

New ATEX certificates

Progressing cavity pumps, peristaltic pumps, and macerators are also certified for use in dusty atmospheres, the ALLTRIMM series is also ATEX compliant. For many years progressing cavity pumps, peristaltic pumps, and mac-erators manufactured by ALLWEILER AG have fulfilled the requirements for use in potentially explosive gaseous atmospheres. But now - since mid-2008 -they are also certified for ...

Aug. 15, 2008

By ALLWEILER GmbH

DESMI Ocean Guard receives ATEX certification

DESMI Ocean Guard A/S announces that notified body DEKRA EXAM GmbH on 9th June 2016 issued ATEX certificate for its RayClean-EX ballast water treatment system. This means the system can now be installed directly in hazardous areas onboard tanker vessels. DESMI Ocean Guard A/S announces that notified body DEKRA EXAM GmbH on 9th June 2016 issued ATEX certificate for its ...

Jun. 13, 2016

By DESMI A/S

SmartDiagnostics® Receives Class I, Division II Certification

KCF Technologies' innovative SmartDiagnostics® wireless vibration monitoring system has received Class I, Division II hazardous area certification. The certification expands KCF's potential customer base by allowing its proven SmartDiagnostics® sensors to be placed in areas where flammable gases or vapors in the air may be explosive or ignitable, such as at petroleum refineries and other ...

Oct. 14, 2013

By KCF Technologies, Inc.

Volkswagen Chattanooga Receives ISO Environmental Certifications

Volkswagen Chattanooga has announced that, following an independent audit, the factory has met requirements to receive of the International Organization for Standardization's (ISO) 14001:2004 and 50001:2011 certifications. These certifications recognize an organization's adherence to international standards for energy (ISO 50001) and environmental management (ISO 14001). They are the second and ...

Aug. 22, 2012

Spring Exam Period for CIH® Certification Begins this Week

Later this week, the Certified Industrial Hygienist® Spring Exam window for successful Applicants looking to take their industrial hygiene careers to the next level begins. The CIH® exam is administered by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene® (ABIH®) and approved candidates have from April 1st until the last day of May to take the ...

Mar. 29, 2017

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

Certification Maintenance Program Guidance for Certified Industrial Hygienists

With the Fall Exam window underway for those pursuing the Certified Industrial Hygienist® (CIH®) credential, it’s important for those who successfully pass the exam and all certification requirements to fully understand the ABIH® Certification Maintenance (CM) program. The purpose of the CM program is to ensure that Diplomates develop ...

Nov. 16, 2016

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

ABIH Helps Industry and the Public Connect with CIHs in their Area

Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIH) provide important occupational health and safety services to people across the globe. Many industries rely on their knowledge to ensure that workers are not exposed to potentially harmful situations. Many CIHs also work as consultants and are able to offer their expertise not only to industry, but also directly to the public as well. CIHs ...

Dec. 10, 2012

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

Recent Federal Developments in Hazardous Substances

EPA Publishes Chemical Data Reporting Rule: On August 16, 2011, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final rule entitled Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) Rule, formerly known as the Inventory Update Reporting (IUR) Rule, under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). 76 Fed. Reg. 50816. The revisions, which were first announced August 2, 2011, expand the requirements for ...

Sep. 16, 2011

By Acta Group

ECOFLO’S ISO 14001 Certification for Environmental Management Opens More Doors

Recent ISO 14001:2004 certification allows ECOFLO to increase service to more municipalities and businesses along the Eastern seaboard from its headquarters in Greensboro and its facilities in other states. With a superlative compliance record for more than 30 years of meeting environmental regulations and corporate waste removal requirements, ECOFLO is set to further increase sustainability ...

May 19, 2014

By ECOFLO, Inc

Epa proposes pesticide applicator certification plan for indian country in region 8

EPA has proposed a program to certify applicators of restricted use pesticides (RUPs) in Indian Country located within EPA Region 8. RUPs are potentially hazardous chemicals that require special training and techniques to be used safely. To ensure the safe handling of hazardous pesticides, federal law requires that EPA approve the certification of all RUP applicators, including those who work in ...

May 6, 2011

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Allweiler Pumps approved for explosive atmospheres. New ATEX certificate for dust

For many years progressing cavity pumps, peristaltic pumps, and macerators manufactured by Allweiler AG have fulfilled the requirements for use in potentially explosive gaseous atmospheres when used properly. But now – since end 2008 – they are also certified for use in dust-laden explosive atmospheres. The ATEX certificate confirms that Allweiler pumps now fully comply with EU directive 94/9/EC ...

Jun. 3, 2009

By ALLWEILER GmbH

IECEx certifications gain Michell world-wide approval for Exd analyzers

Michell Instruments has recently gained IECEx certification for its Exd range of moisture, hydrocarbon dew-point, oxygen and binary gas analyzers. Adding this certification to the range means the analyzers now have approvals for installation in hazardous areas around the world. The complete set of approvals for the Exd range now include: IECEx ...

Apr. 22, 2014

Spring Exam Period Begins this Week for Industrial Hygienists Seeking CIH® Certification

The Spring Exam window for successful Applicants looking to take their industrial hygiene careers to the next level begins later this week on the first day of April. The CIH® exam is administered by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene® (ABIH®) and approved candidates have until the last day of May to take the exam. ...

Mar. 29, 2016

By American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH)

Spring Exam Period Begins for Industrial Hygienists on the Path to CIH® Certification

The Spring Exam window for successful Applicants looking to take their industrial hygiene careers to the next level begins this week on the first day of April. The CIH® exam is administered by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene® (ABIH®) and approved candidates have until the last day of May to take the exam. ...

Apr. 2, 2015

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

ISO document to increase confidence in certification of ship recycling management systems

A newly published ISO publicly available specification (PAS) for bodies providing audit and certification of ship recycling management will help to increase the safety of workers and protection of the environment by providing requirements for independent recognition of good practice. ISO/PAS 30003:2008, Ships and marine technology – Ship recycling management systems – Requirements for bodies ...

Jul. 8, 2008

By International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

CIH® Fall Exam Period Begins for Industrial Hygienists Working Towards Certification

Successful Applicants looking to take their industrial hygiene careers to the next level are now sitting for the Certified Industrial Hygienist® exam. The Fall Exam window began on the first day of October and closes on the last day of November. The CIH® exam is administered by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene® ...

Oct. 6, 2015

By American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH)

Environmental Marketing Experts Champion Prominent Chicago Area Consulting Firm

Cochrane & Associates teams up with EC2, Inc., one of the Midwest’s most well-known environmental consulting and inspection services providers. EC2, Inc. (ec2), a leading provider of environmental services for property owners and building occupants, has announced that they have retained the marketing services of Cochrane & Associates, LLC. The specialized marketing and public relations firm ...

Apr. 1, 2010

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

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