heat safety News
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EHS&S news from around the web, July 2016
The Job Accomodation Network is a great resource to learn about workplace disability accomodations. PRI looks at Rotterdam as a great example of how to deal with rising sea levels. Bloomberg BNA reports on the rising death toll in US workplaces. The LA Times has encouraging news on the imapct of water conservation on greenhouse gas levels. And check out our own feature on heat safety, and ...
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Midday break awareness campaign launched in Abu Dhabi
The Ministry of Labour is conducting an educational program to raise the awareness of employers and workers about the “dos and don’ts” with regard to the three-month-long mandatory midday break for those working in the sun during the summer, a senior ministry official has said. Under the rules, which went into force on June 15 and run until September 15, workers can lay down ...
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Scarlet TWL conducted a training session – Borouge
Borouge 3 Project is an expansion of Borouge’s polyolefins complex in Ruwais, Abu Dhabi, to be fully onstream in mid-2014. Borouge is a joint venture between the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), one of the world’s largest oil and gas companies, and Borealis, a leading international producer of chemical and plastics solutions. Two out of the three packages for the Borouge 3 ...
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Abu Dhabi airports promote heat safety in working environment
Abu Dhabi Airports has begun its heat stress campaign advising staff and contractors on how to cope with extreme weather conditions over the summer. The annual campaign will continue over the months between May and September, in line with the Abu Dhabi Occupational Safety & Health Centre (OSHAD)’ Code of Practice 11.0, on guarding against the effects of extreme temperatures in work ...
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Hot Weather Safety Laws May Significantly Impact the Warehouse Industry
In an effort to keep you informed about legislation that impacts warehouse safety and performance, we wanted you to know about new legislation in California that may be embraced by other states. A proposed bill in California could impact the warehouse industry, including companies such as Inland. Supporters state that this bill is necessary in order to provide employees with protection from heat ...
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Temperature monitoring is necessary to protect your employees from heat exposure
This week, we are celebrating National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS) Heat Safety Awareness Week. The World Health Organization estimates that heat exposure contributes to over 150,000 deaths annually worldwide. Currently, heatwaves in Bangladesh, India, Thailand, Spain, and parts of the U.S. are threatening people, property and productivity. Extreme heat can have severe ...
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Etihad rail project visit
The Shah-Habshan-Ruwais Railway Project is a 264km-long rail-line that will begin at the Shah gas fields in the south of UAE to connect with the gas distribution and processing facilities at the port of Ruwais in the north. The rail line will be initially used to transport freight and later passenger services. Etihad Rail was established in June 2009 under Federal Law no. 2, with a mandate to ...
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H2O2 sterilization units for Filling machines
THERMOCOAX H2O2 oven : THERMOCOAX offers you the possibility of manufacturing your custom designed aseptisation oven that will fit perfectly to your industrial tools. Our specific solution is widely used by major machine manufacturers for the “dry” sterilisation processes. We ask our customers to define their specifications in terms of liquid to be used, liquid flow and temperature ...
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Inventory Update - Room Alert Is Stocked for Summer
Our team is proud to report that we currently have plenty of Room Alert monitors, sensors and accessories in stock and ready to ship to you, anywhere in the world. We remain in great shape with inventory at our Rhode Island headquarters, as well as Pennsylvania and Ireland distribution facilities. Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, our team has remained extra diligent when it comes to investing ...
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EPA tips to be cool and safe this summer / limit the heat and the sun, but not the fun
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is providing tips to protect people from the dangers of overexposure to the sun and heat while still enjoying summer activities. Excessive heat and ultraviolet (UV) radiation are dangerous to people’s health. Each year, more people on average die in the U.S. from heat waves than from any other natural disaster. And every hour, one American dies from ...
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GM mosquito risk assessments `deficient`, says review
Decisions to release genetically modified (GM) insects into the wild should be made more openly and based on better science, according to a review. The authors say that, so far, the environmental impact assessments for such releases have been "scientifically deficient", and that without timely, publically available risk assessments the public may turn hostile to the GM mosquitoes before "it is ...
By SciDev.Net
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Emergency Safety Showers for Hire
Emergency safety showers must be situated within 20 metres of a hazard. Crucial seconds lost after exposure to a toxic substance could lead to serious injury or damage to eyesight. Hughes offer a wide range of safety showers and eye/face washes for all environments to help you protect the safety of your workforce. For short term projects you may not want to commit to purchasing a safety ...
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New heat stress measure (TWL) to guide safety on worksites in Abu Dhabi
A recently introduced heat stress measure will be used more widely across the emirate of Abu Dhabi this summer, senior health officials announced in the capital. The measure, known as the Thermal Work Limit (TWL), gauges factors that affect the human body’s ability to cool down, and guides the protection of workers in high temperatures and harsh working conditions, said Darren Joubert, ...
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TerraTherm`s Patented Thermal Remediation Heating Elements Obtain Electrical Testing Labs Mark
TerraTherm, a worldwide leader in the development and implementation of In Situ Thermal Remediation (ISTR) of organic contaminants in subsurface source zones, has recently become the first thermal remediation company in the industry to gain certification of a soil heating system. Through Intertek, one of the world's largest Testing, Inspection and Certification companies, TerraTherm's patented In ...
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A-gas embraces training initiative with cool concerns
A-Gas has a “Solutions Provider” market approach with regard to its supply of specialist gases, which include a wide range of refrigerants, nitrogen and oxy acetylene. In line with this approach it has teamed up with Cool Concerns Ltd to offer high quality refrigeration and air conditioning training and advice. With an increased uptake in low GWP refrigerants, such as hydrocarbons ...
By A-Gas
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Protecting and enhancing the lives of miners
“Employee health and safety is increasingly recognised as a key benefit by enlightened companies,” CSIRO Exploration & Mining Chief Dr Mike McWilliams said. “This is good news for both workers and their families as well as for mine production levels and profitability. “Health and safety performance is driven fundamentally by personal attitudes and organisational leadership.” “Scientific ...
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Ashtead to display latest technologies at AQE 2018
The Ashtead Technology stand (No.84) at AQE 2018 will feature the latest and most popular products among the company’s fleet of gas and particulate monitoring instruments for sale or hire. The monitoring applications covered by the equipment on show will include environmental air quality, industrial emissions, occupational safety, heat stress and confined space, and experts will be on hand ...
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Purified Water RO Unit, double or single in combination with CEDI
The units have a number of design features to achieve an optimised function and a safe water quality exceeding the latest editions of USP and EP for Purified Water (PW) or Highly Purified Water (HPW). The units are individually dimensioned based on desired capacity & quality and a complete Raw Water Analysis. DESIGN FEATURES Fully automatic function and surveillance. Maximal operational ...
By AQUA-NOVA AB
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Prevent Overheating Wheel Bearings with Room Alert Environment Monitoring
Train derailments are catastrophic events that can have far-reaching consequences, from loss of life and property damage to disruptions in transportation networks. Among the many factors contributing to derailments, overheating wheel bearings stand out as a significant risk. These bearings, vital components in a train’s wheel assembly, can lead to friction-induced overheating, ultimately ...
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ASTM F2096 - 11 Standard Test Method for Detecting Gross Leaks in Packaging by Internal Pressurization (Bubble Test)
The internal pressurization test method provides a practical way to examine packages for gross leaks. This test method is extremely useful in a test laboratory environment where no common package material/size exists. This test method may apply to large or long packages that do not fit into any other package integrity test method apparatus. This test method may be used as a means to ...
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