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  • Batteries: why certification matters

    30 May 2023

    As the battery sector changes quickly, with an increasing number of emerging players and novel technologies, this disruption presents both risks and opportunities for existing suppliers as well as new market entrants. To succeed in this dynamic environment, companies need to have a clear strategy that addresses the unique challenges of this industry, including early and thorough planning for their products’ regulatory compliance....

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  • Hazardex Live! 2023 Review

    16 May 2023

    Following a series of highly successful regional events across the UK in 2022, we returned to our renowned two-day format for Hazardex Live! 2023 which took place on March 1st & 2nd 2023 at the Majestic Hotel in Harrogate. This review article looks back at the  event, including an overview of the conference sessions, exhibition, and a round-up of the winners at the prestigious Hazardex Awards 2023....

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  • ISO 45001 – risks and opportunities for safe operations

    16 May 2023

    ‘ISO 45001 - occupational health and safety (OH&S) management systems’ is an international standard that specifies requirements for an OH&S management system. The standard is intended to help organisations across the world to develop a framework that improves safety, reduces workplace risks and creates safer working conditions. After 31 March 2021, it replaced OHSAS 18001 which was the primary OH&S standard used internationally and by over 100,000 organisations worldwide....

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  • Safety in the UK’s renewable energy sector

    16 May 2023

    There is little doubt that the UK is keen to lead the field as the world looks towards a global energy transition. The UK has the largest offshore wind market in Europe, providing 42% of Europe's operating fleet, and ‘Hornsea One’, located off the Yorkshire coast, is believed to be the world’s largest offshore wind farm with a total capacity of 1.2gw; enough energy to power more than a million UK homes....

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  • How to prevent tanker pull-aways at gangway loading platforms

    16 May 2023

    Industries such as oil & gas, food & beverage, chemical, and agriculture require goods to be transported by tankers. Commonly, these vehicles carry granular or liquid goods like fuel, flour, sugar, or plastics which require specialised procedures to unload and load their goods....

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What’s the difference between IP DECT and Digital Radio Technology? 16 May 2023

IP Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (IP DECT) and Digital Radio are both communication technologies that assist mobile workforces. They have similar functionality, with both handsets supporting voice and messaging features, built in panic buttons and tilt sensors to protect lone workers....

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How real-time data could be the beginning of the end for occupational silicosis 16 May 2023

Silicosis is now the most common occupational lung disease in the world, and silica dust has been described as ‘the new asbestos’ due to the extreme threat it poses to human health....

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Safe flow meter installation and flow monitoring in hazardous environments 11 April 2023

Flow meters are used in a wide variety of industries, processes and applications and installed in a broad range of environments. Because of this spectrum of variables, flowmeter manufacturers supply detailed technical datasheets and installation instructions for each specific flow measuring device. These documents should be fully reviewed by the design engineer to ensure the chosen meter is fully applicable for the process conditions....

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Reorganisation measures and management continuity during the pandemic 11 April 2023

This article aims to highlight the enforcement and monitoring activities carried out at industrial sites in Italy during the COVID pandemic, with particular reference to SMS (Safety Management System) inspections in process industry sites subject to the obligations of Directive 2012/18 / EU (so-called Seveso III), showing the strengths and benefits of a new inspection method....

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Safety concepts for hydrogen infrastructures 10 April 2023

In the context of decarbonisation, hydrogen is becoming increasingly important as an energy carrier (thermal utilisation) and as a starting material for chemical production lines (molecular utilisation). Plant operators and manufacturers of specific subcomponents often plan to use methane-hydrogen mixtures initially, and then to continuously increase their hydrogen content....

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