Mobile inspections in the workplace using Android-enabled devices
18 March, 2014 by Josh LadgroveThe commercial arena is now starting to benefit from Android-enabled smartphones and tablets which offer PDA-like functionality.
So he is asked - Who is safe?
13 March, 2014Functional Safety is a complex topic frequently pigeon-holed within the domain of safety experts and complex engineering processes. It’s a sad fact that many plant operators view Functional Safety as just another regulatory hurdle that costs money without direct gains in production. However, if Functional Safety is ignored, it has the potential to seriously impact, or even ruin a company. Conversely, if implemented well, it can result in significant productivity gains according to Schneider Electric Critical Controls Solutions Executive Sven Gröne.
Ezy2C Journey Management Planner (JMP) software
27 February, 2014The Journey Management Planner (JMP) from Ezy2C is designed to help companies comply with WHS laws for lone and remote workers.
Applying the brakes to earth leakage on mine sites
24 February, 2014Rockwell Automation has collaborated with Australian electrical engineering and manufacturing company Ampcontrol Group to successfully test a solution that detects the impact of earth leakage on mine sites.
Banner Engineering SC26-2 Programmable Safety Controller
12 February, 2014The Banner Engineering SC26-2 Programmable Safety Controller is used for PLC-level capability and control without the programming complexity and steep learning curve of traditional PLCs.
Emerson integrated diagnostics prediction and protection system
06 February, 2014Emerson Process Management has introduced an integrated diagnostics prediction and protection system for hydroelectric turbines that gives early warning of developing turbine problems, helping to reduce maintenance costs and improve safety.
Intrinsically safe design for weighing in hazardous areas
29 January, 2014A Safe by Design white paper from Mettler Toledo explores intrinsically safe design for weighing in hazardous areas.
Westech Flow Control Body dust-suppressing dump truck body
18 December, 2013The Westech Flow Control Body has a floor design that controls the flow of material out of the body of a truck during dumping which can reduce the amount of dust generated. The design is also claimed to improve stability of the truck, eliminating lift of the front axles resulting in overall safer operation.
Rino fog maker
18 December, 2013The Rino industrial fog maker is effective in suppressing dust, controlling odours, humidifying and evaporative cooling.
Gates Full-Torque Nut design
16 December, 2013Gates has invented and patented the Full-Torque Nut design which has a large, smooth shoulder that evenly distributes torquing forces for maximum torque tolerance.
Don't be alarmed by 'nuisance' alarms in the process industry
05 December, 2013According to the Abnormal Situation Management (ASM) Consortium, ineffective management of nuisance alarms (alarms that sound unnecessarily) can lead to incidents that cost the process industry billions of dollars and pose an increased risk of fatigue and stress for operators who must constantly make instant decisions on how to respond when an alarm sounds. Honeywell has today unveiled its new DynAMo Alarm Suite, an advanced alarm management software that reduces the overall number of alarms while helping operators focus and respond to the most critical of those.
Jay Electronique SAFIR Radio Remote Control Range
19 November, 2013The Safir range of radio remote controls, from Jay Electronique, consists of two families of handheld controls, Beta and Gama, and two Bellybox families, Pika and Moka.
Liquid bottle scanning technology to be used at London's Heathrow airport
16 October, 2013Air travellers in Great Britain will soon notice a new technology used in security screening lines that will allow them to bring liquids on airplanes.
Driving safely at night
15 October, 2013LRC in the US evaluates the safety impacts of advanced car headlight systems.
Safety systems and standards create new opportunities for manufacturers
26 September, 2013Manufacturers and designers have experienced a substantial shift in safety systems and standards in recent times, explains Wayne Pearse, Consulting Services Team Leader and Safety Consultant at Rockwell Automation.
