Hazardex Highlights - November Week 3
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A company which produces electricity from food waste by anaerobic digestion, has been fined more than ￡300,000 after an explosion caused two employees to suffer life changing injuries. On 20 September 2017, two employees of Bio Dynamic were using a grinder to cut and replace pipework at the top of an 11-metre high metal tank containing waste slurry. Sparks from the grinder ignited flammable gasses causing the tank to explode.
E2S Warning Signals has introduced the new H1 range of heat detectors. Globally approved to UL, cUL, IECEx and ATEX standards with explosion proof, flameproof, increased safety and intrinsically safe protection, the H1 range is available as part of the D1x and D2x families with marine grade, copper free LM6 aluminium termination enclosures, in the STEx family with 316L stainless steel enclosures and the GNEx with GRP enclosures.
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Taking place on 26-27 February 2025, Hazardex Live 2025 is a two-day Conference, Exhibition, and Awards ceremony dedicated to those concerned with protecting Personnel, Process & Plant in hazardous area environments. Get in touch now to find out how you can participate as a Delegate, Exhibitor, Sponsor, or Speaker!
EEMUA ’s 75 Year Anniversary conference is set for 26-27 March, in Cheshire, UK – covering Action beyond compliance; Ageing Plant; Regulator's expectations of Leaders; Accommodating opposing workstyles; AI in Non-Destructive Testing; Managing defined life Repairs; and More.
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Health and safety regulator WorkSafeBC has fined two Canadian companies a combined CA$48,000 (￡27,000) after an explosion at an oil and gas site injured two people in June. According to a WorkSafeBC investigation, both companies failed to ensure the health and safety of all workers at the site when workers began welding above a tank which contained flammable chemicals.
The Beamex Calibration Essentials Temperature eBook introduces key temperature calibration concepts, including measurement accuracy, sensor types, and calibration methods. It covers practical insights for reliable calibrations in various industries, emphasising error reduction and standards compliance. Perfect for technicians and engineers, this guide helps users improve accuracy in temperature measurement and control. Download the eBook here to learn more.
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The US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) has released an update on the agency’s investigation of the fatal release of toxic hydrogen sulphide gas at the PEMEX Deer Park Refinery in Texas on 10 October which killed two workers and injured 13 others.
Petrel Ltd offers Expert UK Lighting Scheme Design for Hazardous Areas. Streamline hazardous area projects with ATEX, UKEX certified, configurable solutions. Petrel's design service ensures safety, compliance, and durability for all site sizes. Book a site survey and upgrade to more efficient lighting.
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A facility operated by one of the world's largest steel manufacturers, Posco, in South Korea’s North Gyeongsang Province experienced a second fire in as many weeks on 24 November. No injuries were reported during the incident, however it comes after a fire broke out at the plant in in the city of Pohang on 10 November which left one worker with burn injuries.
The KCD2-SCS 2-channel isolators from Pepperl+Fuchs Group offer flexible configuration options for analogue signals. They can be used as a SMART transmitter power supply for 2-wire transmitters or as a current driver for positioners.
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The US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) has released an investigation update into the chemical reaction and toxic gas release in September at the Bio-Lab, Inc. facility in Conyers, Georgia, that resulted in a massive fire and plume of toxic smoke that threatened the surrounding community and the metropolitan Atlanta area.