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Safety in Engineering

New awareness campaign by SELECT stresses fatal consequences of not isolating safely during electrical work

Electrical trade body SELECT has launched a major safe isolation awareness campaign to help keep electricians and apprentices free from harm at work in 2021.

Running under the banner ‘Work dead safely: Stay alive’, Scotland’s largest construction trade association has produced an engaging new animation, brochure and infographic to stress the importance of observing correct safe isolation procedures.

The influential trade body also graphically reinforces the dangers of not isolating safely, with tragic case studies of electricians who have been burned, scarred for life and even killed in…

Snickers Workwear High-Performance Jackets

Workwear – Protectivewear - Performancewear – Leisurewear.

With street-smart designs for men and women, all Snickers Workwear jackets include must-have features that focus on fit and freedom of movement as well as using innovative fabrics that deliver long lasting protection and stretch comfort.

Whatever you need – if it’s for work, play or protection against hazards – Snickers Workwear has Jackets that will work on site, are ideal for leisure, always ensuring optimal performance, comfort, good looks and visibility.

ALLROUNDWork Jackets are just what the name suggests, delivering a…

Global Fire Equipment launches the G-One, single loop fire control panel with advanced connectivity

Manufacturer of fire detection equipment, Global Fire Equipment ( GFE) , has added to its product portfolio with the launch of G-One, a versatile addressable single loop fire control panel with advanced connectivity.

The G-One has been designed with affordability and flexibility in mind. Thanks to its sophisticated design, easy installation and intuitive commissioning, it is an ideal solution for a wide range of single loop applications, from offices and restaurants, to shops, schools and more. The control panel can be either surface or recessed mounted.

CPR Certified to EN54-2 and…

‘THOR HAMMER’ TECHNOLOGY TO PROTECT UK ELECTRICITY NETWORK DURING STORMS

SP Energy Networks has invested £386, 000 to carry out extensive UK trials of exciting new THOR Hammer resilience technology.

As part of ongoing work to prepare the electricity network for stormy weather, the new THOR Hammer device will be used to test the strength, secureness and remaining life of overhead line poles. The THOR Hammer will help linesmen safely assess timber poles simply by striking them with the hammer.

The technology is being trialled across SP Energy Networks’ two distribution licence areas in parts of Lanarkshire, Edinburgh, the Scottish Borders and Wales. If…

Wieland’s safety light curtains provide access control for enhanced safety

SLC Series safety light curtains from Wieland Electric have been designed to protect operators from dangerous areas or as access control against unauthorised trespassing.

Featuring slim, rigid housings that enable easy adjustment and stable operation, with integrated double-scan technology that avoids unwanted downtime in even the harshest operating conditions, the robust and reliable SLC Series safety light curtains provides effective and economical optoelectronic protection customisable to nearly any machine application.

When using multiple systems, mutual interference is avoided by…

EC Electronics offers global manufacturing services

EC Electronics is the leading UK electronics manufacturing services provider for OEMs and product innovators from a variety of markets — including industrial, automotive, marine, security, medical and the Internet of Things ( IoT) .

As a global electronics manufacturing services provider, EC Electronics’ manufacturing and supply operations span the world, with four facilities across the UK, the Netherlands and Romania. From these facilities, EC Electronics provides a complete electronics manufacturing solution across key services.

EC Electronics Ltd are now newly certified to ISO/IEC…

Take Your Van Security to Another Level with the Kasp Van Lock & Hasp

New research amongst tradespeople by Direct Line for Business ( https: //www. directlineforbusiness. co. uk) has uncovered some shocking statistics, which revealed that 58% of electricians admitted to having had their valuable tools stolen, with the majority of thefts happening overnight when tools are often kept in vehicles.

This highlights the need for tradespeople to boost their van security. The Kasp Security Van Lock & Hasp ( K50073A) provides the best protection against common forms of attack on vans, its shackle-less lock enclosed within the walls of the hasp, offering virtually…

JTL urges employers to take advantage of government funding and keep skills alive

JTL, the national training provider for electrical and heating and plumbing apprenticeships, is launching a new campaign to urge employers to take advantage of the government grants and take on an apprentice.

Its new campaign ‘Keep the skills alive and the lights shining’ encourages employers to utilise the cash incentive being offered by the government and take on an apprentice before the 31st January 2021. In recognition of the value apprentices can bring to our economy, an incentive payment of £2, 000 is being offering to employers who hire an apprentice between the age of 16-24 years…

JTL partners with London South East Colleges to deliver Electrical and Plumbing Traineeship programmes

JTL, the leading national training provider for electrical and heating and plumbing apprenticeships, has partnered with London South East Colleges ( LSEC) to provide a programme of Traineeships in Electrical and Plumbing.

The Traineeship programme gives young people, aged 16- 24- year olds, an opportunity to develop skills and confidence in order to take their first steps into their chosen career. The six-week programme gives trainees an insight into the industry, as well as aiding them with the skills and experierence they need to succeed in the workplace. As part of the programme…

4 Looked-for Tips for Fire Door Installation in a Building

Fires are inevitable in any construction. They are many floors to a residential or commercial building, and in the situation of a fire, most people in the upper section aren’t able to escape. That is why fire safety should be in the planning strategy of a building or commercial area. And fire doors are essential in this area as they can delay fire spreading for a while and protect building residents. These are an easy escape for the residents than conventional doors and protect them from smoke as well. Here are some tips for the installation of fire doors for complete safety and fire…