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Safety in Engineering

How employers can safeguard men's mental health in the construction industry

After years of going under the radar, the men's mental health crisis is finally getting discussed in mainstream media. While dealing with mental health conditions is hard for everyone, many men feel under pressure to keep their feelings to themselves, which ultimately leads to them struggling for longer. The crisis is so severe that suicide is currently the leading cause of death for men under 35 in the UK ( safeline ( https: //www. safeline. org. uk/mens-mental-health-a-silent-crisis/) ) .

But male mental health statistics are even worse for men in the construction industry. Recent…

Efficient mobile access management with tablets for hazardous areas

As part of a digitization offensive, a petrochemical company in East Asia searched for the perfect mobile device for its access management. Ease of use, efficiency and security – the Tab-Ex® tablet series for hazardous areas from ECOM Instruments scores well on all of these criteria and helped to significantly speed up the processes.

South Korea's industry is going digital – one reason for this change are definitely the incentives provided by the South Korean government. For companies in the oil and gas industry as well as in the petrochemical industry, the challenge is to adapt the…

Edwin James Group supports STEM careers with new investment in training and development

Facilities engineering firm, Edwin James Group, is supporting its growth plans and addressing the industry skills gap with the largest investment in learning and development in its history.

The company is launching a new EJ Academy programme of lifetime learning and opening a training hub in Glasgow to enable the Academy’s expansion and further support STEM careers from apprentice to director.

The new training hub features a classroom and training room, an ideas hub and a number of e-learning stations. The purpose-built training centre will be used as a competency testing area for new…

New research from Fluke reveals need to improve electrical safety

Fluke ( http: //www. fluke. com/) has published the results of its second annual electrical safety survey which revealed a disconnect between the importance of safety and the practice of safety in the workplace.

The 2021 survey asked 511 electricians and electrical workers to weigh in on the culture of safety and safety practices in their workplace, including the provision of adequate safety training and use of Personal Protective Equipment ( PPE) . The goal of the survey was to gain a better understanding of how electricians, and the companies they work for, perceive workplace safety…

Cost-effective thermal protectors from SEKI Controls now in stock

A range of bi-metallic protectors and thermal cut-outs from SEKI Controls, are now readily available at ATC Semitec.

Competitively priced and highly reliable, the SEKI thermal protectors, are ideal for limiting excessively high temperatures- protecting a wide range of home and industrial appliances from internal and external damage.

Providing protection and temperature control from 50°C to 180°C, they are available in calibration steps of 5K and a set-point tolerance of ±5K.

Available in either a plastic casing ( ST range) or metal casing ( CK range) - the ST range includes features…

Electrical training body SECTT highlights the importance of apprentices as it elects new officials at virtual AGM

The Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust ( SECTT) marked its recent AGM ( May 2021) with a new team at the top and a ringing affirmation of the vital importance of apprenticeships to the future of the electrical contracting industry in Scotland.

Scott Foley

The annual meeting of the proactive training provider elected Scott Foley, Regional Officer at Unite the Union, as its new Chair, with John Noble, Managing Director of John Noble Electrical Contractors elected as Vice-Chair.

Mr Foley said: “I am extremely honoured to take the Chair and will endeavour to devote my best…

What’s on the agenda at FIREX Connect 2021? Evacuation procedures and building safety take centre stage

The content programme for FIREX Connect 2021 ( https: //www. firex. co. uk/en/home. html? utm_source=Partner&utm_medium=Comarketing&utm_campaign=EME21FRC-AC-ElectricalEngineeringRevealedArticle) , taking place online between 1-30 June, has been revealed! Sessions will cover key topics such as the the evacuation of tall buildings and how we improve building safety, as well as demonstrations of the latest product innovations to hit the fire safety market.

Here, we reveal the sessions taking place during two FIREX-focused days in June – the platform will still be live to meet and connect…

Build skills to deliver durable and reliable products

Durability and reliability expert, HBK is running a series of online training courses that will enable engineers to address work challenges utilising nCode and ReliaSoft software.
The courses – created around the needs of engineers from a range of industries such as automotive, aerospace, electronics, and energy - can develop skills in the areas of reliability, maintainability, durability, and fatigue analysis, through a deeper understanding of the background theory, hands-on examples, and real-world case studies.
Upcoming reliability and maintainability courses include Fundamentals…

Over 50% of the UK public do not know what RCD protection is

During the warmer months, gardens often become additional living spaces for many households. This means more electrical equipment is being brought and used outdoors such as lawnmowers, electric trimmers, lighting and entertainment equipment, such as speakers.

According to a recent survey conducted by training providers Technique Learning Solutions, over 80% of the UK public use electrical equipment outside, with this comes an increased risk of hazards which can be caused for a range of reasons.

Mark Crook, managing director at Technique Learning Solutions, said: “Whilst those…

OMICRON Online Conference: Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure – How to Secure Your Substation

Due to the introduction of the EU Directive on Security of Network and Information Systems in 2016, cybersecurity measures are becoming increasingly important, especially for critical infrastructure such as electricity or water supply, or for large industrial companies.

Our concise online conference will explore the ongoing technical challenges faced in securing critical infrastructure against potential cyber-attacks. Over one half-day, cybersecurity experts will share valuable knowledge and experiences, with a practical demonstration of solutions delivered by an OMICRON specialist.