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Arc flash - Protection of eyes and face from arc flash injury – Do we really understand this?
An arc flash or arc blast incident is a kind of lightning in an electrical circuit that results from a fault in a high current electrical system, regardless whether this is a low, medium, or high voltage system. The ‘lightning' comes from ionized das, so called plasma, explains Chris Ross 
TÜV Product Service acquires Laidler group
TÜV Product Service, a UK subsidiary of the TÜV SÜD group, has acquired the shares of the Laidler group of companies, the UK machinery safety compliance organisation. Operating from offices in Cleveland and Yorkshire, the Laidler group has consolidated sales of £2.6m and 30 employees.
Easy fit sensors offer more control
Hager has launched a new range of occupancy sensors that are easy to install and programme.
11 million metres of defective cable exposed
An Approved Cables Initiative (ACI) investigation has led to more than 11 million metres of cable manufactured by Turkish company, Atlas Kablo, being recalled from the UK market, following the suspension of two of its product certification licences.
Safety footwear for long lasting wear
To compliment its existing range of ladders, handtools, clips, fixings and site electrical equipment, Engex has a range of work boots specifically designed for the professional contractor.
Emergency lighting solutions
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Lightsafe has launched its new range of emergency lighting consisting of an 8 watt fluorescent IP65 bulkhead, an 8 watt fluorescent maintained exit box and a 2 x 20 watt halogen twinspot.
Advertisement feature - Arc flash protection...are you at risk?
Chris Ross explains the principle themes to the Arc Flash Protection Programme from J & K Ross
Arc flash - Pulling the plug on unsafe practice
There are many things in life we do without thinking; closing the car door as we get in, buying a lottery ticket every week and, in many a factory, pulling plugs straight out of sockets! Now if it's the kettle plug we pull out before going home that's one thing.