Expert perspectives and industry insights from leading practitioners and thought leaders
Mark Lant, technical sales manager at arc flash specialist, ProGARM, explains just what an arc flash is, why it is among the most dangerous risk on any work site, and how you can protect both yourself and your colleagues.
Strict regulations are synonymous with hazardous environments. Despite this, changes to legislation can still cause disruption. Marek Lukaszczyk, European and Middle East marketing manager at WEG, explains the changing regulations for hazardous area motors and how the new energy efficiency requirements could provide significant financial gain.
Andrew Eldred, director of employment and skills at ECA, responds to the Home Office's plans for a new points-based immigration system.
All commercial and industrial premises require mandatory emergency lighting, but with many businesses below standards due to poorly maintained or insufficient products, uptake is still not where it needs to be. Red Arrow Electrical Distribution offers advice on installing reliable and sufficient emergency lighting.
Providing lighting that complements the age-related needs and preferences of employees is more critical than ever as the composition of the workforce becomes more diverse, writes Tamlite Lighting’s managing director John Allden.
While the brakes have been put on HS2 for now, OEMs and engineers should consider how trains travelling up to 250 mph will function safely; that includes their braking systems. Steve Hughes, managing director of power quality specialist REO UK, explains how braking resistors will be crucial for stopping the world’s fastest trains.
Mackenzie Peters, global product group manager, HEFH at MSA Safety, explores the associated benefits of proper head protection.
Simone Bruckner, managing director at power resistor manufacturer, Cressall Resistors, explains the challenges of cable laying.
Nadège Petit, executive vice president, global power products at Schneider Electric, explains how the effective use of IoT and dynamic systems architecture can help lower the risk of electrical fires.
