

ATEX Application for Water Re-Injection
Cat Pumps (U.K.) were contacted by an onshore wellsite based in the South of England, looking for a complete pump and motor unit that was able to deliver the pressure and flowrate required for their water injection “downhole re-injection” system. Following an online search, they discovered via the Cat Pumps (U.K.) website that Cat Pumps offer ATEX Pumps and Pump Motor Units that were a suitable solution for their application. Our customer drills, appraises and develops any hy


Wolf Provides Certified Lighting for Safe Use in Hydrogen Atmospheres
Hydrogen, a clean, carbon neutral energy source emitting no CO2, is often described as the fuel of the future, though it’s already used across a growing range of applications in the UK and overseas. While acknowledging that hydrogen’s ‘green planet’ credentials are highly encouraging, technical experts at Wolf Safety believe the risks it can potentially cause should not be underestimated. Hydrogen is an element which creates a highly hazardous explosive atmosphere, not only b


Safety and Human Factors Specialists Unite to Reduce Human Error Across High Hazard Industries
Following the recent launch of its online Human Factors software solution, Aberdeen’s Salus Technical hosted a webinar alongside industry experts to shed light on the most common mistakes in critical task analysis and how they can be avoided. Safety critical task analysis (SCTA) is a crucial process designed to predict and understand the role that human error plays in major accidents. Findings from The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in 2019 revealed a reoccurring noncompli


Peli™ Safety Lighting
This year Peli Products (UK) Ltd celebrated 30 years in business. During those years high quality, rugged torches have been a fundamental part of the Peli™ range in the UK. We now offer a wide choice of safety approved lighting products for professionals working in hazardous areas, all are certified to current ATEX requirements for Zone 0 or Zone 1 and are ideal for industrial and offshore use. The range includes right angled clip on models for hands free use. The 3765 Zone 0


Assurance of Learning Signs New Collaboration Agreement to Provide a Full‑Service Offer
The UK based training and management consultancy company, Assurance of Learning, has signed a new Collaboration Agreement with the behavioural consultancy and training company, Human Factor Matters. The Agreement is anticipated to generate a combined six-figure revenue for both companies within the first 12 months, with services being tailored for multiple sectors including the oil and gas, renewables, maritime and high-risk industrial sectors. Assurance of Learning Co-Owners


Keeping the Clever Bits Dry
Roy Phillips, MD of Intelliconnect (Europe) considers the evolution of waterproof connectors Some time ago a manufacturer of Locator Beacons, approached us and requested we design a range of special connectors. Despite the small quantities involved, we were happy to oblige. “They need to be waterproof (unmated).” OK that’s fine, a piece of hermetic glass in the rear end will work! They told us that was too expensive. They wanted to pay the same as a standard connector. And –