Cirrus Research to unveil new doseBadge® Mark V at SHExpo 2016

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Cirrus ResearchNoise monitoring specialists Cirrus Research will be exclusively unveiling its much-anticipated doseBadge® Mark V at SHExpo 2016, June 21-23.

Offering a host of new features, the latest addition to the dosebadge range will be showcased at the Q2050 stand, giving delegates the chance to see and experience the latest model for the first time.

The Mark V has been developed by the in-house R&D team, following on from the doseBadge IV that was introduced in 2007. Its compact size hosts a wealth of new future-proof technology but still Read more

Pristine Condition Helps Tesco Distribution Achieve 60% Reduction In Manual Handling Incidents

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Pristine ConditionPRISTINE CONDITION HELPS TESCO DISTRIBUTION ACHIEVE 60% REDUCTION IN MANUAL HANDLING INCIDENTS

Revolutionary bio mechanics study proves Pristine Condition manual handling techniques reduces risk factors for injury by up to 94%

A bio-mechanics study, recently commissioned by health & safety specialist, Pristine Condition, in conjunction with Tesco Distribution, has revealed ground-breaking results, and helped the supermarket retailer achieve 60% reduction in manual handling cheap phentermine wholesale incidents.

The purpose of the study was to objectively and technically measure the manual handling risk reduction when applying Pristine Principles across a number of key Tesco Distribution Centre manual handling tasks. Read more

Acsoft Health & Safety Helps Facilities Managers Breathe More Easily

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Latest instruments designed for the reliable and accurate monitoring of indoor air quality in homes, schools, offices, hospitals, labs & airports

AcSoft Health & Safety (tel: 01234 639550; www.airsampling.co.uk) – leading specialist in monitoring instrumentation for occupational health and the environment – is targeting the facilities management industry with its range of reliable and accurate Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Monitors from Pennsylvania-based E Instruments.

Aimed at facilities managers and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) professionals, these portable, handheld IAQ monitors offer real-time continuous data logging for a wide variety of buildings, namely homes, schools, offices, hospitals, laboratories and airports.

The models available in this key range are AQ Comfort, AQ PRO and AQ VOC. All boast a lightweight, durable design and provide real-time data logging for graphs, data analysis and easy reporting. They also incorporate Bluetooth for wireless communication with a PC and printer.

Depending on the model, the portable, handheld IAQ monitors measure CO2, CO, VOC, NO2, O3, humidity, temperature, air velocity, air flow, and barometric pressure. The AQ VOC instrument provides dynamic photoionisation detection (PID) volatile organic compound buy phentermine cheap no prescription (VOC) sensor technology which is capable of detecting 0-20,000 parts per billion (PPB) and 0-200 parts per million (PPM).

Standard features of the range include active internal sampling pump, easy-to-use menu system, Li-ion rechargeable battery and large internal memory, whilst optional extras comprise wireless printer, handheld probe and protective rubber boot.

Paul Rubens, General Manager at AcSoft Health & Safety, comments: “Indoor air quality has a major influence on the health, comfort and well-being of building occupants.

“As a result, Sick Building Syndrome is becoming an increasing concern for employers and building owners and managers, as well as builders, architects and engineers. As specialists in occupational health monitoring systems, it was appropriate that we added IAQ monitors to our portfolio.

He concludes: “The E Instruments’ solutions have been specially developed to perform precise IAQ parameter testing for a range of toxic pollutants such as gases, VOCs, bacteria and moulds, in a bid to help avoid or identify a potentially serious health & safety issue.”

For further product information please contact: Paul Rubens, AcSoft Health & Safety, tel: 01234 639550 www.airsampling.co.uk

Ion Science Launches Falco Fixed Continuous VOC Monitor For Maximum Plant & Worker Safety

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PID series incorporates new ‘typhoon technology’ for added reliability in severe weather, user-friendly design & external sensor for easy servicing

Ion Science (www.ionscience.com) has announced the launch of its Falco series of fixed continuous VOC (volatile organic compound) monitors for the on-going protection of workers operating in potentially hazardous industrial environments, such as refineries, petrochemical plants and laboratories. Incorporating first of a kind ‘typhoon’ technology for added reliability, Falco is specially designed to work in condensing atmospheres and extreme weather conditions.

Reinforcing Ion Science’s position at the forefront of gas detection instrumentation for occupational health and the environment, Falco boasts fast response times and several innovative design features. The instrument’s ‘typhoon’ technology prevents condensation forming on the sensor and removes the risk of the system short circuiting – making it ideal for use in harsh weather conditions.

The new PID (photoionisation detector) is simple to operate while an externally located, IS (intrinsically safe) sensor facilitates quick and easy servicing without the need for a hot work permit.

Ion Science Managing Director, Duncan Johns, comments: “Falco will set a new benchmark in fixed VOC monitoring for hazardous areas and help ensure plant-wide safety and on-going protection of employees likely to be exposed to VOCs. The ‘typhoon’ technology was developed as a result of feedback from customers who
said that similar monitors had failed in extreme weather conditions. Our R&D team discovered that where ambient air quickly changes from cold to hot, it generates condensation in the sensor which adversely affects performance. The new ‘typhoon’ technology enables the system to cope with these sudden fluctuations.”

Falco is operated via an intuitive user interface with OLED display and five magnetically activated switches – up, down, left, right and enter – which are back lit to help confirm the correct button is being pressed.

For added convenience and ease of use, brightly coloured red, amber and pulsing (optional) phentermine quick weight loss green status indicators are clearly visible in sunlight allowing checks to be conducted from a distance.

Incorporating Ion Science’s market-leading PID technology with advanced patented fence electrode system, Falco’s three-electrode format ensures increased resistance to humidity and contamination for ultimate reliability and accuracy in the field, as well as considerably reduced drift issues and extended run time.
Falco utilises a diffusive sample technique resulting in less contamination issues compared to pumped systems, reducing lamp cleaning and servicing requirements. Pumped models are available for applications where a sample needs to be drawn to the unit.

There are eight models in the Falco series offering detection ranges as low as 0 – 10ppm with ppb sensitivity or as high as 0 – 10,000ppm. Customers can upgrade to a unit with a higher detection capacity by purchasing a different electrode and simply recalibrating.

Duncan continues: “Falco underlines our commitment to designing gas detection technology that provides both flexibility and cost benefits. A customer normally purchases a fixed VOC monitor based on its detection range. Previously, choosing the wrong model by mistake meant they would have to purchase a completely new system. With Falco, they can easily and cheaply upgrade by buying the relevant electrode.”

The Falco’s flame and explosion proof enclosure is certified to EX d IIC T4 II and the external sensor to EX ib IIC T4 Gb II. A 4 – 20 mA analogue output enables Falco to be easily integrated into a DCS control system to give warning or control of high VOC levels in the working environment. Two relay outputs means it can be connected remotely plus RS485 output with Mobus protocol included as standard allows the instrument to be connected to a network.

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Svantek Launches SV110 Hand-Held Portable Vibration Calibrator

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Svantek-SV110CalibratorImage2Ideal for use with Svantek’s SV103 and SV106 hand-arm vibration meters

Specialist in noise and vibration instrumentation for occupational health and environmental monitoring, Svantek UK (01234 639551; www.svantek.co.uk) has launched a new portable vibration calibrator. The hand-held SV110 is designed for verification of machine sensors as well as on-site checks of human vibration accelerometers, in accordance to ISO 8041.

Specially developed for in-situ calibration checks of hand-arm vibration meters mounted on hand or tool, the robust SV110 is ideal for use with Svantek’s popular SV103 and SV106 instruments. Read more