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Draeger appoints Peter Silk and further increases industry expertise

collins2 — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 20:25:03 +0000

Peter Silk, formerly a technical advisor to Firebuy and Assistant Divisional Officer with the London Fire Brigade (LFB), has joined Draeger Safety as Manager of its new Southern Safety Centre. He joins a team of industrial experts focused on delivering high quality solutions to customer problems as a result of in-depth knowledge of different industrial applications.

He comments, “I am pleased to be given the opportunity to be part of the Draeger team and to contribute to the company’s continuing success. I see this as a fantastic opportunity for me to use the skills and knowledge that I have gained in my previous roles to develop and grow the Southern Safety Centre. By establishing this Centre, Draeger is reinforcing its commitment to its customers by offering specialist aftercare and service from experienced professionals.”

Based in Redhill, his first task is to establish the premises and services that will operate from the Centre. Aimed at all areas of industry across the South of England, these will include training, maintenance, servicing and the sale and rental of Draeger respiratory protection, personal escape and gas detection equipment. As well as managing the Centre, he will also be representing Draeger in various regulatory bodies and will be actively involved in a number of fire and rescue service organisations as well as similar customer groups throughout industry.

With 4 years experience in the specification and evaluation of firefighting equipment in line with the Firebuy framework, Silk also spent five years with HM Fire Service Inspectorate where he was involved with product development and technical issues relating to all forms of operational fire and rescue service equipment including appliances, PPE and RPE.

Previously with the London Fire Brigade where he began as a firefighter before becoming Station Commander at various stations and Assistant Divisional Officer, he has also had experience of running the BA Workshops and Service Centre as part of the LFB Protective Equipment Group.

For further information contact Customer Service, Draeger Safety UK Limited, Ullswater Close, Blyth Riverside Business Park, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4RG. Tel: 01670 561200, fax: 01670 356266, www.draeger.com.

Brian Hesler Joins Draeger Safety

collins2 — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 20:21:37 +0000

Brian Hesler, former Fire Chief at Northumberland Fire and Rescue, has joined Draeger Safety as Head of Service and Training UK. Based at the company’s head office in Blyth, Brian is no stranger to customer requirements for high quality service having served 33 years in the Fire Service. He will now be heading up Draeger’s extensive training, after care and support service across the UK.

He comments, “Draeger not only manufactures a high quality range of products but it also offers excellent training, service, maintenance and support via experts from all areas of industry. I am delighted to join the company and to bring my knowledge of the emergency services as well as industrial hazards to the service and support team. I am looking forward to developing our new Safety Centres in Surrey, Aberdeen and Plymouth to maintain and improve our service, training and support across the UK. We are considering the development of further local Safety Centres across the UK in support of our expanding business. We want to be more local to our customers to help us be more responsive.”

As well as preparing for possible terrorist attacks and avian flu outbreaks, he has managed many industrial incidents involving fire, explosive gases and toxic substances. He was a national strategic adviser, working with the Government on major emergency incidents and was also the national fire and rescue adviser to the Local Government Association on resilience and emergency planning. This level of expertise will prove invaluable when understanding customer problems and recognising the need for fast, efficient turnaround of equipment.

He adds, “Whether we are training personnel, carrying out service and maintenance, or recommending equipment for sale or hire, Draeger offers a service that is not only personalised and professional but it is pertinent to the task. Our extensive knowledge of hazards and their effects, the workplace environment and its dangers and, of course, financial restraints mean that we can offer an ideal solution that is workable, cost effective and, above all, safe. My intention is to bring this level of knowledge and expertise to our customers on a local basis via our regional Safety Centres.”

Awarded the Queen’s Fire Service Medal for distinguished service and dedication to improving community safety, Brian spent 7 years at Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service as Chief Fire Officer, and before that, four years as Deputy Chief. His previous experience includes a further 22 years with various Brigades including London, Oxfordshire, Cleveland, Fife and County Durham, as well as 3 years seconded to the national Fire Service College at Moreton-in-Marsh as Head of Operational Command, Offshore Firefighting and International Training.

DRAEGER SAFETY AT EMERGENCY SERVICES SHOW

collins2 — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 22:09:51 +0000

Stand 165, Hall 2 and Stand 426, Hall 3

Well known for compressed air breathing apparatus, Draeger will be demonstrating its Total Safety system solution which incorporates abroad portfolio of integrated products and services for use in a wide range of different applications. Of particular interest to the fire and law enforcement sectors, these include ATEX approved thermal imaging cameras and gas tight suits, new rescue helmets, ASDUs and gas detection monitors and tubes, as well as full service and maintenance, on and off-site bespoke training packages, and access to long and short term product hire.

Visitors to stand 165 in Hall 2 can see demonstrations of the latest in non-invasive saliva based drug testing alongside examples of Draeger’s extensive personal protection equipment such as facemasks and safety eyewear for use in situations such as forensic investigations. In addition, visitors to stand 426 in Hall 3 can win an iPod Touch in the interactive “Draeger Tube” and receive a demonstration of “on-site training” in Draeger’s Confined Space Entry mobile trailer.

Providing flexible and improved access to safety solutions via newly opened Safety Centres across the UK, Draeger is keen to listen to its customers, be accessible on a local basis, and support customers’ safety needs.

Dräger. Technology for Life^®

The Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA is an international leader in the fields of medical and safety technology. Dräger products protect, support and save lives. Founded in 1889, in 2008 Dräger generated revenues of around EUR 1.9 billion. The Dräger Group is currently present in more than 190 countries and has about 11,000 employees worldwide. Please visit www.draeger.com for more information.

Easy, Convenient Viewing With Draeger Mobile Display Vehicle

collins2 — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 14:45:57 +0000

Checking out safety products has never been easier than with the new Draeger Mobile Display Vehicle. Allowing employees, safety professionals and end users alike to see, feel and try out the latest technologically advanced safety products at their convenience, the vehicle can be parked right outside the workplace to suit specific shift requirements. Once “on board”, personnel can then view a wide variety of equipment including new chemical protection suits, respiratory products, personal gas detection equipment, transportable area gas detection monitors and thermal imaging cameras. Along with educational videos of relevance to industrial environments, they can also see the Draeger Rental Robot in action and receive an all-encompassing shutdown management system demonstration.

Designed with the safety of the user in mind, this travelling exhibition also provides details on equipment hire and rental, the Draeger Training Academy and maintenance and calibration services.

Bookings can be made by calling 01670 561 200 or email marketing.uk@draeger.com

New Draeger Webshop Makes Safety Easier

collins2 — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 14:38:49 +0000

Designed to make safety easier, the new Draeger Webshop provides easy access to a wide range of industrial safety solutions. Found at www.draegershop.co.uk this interactive, secure on-line web facility forms part of Draeger’s ongoing commitment to understanding and working alongside its customers. Enabling UK customers to source Draeger products 24-hours a day, 7-days a week, the site offers fast delivery on thousands of personal protective equipment, occupational safety products, portable and fixed gas detection equipment as well as spares and accessories.

Serving general industry, oil and gas (upstream and downstream), fire and rescue and the water industry, this convenient website has both quick and extended search facilities and also allows visitors to browse via extensive industrial application and product catalogues. By using Draeger’s deep knowledge and understanding of the safety issues and risks that are faced every day, the site can also assist with product selection for those industries. When searching via industry sector, for instance, visitors are automatically directed to the most appropriate products for their working environment. Product catalogues are quick and easy to access and, for those who require further assistance or information, the site contains convenient product-specific enquiry forms and direct email links as well as telephone, fax and instant message “chat” facilities.

Fully committed to customer care and support, Draeger’s move into eCommerce means that customers can now source Draeger products, services and “know-how” at a time convenient to themselves. Quick and reliable, the new Webshop complements Draeger’s extensive team of UK sales and technical support personnel.

Existing Draeger account customers can access the site straight away and registration for new customers is quick and straightforward. For more information visit www.draegershop.co.uk or email enquiries.shop.st.uk@draeger.com

Draeger Polytron 7000 Passes Formal Evaluation

collins2 — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 14:21:57 +0000

Draeger Safety is proud to have passed a formal evaluation of its Polytron 7000 Oxygen and Toxic Gas Detector by the British Nuclear Industry Smart Instruments Working Group. The evaluation included quality control and assurance, proven in-use data of the instrument and production methods for both the hardware and software elements of the transmitter.

The Draeger Polytron 7000, with self-diagnostic functions that ensure that no failures go unreported or are missed, has been classified as suitable for use as a SIL 1 (Safety Integrity Level) instrument under IEC61508, Electric Electrical and Programmable Electronic Equipment used in Safety Systems.

Adding Value with Draeger

As even more emphasis is being placed on the need to maintain safety whilst still saving time and money, lifetime ownership costs have become a crucial element in the selection process. Thanks to advanced technology which has lowered maintenance and calibration requirements, both costs and system downtime can now be significantly reduced.

Combining reliability with cost effective operation, the modular Draeger Polytron 7000 is a prime example of how Draeger systems can bring added value and peace of mind to nuclear applications. With enhanced flexibility it also offers ease of use, reduced maintenance and minimal system downtime to any application requiring intrinsically safe gas detection.

Pre-calibrated for easy operation, the Draeger range of electrochemical sensors incorporate “plug-and-play” technology. The sensor is simply plugged in and the detector is ready to use with no further intervention from the operator. Replacing a sensor is equally easy and, because of their large size and accuracy, the sensors offer a very long life, with calibration intervals of up to one year to further enhance the cost reducing benefits.

Draeger Fire and Gas Detection Systems offers products, services and system solutions for all encompassing toxic, flammable and oxygen detection, flame detection and design, build, commission and maintenance of fire and gas detection systems for protection of personnel and assets.

Further information is available from Customer Services, Draeger Safety UK Limited, Ullswater Close, Blyth Riverside Business Park, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4RG. Tel: 01670 561413. Fax: 01670 544475.

Email: gds@draeger.com, or visit www.draeger.com

New Draeger Webshop Makes Safety Easier

admin — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 07:19:32 +0000

Draeger Polytron 7000 Passes Formal Evaluation Under The Nuclear Industry Emphasis Program

admin — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 07:15:58 +0000

Adding Value with Draeger

Email: gds@draeger.com, or visit www.draeger.com

Ensure Reliable Gas Detection With New Draeger Wireless Safety Net

admin — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 10:08:18 +0000

Operating as an all-round safety network, the new Draeger X-zone 5000 uses wireless technology to automatically connect multiple monitors for reliable, continuous detection of toxic, combustible and explosive gases.

Ensuring that personnel have the confidence to work worry free, even in the most dangerous environments, these transportable units are quick to deploy and easy to set up. Issuing a loud alarm as soon as a gas is detected, they also change colour to clearly identify the alarm status. The areas where gas has been detected are indicated by red visual alarms. Safe atmospheres and, therefore, a safe escape route are confirmed by green visual alarms.

By simply placing Draeger X-zone 5000 units around potentially dangerous areas or where maintenance or shutdown work is being carried out, these robust, waterproof units will ensure increased levels of safety in any application. As soon as one of the units detects a gas it immediately transmits an alarm to each of the others, warning everyone in the area that a danger exists. At the same time, a loud evacuation alarm is emitted and a patented 360º alarm amplifier ensures that it is heard with the same intensity in all directions.

Up to 25 Draeger X-zones can be used at any one time, forming a complete wireless network to suit the specific application, including those where an explosion hazard might exist. In addition to Zone 0 ATEX performance, they also offer a lower cost of ownership by combining flexible monitoring capabilities with a long sensor life and enhanced battery performance.

Allowing gas ingress from every side, it can be fitted with up to four sensors to detect as many as five gases at once. The Drager X-zone 5000 provides simultaneous measurement of gases and vapours such as hydrocarbons, hydrogen and other explosive, combustible or toxic gases.

Unlike portable instruments which usually leave the scene with the wearer, the Draeger X-zone 5000 can be left in situ for up to 120 hours continuous operation, issuing an alarm as long as the danger exists.

New Intrinsically Safe, Single-Handed Thermal Imaging Camera From Draeger

admin — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 22:16:18 +0000

As part of its ongoing commitment to improving fire fighter safety and operational performance, Draeger Safety has developed the UCF range of Thermal Imaging Cameras. For the first time, firefighters no longer have to conduct a risk assessment before taking a thermal imaging camera into a potentially explosive environment because the range includes models which are intrinsically safe and have ATEX Approval applied for. Ensuring that entry protocols can be followed with single-handed operation, the cameras also provide “the complete picture” by combining traditional firefighting and normal view modes.

Saving valuable time and enabling firefighters to enter the incident without delay, the camera is safe to use in any environment without risk of explosion. In line with entry protocol, one hand is left free for users to feel their way, steady or protect themselves or help casualties, whilst the other hand operates the lightweight camera, single-handedly via touch button controls.

Being able to see the “whole picture” is essential for accurate, fast decision making. When entering incident, firefighters need to determine the source of heat and the location of people, especially casualties, as quickly as possible. The broad thermal operating range of the UCF cameras allows the traditional modes of “firefighting” and “normal” to be viewed simultaneously, enabling the user to see both the fire source and other people in a single clear image.

Hot spots, which can be a danger after dowsing, need to be avoided or dealt with effectively. Often invisible to the naked eye, they can now be identified easily with the integrated laser pointer which pinpoints the exact location of any thermal areas.

In addition, when entering a new area such as a doorway, hatch, window, confined space or even turning a corner, the user can select a freeze frame facility to view hidden dangers. Providing a clear snapshot of the immediate vicinity, this allows the firefighter to observe the space, decide a plan of action and, if necessary, consult and share the image with colleagues before entering the danger zone. Should firefighters need more information or advice on a particular situation or risk they can choose the data transmission option which uses both video and sound to send images back to the command team. These images can also be recorded for immediate or post event playback for training and evaluation purposes.

Quick identification of a hazard or individual is vital when scanning an area but it is equally important that nothing is overlooked. The enhanced shutter speed of the UCF cameras provides sharp, clear images of the incident during initial evaluation. Equally, it is imperative that any thermal changes are identified easily, regardless of the lighting conditions. When moving between rooms and buildings or even into bright daylight, the integral ambient light sensor on the Draeger UCF range automatically adjusts the screen so that the image remains clearly visible.

Efficient use of battery life can maximise camera readiness throughout the incident, particularly during long periods of operation. Providing more safety to the firefighter as a result of longer visual support, the auto standby function conserves the 4-hour battery life when the camera is not being operated.

As with many incidents confined space entry can be difficult, particularly when crawling and carrying a thermal imaging camera. An integral crawl handle ensures that firefighters can move more freely and allows the operator to use the UCF camera effectively.