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Tackle Offshore Hydrocarbon Dangers With New Draeger Wireless Safety Net

With the release of Health and Safety Executive (HSE) statistics showing an increase in major injuries and unplanned hydrocarbon releases offshore in 2009/10, there has never been a better time to establish a wireless safety net to ensure reliable gas detection.  By operating as an all-round safety network, the new Draeger X-zone 5000 uses wireless […]

Draeger Adds Another Dimension To Chemical Protection Suits

As a result of working closely with customers to continue to understand their needs, Draeger has developed the CPS 7900, a gas-tight chemical protection suit.  Even when being dragged along the ground or any other abrasive surface in a rescue situation, this reusable suit maintains wearer protection from hazardous substances.  Should an outer layer be […]

New ATEX LED Headtorch from Wolf

Wolf Safety, leaders in portable lighting solutions for hazardous areas, has launched a NEW headtorch in the Wolf ATEX Lighting Range.  The Wolf ATEX LED Headtorch is an ultra small primary cell powered head lamp with a high power LED light source, CE marked to the 94/9/EC (ATEX Equipment) Directive for safe use in Zones […]

Crowcon Expands Capabilities of its Lightweight, Intrinsically Safe T3 Portable Multi-Gas Detector

Gas detection specialist Crowcon has expanded the capabilities of its highly successful Tetra:3 (T3) personal multi-gas detector with three more toxic gas sensors: ozone (O3), sulphur dioxide (SO2) and ammonia (NH3). This complements the existing sensor range which includes flammable gases, oxygen (O2), hydrogen sulphide (H2S), and carbon monoxide (CO). The new sensors widen the […]

Lavendon Access Services Secures Strategic Powered Access Agreement with Skanska

Lavendon Access Services (Lavendon) is proud to announce the completion of a strategic powered access agreement with Skanska. This arrangement marks the first major group agreement between Lavendon and all of Skanska UK’s operating units. The agreement positions Lavendon as Skanska’s preferred supplier of powered access in the UK in a deal worth over £1 […]

Zoning in on Portable Gas Detection with new Draeger X-zone 5000

Transportable gas detection has entered a new era with the launch of the Draeger X-zone 5000 wireless monitoring unit.  Easily positioned and providing clear alarms, these robust, waterproof units ensure increased levels of safety by detecting and communicating the presence of a wide range of toxic, combustible and explosive gases over longer distances. Bringing Zone […]