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Hazardous substances: off the trike

What is the outlook for, and operational safety of, chlorinated substances such as perchloroethylene, a common industry substitute for the outlawed trichloroethylene? by Steed Webzell

Hazardous Waste
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Matters of substance

What is the outlook for, and operational safety of, chlorinated substances such as perchloroethylene, a common industry substitute for the outlawed trichloroethylene?

Functional Safety
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Shop air gets the squeeze

April 2022 saw the launch of a taskforce targeting a 10% reduction in the energy consumed by compressed air systems. Steed Webzell details the campaign’s key messages

Compressors
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Catchments: a new view of wastewater treatment

When considering the cost and carbon footprint associated with conventional treatment using chemicals, can water catchment provide a more nature-based alternative? By Steed Webzell

Waste Management
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Making the grade: gas analyser calibration and maintenance

Calibrating and maintaining a gas analyser is a critical business, with the potential of fines and even plant shutdowns for any companies reporting incorrect readings

Gas Analyses
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Construction: the call of nature

New rules on improving biodiversity during the development of industrial parks are coming soon, demanding net gains in site ecology

Environmental Monitoring
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Construction: time to get risk-averse

The construction industry is crying out for a statistical approach to identifying and mitigating safety risks. With the new Construction Risk Library project, it might just have arrived

Health and Safety
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Time for a dry run

Compressed air dryers improve air quality and protect valuable assets, but what types are available and how is it best to care for them?

Refrigeration
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MIC: a solution in the pipeline

Aiming to improve the detection, monitoring and mitigation of the billion-dollar issue of microbiologically influenced corrosion is a new joint industry project. By Steed Webzell

Oil & Gas
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Determining access rights for facilities

Whether talking about a machine, robot, room or entire building, how is it best to ensure safety by restricting employee access? By Steed Webzell

Machine Safety/Protection
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Raising standards

It is becoming increasingly important to evaluate the design working period (DWP) of cranes to ensure they are fit for purpose and safe to use

Cranes
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Pallet truck care

A guide to the care, inspection and maintenance of pallet trucks, as covered by PUWER

Planned Maintenance