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  The EVS fluorescent luminaires and emergency lighting for hazardous areas have been introduced to the UK market under the DTS brand by THOMAS & BETTS. The EVS range comprises a wide range of fluorescent and emergency lighting solutions that can be specified and used together throughout a hazardous area site. This allows new lighting schemes to be created more easily for sectors such as the oil and gas industries, food and beverage production, chemicals and pharmaceutical processing, power generation as well as many other hazardous areas. For the site manager, maintenance regimes are also much easier to carry out and spare parts stocking can be minimised due to the easily removable gear tray. DTS products are said to be renowned for their quality of manufacture.

• Invaluable assessments 

  The Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades’ (AEMT) training course, Repair, Overhaul and Reclamation of Ex Equipment has had another successful group pass their assessments in Loughborough, with all delegates saying what they learned was invaluable for their working lives. PWE reports.

• Hearing protection solutions 

  Hazardous work environments demand effective and reliable communication between people. With a range of up to 3km the new HELLBERG Local hearing protector and communication headset makes it easy to talk to with colleagues - without the hassle of taking off ear defenders.

• Remotely-operated rescue robot 

  A remotely-operated rescue robot built to help with disaster recovery in hazardous industrial environments has been developed by a pioneering firm.

• ATEX batteries bring advantages  

  NexSys ATEX batteries, available from ENERSYS, can allow materials handling vehicles to work safely in hazardous areas where there is an explosion risk. The company says they conform to ATEX standards, which are compulsory and a legal requirement in Europe and NexSys batteries are also available world-wide certified in compliance with IECx standards.