New Rules have Come into Force, Have you Checked Whether You’re Affected?
Friday 10 July
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On 30th May 2026, an update to the rules governing explosion-safe electrical equipment officially came into force. It received very little attention outside specialist circles, but if you run a site that handles flammable liquids, gases, dusts, or chemicals, it's worth understanding. It affects whether the equipment on your site still has a valid, current certification. ...
Preventing Industrial Accidents Starts with Regular Inspections
Monday 15 June
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With summer underway, June is a timely point for industrial and hazardous area sites to review whether their inspection schedules, compliance records and maintenance plans are up to date. This is especially important following a recent HSE prosecution that highlights the serious consequences of poor inspection and maintenance regimes. In May 2026, a company was fined £350,000 after the...
Preventing Industrial Failures: HSE Review Lessons
Tuesday 19 May
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Operational safety and asset integrity are critical to industrial longevity, especially in a company dealing with chemicals and highly hazardous environments, as emphasised in the HSE Annual Science Review 2026. The report outlined two huge acid leaks (hydrochloric and sulphuric) that happened in the same year, at the same site in 2020 that resulted in the closure of local businesses and schools,...
The Importance of Fire Alarms in Hazardous Areas
Friday 10 April
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We have recently reinforced our commitment to industrial safety with a comprehensive hazardous area fire alarm service, supporting clients working in flammable gases, vapours or combustible dusts. Fire alarm systems operating in hazardous environments must be specifically designed for use in potentially explosive atmospheres and installed in full compliance with current fire safety and...
Get Compliant with SR Electrical
Monday 2 March
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Have you recently had your workplace reviewed? Hazardous area and DSEAR assessments play a critical role in ensuring sites remain safe, legally compliant and operationally reliable throughout the year ahead. With increased regulatory scrutiny and evolving safety standards, keeping inspection schedules up to date is not only a legal requirement. It is also a vital part of protecting people,...
ATEX Inspections: Essential for Compliance and Business Protection
Tuesday 14 October
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For businesses operating in hazardous areas, safety and compliance cannot be left to chance. Explosive atmospheres must be carefully regulated, and industry best practice makes regular ATEX inspections a key requirement. Not only do they help protect staff and assets, but they also provide the assurance insurers expect when reviewing your operations. Why Regular ATEX Inspections Matter ...
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The Electrical Compliance Challenge of Hydrogen Infrastructure on the...
As the Ministry of Defence explores hydrogen fuel, discover why ATEX-certified hazardous-area electrical work is vital for safe, compliant infrastructure.
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New Rules have Come into Force, Have you Checked Whether You’re...
New ATEX rules launched May 30, 2026. Check your site's flammable material risks and equipment rules now.
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Hazardous Area Lighting For A Hydrogen Dispensing Area
We were contacted to supply and install zone 1 hazardous area lighting to our clients’ hydrogen dispensing area.
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Waste Management Plant Room ATEX Lighting
For a client with a waste management plant room, we supplied and installed zone 1 ATEX certified lighting as well as emergency lighting controls via ATEX certified motion sensor controllers.
