1 Mar 2016
Demolition work raises hazardous area concerns at Didcot
Reports that the collapsed building at Didcot Power Station had exploded now seem to be inaccurate, but concerns of a possible explosion continue at t...
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19 Jan 2016
Securing hazardous areas in educational facilities
A number of recent cases have highlighted the importance of safeguarding hazardous areas in educational buildings at all stages in the academic ladder...
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22 Dec 2015
‘Lively interest’ expected for hazardous areas conference in 2016
The two-year wait for the next HazardEx conference is almost over, with the biennial event due to return in February 2016. HazardEx on the Net......
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10 Nov 2015
Gas canisters create hazardous area around Bracknell blaze
Bonfire Night came early to Bracknell as the offices of outside broadcast company NEP Visions were destroyed by fire, in an incident which also saw......
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7 Aug 2015
Do I need Zone 1 or Zone 2 equipment?
When choosing Zone 1 or Zone 2 equipment – or Zone 0 equipment, if explosive vapours are present for long periods of time – it......
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21 Jul 2015
Bosley explosion triggers power cut in surrounding hazardous area
A major explosion at a wood flour processing plant in Bosley, East Cheshire, led to a deliberate power cut in the surrounding hazardous area –.....
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6 Mar 2015
Manchester University closure highlights risk of hazardous areas in cities
The partial closure of the University of Manchester campus on March 4th is a stark reminder of the risks posed by hazardous areas and potentially......
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