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TOOLS – AN INTRODUCTION TO PUWER
There are a variety of health and safety regulations in the UK. In this
article, Operations Engineer explores the Provision and Use of Work
Equipment Regulations 1998, which governs the application of all kinds of
tools and equipment in the UK
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WASTE – RCV SAFETY
Waste collectors take to the streets on a daily basis – picking up and
disposing of household and industrial waste. Operating such large
vehicles when pedestrians, cyclists and other motor users are around
requires the utmost attention. Cameras and detector systems can help
improve operational safety
60 WASTE – REDUCING PROCESS WATER CONSUMPTION
A new water recycling plant at the Fredericia, Denmark brewery of
Carlsberg will reuse 90% of its process water and reduce overall site
consumption by 10%. But how?
62 MATERIALS HANDLING – MAGNETIC SEPARATORS
Magnetic separators are often installed in arduous conditions. How do
they work, and what are their maintenance requirements?
64 MATERIALS HANDLING – PORTABLE VACUUMS
Industrial vacuums pack a powerful punch. They will clear up dry and wet
waste at factory scale, yet are small enough to be wheeled around a site
on a cart or by forklift
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