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Robson
News: Sira trains Robson staff in ATEX Certification for Bulk Material
Handling Systems such as Screw Conveyor, Belt Conveyor, Bucket Elevator,
Vibro Feeders, Vibro Screens, Trough Belt Conveyors, Silo and Bunkers.
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| ATEX
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at Robson under go Atex training |
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Robson have
completed training key staff to ensure compliance with ATEX 95 (94/9/EC),
the EC directives that sets standards for manufacturing of plant
to be used in explosive atmospheres. Also the course included the
ATEX 137 (1992/92/EC) Worker Protection Directive, which ensures
the health and safety protection of workers
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by Sira
Test & Certification, the three-day course equipped managers and
technical staff who work in design and on site with the knowledge
necessary to ensure the safety of themselves and others in accordance
with the UK Health & Safety Executive's Dangerous Substances and Explosives
Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR), also the understanding of design
of bulk material handling systems and components allowed in Zoned
areas. Ensuring that categorized conveyor equipment is compliant with
the regulations. |
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training complements Robson's compliance with the ATEX 95 regulations
concerning conveyor equipment and protective systems intended for
use in potentially explosive atmospheres. The company has many years'
experience of handling products where this could be a hazard - notably
sugar, biomass and coal and products for these environments incorporate
ATEX-certified components. |
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Where appropriate,
bulk material handling systems are monitored constantly and alarms
or shutdown initiated automatically if the risk of an explosion
is detected. Other safeguards include blast panels and high-speed
suppression systems.
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Geo.
Robson & Co. (Conveyors) Ltd
Coleford Road, Sheffield, S9 5PA
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Fax:
+44 (0)114 2433066
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