As technology changes and advances there is a need for all maintenance professionals to keep up to date with the latest innovations across the spectrum of processing and manufacturing industries.

Maintec 2012, now in it’s 37th year, provides industry professionals with an efficient and highly effective opportunity to meet with the innovators and suppliers of process and maintenance equipment.

Castle Group will be at Maintec 2012 to show off some of our latest products and give you help and advice on modern maintenance systems and asset management.

Maintec 2012
February 28th to 1st March 2012
at the NEC, Birmingham

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The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires companies to ensure that general fire precautions will ensure the safety of company employees and that all possible precautions are taken to prevent fire.

A company must also perform risk assessments for fire precautions by a trained Fire Safety Officer. We are now able to offer a complete Fire Safety Training programme with an online video training course.

The video course for Fire Safety Training can be completed at your own pace and provides full fire training awareness for employers and assists employees in identifying and reducing the risk that fire presents in the workplace.

The Fire Safety Training course is broken down into modules, each of which covers areas and requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Each module is completed with a series of tests which must be completed to pass the course.

Modules run through the chemistry of fire, covering the Fire Triangle, how fires spread and the dangers of smoke. Common causes of fire takes a look at how fires start within companies, including arson, the inherent dangers of smoking in the workplace, poor housekeeping and electrical equipment.

Learning about the safety features within buildings discusses the need for fire alarm call points, using smoke and heat detectors, the use of clear lighting, signs and fire doors to aid a fire evacuation and stop the spread of a fire.

While larger fires will require evacuation, a smaller fire may be dealt with internally. A module on fire extinguishers shows you how to use different types of fire extinguishers to battle specific fires. Do you know when to use water, carbon dioxide, foam, dry powder or wet chemical fire extinguishers?

The final module covers exactly what you should do when discovering a fire and what to do when the fire alarm goes off.

On successful completion of the course you will be presented with an IFE approved certificate to confirm your abilities to conform to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

Castle Brings new Dosemeter to the Market

Microphone In Real Ear Dosimeter System

A novel dosemeter is now available from Castle boasting a wide range of features, but perhaps most interesting of all, the ability to measure sound inside a human ear! The 102 dosemeter will not only measure real-time octave bands, has two microphone inputs and is tiny, but has a special microphone designed to fit into the ear canal to measure where it has not previously been possible to do so!

The instrument itself features real-time octave bands, data-logging of sound levels for Leq, Lepd and some environmental parameters. It also has two separate connections on it for independent microphone inputs to enable simultaneous measurements; a feature particularly suited to it function as an in-ear monitor as it is possible to measure inside, and outside the ear at the same time.

The ear-canal microphone is especially designed and tested to compensate for the shape of the human ear and produces calibrated results that can be used for noise at work risk assessments. Simon Bull, MD for Castle Group said, “This is a true first and allows measurements where it’s never been possible before. This is particularly useful inside headsets in call centres and helmets for police motorcyclists or emergency service personnel. It great that it is such a powerful dosemeter as well.”

Castle Group is internationally renowned for supplying health and safety and environmental products and services into many industries, covering a wide array of subjects from Noise and Vibration, to Air Sampling, Temperature and Light. Castle provide solutions in the form of products to buy or rent, training courses, consultancy and calibration.

See more of the new In-Ear Dosemeter from Castle Group

Guide for workers

In the “Guide for Workers” section, Industrial Deafness Watch provides workers and former workers with the information they need to fully understand the dangers of noise at work and properly protect themselves from those dangers, while also learning about how to treat hearing damage that they might already be suffering from.

Some of the topics discussed include:

• Industrial deafness symptoms
• Learning if you are at risk of hearing loss
• How to prevent industrial deafness
• Tools and machinery that can cause industrial deafness
• Claiming benefits for industrial deafness

Advice for employers

In the “Advice for Employers” section, Industrial Deafness Watch discusses the various topics that employers might worry about. When you are an employer in an industry that is notorious for creating loud noise, it can be difficult to get a complete handle on everything you must do to ensure you workers are safe from the dangers of high levels of noise and also to ensure that you are fully protecting yourself in the event that you are pursued in a compensation claim.

Some of the topics discussed pertaining to employers are:

• Reducing noise at your workplace
• Advice on purchasing tools and machinery
• Keeping your workers informed
• How do I determine if I have a noise problem?
• Employers’ Legal Duties

Industrial Deafness Watch is committed to providing workers and employers throughout the United Kingdom with the most up-to-date and the most comprehensive information regarding noise in the workplace. With a goal of keeping all workers in the U.K. free from the dangers and detriments of hearing loss, Industrial Deafness Watch has made a point to provide the best and most meaningful information regarding this topic found anywhere online.

Read more at Industrial Deafness Watch.

To ensure continued calibration for the air sampling equipment we have added a Bubble Film Flowmeter and Float Rotameter. These can be used to ensure your air sampling is accurate.

Our new visual inspection category has started with a USB Endoscope, an ideal solution for looking into those small and hard to see areas. With its direct PC or laptop connection, bright LED lighting and instant video images you can now see into the darkest recesses of machinery.

Electrical appliance testing has become easier. Along with the portable appliance checkers we can now supply microwave leakage checkers. Many companies now have staff rooms with a microwave oven and, along with plug and socket checking, testing any potentially dangerous microwave leakage can now be performed with our affordable Microwave Leakage Detector.

A new pocket light meter has now been added. This cheap and small light meter is ideal for basic environmental monitoring and health and safety checks in the workplace. The pocket light meter features a silicon photo diode sensor and measures up to 40,000 Lux and is small enough to live up to its name.

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COSHH regulations include providing risk assessment to find out what the hazards are providing control measures and suitable training and information to reduce health risks, planning for emergencies and continuing to monitor and maintain measures are kept in place.

Substances considered hazardous may include chemicals, fumes, dust, vapour, mist, gas and certain germs and viruses. (Lead, asbestos and radioactive substances are not covered by COSHH regulations as they have their own specific regulations.)

Understanding the requirements of COSHH regulations can seem daunting for some so we cover the principles in the free COSHH and Air Sampling seminar and a more in-depth look at risk assessments, air sampling and COSHH Regulations in the 3 day training course.

For larger companies or those just starting new COSHH risk assessment we can also help with a health and safety consultancy.

Dust and Vapour Air Sampling

A range of dust and vapour monitoring equipment to measure particulates with a choice of kit including 1 or 5 pumps designed as the ideal choice for air sampling. Air sampling kits capture contaminants through a filter medium and a concentration level compared to the volume of air gives a value of the contaminant level.

We can provide the level meters for air sampling and the required filter papers or sorbent tubes for your measurements. Contact Us now with the information about which chemicals you wish to measure.

The Sidekick Constant Flow Pump contain a constant flow pump with excellent reliability and features for air sampling. The Sidekick comes with a choice of either dust or vapour measuring models in either a single pump kit or 5 pump kits. Three different ranges of Sidekick also allow a choice to suit any budget or requirement.

A combined Sidekick Deluxe model for dust and vapour monitoring is also available to buy or hire from CastleRent.

The Air Check 2000 is a programmable air sample pump for respirable dust monitoring. The AirCheck has a choice of single or kit of 5 pumps and can be bought for dust or vapour measurements or as a combined dust and vapour kit.

The Pocket Pump is an advanced low flow meter with a great accuracy and ideal for time weighted averaging (TWA) and short term exposure limit (STEL) measurements. This compact and light meter comes in a tough case and is very easy to use.

Calibration devices, bubble flow meter and rotameters are also available.

Gas Detection

We have a range of portable gas detectors designed to suit different working environments, potential gas levels and changing work processes. Gas detectors are available to measure a range of different gases, whether for a single gas or multiple gas levels.

With single gas monitors and multi-gas monitors, contact us with the gases you wish to measure as each machine is configured to measure required gases at sale.

The Gas Alert range of meters is varied to suit measurement requirements and budget.

Gas Alert Extreme is a single gas monitor designed for ease of use with replaceable sensor and long battery life.
Gas Alert Clip Extreme are single gas monitors designed to be used continuously for 2 or 3 years. 2 year models measure H2S, CO, O2 or SO2 while the 3 year model measures H2S or CO.
Gas Alert Micro 5 series of detectors can measure up to 5 gas hazards and is easy to use enabling the user to configure a detector to suit specific applications with a choice of diffusion or pump operation and data logging capability.
Gas Alert Micro 5 IR uses a non-dispersive infrared sensor to monitor carbon dioxide levels while also monitoring up to 4 additional gases.
Gas Alert Micro 5 PID features a humidity resistant photo-ionisation detector (PID) sensor that can detect volatile organic compounds and up to 4 additional gases.
Gas Alert Quattro is a compact multi-gas detector designed for ease of use and capable of measuring up to 4 different gasses.

Covering the limits of exposure from tools and equipment, the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005 are a standardised approach to risk assessment from hand-arm vibration (HAV) and whole-body vibration (WBV). The regulations cover action and limit values for vibration exposure (including weekly averaging), health surveillance and monitoring protocols.

Our kits have been put together to help measure and monitor worker’s exposure to vibration and our training course gives you the full understanding of how vibration meters work, testing and measuring HAV and WBV vibration and understanding the results.

If you are unsure of which meter is right for you or want help in where to start with vibration measurements then contact us today. We can advise on the right training and meters for your application or, if the job seems too daunting, we can provide a consultancy for your company.

Vibration Meter Indicators

VK007 Pocket Vibration Meter Kit is the ideal starting point for companies needing to check vibration levels. These vibration meter indicators can be used to take simple measurements quickly and easily.

The VK007A kit contains a GA2003 Pocket Vibration Meter that can measure hand-arm vibration levels, acceleration and velocity while the VK007B kit with a GA2002 Pocket Vibration Meter can measure acceleration, velocity and displacement levels. Both meters come in a handy case with accelerometer and accessories.

Professional Safety Advisor Vibration Systems

For full compliance of the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations the Pro-DX Excieo Vibration Meter range is the perfect solution. Available in several flavours which are ideally suited to hand arm vibration, whole body vibration or a mix of the 2, the Excieo vibration meter kits are a complete solution and available to buy now.

VK024 Excieo Hand-Arm Vibration System contains the GA2005H (hand arm vibration model), one single tri-axial accelerometer, VIBdataPro vibration analysis software and all necessary accessories all in a handy case.

VK025 Excieo Whole Body Vibration System contains the GA2005M (capable of whole body vibration measurements), a tri-axial seat pad accelerometer, VIBdataPro vibration analysis software and accessories in an attaché case.

VK026 Excieo HAV and WBV Vibration System combines the VK024 and VK025 kits to provide an Excieo vibration meter, accelerometers for measuring hand arm vibration and whole body vibration, VIBdataPro analysis software and all require accessories in a kit case.

At Castle Group we are here to help you find the right equipment for the job you need to carry out at a price that suits your budget. All our equipment comes with the guarantee of backup and support you can only get from a company with over 40 years experience in health and safety.

As laws and legislation changes to protect workers from the hazards of modern industry our catalogue of level meters and instrumentation changes to make sure the equipment you have is suitable for the measurements you need to carry out.

Our range of level meters and instrumentation includes

• Sound Level Meters
• Vibration Meters
• Air Sampling Equipment
• Gas Detection Meters
• Audiometers
• Noise Activated Warning Systems
• Medical Testing Equipment
• Dosemeters
• Light Meters
• Anemometers
• Thermometers and Hygrometers

Each level meter comes with a range of accessories required for accurate measurements.

To make your life easier we have also created a series of kits which include all the parts you need to carry out health and safety testing such as calibrators, analysis software, accelerometers, windshields, cables and a case designed to keep your kit together.

Kits have also been designed to include level meters for specific tasks that ensure you don’t fall foul of legislation such as the Control of Noise at Work Regulations, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health or Control of Vibration at Work Regulations.

The Castle Safety Shop includes all of our current range of level meters and measurement equipment but it you’re not sure what’s right for you and your company then contact us and we’ll help you find the right kit.