Before the end of the 18th century, hard work, much of it done by people on their own, often led to serious injuries or even fatal accidents. Then came the Industrial Revolution. It made people's work much easier, but it also led to serious injuries and deaths caused by powerful production machines. Now, the age of modern technology is developing rapidly and electronic equipment must serve to protect people as much as possible. We call on manufacturing companies to adopt the famous phrase "Safety first" as a genuine daily work belief, not just as an entry in a safety log. This time we will tell you how to prevent accidents in the industrial environment in good time and how ZTF LASMA can help you create a safer working environment.
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People working in industrial environments are most vulnerable to accidents, such as factory workers, plant operators, mechanics and similar professions who are exposed to a wide range of powerful, bulky equipment and toxic substances on a daily basis. The Latvian State Labour Inspectorate shows that between 1 January and 10 September 2023, there have been 18 deaths in the course of direct work duties. In 2022, there were 22 deaths in the same period. Accidents resulting in serious injuries were 150 in 2023 and 174 in 2022. Here are some examples.
Accidents involving chemicals are common. For example, a worker was pouring a chemical into a reactor where it reacted with another chemical already inside. A little later, the person lost consciousness. The NMP was called and the victim was taken to a medical facility. The investigation revealed that the victim had been poisoned by a poisonous gas during the work process.
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In a metalworking plant, a steel melting furnace ladle was in contact with hot metal and a violent outburst of heated gas flames occurred. Flames rose from the bottom of the platform and engulfed the platform and two people standing on it. Unfortunately, the persons suffered fatal burns. (Source).
Air quality sensors, gas analysers, hazardous area safety scanners are all products designed to mitigate the above risks. To prevent these or similar workplace injuries, ZTF Lāsma offers a wide range of safety components. We invite you to take a look at them later in this article.
For over 90 years, Telemecanique Sensors has been manufacturing various types of sensors and limit switches that are used by many manufacturing companies around the world. To ensure the safety of its employees, the company has created a separate product series - Safety Sensors and Limit Switches. This series helps engineers to ensure the safe operation of equipment and to comply with all necessary safety standards, according to the requirements of each industry. For more information on the applications of each series, please see the table below.
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Simple and emergency stop safety switches | Provides machine operators with a quick way to switch off dangerous equipment. |
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Safety light curtains | Provides automatic shutdown of equipment if a defined zone is violated. |
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Explosive environment safety sensors | Designed for use in explosive and dusty environments |
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Interlocking safety switches |
Designed to control the safe opening and locking of guards and lids. |
This company thinks about work safety solutions in great detail, as this is one of the main product areas of Sick Sensors. A worldwide network of certified safety experts continuously takes care of all the smallest aspects related to occupational safety, from risk assessment to the planning of equipment and safety systems to make the interaction between people and equipment safer. You can definitely rely on SICK for products that meet safety requirements and can be used in a wide range of situations. See below for more information on applications.
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Safe monitoring and control of movement |
Provides continuous tracking and monitoring of movement data on both mobile and fixed installations. |
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Secure serial connection |
Suitable for a wide range of applications, allowing up to 32 safety sensors to be connected, ensuring consistent information from all connected components. |
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Security camera sensors | Provides reliable three-dimensional environmental perception and accurate measurement data. |
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Suitable for both simple and complex tasks, providing reliable productivity for stationary and mobile equipment. |
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Safety distance sensors | Suitable for distance detection to protect people and production equipment. |
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Suitable for perimeter scanning and distance measurement, allowing monitoring of customer-defined protection zones in two dimensions. | |
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Safety light beam sensors |
Suitable for monitoring large access points over long distances, can be used in harsh environments. |
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Provides safe protection for people. Especially suitable for monitoring hazardous areas, access points and danger spots. |
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Security multi-threaded scanners |
Suitable for mobile protection in hazardous areas, preventing collisions and reducing downtime. |
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Safety radar sensors |
Designed for use in harsh production conditions. Helps to detect persons who have entered a hazardous area and to stop dangerous activities. |
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Used for monitoring safety sensors in various installations. |
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Designed for the safety of people and equipment. Used for protection of moving physical guards, detection of dangerous movement conditions and safe stop function. |
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Security systems |
Suitable for human safety and productivity through a variety of software and hardware tailored to different applications. |
Sirens and signal lights are clearly one of the quickest and most effective ways to warn of potential workplace hazards. Installing these devices should definitely be at the top of your to-do list. Sirena is one of the leading manufacturers of these products in Europe. The manufacturer has managed to develop 8 product series for different industrial sectors, ranging from traffic lights and industrial lights to products for explosive environments and escape alarms. We would like to present an article prepared by a colleague of ours, which already details 3 excellent examples of safe working environments with Sirena products.
To make sure that each of us understands exactly what solution you need for your project, we offer you the opportunity to see and connect the device of your choice at our stand.
Mayser Safety Technology is one of Europe's leading manufacturers of safety sensors. Its product range is unique in being able to offer high performance safety technology solutions. These solutions can be used in a wide range of working environments, especially those where automation processes are on the rise. The manufacturer's product range includes a wide range of contact and non-contact or ultrasonic sensor safety solutions. They are suitable for any industry where there is a need to protect people by controlling, slowing down or stopping moving parts of machinery. Below you will find the 9 product groups offered by the company.
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Provides crush protection for people or objects. For example in door and gate systems, vertical platforms and lifting equipment. |
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Miniatūras drošības malu kontaktu sensori |
Piemērots aizsardzībai pret saspiešanu vai sagriešanu, zemais uzstādīšanas augstums ļauj pielāgoties dažādiem lieces rādiusiem un leņķiem. |
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MY touch-free detection system |
Prevents dangerous situations such as impacts and crushing. Particularly suitable for public vehicles, paying attention to entrance areas. |
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Signal transmission systems | Designed for reliable wireless signal transmission, universal use. |
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Protects people from potentially dangerous devices in automated manufacturing processes. |
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Safety step |
Used on buses and trains on stairs, steps and ramps to bridge gaps or height differences to determine the safe location of people or objects. |
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Control units |
Assess the output of safety mats, safety edges and safety bumpers and immediately activate the necessary safety measures. |
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Safety buffers |
Provides impact protection, protecting people from injury or preventing damage to valuable objects or equipment. |
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Safety footwear | Suitable for levelling height differences when the device maintains distance from moving objects. Often used in aviation. |
Master Lock padlocks, locks, deadbolts and other security solutions require no introduction. This American manufacturer has been known as one of the most trusted partners in security solutions for more than 100 years.
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Application |
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Padlocks or locks | Suitable for a wide range of industries with a broad technical specification. |
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Group locks and key boxes |
Suitable for installing multiple interlocking locks in one installation. |
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Padlock stations and sets |
Suitable for storing safety locks and warning signs and for easy storage on site. |
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Electrical switches and push-button locks |
Suitable for locking standard circuit breakers and input switches. Various types and sizes of snap-on enclosures. |
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Warning signs |
Can be used both indoors and outdoors. They can be personalised and attached to locks. |
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Accessories for locking mechanical devices |
Suitable for locking and locking various types of moving control parts. |
The products of all the above manufacturers focus on one thing: protecting workers. If you need individual advice to improve your safety at work, the ZTF Lāsma team is ready to consider and implement it in the form of a project. Our engineers develop solutions for automated processes in industrial environments with a focus on efficiency, safety and cost-effectiveness. Our partners produce control systems for production lines, water supply, fire-fighting, ventilation and lighting systems of varying degrees of complexity. We provide our support, knowledge and experience to make customers' everyday lives easier.
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