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Surging demand for valves and actuators
Rising demand from diverse process industries supports steady growth in global valves and actuators market
UK subsea oil and gas sector grows by almost 30 per cent
Some 800 companies, providing direct employment for around 30,000, are involved in the UK subsea sector
Oil price hike ups demand for CNG/LPG cars
The recent hike in oil prices in India has led to a sudden increase in demand for CNG/LPG cars, says Datamonitor
Energy skills shortage: a boardroom issue
Sector has registered steady decline in recruits, especially those with science, engineering and technicalskills, says Energy Institute
Oil lease auction ‘threatens polar bears’
Oil companies and the US government are effectively seeking to make a profit from the potential demise of a species, says WWF
First major Kuwaiti gas project delayed again
Need for production from non-associated gas field is becoming acute as the country suffers severe electricity shortages 

Self-contained breathing apparatus

Respiratory protection is essential for the long term preservation of good health for employees working within industrial environments, where hazardous substances pose a threat.
The specifications for compliance breathing apparatus is often different from those for the professional and regular user. Recognising this difference, Scott Health and Safety offer SigmaII, a positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus, specifically targeted at the marine and compliance industrial markets.
SigmaII is a high performance, self contained breathing apparatus. It features a lightweight, ergonomically shaped backplate for optimised load distribution to maximise wearer comfort, plus an instant positive pressure demand valve. Type approval CE to EN137 and Marine Equipment Directives (MED Shipwheel).

Scott Health and Safety is based in West Pimbo, Lancashire, UK. www.scottsafety.com