The Next Generation of ATEX Wearables
In recent years there has been a huge shift towards the use of ATEX wearables in hazardous areas as they provide a level of connectivity which significantly increases the capabilities of hazardous area workers. These devices now offer a higher level of safety to the...
Oil & Gas: Hearing Protection and What You Should Be Asking
“What?! What did you say?! I can’t hear you!” Is this a typical occurrence in your oil or gas operations? Industrial noise in an oil or gas operation is a concern for all employers, with noise levels reaching up to 110 dB(A) or beyond. Studies have shown that the...
10 Years of Exloc
It is now 10 years since Exloc Instruments UK came into existence. From humble beginnings with just one full time employee in a tiny office above a shop in Uppermill, Exloc has grown exponentially to become a major player in the hazardous industries sector. Now...
New Product – ATEX Zone 1 Smartwatch
IS-SW1.1, the world's first ATEX/IECEx-certified smartwatch with all safety-relevant functions for zones 1/21. The smartwatch can be paired with i.safe MOBILE devices via Bluetooth and functions as a complementary hands-free wrist display. The IS‑SW1.1 can emulate...
Changes to UKCA Legislation
There is a proposed amendment to the UKCA legislation, being circulated that has not yet been voted on by the UK Government. If the vote passes in the autumn, the legislation will be changed to allow EU Notified Body ATEX Certificates (aligning with UK Designated...
Headset-to-Headset Communication
Would it be beneficial to hear short-range radio communications without crosstalk interference? With Sensear’s Short-Range technology, or SR for short, workers are capable of having headset-to-headset communication up to 150 feet from one another, while having...
Stock Update: Smartphones & Tablets
We are pleased to confirm that we have a wide range of stock at our offices in the UK ready to ship on request. Both the IS930.1 ATEX Zone 1 tablet and the IS930.2 ATEX Zone 2 tablet are fully in stock and can be shipped immediately to customers throughout the UK. In...
A Comprehensive Guide to Hazardous Areas Communication for Oil & Gas Companies
Oil and gas companies are always under scrutiny for causing environmental concerns such as oils spills or fires. The reality is that these companies take employee safety very seriously, as it is a very dangerous profession and can be perilous. Although oil and gas...
The Most Common Barcode Reading Problems
If you are carrying out barcode reading in hazardous areas and you are encountering some problems then we may have some answers as to why the barcodes aren’t reading accurately. Damaged Barcodes Due to the nature of hazardous environments, such as exposure to high...
New Product – IS360.2
We're excited to annouce a new addition to our mobile phone range, the IS360.2. This is a purpose-built mobile phone which can be used for simple phone calls, SMS messaging and push-to-talk applications. The handy mobile phone is designed for the classic main...
The IS530.1 Ecosystem
The class-leading ATEX Zone 1 smartphone, the IS530.1, has been continually built upon since its introduction to the market making it the perfect hazardous area device for mobile workers. The IS530.1 has been designed from the ground up to give users as many options...
i.safe MOBILE Introduce BT HID for IS530.1
i.safe MOBILE has developed the Bluetooth Human Interface Device application (BT HID) for the IS530.1 and the IS530.2 in combination with our IS-TH1xx.x. The IS.TH1xx.x brings the industry-proven barcode capturing of the Zebra SE4750 MR 1D/2D Mid-range or the SE4850ER...
