Hose re-ending: the fallacies behind ‘saving a bit of money’
Fluid power hose re-ending is a dangerous business. Not only does it fly in the face of industry standards, but it can also prove highly destructive… and even lethal if the remade joint fails. Add a lack of warranty and supplier liability and it is hard to understand why the procedure still exists, argues the British Fluid Power Association (BFPA). It explains the rationale behind outlawing the practice and what responsible engineers should do instead
Object deconstruction
Operations Engineer explores the basic principles of the reverse engineering technique and how it can be carried out
Before and after
There are a variety of health and safety regulations in the UK. In this article, Operations Engineer explores the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
Legal: Brexit & Covid-19: double trouble for contract
Michael Hiscock (pictured) is a partner and head of construction law at solicitors Wright Hassall, advising on construction and engineering procurement. In this article (from OE Summer 2020), he highlights an in-depth case study of an industrial installation contract
Controlling the risks
The Health and Safety Executive recently reminded companies to protect the health of workers by controlling the risks from welding fume. What measures can be put in place?
Electric motors shake-up
A radical overhaul of the regulation governing electric motors is forecast to bring big cost savings for industry, along with a significant reduction in environmental impact
Society of Operations Engineers elections 2020
Elections are held each year for the Trustee Board and its three Professional Sector Councils. The Society depends on the valuable input provided by our volunteers and is looking for individuals with recent industry experience who can shape the future direction of the Society.
Legal update – August 2019
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Ploughing forward with safety
Industry bodies are pushing ‘best practice’ to improve health and safety on farms. So, what are the issues for off-road agricultural vehicles and machinery and what safety checks should operators carry out?
Turning up the heat
Heat networks and Combined Heat and Power (CHP) have gained in popularity, as legislators and developers recognise them as a way to meet energy reduction targets. However, technical and operational challenges, and user acceptance issues, mean that it is hard to make them work as planned