6 Reasons Why Your Company Should Follow Oil and Gas Safety Measures

 

The oil and gas industry has always been booming, especially in the Middle East! But this is the one industry that comes with its’ work-related perils and life-threatening accidents, making it one of the most hazardous industries one can work in. 

Consequently, this is the industry with the most developed safety programs and procedures, and here at SharpEagle, we’ve helped a huge amount of clients improve their safety efforts in this industry. 

The truth of the matter is if you don't have any operational safety measures on the spot or your oil rig, you may as well close the business. But let’s just briefly check what can go wrong, and what are the reasons to step up your safety game in the oil and gas industry! 

Machinery Accidents

More specifically, heavy machinery accidents! Heavy machinery is no laughing matter, and people handling it have to always be alert and aware of the perils! Even the smallest mistake can threaten your life or cost you a limb! 

Some of the most common machines involved in this type of accident are cranes, drills, forklifts, boilers, oil rig machines, disks, chisels, furnaces, and punching machinery! 

To promote a safe working policy around heavy machinery always use proper signs and attention grabbers. One of the best solutions is safety lights and cameras which can be found at SharpEagle! 

Vehicle Collisions

Vehicles that carry oil and gas cargo are yet another potentially hazardous threat. If you haven’t got properly marked vehicle zones or lanes, your workers are directly threatened by possible collisions that can happen in the vehicle zone! Accidents with vehicles often happen when the drivers get distracted, tired, or if they’re simply careless at the moment. That’s why you should employ proper vehicle safety. 

Try to mark vehicle zones with marking tapes or lines. Also, you can acquire safety vehicle lights to warn workers in darker areas of your facility! Security cameras can also help you analyze drivers' behavior and make your supervisors act quickly.

Explosions And Fires

Flammable gases and liquids are a part of the daily routine for oil and gas industry workers. A lot of these compounds bring significant hazardous risks into the workers’ lives, and shouldn’t be taken lightly. We’ve already written about the causes of industrial explosions, and the oil and gas industry checks all the boxes!

It’s important to handle explosive hazards with maximum safety measures, and one of the best is SharpEagle’s explosion-proof lights that’ll show the workers the way out when the going gets rough. These can help you save lives! 

Workers Accidents

Chemicals and machinery aren’t the only causes for concern when you’re managing an oil rig! You have to take slips, falls, and trips into account as well. Working on high platforms with heavy machines, there can be a lot of slippery spaces and liquids that can cause workers to slip and break limbs. Worse injuries can include broken necks and spines, and you don’t want to be known as that workplace! 

Work Schedules

We always forget to take those indirect things into account, and work schedules are the most important of all! Your workers are required to be on call and onboard day, night, cold, heat, winter, and summer! All of these factors are ever-changing and your work schedules often stay the same. Try to work around your schedules and see if there’s a more safe solution in sight, that can help you keep your workers at their optimal! 

Epidemics

Something we often fail to include lies hidden in the microcosmos of bacteria, fungi, and viruses. The most recent case of the COVID-19 pandemic had shown just how unprepared and fragile we are to viruses suddenly creeping up on us! It’s necessary to enforce protocols and safety measures that will keep the workplace clean and prevent the spread of viruses and diseases where dangerous work is done daily! 

Conclusion

It’s likely that your company is already taking into account most of these causes and is employing measures to negate them in your workplace. But, are really all these factors taken into account? 

It’s always hard to predict what the future will bring for the safety industry in oil and gas handling facilities, but without standardized equipment, we definitely cannot look into the bright future! Get the best security equipment with SharpEagle and don’t let the predictable get in the way of a secure workplace! 

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How Explosion-Proof Lighting Gets You Benefits Beyond Safety!

Sharp Eagle has been helping industries for decades! We’ve equipped many industry leaders with security cameras, forklift cameras, and explosion-proof lights all to help companies with their safety protocols. But no security product rates and brings as many benefits as explosion-proof lighting to the fore. 

Explosion-proof lights are sophisticated tools for low-light, no-light, or recently damaged or fire-engulfed industrial areas because they are made robustly to endure any situation, but they help the workers find a way out too!

So what are some of the unseen benefits of our explosion-proof lights? Let’s shed a light on those. 

General On Explosion-Proof Lighting

Commonly known as EX-lighting, these lighting devices ensure that any sparks are contained within the lights encasing. This means that the lights themselves won’t be the cause of any fire or explosion. 

So, why are these explosion-proof lights being used? 

If you’re working in an area where there's a risk of explosion you’d want to install explosion proof-lighting. The benefits these lights bring: 

• Sturdy Design options
• Variety
• Adherence To Compliance
• Unparalleled efficiency and performance

The technology behind SharpEagle's Lights enabled us to ensure high and superior performance in all situations and our lights are ATEX-certified in hazardous Zones of 1 and 2. 

And they come in various models and types! 

The Standard Our Explosion Proof Lights Follow

Our explosion-proof lights have been ATEX certified. So what is ATEX? 

The Atmosphères Explosibles (ATEX) is a certification standard by the European Union that “covers equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres”. According to UL, HazLoc and explosion-proof equipment that is ‘intended for installation’ in the EU region should be compliant with ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU.

So, what are some additional benefits of these EX lights? 

Added Benefits Of Explosion-Proof Lighting

They are cost-effective

Our lights are sturdy and built to last! This means that the high standards we follow will guarantee that you won’t be spending that much on maintenance and they save you money even in operating costs of things! 

They are Eco-Friendly

Our lights don’t contain any harmful substances like mercury or lead, meaning they aren’t harmful to the environment! Our lights are LED lights which means that you will not only be saving your company money on electric bills, but you’ll also be environmentally friendly in this regard as well. 

They Aren’t Easily Broken

Sharp Eagle’s LED explosion-proof lights are made of highly durable materials that enable our lights to endure all kinds of weather extremes, from colds to heat. They won’t be easily broken by shock and mechanical blows either! 

Huge Lifespan

Our ex-proof lights have a huge lifespan of over 50000 hours, meaning you won’t have to change these lights as often as some other industrial options. The casing ensures that lights are kept in optimal working condition for the entire lifespan of the LEDs inside! 

Comfortable Working In Any Condition

And we mean any condition! All of our explosion-proof lighting options are certified and comfortable working under at least IP66 and IP68 conditions. This means that our lights are comfortable working in dusty areas with lots of particles flying around and underwater too!

Conclusion

Lighting is very important for uninterrupted work in facilities of any given industry! And this is especially true for hazardous areas. The Best Explosion-Proof Lights can be found here at Sharp Eagle, as they’ve been ATEX certified, so you can be sure they’ll work in the most dangerous of situations. ‍

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Safeguard Your Workplaces With Advanced 360 Cameras for Forklifts

Forklifts: The Essential Vehicles of Today’s Industry Marvel

The operations inside the warehouses form a crucial part of the industry, and all the processes inside the warehouses must be smoothly carried out. Notably, one of the primary vehicles and an essential component inside the warehouses are the forklifts that do all the heavy lifting and ensure the movement of articles from one place to another without much effort. 

Forklifts help lift and shift cargo, starting from positions and then raising or lowering the load and moving to the desired location. However, only specialized warehouse employees, who have the required experience and certification after vigorous training, can drive and operate these essential vehicles.

The Need for Developed Forklift Safety Solutions

Upon years and years of research, one can state that the technologies used in the manufacturing of Forklifts have developed considerably, and today they can move much heavier cargo than they did a few decades ago; but, at the same time, it is notable that the Forklifts face specific difficulties that arise due to lack of advanced security and safety systems.

Additionally, Forklift administrators are sporadically confronted with route challenges inside the stockroom because of restricted space, vulnerable sides, and deadlines forced to fulfill delivering plant cut-off times.

Accidents frequently occur, resulting in damage to equipment and even personnel injuries. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates that forklift accidents result in 35,000 injuries and 62,000 non-fatal injuries annually. Forklift accidents can result in fatalities in even more dire circumstances. In 2015, forklift accidents claimed the lives of ninety-six U.S. workers, according to the Bureau of Labour Statistics.

Such dire statistics can prove enough evidence that a forklift's underdeveloped safety and security systems can not only cause physical and personnel injuries or serious damage in the worst cases but can also potentially lead to massive financial losses for companies.

As per the National Safety Council, forklift accidents that result in injuries cost an average of $38,000 in direct costs. Additional costs, such as lost time from work, can add up to as much as $150,000 and above. To fully address the accident and figure out how to effectively resume work following it, calculating the funds required for forklift accidents will also involve a lengthy investigation that requires effective time management on the employer's part. Equipment and article damage claims also require studies, which can be even more expensive based on the freight's value. As per the National Institute of Standards and Technology, freight damage from forklift accidents costs nearly over $130 million annually.

The Forklift Camera System: An Optimal Solution

In the face of such circumstances, the team of Sharp Eagle has devised years upon years of research and development and manufactured a line of industrial-grade premium products that consist of our Forklift Camera Systems which stay vigilant during all operations and bring down any casualties that may occur from forklifts considerably.

Our camera systems are developed after reading and analyzing a multitude of data from various industry sources. They are equipped with the most optimal and essential safety solutions to safeguard your Forklifts and their surroundings from all harm. To add to this, records have shown that the rearview cameras affixed to vehicles have reduced crashes by as high as 40 percent for older drivers and over 15 percent for younger drivers. This proves that the application of camera systems indeed is marvelous in benefitting the operator, the vehicle, and the safety of its surroundings.

Specifications Of Forklift Camera Systems

Our Range of Forklift Camera Systems comes packed with many other specifications, which will safeguard your workforce from many casualties. Here are a few to get you started:

• NVP2341H + 1/3" CMOS AR0130 Image sensor to give you crisp and clear capturing.

• Secured with IP67 waterproof GPS,4G, WI-Fi Vehicle MDVR, and an SSD Card Slot.

• Compact Metal-cased housing with a standard fixed lens.

• Along with an IP67 Waterproof and Vandalproof 3.6 mm/2.8 mm Optional lens

• It supports IR Function and Infrared LED with a range of up to 10 m

• Accessible installation ports so that you can affix it to any ceiling or wall

• It has a low power consumption of 12V DC±10% to keep your bills under control.

To add to the above list of benchmarks, the forklift camera kit comes with a II 2G Ex db II C T6 Gb / II 2D Ex tb III C (850)Db Certificate of Conformity baring Certificate number IEP 14 ATEX 0253, which proves the fact that the product you're getting is top-notch. It is made using 304 stainless steel, and the surface is treated with Electro-polishing (optional). It has IP68 Ingress protection and weighs under 1.6kgs while packing many features.

The image sensor is the 1/3'SONY Super EFFIO HAD / Exview HAD II CCD Sensor, which produces a resolution of 700TVL/800TVL and consists of lenses bearing 4 mm/6 mm/8 mm/12 mm. 

Placement Position for the Systems

The systems can be placed in three places for optimal performance, namely:

• Mid-Mast view

Here, the camera is placed at the cross member of the inner mast stage, thereby providing a view of the fork after the free-lift location and racking system.

• Front-View 

Here, the camera is placed at the bottom of the chassis to provide a view of the area in front of the fork.

• Rear View

Here the camera is affixed to the back of the forklift and allows for a wide-full range vision of the rear.

To add to this, additional cameras can be affixed, which will provide a complete view of the forklift.

The forklift camera kit also has a 360 degree camera for forklift capability, allowing for a full view for the operator and capturing the surroundings from all angles. The 360 degree camera for forklift capability is further boosted with the forklift camera system having the ability of 24x7 recording and an LCD Monitor display.

There’s More In Our Inventory!

These features were just the tip of the iceberg for our range of Forklift Camera Systems; Even if we’ve mentioned the weather-withstanding capabilities, the long hours of working, the clear vision sensors, and also the 360-degree camera for forklift capability, many other features are possessed by the Sharp Eagle Forklift Camera Kit, visit our website and get informed about all the features we've prepared so that your work environments get the safety and security it deserves. 

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5 Features of Explosion-Proof Cameras Used in Hazardous Areas

 

Security is probably one of your top priorities if you’re working within a potentially hazardous industry or a facility handling dangerous chemicals or elements. Of course, cameras make up a great part of your workplace safety routines, but specifically, those aren’t your ordinary security cameras. 

What Is An Explosion Proof Camera

High-risk environments require robust safety solutions. Working in areas like chemical manufacturing sites, oil and gas facilities, transportation terminals or even border defense demand the use of highly durable and resistant safety cameras. An explosion-proof camera is a device that comes in handy in such scenarios. 

The ATEX-certified camera is designed to be used in specific hazardous situations. These cameras are enclosed in a housing capable to withstand fire, cold, and explosions with ease. The explosion-proof camera is also capable of enduring any hazardous and flammable gasses and clouds of dust. The enclosures are also designed to keep any sparks from within the camera to ignite and cause a fire within the facility they’re being used in. 

Sharp eagles explosion-proof solutions come in several varieties, ranging from:

• Mini IR Camera

• Compact Camera

• PTZ camera With IR

• Fixed Dome Camera

• ZOOM IR Camera

Anyone you go with, rest assured that these are the best options for industrial safety cameras in the Middle East, and have been tested in zones 0, 1, and 2. Let’s see which features make them stand out from your regular safety gear. 

Features of Explosion-Proof Cameras

Let us number 5 features of the explosion-proof camera, how it outcompetes traditional CCTV systems and why it is a must in hazardous areas.

1. Stainless Steel Enclosure

All explosion-proof cameras come inside a stainless steel enclosure, making the camera virtually impenetrable and resistant to any kind of outside shock, element, or physical damage. The stainless steel enclosure is made from 304L or 316L grade stainless steel. 

304L and 316L stainless steel are standard steel alloys used for industrial and protective coatings. Outside of being shock-resistant, these alloys are corrosion-resistant to most chemicals, salts, and acids, and can also be used in the marine environment. The Sharp Eagle explosion-proof camera can also endure being submerged in seawater.

2. They’re Compliant With IP68 Waterproof Standard

Some potentially hazardous situations include cameras being exposed or drowned in water for a certain amount of time. In such an event, you’d like your camera to be as durable as possible so you’re able to retrieve the data and analyze it. Sharp Eagles cameras are compliant with the IP68 waterproof standard which ensures that a device can survive being submerged in a liquid of up to 2 meters deep for at least half an hour – ample time for your team to be able to salvage precious insight. 

3. They’re ATEX Certified

Sharp Eagles’ camera solutions have been ATEX (atmospheres explosible) certified for the latest European standards. The ATEX-certified camera can be used in any confined space containing hazardous gases and dust particles from zone 0 to zone 22. Not will only the camera be able to capture the situation, but it will do so with precision as if nothing is happening around it. 

The explosion-proof camera won’t also be the cause of any fire or explosion breakouts that may occur in such an event. The enclosing is such that it will prevent any sparks from coming out and interacting with potentially flammable gas. 

4. Intelligent Window Defroster

The explosion-proof camera from Sharp Eagle also comes with an intelligent window defroster on the camera’s lenses. This technology allows the camera to record not only in fire and gas/dust situations but in subzero temperatures as well. 

In the event of your fire extinguishers going off and emitting any kind of cooling agent, the camera's lenses won't freeze over. The lenses have been infused with metal particles that heat up and immediately prevent the lenses from getting foggy and allow the camera to keep recording uninterrupted. 

5. Shock And Vibration Resistant

If the hazardous event is such that it destroys the facility structure, or topples down the camera you can be safe with the explosion-proof PTZ cameras. The camera's casing prevents any harm to befall the device. The explosion-proof camera is positioned in such a way that it’s nested in the casings’ center making it literally resistant to any kind of physical damage. 

Conclusion

If you’re dealing with or working in a hazardous environment, you’re probably aware of the dangers it presents. In such an environment it’s of the utmost importance to ensure the safety and tracking measurements. One of the best solution in terms of cameras is the explosion-proof, ATEX-certified camera from SharpEagle.

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Red And Blue Forklift Safety Lighting - A Comprehensive Guide To Forklift Safety

 

If you’re working with forklifts, then you know how safety is of high importance. OSHA, ATEX, and all other safety standards demand the use of proper marking when it comes to forklifts. 

And for good reasons…

There is a 90% likelihood of a forklift being involved in a fatal accident! When you include that forklifts cause around 85 deaths, 34,000 major and 61,800 minor injuries yearly, safety should be a top priority!  

One of the best points of protection is proper marking and safety blue and red lights, and here at SharpEagle, we have it all. Let’s talk about those safety lights for a moment. 

Why Do You Need Forklift Safety Lights

Forklift directional and safety lighting are required in poorly lit and dim areas in outdoor areas at night and in every other situation where it’s needed. Forklift headlights are your most common types of forklift lighting options. They help you alert others in forklift traffic, so it’s essential to have them and keep them in good working condition.

 

You’d also want to utilize reverse lights on your forklift so you can back up with utmost confidence in the safety of everyone around. Just like with front lights, you’d want to keep them working and in good condition. That’s exactly why SharpEagle’s forklift safety lights are your best bet. 

Okay, so what are the most common causes of forklift accidents? 

The Lurking Accident

Although forklifts are powerful and noisy machines, electric forklifts are increasingly being used in facilities all around. And these can be pretty silent and can hit an unsuspecting by passer or worker. 

There’s also an issue with complacent workers. They often become accustomed to regular signs, and they begin to ignore them at one point or another which can cause them heavy injury. One thing that can make them unaware is if they wear noise protective gear around, and they’re unable to hear the oncoming machine. Other times, they just don’t pay enough attention to their surroundings — either they are distracted by notice boards or screens on their smart devices. 

This is where your safety lights come into action! 

Purpose of Forklift Safety Lights

Both the red and the blue forklift safety lights are here to warn pedestrians around the forklift. They tell them about your oncoming vehicle and the direction it moves in, as the light shines in every direction. 

These lights quickly catch the attention and warn pedestrians of an impending collision. That’s why it’s essential to use these lights and prevent injuries and accidents. 

How Red And Blue Forklift Safety Lights Contribute To Safety

Blue Forklift Lights

Forklift blue safety lights can often be seen attached to the front and the back of your forklift and emit a bright blue light. The blue light is visible about 10 to 20 feet from the forklift and moves along with it letting everyone know where and how fast you’re going. 

When you’re driving in reverse, these lights are great to warn pedestrians and other drivers. As it’s often hard to see what’s in front of your blue safety lights are great to warn pedestrians and other workers to get out of the way. 

Red Forklift Lights

Red forklift lights are often attached to the sides of the vehicle and indicate a safe distance everyone should take. The red line they emit is also known as a halo zone and marks a two to five feet boundary on each side of your forklift. This distance can be adjusted by angling the light according to your space situation. This halo line shouldn’t be crossed at any given point. 

Forklifts have the ability of back wheels to turn just like those in the front. This helps the forklift balance the load and red lights are used to protect pedestrians from being hit by the rear end as well! 

By installing blue and red safety lights you will keep pedestrians safe, but you’ll also seriously cut down on the number of accidents with other machines handling load in your facility. 

Do’s And Don’ts With Forklift Safety Lights

Be consistent with your safety measures, as a specific color signals a specific thing, it’s important that you know what they mean before you install them on your machines. 

Ensure that your red halo zone is big enough as even a five-foot halo zone is set too small for the rear-end swing of the back of the vehicle. If your workers and pedestrians walk at a too small a distance thinking they’re safe, they can still get hit if your red lights aren’t adjusted properly. 

Don’t ever make cutbacks when it comes to safety. Use LED warning lights too to ensure even more visibility around the forklift. You should always ensure your staff is alert and make them look at their surroundings, not only to search for the ground marking of a red light. 

Always check if your lights are in order and perform regular maintenance! If you’re searching for the most durable options, search no longer — Sharp Eagle has the most durable and robust solutions right here! 

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