Optimizing Non-linear Chemical Engineering Applications

Weighing equipment and control terminals used in potentially explosive atmospheres must comply with extensive regulations, standards and directives.A free on-demand webinar on hazardous area standards and regulations is designed to facilitate safe and compliant equipment operation.

Calibration is relevant to everyone. Even the most precise measurement instrument is of little or no use if you cannot guarantee that the reading is accurate, or you are unaware of the measurement uncertainty. The US GMP rule for pharmaceutical manufacturing, 21 CFR Part 211, article 68(a) provides details on calibration of measuring equipment. Similar statements can be found in other regulatory or guidance documents, such as ISO9001, which emphazises the traceability to international or national measurement standards. The challenge is to determine how to put these regulations into practice—to be confident that you comply with the requirements without an excessive amount of effort—but without compromising product quality.

Safety Management Systems (SMS) have proven to be very effective in reducing the extent and severity of work-related injuries and illnesses. Several consensus standards are in use that outline the essential elements of an SMS, such as the American National Standard Institute’s (ANSI) Z10:2005 or the International Organization for Standardization’s (ISO) 45001 Standard. Although there are differences between the various SMS standards, there are core principles that support any SMS and are common to all systems.

When launching new products or penetrating new markets, the value proposition is your first marketing weapon to bring attention and raise interest from your targeted customers. In just a few words, you must hit the nail on the head by demonstrating that your solution is answering to their biggest pain and hurdle.