REACH is not a destination; it is the life cycle journey of substances and...

Widely heard after the 31 May 2018 was the shouting of “Hooray, we made it!”, when the final registration deadline for phase-in substances was finally passed. Some companies thought that this is it: REACH...

Safe handling for chemicals

RPC Promens is introducing its proven Varibox IBC into the UK and Ireland, offering the ideal solution for the safe and cost-effective handling of hazardous chemicals. Roto moulded in polyethylene, the robust construction of the...

Making a difference with Process Safety Leadership

We wrote last year that 2019 was to be the year of leadership, and shared a handful of key messages that organisations should bear in mind as the topic is brought into focus. Now,...

A unique combination of laboratories, workshops and office space for science and technology-based companies

The University of  Wolverhampton Science Park is located on a prime site approximately a mile north of Wolverhampton city centre and a few minutes away from i54 Enterprise Zone; it benefits from easy access...

Degree apprenticeships: a first class route to building a talent pipeline

Alex Felthouse Managing Director of Eisai Manufacturing Ltd and Science Industry Partnership Board Member Research1 undertaken in support of the Science Industry Partnership (SIP) 2025 Skills Strategy identified that the Medicines Manufacturing Sector, a strategic UK...

The benefits of government apprenticeship reforms to employers

Apprenticeships offer employers large and small a fantastic opportunity to get the skilled workforce they need to grow their business. There are hundreds of thousands of employers up and down the country that are already...

Dachser Chem-Logistics – specialised transport for specialist goods

In the specialised world of chemical transport and distribution it is vital to have experts handling the movements and storage at every stage. Dachser Chem-Logistics provides a team of experts and presents itself as...

Hydrogen: The Second Dash for Gas?

The hydrogen economy is growing in publicity with references occurring in technical journals and news reports, inboxes are overflowing with hydrogen related courses, press releases and events. Perhaps now is the time to look...

Brenntag UK and Ireland enters the next 100 years in the North East

Brenntag, the global market leader in chemical distribution, have held an official opening of the new distribution site at the Turbine Business Park, Sunderland. The new Brenntag North East site is an important development for...

process safety leadership

Protecting people, assets and profit “Profits are to some extent the return for successful risk-taking,” observes Julian Hought, Managing Director of HFL Consulting. “This means that those in charge must understand the risks and manage...