Articles & News on Plant Facility Safety & Security

Machine Safety Basics: Test Pulses vs. OSSD

  • by Christopher Woller
  • June 25, 2024
  • Feature

Understanding these types of safety pulses, along with the advantages of various fieldbus and software options, will ensure your machine functions without putting anyone in harm’s way.

HIMA Group Strengthens Global Presence

  • June 21, 2024
  • News

The HIMA Group has concluded the most successful financial year in the company's history with the 2023 fiscal year.

ACHEMA 2024: HIMA Shows How the Digitalization of Functional Safety Creates Added Value in Practice

  • June 18, 2024
  • News

At ACHEMA 2024, HIMA is showcasing real world examples of the benefits of the next stage of the digitalization of functional safety.

Why Standardized Work Instructions Are Integral for Continuous Improvement

  • by Anthony Borges
  • June 5, 2024
  • Feature

Integrating Standardized Work Instructions (SWIs) onto the shopfloor leads to improved manufacturing consistency, quality, efficiency, safety, compliance and training effectiveness.

Software Programmable Controller Advances Machine Safety

  • by Jack Smith
  • May 14, 2024
  • Feature

Software-programmable safety controller with modular hardware platform uses forward-looking technologies and end-to-end data availability.

ISA to Celebrate Safety Awareness Month in June

  • May 14, 2024
  • News

Celebrate Safety Awareness Month with ISA's discounted safety products and courses for a safer workplace. Stay informed on social media for updates and savings.

Dataforth MAQ20 Modules Receive UL Certificate of Compliance for Use in Hazardous Locations

  • May 13, 2024
  • News

Dataforth Corporation’s MAQ20 Data Acquisition System has received the UL Certificate of Compliance for use in Hazardous Locations.

Åkerströms Establishes Key Partnership for Industrial Safety

  • May 13, 2024
  • News

The partnership between the two Swedish companies is another step in a long journey to commit to a safer and sustainable future achieved through technology.

ISA/IEC 62443 and Risk Assessment: New Horizons in the AI Revolution

  • by Mohannad AlRasan
  • May 9, 2024
  • Feature

Within the realm of cybersecurity for IACS, risk assessment is deemed the most crucial action and the initial phase in ISA/IEC 62443.

Securing Critical Infrastructure: Addressing Anticipated OT Security Challenges

  • by Kevin Kumpf
  • May 6, 2024
  • Feature

The reality is IT security strategies do not translate to the unique needs of OT, effectively leaving the full organization open to greater risks.