maintenance includes preventative routine actions such as cleaning, lubrication, inspection, and thorough examination. It includes corrective actions when a fault is detected or a break-down occurs such as repairs, replacing parts or clearing blockages.
Metal wire ropes are widely used in hoist (lifting), towing or winching systems, such as cranes and lifts.
Forensic investigators occasionally need to turn to analytical chemistry to solve a case and effect a recovery or repudiate a claim. James discusses the techniques Hawkins use and their application in real cases.
In this presentation, Dr Ben Barron discusses some of the inherent chemical hazards found in chemistry laboratories and processing areas, applicable to both academic and industrial settings.
Nick Carey presented at the ICIC, he gave a talk on the challenges of tackling fires aboard containerships.
Join our Chemistry and Contamination experts as they host a new series of webinars covering a range of topics, including failures of contaminated polymeric materials, mould contamination and the impact of common chemicals on alloys.
Hawkins is delighted to have been awarded the RoSPA Gold Medal Award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents for the eighth consecutive year
Ben discussed the requirements for balancing following work on the rotors, the associated risks and mitigation strategies.
Jessica Ng is featured in the Hong Kong Maritime Hub. Jessica discusses the risks associated with shipping containerised charcoal and recent updates to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code.
Hawkins investigates numerous escapes of water involving push-fit fittings, where it is important to determine whether the parts were defective or whether there were workmanship issues.
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