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Listing of all 39 news releases from Sira:

Biomedical services complement NHS plan

Sira says its biomedical business is delivering low-cost instruments and R and D services in the field of optical-based screening and diagnosis to primary healthcare providers

News from Sira (12 August 2004)

Rose-tinted glasses

User application article Remote optical sensing evaluation (Rose) project enables company to push boundaries and maintain its reputation as a dynamic force in the field of environmental monitoring

News from Sira ( 9 August 2004)

Time is running out to avoid an explosive future

Off-the-shelf packages to help the self-employed, small and medium-sized companies comply with Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmosphere Regulations

News from Sira (15 April 2004)

Evaluating ultrasonic flowmeters

Sira has been awarded the contract to evaluate the performance of clamp-on transit time ultrasonic time-of-flight flow meters by the National Measurement System Policy Unit

News from Sira (27 August 2003)

Hazardous area questionnaire

Use this test to see how well staff understand the requirements of the Atex directive and other aspects of hazardous area knowledge

News from Sira (29 July 2003)

Compliance with DSEAR regulations

The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 are enforced by HSE and local authorities, fire brigades and petroleum licensing authorities

News from Sira (23 July 2003)

Chosen to operate MCerts inspection scheme

The Environment Agency has appointed Sira Certification Service to operate its new Monitoring Certification Scheme to cover on-site inspection of effluent flow monitoring

News from Sira (11 June 2003)

Improved temperature calibration services

Continual investment in calibration systems and equipment to retain Sira's strong position as a provider of process-related calibration services

News from Sira ( 5 June 2003)

Testing for pressure equipment directive

The Pressure Equipment Directive, which became mandatory in May 2002, covers all pressure equipment operating at a maximum allowable pressure of more than 0.5bar

News from Sira (28 May 2003)

Atex - countdown to compliance

Technical background article Equipment manufacturers, users, operators and systems integrators will all need to ensure that they are fully aware of the new requirements of the directive, which comes into force in July 2003

News from Sira (10 April 2003)

HazardEx in the Regions roadshows

Will provide an understanding of the issues surrounding compliance with the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations

News from Sira ( 9 April 2003)

Centre of excellence for electrical calibration

Industry-recognised specialist in calibration, testing and certification is able to provide a full electrical calibration service from its laboratory or on site

News from Sira ( 3 March 2003)

Course on calibration

New one day introductory course on calibration, traceability and good measurement practice gives a better working knowledge of the requirements of the ISO standards for metrology

News from Sira ( 3 February 2003)

SCS to operate the MCERTS scheme

Sira Certification Service (SCS) has been appointed to operate the MCERTS scheme on behalf of the Environment Agency

News from Sira (21 January 2003)

Promoting certification to IEC 61508

The new IEC 61508 club exists both to share information and experiences and to promote the concept to others.

News from Sira ( 6 January 2003)

Leak calibration facility has UKAS accreditation

Sira Test and Certification is introducing a new facility for the calibration of standard leaks, the only one of its kind to receive accreditation from UKAS

News from Sira ( 6 January 2003)

Support for work in explosive atmospheres

New support unit is designed to help maintain the best and most cost-effective certification service for products intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres

News from Sira ( 3 December 2002)

Approved for training in hazardous areas

Sira Test and Certification has been registered as a course organiser under the Training Support Scheme run by Foras Aiseanna Saothair

News from Sira ( 5 November 2002)

Laboratory accreditation and calibration training

Brochure details the duration, content, and cost of courses on offer in autumn 2002 for technicians and engineers responsible for calibration, and laboratory and quality managers

News from Sira (31 October 2002)

Improved pressure balance calibration service

Specialist in calibration, testing, and certification is now able to offer further reduced measurement uncertainties under its gold service for pressure balances