Firm's innovation means no more phones in flames on the forecourts

Motorists tired of being told off for talking on their phones while filling up their vehicles will be able to brush off the barracking at the pumps thanks to the new petrol station safe Sonim Sentinel.

Designed by Dinnington-based Peoplesafe, who specialise in safety equipment for industry, have included technology which eliminates the fire risk posed by most mobile phones.

The firm’s managing director, Ian Johannessen, said that although the Sonim Sentinel EX2 can be used safely on the forecourt, the real market was businesses with workers in areas at risk of explosion.

“It’s suitable for places like oil rigs, distribution centres, chemical plants, and gas and oil pipeline areas, and dusty atmospheres, where there is a real danger of explosion," he said.