Should I use a O2 Detector to Monitor for CO2?
One question we get asked a lot is why can’t I fit an O2 gas detector to monitor for CO2? as CO2 is an asphyxiant. This article aims to answer why you need a CO2 detector, the toxic hazards associated with CO2. We will discuss the makeup of the air and how...
Keeping Yourself Gas Safe this Summer
Maintaining gas safety is equally crucial during the summer months as it is in winter. While gas central heating may be deactivated during summer, your boiler continues to serve hot water needs, and you may also rely on a gas cooker for cooking purposes. Additionally, it’s important to consider gas-powered...
What Are the Applications of Portable Gas Detectors?
Creating a safe working environment for personnel is a fundamental obligation for all employers. Of course, there are certain industries where the production, processing and subsequent accumulation of potentially dangerous gases is more of a concern than others, so gas detection is a particular priority. While fixed gas detectors can provide continual data...
How Is Gas Monitored in Confined Spaces?
Due to their enclosed nature, confined spaces represent unique challenges when it comes to ensuring workplace safety. Concentrations of combustible or toxic gases can quickly build up to unsafe thresholds, while oxygen levels can quickly be depleted. As a result, it’s imperative that site owners implement robust protocols aimed at...
Why Is Refrigerant Detection Important?
There are a wide variety of gases and chemicals used as refrigerants in the cold storage, refrigeration and freezer sectors, as well as in any industry or workplace where air conditioning is in place. These gases provide a vital service in cooling the environment in question, but can pose a...
What Is Fence Line Monitoring?
Petroleum refineries, chemical plants, construction sites and other industrial facilities necessarily generate a lot of chemicals and gases. Due to the fact these sites are often located in or near residential areas, there is understandably much concern about the effect that the industrial emissions may have on local air quality...
Safety On Hydrogen Refuelling Stations
Hydrogen refuelling stations (HRS) are static systems and the leak points for hydrogen are most likely to be valves, connectors, and the flexible hoses. It is advisable to use fixed gas or flame detection equipment sited close to these locations. Public HRS stations are likely to be in the open air...
Contaminated Land And The Vital Role Of Portable PIDs
Portable photoionization detectors (PIDs) have become an important tool in the management of many contaminated land remediation projects, and the following article will explain the reasons behind their popularity, despite the challenges presented by field work. Remediation sites frequently present soil samples with high levels of humidity, which interferes with...