gas
When is gas detection essential?
Gas detectors are useful wherever there’s a chance of harmful gas leaks. They
are especially important in confined spaces!
Why? Because in a confined space, any potential gas leak will overwhelm the
place in a matter of minutes. And even relatively benign gases are hazardous in
large amounts. Don’t take the risk!
Fixed vs portable gas detectors!
It’s all in the name. Fixed gas detectors are installed in defined locations. They’re
great for detecting leaks in risky, fixed places and can even be configured to set
off alarms or shut down systems when necessary! They do tend to cost more and
require mains power, but their abilities more than make up for it!
Portable gas detectors are best used when entering a temporal confined space.
They will alert workers when detecting harmful gases and can alert supervisors
even if a worker is incapacitated!
Portable gas detectors need to be recharged, and workers need to be trained to
use them. However, they remain a constant source of support for workers
entering into dangerous spaces.
Fixed Gas Detector
Fixed devices are integrated into the design of facilities and plants.
Fixed devices include monitoring and
alarm systems.
Normally installed in areas where
monitoring is required 24 hours per day.
Programmed to continuously provide
up-to-the-minute data on toxic gases,
oxygen depletion, and explosive
environments.
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Portable Gas Detector
Portable gas detectors can be
configured to detect either a single
substance or have multiple sensors to detect a wide variety of hazards.
When the monitored gases reach a
specific concentration, the electronic
detector’s alarm sounds.
Worn on the lapel in your
breathing zone.
Bump testing is essential!
When you play a stringed instrument, you need to tune it every time you pick it up. Why? Because the string's tension causes it to become detuned over time. In the same way, bump test your gas detectors very frequently!
To bump test your detector, expose it to a known concentration of gas and see if it gives accurate readings.
I know it may seem inconvenient. Many don't do this because there's no law against it. But it's worth it to simply be assured that your detector is giving you accurate info. And finding out a detector needs calibration can mean the difference between life and death.
Gas detectors are endlessly customisable!
Every workplace is different, and gas detectors can be configured to sense the
very gases that make your workplace risky. I’d like to recommend the Crowcon
portable gas detector line!
Their Gas-Pro can sense up to five gases, and the specific gases are entirely up
to you. But maybe you just need to detect the most common work hazard gases.
Then the T4 will be right up your alley! The T4 comes standard with the ability to
sense carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulphide, flammable gases and oxygen
depletion.
View our full range here!
One part of a greater system!
Unlike most other PPE, gas detectors can link up with each other, forming a
network that can trace workers. This keeps you informed of your worker’s
activities and allows you to know whenever one of them is in danger.
Couple your gas detectors up in a network and you’ll have complete assurance of
your workers’ safety!
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