Gas Detectors For Personnel & Site Safety
For both worker and worksite safety
Suitable for a range of industrial applications, toxic gas detectors can prove vital for personal safety, in particular for those working in volatile environments. The use of a gas monitoring instrument, with appropriate action taken if dangerous levels of gases are detected, can help to prevent an explosion or can help to prevent worker injury or exposure to toxic gases.
Helping you to select the right gas detection equipment for your organisation
Suitable for a range of industrial applications, toxic gas detectors can prove vital for personal safety, in particular for those working in volatile environments.
Hazardous gas emissions are prevalent across a wide range of industries and applications and the detection of gases can ensure the health and safety of workers and the working environment. For some industry sectors, such as chemical processing plants and oil and gas refineries, the need for gas detection is more obvious. There are a number of other less obvious sectors, however, where hazardous gases are present which include; construction, mining, farming, import and export of goods, the food industry and water/waste water management.
There are many different types of gas detection technology and instrumentation available which may appear to do a similar job but on closer inspection specification, functionality and features can reveal vast differences in performance, operation and the potential value they can offer to protect both workplace and workforce.
”Before beginning to consider gas detection equipment, conducting a risk assessment to determine the hazards and exposure levels is advised. Risk or hazard assessments are the foundation for identifying, evaluating and controlling risk; as well as companies having the obligation to conduct risk assessments to identify potential hazards and to take appropriate action to mitigate these hazards. If certain gas hazards are identified, gas detection is applicable as a risk reduction method.
Identifying Toxic & Dangerous Gases For Detection
There are a vast variety of toxic and dangerous gasses that may need to be detected from fairly common, listed below, to more exotic gases.
Hydrocarbon Gases
Employees that work with oil storage tanks are at highest risk of exposure to deadly gases like benzene, butane and methane. Exposure can cause both short and long-term health risks, including nervous system, liver and kidney failure or death.
Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S)
One of the deadliest and most dangerous gases, hydrogen sulfide is created from the decay of organic matter. One whiff of hydrogen sulfide and the familiar scent of rotten eggs will come to mind. But when levels get high enough, the gas deadens the sense of smell.
Mercury Vapour
Within the oil and gas industry exposure to mercury is common as it is a natural component in oil and gas. Mercury accumulates on pipes and equipment and if a worker were to inhale mercury vapour, it can cause major health concerns including tremors, nervousness, kidney damage and loss of vision or hearing. Women exposed can pass the poison on to an unborn child.
Flammable Gases
Not only should workers be concerned for exposure to dangerous and toxic gases and vapours, but also the flammability risks. When a worksite has flammable gases present, a full site assessment is necessary to safeguard against fires or explosions.
Choosing The Type Of Gas Detector
Personal Gas Detectors
A single personal unit is assigned to each worker; they continuously monitor the worker’s breathing zone and alert the user when the environment becomes unsafe. Personal gas detectors can be single gas or multi-gas units.
Portable Gas Detectors
Portable devices can be handheld or carried around to check specific areas or zones, such as in Method 21 which is a site wide fugitive emission test procedure.
Fixed Gas Detectors
Fixed gas detectors are wall mounted devices used to continuously measure a defined area and can alert workers to a danger before they enter the area. Fixed units can usually be linked together and transmit data to another instrument for safety monitoring.
Semi-portable Gas Detectors
Semi Portable Gas Detectors meet the diverse requirements for gas detection industries and are generally used where a temporary or contractual method of detection is required for a specific project or incident.
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“Gas Detection Equipment – Choosing The Right Type”
The following Guide provides the reader with knowledge on the many different types of gas detection technology and instrumentation available within the market. On the surface they may appear to do a similar job but on closer inspection specification, functionality and features can reveal vast differences in performance, operation and the protection they provide both workplace and workforce.
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Choosing The Correct Gas Detection Instrument For Your Industry
(MVI) Portable Mercury Vapour Indicator
MVI is a portable mercury vapour indicator that accurately detects mercury in just three seconds.
Cub Personal VOC Gas Detector
Cub personal VOC gas detector is worn within the breathing zone to detect volatile organic compounds, keeping you safe within your working environment.
Cub TAC Personal Benzene Gas Monitor
Cub TAC is a personal benzene gas monitor for fast, accurate detection of total aromatic compounds (TACs) keeping you safe within your working environment.
Falco Diffused – Fixed VOC Gas Detector
Falco Diffused, Fixed VOC Gas Detector is ideal for detecting VOCs and TACs in areas such as refineries and petrol chemical facilities.
Falco Pumped – Fixed VOC Gas Monitor
Falco pumped instruments are ideal for detecting VOCs and TACs in difficult locations such as underground or in confined spaces.
Fire Investigation Kit
Tiger fire investigation kit provides fast, accurate detection of VOCs for fire and arson investigations with resistance to humidity and contamination.
GasCheck G Handheld Helium Gas Leak Detector
Designed for the search and location of gas leaks, the GasCheck G handheld helium gas leak detector provides you with effective detection of almost any gas or gas mixture.
GasCheck Tesla Portable Helium Leak Detector
GasCheck Tesla is a highly sensitive helium specific sounding leak detector designed for effective use within high magnetic fields found around the outside of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners.
GasClam 2 Continuous Ground Gas Detector
GasClam 2 continuous ground gas detector is a unique in-borehole gas monitoring system developed for the unattended collection of long-term gas data.
SF6 AreaCheck P2 – Fixed Gas Detector
Fixed SF6 gas detector uses award winning Negative Ion Capture (NIC) technology and is designed to continuously monitor SF6.
SF6 LeakCheck P1:p Gas Leak Detector
The SF6 LeakCheck P1:p is an award winning SF6 gas leak detector that uses negative Ion Capture (NIC) technology designed for location, leak testing and measurement of SF6 leaks in high electrical switchgear.
SF6 Leakmate – Portable SF6 Leak Monitor
SF6 Leakmate is a cost effective, easy to use portable SF6 leak monitor with selectable sensitivity and automatic zero with a threshold of 1 x 10E-6 mbar l/s.
Tiger Handheld VOC Gas Detector
The Tiger handheld VOC gas detector is a revolutionary portable PID instrument for rapid, accurate detection of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Tiger LT Portable VOC Gas Detector
The Tiger LT portable VOC gas detector is an entry-level, portable instrument for fast, accurate detection of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Tiger Select Portable Benzene Gas Detector
Tiger Select is a portable benzene gas detector with two operation modes for rapid detection of benzene and Total Aromatic Compounds (TACs) providing accurate, reliable data.
Titan Benzene Specific Gas Monitor
Titan fixed benzene specific gas monitor provides continuous detection for plant and worker safety in petrol chemical environments.
TVOC 2 Continuous VOC Gas Detector
TVOC 2 is a fixed, continuous VOC gas detector that accurately detects and measures Total Volatile Organic Compounds within industrial working environments.
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