ION Science’s Cub Helps Reduce Exposure Risks in Chemical and PetroChemical Industries

Businesses can evidence carbon neutrality and improved employee welfare thanks to the fastest and most accurate PID ever from ION Science

While China and other governments around the world commit to a green economy by 2030, companies are starting to turn to employee health and safety monitoring to learn and evidence improvements in carbon emissions.

Thanks to Cub’s patented photoionization detection (PID) of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), the UK-based gas detection manufacturing experts from ION Science are helping employers significantly reduce daily exposure risks faced by occupational hygienists and technicians operating in the chemical or petrochemical industries.

The class-leading personal and portable detection and exposure instrument is extremely fast, lightweight, and unobtrusive. It accurately measures personal VOC exposure in real-time and features intuitive audio, visual, and vibration personal alarms, notifying the user when safe workplace exposure levels are about to be exceeded, all within 13 seconds.

ATEX and IECEx certified, the device stores and handles data quickly and efficiently. Our Cub has an extremely wide gas detection range of 0 to 5,000ppm and has unrivaled sensitivity down to ppb levels. It can measure up to 480 selectable compounds while featuring anti-contamination and humidity resistance for extended field operation. Its 12-hour battery life also ensures the device can operate for the full duration of the worker’s shift.

A large LCD screen provides occupational hygienists and technicians with clear and accurate readings that can be understood, regardless of the difficult climatic conditions being faced. The Cub is also easy to service and features a two-year warranty when the device is registered online.

The specialist technology employed in our Cub is now being requested by other detection manufacturers around the world, which is a huge compliment to the outstanding quality, accuracy, and trust in the PID sensor manufactured specifically by ION Science.

Safe operations in the energy sector are now more critical than ever before. Companies must meet ever-increasing global demand and ensure costs are low, while considering the increasing environmental factors. This all means increased pressures and demands on staff working times, particularly occupational hygienists and technicians.

Across global downstream gas operations, ION Science products are designed and proven to help keep employees safe while ensuring that companies meet the legislative requirements set out by the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations.

Regulation 7 of the COSHH Regulations 19991.2 lays down the requirements for using maximum exposure limits (MELs) and occupational exposure standards (OESs) for achieving adequate control of worker exposure. ION Science’s Cub PID ensures that regulation is followed. However, the Cub is recommended to be used alongside a single gas detector (for example, our ARA) toxic alarm and exposure alarm for more significant employee safety coverage.

To ensure the continued safety of employees facing VOC workplace exposure and to ensure that daily personal exposure to toxic gases is kept to a minimum, read more about Occupational Exposure to Toxic Chemicals. Check out our news page for more gas detection, industry, and company updates and articles.

For more information regarding gas detection needs, or need to speak with a representative, call us at +1 (877) 864-7710 or info@ionscienceusa.com today!