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23 January 2020
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When it comes to explosive gases, especially in confined spaces, it is imperative that you make the right decisions for which portable device to use. Here, Phil Saxton gives an insight into infra-red sensors versus catalytic sensors.
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03 September 2019
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Crowcon outlines the many benefits of moving to an addressable fixed gas detection system.
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20 August 2019
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There are new strategies for the confined space threat. Jacob Spector says you need think beyond a traditional approach by employing ‘Connected’ devices to enhance safety.
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27 June 2018
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Monitoring toxic gases and hazards in the workplace is a lot easier due to intelligent technologies, says Gary Collins
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13 March 2018
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Inhalation of toxic gases can kill you. Therefore, it is important to ensure that you and your employees are breathing air that is safe and free of such gases. RPB Safety's view is that testing breathing air every quarter is not enough, as the quality of your breathing air is subject to so many variables that can change in an instant. Here, the specialist in air supplied respirators, airline filters and monitoring equipment explains more
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01 March 2018
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Today’s gas detection technology offers better protection than ever before but one often-overlooked issue in the industry is the regular bump testing of instruments and, crucially, how many users are unaware of the importance of this simple procedure or unsure how to do it. Shawcity explains more
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25 July 2017
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Manufacturer Witton Chemicals had a critical decision to make when selecting forklift trucks operating in Zone 2 hazardous areas, as standard trucks would be a source of an ignition in the event of a flammable gas or vapour release.
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02 March 2017
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Connectivity and IoT (Internet of Things) are central to the latest innovations in gas detection technology. In a hazardous environment, these concepts translate into gaining real-time safety intelligence to protect workers more effectively. Mahesh Joshi, EMEA product marketing leader for gas detection at Honeywell Industrial Safety, examines the move towards connected safety solutions that go beyond pure gas detection.
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02 March 2017
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Many industries have to deal with toxic gases and keeping staff safe is a serious concern. Different gases are harmful at different levels, and the degree of harm is also determined by amount of time the individual was exposed. It seems obvious setting gas alarm levels as low as possible is the safest practice. However, contends Fiona Macrae, vertical market manager at Crowcon, there have been incidents when a history of spurious alarms has led to them being ignored or switched
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08 August 2016
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Today’s connected safety solutions allow for more rapid response to emergencies. As operations in hazardous, industrial environments become increasingly more complex and geographically dispersed, technological innovations in gas detection are revolutionising the way companies manage safety and productivity out in the field. Here Thomas Negre, marketing director for portable gas detection at Honeywell Industrial Safety, identifies the latest trends in gas detection technology, the thinking behind
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05 August 2015
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Kevin Honner, gas detection expert at Dräger, explores the options when sourcing gas detection systems.
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05 August 2015
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Refrigerant gases are necessary in keeping cold storage and industrial refrigeration systems, vital in a wide range of industries, running. However, if a gas leak occurs the impact can be extremely harmful to employees. Sophisticated new gas detection technologies can cut down on leaks and protect workers as Shaun Evers, managing director of Stonegate Instruments explains.
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10 February 2015
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Managing worker safety is challenging at the best of times but where gas is concerned, you are dealing with something that is often silent, invisible, odourless and potentially deadly. Chris Shaw talks to Honeywell about the increasing use of technology based systems that help protect workers through a combination of continual environmental monitoring and analysis, worker tracking, bump testing and respiratory protection.
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13 July 2014
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Conor Twomey looks at developments in gas detection technology since the demise of the caged canary.
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23 January 2013
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Frank Angear, membership services manager at The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) discusses industry concerns around complicated RPE selection and the need to simplify the available guidance for selecting the correct RPE...
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23 January 2013
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A number of enforced changes to the standards for respiratory protective equipment (RPE) have recently taken place. Geoff Hooke from the BSIF explains why the amends have been made and how this will affect users, specifiers and suppliers of RPE
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23 January 2013
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Reusable half-face and full-face respirators are a proven
and effective means of ensuring that workers in a variety of
environments receive a clean,safe air supply,but only if they
are correctly maintained, explains Aicha
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