By: Alissa Barrow, Contributor Vapor intrusion is an environmental and occupational health issue where hazardous substances from contaminated soil or groundwater migrate into indoor spaces. This phenomenon can pose serious risks to workers and building occupants, especially in industrial and commercial settings. Effective management of vapor intrusion requires a thorough understanding of its nature, potential…
Read More >>IHW sat down with the experts at Gasmet Technologies to discuss the benefits of real-time gas monitoring and how it can help industrial hygienists protect their people in a myriad of ways. What are the benefits of real-time gas monitoring vs. passive monitoring for the industrial hygienist? Real-time gas monitoring provides an IH with a…
Read More >>Confined space accidents kill hundreds of workers every year in the USA and Canada. Many of the worst accident occur because of dangerous atmospheric conditions. OSHA requires use of a permit system to control confined space entries and ensure worker safety and has strict requirements for the testing and use of real time atmospheric monitors…
Read More >>By: Dante Moore, Contributor No matter how you spin it, industrial environments continually feature conditions that can contain hazardous gases—meaning having the right equipment for the job isn’t just a precaution; it’s a necessity. Whether you’re working in oil & gas and chemical manufacturing; or utilities, construction and beyond—the air you breathe could secretly be…
Read More >>There are many prerequisites when it comes to gas detection, not least maximum flexibility, increased performance and minimal installation costs. Add in modern expectations such as smart features and the ability to detect explosive, toxic or asphyxiant gases, and the list of potential solutions soon becomes short. Prominent among the choices, however, is the proven…
Read More >>Hydrogen will be at the heart of the world’s energy transition away from natural gas. However, while there are many ways to produce and use hydrogen, there is a common denominator: all require monitoring for safety. Today, Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection has a complete product offer for hydrogen that not only encompasses end-to-end gas,…
Read More >>Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection is excited to introduce its online purchasing webstore, enhancing customer convenience by offering 24/7 access to their industrial portables’ portfolio. In response to direct customer requests for a self-service option, Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection proudly announces that visitors to their webstore can now effortlessly browse and place orders for…
Read More >>Award-winning wearable now includes emergency SOS and real-time connectivity Blackline Safety Corp. (TSX: BLN), a global leader in connected safety technology, today announced a significant upgrade to its G6 single-gas detector, adding new features and service plans to the life-saving wearable device. G6 now features the same real-time connectivity as the company’s G7 product line. Additional…
Read More >>By: Dave Wagner, Contributor Workplace safety is constantly evolving, especially in fast-moving industrial environments. Thanks to technological advancements, what was considered safe 10 or 20 years ago often doesn’t hold up to present-day safety standards. This is especially true for gas detection systems. While up-to-date gas detection systems cannot eliminate every safety challenge, when paired with proper…
Read More >>GfG’s new G999S uses a combination sensor (CC/TC or CC/TC/SC)[1] to measure CH4 in different measuring ranges. In the measuring range from 0 to 10,000 ppm, small leaks can be detected. Leak detection is supported by an acoustic ticker signal. The measuring range 0 to 100 % by volume is suitable for gas analyses such…
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