By: Alissa Barrow, Contributor Vapor intrusion is an often overlooked yet critical environmental and occupational health issue that can seriously affect worker safety. This phenomenon occurs when hazardous chemicals from contaminated soil or groundwater migrate as vapors into indoor spaces, posing health risks to those who work in affected buildings. Industrial and commercial properties, particularly those near…
With the arrival of new methane emissions standards and legal reporting dates, the detection and monitoring of environmentally damaging gases is the spotlight like never before. For residential, industrial and utility applications, Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection (Teledyne GFD) is offering vital assistance with its new MethaSense range of battery-powered methane detectors, which allows users…
Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection (Teledyne GFD) is supporting its business presence in the Middle East by partnering with Industrial Detection Solutions (IDS) to establish a new 699 m² manufacturing facility in Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). This partnership will enable the local production of high-precision sensors for detecting toxic and combustible gases, helping…
EXO 8 — now shipping with gamma detection — recognized for innovation, design, and advancing worker safety Blackline Safety Corp. (TSX: BLN), a global leader in connected safety technology, has announced that its new EXO 8 area monitor — the world’s only direct-to-cloud portable area monitor capable of detecting up to eight gases plus gamma…
By: Forrest Thomas, Contributor Today’s industrial operations face significant challenges in safeguarding both the environment and public health. The increasing complexity of industrial activities, coupled with the potential for hazardous material releases, underscores the need for comprehensive environmental protection and monitoring strategies. Past incidents, such as a train derailment carrying vinyl chloride or a plant-wide…
By: Mike Brown, Contributor It’s no secret that gas-related industrial incidents, particularly in the oil and gas sector, are a serious concern. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the oil and gas industry experiences a significantly higher fatality rate than the general workforce, with some estimates as much as seven times…
Mike Brown, Contributor It’s no secret that gas-related industrial incidents, particularly in the oil and gas sector, are a serious concern. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the oil and gas industry experiences a significantly higher fatality rate than the general workforce, with some estimates as much as seven times higher—due…
The Vector™ AM7 Area Monitor is now available to order and will begin shipping this summer. Industrial Scientific, a global leader and innovator in connected gas detection programs that automate safety workflows, has revealed its latest area monitoring solution—the Vector™ AM7 Area Monitor. The Vector AM7 is designed to streamline gas detection needs with unparalleled…
By: Brad Rister, Contributor Ensuring the safety of workers in high-risk industries, such as oil and gas, chemicals processing and utilities, among others, will always be critical. Industrial hygienists and safety managers are at the forefront of maintaining safe environments—and one of the most effective tools they can utilize for their safety and gas detection…
Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection (Teledyne GFD) has released its Spyglass™ Xtend triple-infrared flame detector, a notable industry advance that offers the simultaneous detection of both hydrogen (H2) and hydrocarbon (HC) fires. This important innovation boosts safety in dense industrial environments where hydrogen flames can spread to other equipment and start fires involving hydrocarbon fuels…
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