ION Science has announced the launch of the new Panther gas leak detector, featuring a host of new features and twice the sensitivity of its predecessor, the GasCheck G. The first ever ‘GasCheck’ was launched in 1990, offering industrial users the ability to detect leaks of gases such as hydrogen and helium. Later, more advanced…
Read More >>By: Jason Wright, Contributor As the year kicks into high gear, your facility might have to perform a shutdown or turnaround. It can be extra challenging to maintain safety standards during shutdowns due to disruptions to standard routines, extra workers on site and atmospheric hazards that you might not normally encounter—including oxygen deficiency and combustible…
Read More >>Blackline Safety Corp. (TSX: BLN), a global leader in connected safety technology, today announced its recently launched G6 single-gas detector has been recognized for innovative product design by Red Dot, and for outstanding product development in the area of industrial hygiene by Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S). “The Red Dot award validates the user-centered approach we took when…
Read More >>By: Cynthia Horn, Contributor Across any plant operation, safety managers and industrial hygienists play a huge role in making sure everyone goes home at the end of the day. They’re constantly keeping their finger on the pulse of operations—meaning the term “real-time detection” isn’t new. However, the term real-time detection has morphed significantly over the…
Read More >>By: Barbara T. Nessinger, Editor-in-Chief In 2022, the RDG Media team, with the help of Market Research Support Consultants, LLC, conducted a study to understand the current and expected usage of various products and services as they applied to safety and material handling. The 2023 Safety Study’s results have helped to provide detailed information on…
Read More >>By: Dante Moore, Contributor As we settle into the new year, safety managers and other emergency personnel have likely been reflecting on what goals they’d like to achieve—whether that’s improving on last year’s accomplishments or ensuring they’re protecting employees in avoidable, hazardous situations. One easy way to accomplish your goals in 2023 is to create…
Read More >>G7c personal wearable by Blackline Safety is the world’s first connected gas detector and lone worker safety monitor certified to the newly-upgraded BS 8484:2022, the standard that underpins the UK’s lone worker safety leadership. Lone workers are those who work by themselves without close or direct supervision. Employers have a legal obligation to manage any health and…
Read More >>By: Eric Van Wely and Reiyao Zhu, Contributors Workers in the oil & gas and petrochemical industries perform many high-risk tasks that involve exposure to multiple hazards. In some cases, these high-risk tasks are also performed under extreme weather conditions and in remote locations. A broad range of personal protective equipment (PPE) solutions are needed…
Read More >>By: Dante Moore, Contributor On the job, do you know that your gas detectors will protect you? Do you have the right equipment to keep you safe and get the job done? With so many options on the market, it can be overwhelming to know what gas detectors will meet your needs. Proper training on…
Read More >>Remote Natural Gas Detection Increases Safety for First Responders and Fire Fighters We are pleased to introduce the Gas Laser with highly advanced laser technology designed to detect natural gas with the aim of enhancing safety and improving detection for fire services, and first responders. Frequently fire personnel and first responders are called to natural…
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