Sean Stinson, Chief Revenue Officer A Brief History of Gas Detection For years, gas detection solutions have been hardware-driven. When looking to solve a problem, companies have typically invested in and relied solely upon sensors with gas-detecting capabilities, such as gas alarms from fixed or personal gas monitors. Additionally, site managers and industrial hygienists will…
Bob Henderson, Contributor Atmospheric monitors use sensors to measure gas. Some types of sensors need more power, while other types need less power. Very low-power sensors may use so little power that a set of disposable or rechargeable batteries can last for months or years of operation. But, no matter what kind of sensors are…
Kyle Krueger, Contributor Over the past two years, demand for area monitors has increased. Now more than ever, companies can place durable, easy-to-use sensing devices with advanced technology throughout their facilities at a lower price point. This is giving companies better awareness of their environments, while also helping them drive safety improvements. Accordingly, a common…
By: Jason Wright, Contributor Every day, workers across numerous industries use gas detectors for a variety of applications. From the largest refineries, mines and mills to construction companies and emergency responders, gas detectors are a central part of worker safety. While many companies purchase their gas detectors outright or use a long-term leasing program, sometimes…
By: Barbara T. Nessinger, Chief Editor Employees of industrial firms often find themselves, for a multitude of reasons, working in a confined space. Worker health and safety is critically important in these situations. To that end, the U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has many regulations which focus on providing a safe working environment…
By joining Blackline Collective, Enovert helps advance workplace safety and productivity by sharing best practices with other industry leaders on using data analytics to enhance gas detection and exposure prevention Blackline Safety Corp. (TSX.V: BLN), a global leader of gas detection and connected safety solutions, today announced that Enovert has joined Blackline Collective. Enovert is…
World’s first area gas monitor with integrated 4G wireless connectivity and 100-day battery delivers industry-leading versatility and ease of use Blackline Safety Corp. (TSX.V: BLN), a global leader of gas detection and connected safety solutions, is now shipping its G7 EXO area gas monitor to clients across North America and throughout international markets. G7 EXO is a next-generation area monitor with 4G cellular connectivity that operates on more than 350 mobile networks and across more than 100 countries. Never before…
Dräger, an international leader in the field of safety technology, is proud to announce the appointment of Vector Controls and Automation Group (Vector CAG) a leading manufacturers representative of control and automation solutions. The organization will represent and promote Dräger’s fixed flame and gas detection systems portfolio sales in the states of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas,…
Gas detection is a specific science. We caught up with Bob Henderson President, GfG Instrumentation, Inc., to discuss various types of functional tests and why they are important to any gas detection program. IHW: What is a “bump test,” and how often do you recommend it be performed? Bob Henderson: Manufacturers and regulatory agencies agree…
Sean Stinson, Contributor Connectivity has reshaped our world. From the smartphones in our pockets and networked smart homes to social media and wearables that track our wellbeing, connected devices have made instant awareness an expectation in both our personal and professional lives. Connectivity has disrupted retail, travel and banking and is now delivering on long-awaited…
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