Gas Detection Solutions for Safety & Compliance
Local government infrastructure relies on reliable safety systems it can trust.
Control Equipment has been delivering fixed and portable gas detection solutions designed specifically for Council applications since 1977.
Our solutions are rugged, compliant with Australian standards, and fully supported with calibration, servicing, and training — so Councils can manage gas risks proactively and safeguard employees and community with confidence.
Local councils across Australia rely on our gas detection equipment in various settings to protect their employees and the community.
Portable gas monitors provide protection during field operations, confined space entry, and emergency response, offering immediate personal protection and flexible detection.
Fixed gas detectors continuously monitor facilities, providing early warnings, automated responses, and reducing the risk of gas-related incidents in public infrastructure.
Decomposing waste producing Methane and Carbon Dioxide emissions from landfill and waste management sites poses environmental and safety risks.
Council requirements | Measure and monitor concentration of hazardous gases, including Methane and Carbon Dioxide at high-risk locations.
Solution | Councils use Control Equipment’s portable and fixed gas detection instruments across a variety of locations, from landfill gas monitoring networks, leachate collection areas, to waste transfer stations for site safety, environmental compliance, and emission control.
Protect field and site workers | personal gas detection options include:
Monitor, obtain early warning of gas buildup and mitigate risk | fixed gas detection options include:
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High hydrogen sulphide levels at wastewater treatment plants and sewer networks pose serious health risks for work crews, result in odour complaints and corrode concrete sewer infrastructure.
Council requirements | Identification and remediation of high levels of hydrogen sulphide, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), or other chemical levels in stormwater and sewer networks and wastewater operations.
Solution | Councils utilise a combination of Control Equipment’s portable and fixed gas detection instruments across their service network, including pump stations, sewer lines, treatment plants, stormwater drains, and other facilities.
Protect maintenance crews during sewer and other confined space inspections | our recommended personal gas detection instruments include:
For continuous monitoring and to optimise chemical dosing at pump stations, sewage systems and treatment plants | our fixed gas detection options include:
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Incidents involving fires, chemical spills, fuel leaks, gas leaks, public safety issues, and hazardous materials occur unexpectedly, endangering the lives of responders and the public
Council requirements | Maintain emergency preparedness; provide reliable hazard detection equipment for council-operated emergency response teams, including fire, rescue, and hazmat units.
Solution | Provide ready-to-go, accurate and dependable gas detection devices that enable Council emergency teams to safely and quickly evaluate and respond to emergencies, minimising community risk.
Protect frontline responders with flexible, reliable gas detection in emergencies | recommended personal gas detection equipment includes:
Keep emergency facilities safe and operational – monitor fire stations, fleet depots, hazardous storage areas | our fixed gas detection options include:
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Safeguarding crews in hazardous environments across all aspects of Council responsibility – public works, infrastructure, parks, facilities, waste management is fundamental to its operations
Council requirements | Demonstrate compliance with WHS and environmental regulations, ensure accountability and minimise liability
Solution | Ensure WHS standards are maintained across all Council worksites – Control Equipment combines commercial-grade fixed detection systems and rugged portable monitors backed by full maintenance, calibration and training support to help Council stay ahead of harzards and maintain compliance
For monitoring and WHS compliance for a range of field operations | portable gas detection options include:
For monitoring and compliance across all Council-owned infrastructure | continuous monitoring fixed gas detection options include:
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As a trusted supplier since 1977, our long-standing expertise in gas detection instruments means Councils can be confident that we understand the importance of relevant standards, certifications, and regulatory requirements. Minimise your liability – all our products support national and state environmental laws and compliance with workplace safety standards.
It’s about more than the purchase price; Councils can expect to gain cost efficiencies from our products, achieved from low maintenance, self-calibration options, and product reliability and durability. We offer warranties and service contracts to ensure our products perform at their optimum, minimising exposure to additional future expenses.
Our gas detection range offers Councils with solutions that are versatile, reliable and easy to use. Our products provide critical data and accurate reporting, and easily integrate with Council’s existing systems, providing Council with the essential information for risk assessment and safety plans. Our highly trained technicians are available to provide on-site training if required.
Acutely aware that lives depend on our products, we understand the importance of accurate detection, low false alarm rates, and ruggedness under real-world conditions (dust, humidity, etc.). Councils can rely on our gas detection instruments to reduce exposure risks by continuously monitoring high-hazard sites and enabling swift responses during emergencies.
Contact our team today to discuss your specific needs and find the perfect gas detection solution for your operations.