Control Equipment - Control Equipment

When Ammonia Goes Wrong

Fixed Gas Detection Sensors, Gas Detection Topics, Product UpdatesBy Control Equipment 09/08/2026

Ammonia is the backbone of cold storage in Australian abattoirs, but it’s also toxic, corrosive, and unforgiving of small mistakes. A missing bolt, a punctured freezer coil, an alarm threshold set too high — the incidents keep following the same pattern, and regulators keep flagging the same root causes. With Australia’s Ammonia Workplace Exposure Limit tightening from 1 December 2026, we look at what’s actually going wrong on the plant room floor, and how detection built for the environment — not just the spec sheet — closes the gap.

Beyond Dust | Measuring the Invisible in Diesel Exhaust

Case Studies, Dust & Environmental Monitors, Industrial Hygiene EquipmentBy Control Equipment 08/20/2026

Diesel Particulate Matter and Ultrafine Particle Monitoring – This blog explains the components of diesel engine emissions, the technologies used to monitor diesel exhausts and why real-time monitoring is becoming increasingly important. Diesel engines remain essential across many of Australia’s most important industries but diesel exhaust comes with a significant occupational hygiene challenge.

HAWK Fumigation Monitor Grain Bunker Trial

Case Studies, Fumigation Gas Monitors, Fumigation TopicsBy Control Equipment 06/15/2026

Real-Time Fumigation Monitoring in Grain Storage – Improving fumigation visibility while minimising site visits in large-scale and remote grain bunkers.
Fumigation monitoring in grain bunkers or silo’s often relies on periodic manual sampling, providing snapshots of gas concentrations throughout the treatment period. This can make it difficult to identify concentration variations within the grain mass and verify that target fumigation levels are being maintained.

Benzene Monitoring: Protecting Workers in Hazardous Environments

Gas Detection Topics, Product UpdatesBy Control Equipment 04/15/2026

Benzene (C6H6) is a significant concern in many industries, particularly in the oil, gas, and petrochemical sectors, due to its hazardous properties. This blog post explains what benzene is, where it can be found, its health effects, and how advanced technology, like the GX-6100 multi-gas monitor, provides an essential solution for effective monitoring.

What is Phosphine Gas?

Fumigation Topics, Gas Detection Topics, Product UpdatesBy Control Equipment 11/24/2024

The Hidden Risk in Grain Stores, Fumigation Sites, and Industrial Plants | Phosphine gas can build to lethal concentrations without any warning smell. Here’s what every fumigator, grain handler, and site manager needs to know — and the detection equipment that actually keeps you compliant and and your workforce safe.

Carbon Monoxide Detection and what you need to know to stay safe.

UncategorizedBy Control Equipment 08/31/2023

A 44 year old man was working in his shop late at night in Toowoomba, he was believed to be using a generator in a confined space while repairing storm-damaged floors. He collapsed and subsequently died after the paramedics tried to resuscitate him.

Oxygen Gas Detectors and Detection and how to stay safe.

UncategorizedBy Control Equipment 07/18/2023

It’s an invisible and sometimes odourless danger that the human eye or nose can’t detect. Preventing a tragedy can be so simple and you wonder why these incidents are still happening.

Safety in Australia’s Oil and Gas industry is a necessity.

UncategorizedBy Control Equipment 05/16/2023

Why do we do what we do, why do people buy what we sell? If you strip it all away it’s about safety, because ultimately, we all want to get home each night and spend time with the people that matter.

Diesel Emissions

UncategorizedBy Control Equipment 09/01/2021

The exposure of mine workers to diesel particulate matter (DPM) and gases is an issue of great concern to the underground mining environment.

Calibration Gas Shelf Life

UncategorizedBy Control Equipment 08/12/2021

When using your instruments for gas detection, monitors should be properly calibrated or your readings may be inaccurate. To properly calibrate your device, the user will need to use a specific concentration of the gas trying to be detected.

How to Reduce Gas Leaks in Industrial Environments

UncategorizedBy Control Equipment 05/10/2021

Whether in petrochemical facilities, chemical plants, or refineries, workplaces that utilise or produce various toxic gases during normal operations and processes must meet industry safety regulations and requirements in the event of gas leaks.

The Effects of Methane

UncategorizedBy Control Equipment 03/11/2021

Methane is a component of the earth’s atmosphere and is present at low concentrations. We inhale methane along with other atmospheric gases such as nitrogen and oxygen when we breathe.

The Importance of Proper Ventilation

UncategorizedBy Control Equipment 02/08/2021

Air balancing and routine maintenance of ventilation equipment play pivotal roles in preserving IAQ and creating a comfortable, healthy atmosphere for inhabitants. In a commercial setting, productivity and general wellness can suffer as a direct result of poor practices.

The Importance of Boundary Monitoring in Construction

UncategorizedBy Control Equipment 08/05/2020

Establishing any new construction project is a careful logistical balancing act, with many aspects for project managers to consider; from site safety to environmental responsibility.

Gases Produced from Blasting

UncategorizedBy Control Equipment 07/28/2020

With modern explosives, the amount of toxic gases or fumes produced from blasting varies according to the explosive mix, the degree of confinement in the hole, the amount of water in the hole and the sleep time of the explosive, among other factors.

Gas Monitoring in Refuge Chambers

UncategorizedBy Control Equipment 07/23/2020

One of the greatest risks in Underground mining is the respirable atmosphere which can be impacted by fires from underground machinery.

Servicing your Docking Station

UncategorizedBy Control Equipment 05/27/2020

In the past, calibration of your gas monitors was carried out by the local agent or a qualified service provider. In recent times, Manufacturers have developed Calibration / Bump test stations which allow the end user to perform these tasks on site.

Using the correct noise monitoring equipment

UncategorizedBy Control Equipment 09/24/2019

It’s important to have the correct noise monitoring equipment. Excessive noise exposure is preventable, but the effects are permanent and potentially debilitating.

Chlorine Gas

UncategorizedBy Control Equipment 12/04/2018

What is Chlorine Gas? Chlorine is a liquid that is presently used in cleaning agents (eg, bleach, disinfectants), in water purification, and in the manufacture of items such as plastics. It is used in the following industries: pesticide, refrigerant, paper and pulp, textile, metallurgy, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, battery, water and sewage purification, and food processing. What happens…

Combustible Gases

UncategorizedBy Control Equipment 11/15/2018

What is a Combustible Gas? A combustible gas is one that will burn when mixed with air (or oxygen) and ignited. Combustible gas-air mixtures can be burned over a wide range of concentrations. The actual minimum concentration varies from about 0.5% to about 15% by volume in air for most common CHCs. Combustible gas-air mixtures…