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. Whilst many Companies still prefer to send their instruments into a Authorised service…
Air Sampling pumps used for Occupational Hygiene applications are predominantly compact, battery powered, and bodily worn devices designed to maintain a ‘constant’ volumetric flow rate by the use of electronic control circuitry. ‘Constant’ inlet flow is not truly ‘constant’ but in fact represents mean flow value with a superimposed rapidly changing component. These rapid variations…
Using the Correct Noise Monitoring Equipment It’s important to have the correct noise monitoring equipment. Excessive noise exposure is preventable, but the effects are permanent and potentially debilitating. Noise in the workplace is common, mainly when workers operate high-powered tools and machinery. Prolonged exposure to dangerous levels of noise is concerning and could be…
Dust Monitoring – Why it Matters? According to the World Coal Association, there are around 892 billion tonnes of coal reserves worldwide, and coal production is showing no signs of slowing down. Ensuring the global workforce of coal miners are protected against workplace exposures should be a priority. Monitoring solutions have been enforced for many…
DALLAS, August 19, 2019 – Twenty-one companies, were honoured today for winning Occupational Health & Safety magazine’s 11th annual New Product of the Year contest. This year’s contest attracted entries in 24 award categories, with an independent panel of three highly qualified judges choosing the winners. “OH&S’ New Product of the Year contest saw an…
The main difference between portable and fixed gas detection systems is the monitoring capabilities and limitations they have. Portable instruments can warn workers of dangerous gases upon entry of an area. While fixed instruments provide continuous monitoring within a specific location of the workplace facility.
OH&S Announces 2019 New Product of the Year Award Winners DALLAS, August 19, 2019 – Twenty companies, including multiple winners Blackline Safety and Honeywell, were honored today for winning Occupational Health & Safety magazine’s 11th annual New Product of the Year contest. Winners will be recognized with awards next month and in the November/December issue…
Standards Bridging the Gap Monitoring must continue to evolve in accordance with the changing production methods and the industry is already moving in a positive direction. Employee health must remain a priority and a core component of any workplace health and safety management system. In addition, educating and training workers in raising awareness about the risks of dust exposure is…
Control Equipment now offers gas detection instrumentation which uses cutting edge technologies to enable detection and identification of leaks from a distance with high degrees of accuracy.
Technology is your companion Recent statistics stare that there are more mobile phones in the world than people, it shows that, there have been advancements in technology over the past 20 years, integrated in our everyday life. The new technology has brought many benefits. How can we, as health and safety personnel embrace the benefits that…
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…
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…
Introduction Respirable dust is considered anything below 10µm in size. This particulate is high risk because it penetrates deeply into the lungs. Respirable hazards for dust come from many dusts within the workplace and for that matter the environment. Particulate matter of various sizes can be generated from processes such as grinding, blasting, or mixing. Examples of common harmful dust…
What is Hydrogen Sulphide? Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) is a by-product of decomposition and industrial processes. It is found in natural gas, crude petroleum and volcanic gas. However, the industries most frequently exposed to H2S are Oil and Gas and wastewater treatment plants. The gas is produced by the breakdown of organic materials in the…
Disposal of hazardous goods can be both dangerous and expensive. Control Equipment offer a recycling service that provides a safe and cost-effective way to recycle and dispose of any gas cylinders and gas detection instruments. SPENT GAS CYLINDERS While sending empty cylinders to a metal recycler is common practice these days, the actual transit of…
Oxygen – Is it Really Your Friend? Oxygen (O2) is an important part of our atmosphere and is a necessity to sustain life on our planet. Most people understand that if oxygen levels are low it is very dangerous to our health, however did you know that if oxygen levels become too high, this can…
Every day our furniture industry can open 100’s of shipping containers without a thought of what may lurk inside. You will have a consignment list of products that are inside the container, however, one of the most important contents inside is not always on the list: the toxic Fumigation Gas (also known as a…
Is this you? Need to use a gas monitor for a few days or weeks Don’t have the budget to buy a new gas monitor Don’t need the ongoing maintenance costs associated with owning your own gas monitor Not sure which gas monitor to buy Maybe you need to look into hiring a unit. …
[su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/CiLQWcVALMY” width=”400″ height=”200″ responsive=”no”] The Apex 2 is the next generation of Air Sampling Pumps produced by Casella. With its class leading performance the Apex 2 is the perfect addition to any occupational hygienist. A quick summary of the features that the Apex 2 has to offer are: ANZEx certification Bluetooth® and Airwave app…
The primary technology for detecting hydrocarbons are the pellistor sensors. Usually, these sensors are both reliable and cost-effective. They monitor the flammable levels of combustible gases. However, there are times where it is advised in which the use of pellistors shouldn’t be used. Where other sensors, such as infrared, should be used. Pellistor…