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 Detection and Detectors 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. We just had the tragedy of the Brisbane man falling from a scaffolding due to improper safety regulations. Installing a fixed…
Ensuring safety in Australia’s oil and gas industry is an absolute necessity. 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. The Australian…
Accuracy When it comes to gas monitoring, accuracy is open to each manufacturer’s interpretation. Officially, accuracy is a statement expressed as a percentage of the closeness of the reading on the gas monitor to the actual concentration; many manufacturers use this as an umbrella term representative of much more, including resolution and sensitivity. To…
Diesel Emissions The exposure of mine workers to diesel particulate matter (DPM) and gases is an issue of great concern to the underground mining environment. Diesel engines work by igniting a mixture of fuel (a hydrocarbon) and intake air in the combustion chamber. At high temperatures, fuel may decompose rather than burn, leaving a complex…
Calibration Gas Shelf Life Why is calibration gas important? 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. This is known as a “calibration gas”,…
How to Reduce Gas Leaks in Industrial Environments 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. In addition to following regulations, personnel can take further preventative measures and precautions…
Protection against overexposure to H2S, a highly toxic and explosive gas, starts with understanding the chemical and the inherent risks it carries. Specifically to the petroleum industry, although, it’s not the only industry susceptible to the danger. The colourless gas H2S (known as a sour gas) is naturally produced by the decomposition of organic materials,…
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. At room temperature and pressure, methane is an odourless and colourless flammable gas and is composed of carbon and hydrogen with the chemical formula of…
“What is Hydrogen Fluoride? Hydrogen fluoride, also known as hydrofluoric acid or HF, is a colourless, corrosive gas made up of a hydrogen atom and a fluorine atom. It is produced by reacting a naturally occurring mineral, fluorspar, with sulphuric acid. Where Is It Found? Hydrogen fluoride is a raw material that is commonly…
Industrial work environments, and those that include confined spaces, are prime targets for exposure to dangerous gases and vapours. Whether portable or fixed, gas detection equipment is essential to have within these atmospheres. However, the regular maintenance that is often required with them is often overlooked. Proper maintenance on all detectors is the only reliable…
“As many of Casella’s products are bodily worn, they need to be handled by individuals in factories and require disinfecting to ensure they are free of COVID19 before being packed away or passed on for use to other individuals. This document has been created to give guidance on best practice to clean and disinfect air…
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…
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…
Electrochemical sensors life span “Shelf life” and “operational life” are terms you may have heard before. These types of terms are widely used however, not everyone knows the detailed meaning behind them. Shelf life “Shelf life” in regard to this piece is the time between manufacturing the product and its initial operation. …
A Recently news story about an oil worker found collapsed over an open hatch, dead, highlights the risks of ignoring your data. After the tragedy it was shown that the data logged on this personal gas detector could have saved him. Important data Missed Not too long before, while sampling from a similar hatch,…
The name Riken Keiki has long been associated with the marine industry. As the Australasian agent for Riken Keiki we are able to provide calibration services for all shipping clients, as well as keeping many of the marine instruments on the shelf for quick supply. We also specialise in ensuring we have marine calibration gas…
Carbon dioxide (CO2) gas is commonly used in the manufacture of popular beverages. So what is carbon dioxide, why is it dangerous and why do we have to monitor it carefully? Properties of CO2Carbon dioxide occurs naturally in our atmosphere at very low concentrations and we produce it when we breathe out. However, it…
Gas detectors can be exposed to harsh environments during their lifetime, which is why it is important that these devices are regularly bump tested and serviced by a trained professional. We cannot stress the importance of bump testing and servicing your gas detector every 6 months or the manufacturers recommendation. Without this regular maintenance the…