Bump testing is no different than anything else as far as safety precautions are concerned. You put your seatbelt on before driving a vehicle. You don’t drive a motorcycle without wearing a helmet. You don’t leave without locking the door to your house. Gas detection is much the same way, if you take the proper safety precautions you will be in much better shape if something doesn’t go according to plan. You may not…
Safety when Measuring in a Confined Space
More often than not, if you have ever used a gas monitor, you have used one in a confined space area. Confined spaces are described by OSHA as a work area that is not designed to have people in it but is big enough to get down into and do your work. A confined space typically has a very restricted accessibility point which is not meant for continuous occupancy. The most common confined space…
Cracking Towers
Refineries use large “cracking towers” as a part of their operations. These towers can be approximately 100 feet tall and are filled with a catalyst that assists the conversion of oil into lighter fuels. Periodically, the catalyst must be removed, the tower cleaned out, and new catalyst added. In order to remove the old catalyst, workers must enter and remain inside the tower wearing full protective gear. As the old catalyst is being…
What Are MultiRae Gas Monitors? Applications, Benefits & More
Introduction: Multi-Threat Monitoring Made Simple In high-risk environments, protecting workers from unseen hazards is critical. MultiRAE portable gas monitors are designed to deliver multi-threat detection, combining advanced gas, volatile organic compound (VOC), and even gamma radiation monitoring into a single rugged instrument. With features like wireless connectivity, man-down alarm, and extensive field-interchangeable sensor options, MultiRAE monitors provide first responders, industrial workers, and safety managers with reliable, real-time data to make faster, safer decisions-while reducing…
Workplace Gas Leak Detection – Are Your Employees Safe from Explosions & Leaks?
Gas Detection A gas detector is a device which detects the presence of various gases within an area, usually as part of a safety system. This type of equipment is used to detect a gas leak and interface with a control system so a process can be automatically shut down. A gas detector can also sound an alarm to operators in the area…
