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Gas monitors are designed to detect harmful substances that can affect air quality and put workers at risk. But the monitor needs access to the air in question to do its job. Choosing where to install fixed gas monitors depends on a number of factors, including the work environment, who’s entering the space, and the target gas. Use this guide to find the right place for your fixed 4-gas monitor, so you can stay safe in any situation.Breathing ZoneWhen monitoring the space for oxygen to maintain …

Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, workplaces are cleaning more thoroughly and frequently. If you’re in an industry that uses gas detection equipment, keeping your gas monitors clean is more important than ever to ensure you’re protected not only from atmospheric hazards, but viral hazards as well. When you clean your gas monitors, keep these procedures and precautions in mind, especially if you’re cleaning to protect against viral transmissions. Cleaning It’s important to properly clean …

First responders and emergency response teams should use portable carbon monoxide detectors to protect themselves and their colleagues from carbon monoxide poisoning. Without a monitor, this gas is often impossible to detect. As an odorless, tasteless, invisible gas, it is known as a “silent killer.”Carbon monoxide can easily collect in homes, businesses, vehicles, ambulances, and other confined spaces. First responders should wear this equipment when arriving on the scene, working in an unfamil …

According to OSHA, it’s best to calibrate your multi-gas detectors and single gas monitors, before each use, but that isn’t practical for many teams. It is often better to calibrate your equipment based on the manufacturer’s guidelines, but these can be misleading as well. Calibration will depend on the specific device in question and how often you plan on monitoring your workplace. Use this guide to keep your team safe in the field.Manual Tests Calibrate your monitor before each use to m …

Air monitor and gas monitor calibration and bump testing is an important topic in many industries, especially oil and gas. Many professionals use these monitors to protect themselves from hazardous gases and other airborne substances known to cause injury, illness, and death. It’s difficult or impossible to detect or judge atmospheric gas levels without a gas detector because many are odorless, colorless, and tasteless.Gas monitors, like all equipment, are only as effective as the people using t …