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Gas monitor calibration is a must if your employees are working in a confined space or around dangerous gasses and chemicals. The gas monitor is designed to alert you and your colleagues if gas readings reach unsafe levels, which could endanger you and the lives of your employees. But these monitors are prone to errors. You need to calibrate your gas monitor on a regular basis to make sure it’s working properly. Learn more about gas monitor calibration and why it’s important for your facili …

For people in North America, especially the northern regions, this time of year marks a shift in weather and working conditions. When leaves start changing colors, people start to gather firewood and homeowners begin winterizing because they know what the temperatures will soon be. In an article written for Safety+Health magazine, published by the National Safety Council, Analisa Harangozo of PK Safety discusses the Dangers of Gas Detection in Cold Weather. …

For workers who need gas detection equipment, PK Safety has added another option for you. We now carry products from 3M Scott Fire & Safety. 3M Scott Fire & Safety provides rugged protective equipment for harsh working conditions and the accessories and supplies to get jobs done efficiently, comfortably, and safely. They’ve protected thousands of workers around the world, and we’re proud to carry them. Here’s some of what we offer. Cylinders 3M Scott Fire & Safety offers gas canisters …

Commercial spaces can have a number of confined spaces as well as toxic or combustible atmospheres that make the environment dangerous for workers. Avoiding accidents, especially in manufacturing, comes down to having a reliable system for monitoring and detecting gases. Most gases are clear, odorless, and undetectable to human senses, so the right tools are necessary to identify problems before they become dangerous. There’s a lot of gas detection and monitoring products out there, so …

Multi-gas detectors and other detection technologies are crucial to minimizing injury and illness in the workplace. A lot of hazardous atmospheric conditions can’t be detected through human senses alone, and equipment that can test the air in a confined space can mean the difference between life and death. However, equipment alone can’t protect lives unless workers are properly trained in using and calibrating it.  Calibration of gas detectors is just another part of regular equipment …

In many workplaces, including those in the oil and natural gas industries, confined spaces are job hazards. They present some of the most dangerous places to be when something goes wrong, and can become sites for lethal accidents. Properly monitoring a confined space for gas is an important step in protecting workers, but there’s a right way to do it. Here are things to keep in mind when you use gas detectors in confined spaces, according to OSHA requirements.Defining Confined Spaces A conf …

Deciding which type of gas monitor is right for you depends on what you need it to specifically detect. For use in confined spaces there is an excellent new portable gas detector that can detect combustibles (LEL), oxygen, and toxics. It’s the ALTAIR 4XR, a new multi-gas monitor designed and engineered by MSA for detection of LEL, O2, H2S, CO, with multiple toxic gas sensing options available. The most common applications of this monitor include fire services, industrial, oil and gas refin …

RKI Instruments’ product philosophy is based on the core belief that gas detection devices should be built to last. The advantages of gas monitors engineered by RKI Instruments include their proven reliability and accuracy. The GX-6000 Monitor is a game changer, and it just got even better with the Benzene Specific measuring mode. With the new highly selective 10.0 eV PID sensor, the GX-6000 can now detect the BTEX family of VOC’s including benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene with a ra …

We are excited to announce gas detector devices recently introduced by Klein Tools – specifically for HVAC and construction applications - a Carbon Monoxide Meter ET110 and a Combustible Gas Leak Detector ET120. Learn About the NEW Carbon Monoxide Meter ET110 According to the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), carbon monoxide poisoning is the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in the U.S.  If you work in construction or as an HVAC technician, you …

Confined spaces found in refineries, chemical plants, and mines, may contain toxic and combustible gases and lack a safe level of oxygen. Inspecting and working in these types of spaces requires reliable gas detection in order to stay safe and be aware of any danger before entering, and knowing when to ventilate or evacuate. A lot of our customers look for the highest level of protection combined with the lowest cost of ownership. The solution can come down to choosing a catalytic bead or a n …