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Dangers of Gas Detection in Cold Weather
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.
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Feb 14th 2019
3M Scott Fire & Safety Products: Scott Gas Monitor and Detector
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
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Dec 18th 2018
Knowing the Difference Between Gas Detectors and Gas Monitors
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
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Dec 4th 2018
How to Calibrate Gas Detectors: Multi-Gas Detector Calibration
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
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Aug 21st 2018
Confined Space Gas Detector Requirements: What Are OSHA Requirements for Gas Detectors in Confined Spaces?
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
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Aug 9th 2018
Real-Time Gas Detection That Delivers Ultimate Safety
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
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Mar 15th 2018
Benzene Gas Detector: RKI Instruments New GX-6000 Gas Monitor with Benzene Specific Measuring Mode
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
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Oct 26th 2017
Home Gas Leak Detector: Must-Have Gas Leak Detector and CO Meter from Klein Tools
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
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Oct 20th 2017
Catalytic Gas Detector: How Catalytic Bead Sensors Work and Why O2 Sensors Are Important
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
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Oct 3rd 2017
Thinking of Switching From Single Gas to 4-Gas Detectors?
We know the big guys are doing it, naturally our mid-sized and smaller customers are making the switch as well. It’s clear that in oil and gas environments like refineries single gas testing is required but for complete safety, it's extremely important to detect the LELs and oxygen levels are within a safe range, too. This can only be done using a multi-gas monitor with at least 4 gas sensors. The standard 4-gas detectors check for the most common toxic and combustible gases in oil and gas en
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Sep 21st 2017