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You should consider more than just the price tag when buying a gas monitor, because a lower upfront cost doesn’t mean it offers the best value. Monitoring your workplace for hazardous gases can take time, but safety should never be compromised. That’s why it’s important to calculate the total cost of ownership when using a gas monitor. Certain devices come with features that can help you save money over time, even though they come with a higher price tag. Keep the following considerations i …

Confined spaces may be difficult and dangerous to work in, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t take steps to make these areas more comfortable or safer. An abundance of caution is always going to be a great tool, but sometimes the easiest and safest thing to do is get rid of hazards contained within the space completely. If that’s not possible, there are more steps to take in the form of the hierarchy of controls. Here is our take on the hierarchy of controls to consider implementing before wor …

At PK Safety, we get a lot of questions about  AimSafety, a lesser-known gas detection equipment manufacturer. Despite making some of the finest portable monitors on the market today, AimSafety detection gear struggles with name recognition when compared to some of the leading competitors. Learn more about AimSafety gas monitors and how they compare to some better-known options on the market. Why We Trust AimSafety Just because AimSafety hasn’t been around as long as brands like …

When it comes to monitoring and detecting hazardous gases like carbon monoxide, chlorine, nitrogen dioxide, and phosgene (for example), there are two kinds of monitors: portable gas monitors and fixed system gas monitors. The user will wear a portable gas monitor on their lapel, or near what’s known as the breathing zone when working in potentially hazardous environments. Another choice would be a 'Fixed Point' gas detector. As the name implies, the sensor is typically mounted in place, and d …

Gas detection is crucial when it comes to the health and safety of your employees. If you fail to monitor your work environment, you could unintentionally expose your employees to hazardous gases, which could lead to a range of health conditions, illness, and even death. Both fixed and mobile gas monitors allow you and your team to protect yourselves from various gas-related hazards in confined spaces, including flammable gases that could combust under the right circumstances. Gas monitors ar …

Another year is coming to an end, but PK Safety wants to make sure that 2018 has one last hurrah—and that you have a chance to get new workplace safety products for the lowest prices of the year. If you are looking to stock up, this is a great time to take advantage of deals on select PK Safety products. Here are the products that we’ve picked for you to start 2019 with. Gas Monitors We love gas monitors around here—we’re an authorized service center for BW Honeywell monitors and R …

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 …

We have heard from a couple of our top sales reps in the gas monitor industry that Chevron refineries are moving forward requiring the use of 4-gas monitors in their process units instead of the old requirement of just single H2S gas monitors. This is a big shift for contractors and the oil giant’s in-house team to switch from using single-gas to 4-gas monitors. This change is slated for official launch in the fall of 2017, but they are already beginning to have their in-house team use 4 …

Published in the Oil & Gas Journal PK Safety Supply announced the addition of real-time gas monitors to the line of products for oil and gas industry. BW Clip Series are reliable, maintenance-free gas detectors, specifically engineered for hazardous environments and extreme temperatures. This new generation of gas detectors includes the real-time digital display of gas levels, the ability to calibrate the device, and the ability to put it into hibernation mode when not in use. H2S …