Manufacturers of gas monitors are continuously working on developing new models of safety equipment in order to protect you from all possible variations of hazardous gases that you may encounter onsite. To make your workplace safe, OSHA requires various gas detectors to be used in different work environments to ensure respiratory protection. This is why choosing the proper respirator may become a challenging task. Here are some helpful tips on how to select the right respirator for your specific application.
3 Steps of Finding the Best Monitor for Your Application
1. Evaluate
The key here is to understand that the purchase price should not be the only factor you take into consideration, but rather just one of the factors. You have to evaluate the cost-of-ownership over the lifetime of the device, which includes the cost of battery and sensor replacement, the warranty coverage, the cost of calibration, and the cost of factory service. The best gas detecting device is the one that is ideal for your particular application. Instruments with low purchasing price that do not include all the capabilities that you need, as well as expensive instruments with complex features that you will never use are equally bad choices. If you need an expert advice on how to choose your gas monitor, call us at 1-800-829-9580 and we will be happy to help you. We offer a broad variety of gas detectors by trusted manufacturers to satisfy all your occupational safety needs.
2. Test
Although defining performance criteria prior to purchasing a new gas monitor is extremely important, testing instruments in the field will allow you be confident that you have selected the right tool for your project. This is why we recommend test-driving gas monitors prior to purchasing them in large quantities.
3. Calibrate
Remember to calibrate your gas monitors every six months and perform bump tests regularly. We are factory-authorized calibration service providers for various models of gas detectors. Call us at 1-800-829-9580 to get help with calibrating your gas monitors.
What Our Customers Are Saying
One of our customers, Devin, is exploring mines for fun with his friends. Although this activity is their profession, but just a hobby, the adventurous enthusiasts understand very well all the dangers of being in confined spaces that are full of hazards.
“Best practice is to use air monitors, and respirators (for dust). Low 02 (high C02) and H2S are the most common bad air dangers in hard rock mines I have found,” says Devin, one of the members of the exploration group.
We provided these customers with perfect gas monitors for their application: durable, compact, and ergonomic
BW CLIP4 4?GAS DETECTORS. These portable four?gas detectors offer easy-to-use multi?gas detection that’s always on. They detect Oxygen (O2), Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S), Carbon Monoxide (CO), and Lower Explosive Levels (LEL) of a variety of combustible gases, and show real-time gas concentrations on the easy-to-read LCD screen.
When you’ve got your hands full in the field, you need the no-hassle gas detection. The BW Clip4 monitor will provide you 2 years of runtime with no charging, no maintenance, no servicing, and no battery replacements. Once activated, it is always on.
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