Gas Detector Tubes: How Do I Read My Gas Detection Tubes?
Gas detection tubes have exploded in popularity over the last few decades. These single-use tubes are designed to record the presence of chemical compounds in the air. Some are toxic,...
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Ventilation in Confined Spaces and Confined Space Monitoring Requirements
When it comes to working in confined spaces, such as basements, attics, tunnels, ducts, and pipes, you need to provide a certain amount of ventilation to prevent respiratory problems and...
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How to Stay Safe Working in Manholes: Safety Tips & Equipment
Manholes are dangerous places to work, not only because they’re confined spaces, but also because of the danger to health and safety unique to the site. Municipal Sewer & Water...
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The Best Davit Systems for Use in Confined Spaces
A davit is a popular crane-like device made of steel or aluminum and designed for supporting, raising, lateral moving, and lowering people, working platforms, boats, anchors, or other heavy equipment. Davit systems...
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Confined Space Entry — Top 3 Safety Tips
When working in confined spaces, it’s critical that workers stay safe from hidden and potentially deadly dangers. These spaces - which, according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Health...
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What's Your Rescue Plan?
Be Careful in Confined Spaces Working in a confined space is dangerous because of the risks of asphyxiation from noxious fumes or dust, reduced oxygen levels, as well as fire...
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Weatherization: Home Safety Issues and Reducing Your Energy Bill
We recently learned about a nationwide program instituted by the U.S. Department of Energy that promotes the use of clean and sustainable energy through weatherization funding. It’s the Weatherization Assistance...
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What's New in the World of RKI Gas Detection?
Gas detectors are essential for confined space monitoring before and after the entry. RKI designs high-rated topside and diffusion gas monitors for these purposes. Topside Monitors The GX-2012 is an...
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OSHA: the New Construction Rule and the General Confined Space Rule
By Mario Mendoza, Regional Sales Manager, Allegro Industries On May 4, 2015, OSHA issued a new standard for construction work in confined space. There are five key differences from the...
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Gas Detection Solutions for Commercial Spaces
Confined spaces become hazardous areas when exhaust gathers from cars, trucks, buses, tractors, trailers, forklifts, and other fossil fuel burning engines. Exhaust fumes are highly toxic and exposure to the...
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Retrofit Notice on DBI-SALA Advanced Adjustable Offset Davit Systems
Have you purchased one or several of the following products? Capital Safety has determined that these following DBI-SALA Advanced Adjustable Offset Davit Systems manufactured before 1/1/16 do not fully meet...
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Gas Clip Technologies Shaking Up the Gas Monitor Industry
There's a new kid on the block, and not everyone is happy to welcome them. Gas Clip Technologies gas monitors have been around since 2009 and these days they're starting...
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Calibrating Your Confined Space Gas Monitors
Confined space 4-gas monitors need to be calibrated. We all know it, and the time is probably coming up soon. Just how often you are required to calibrate depends on...
