21st Oct 2024
The most harmful gas in the industry of farming is hydrogen sulphide, and the biggest misconception is that it won’t affect farmers or their live stock if they are in an open space, but they are wrong…
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21st Oct 2024
Be carbon monoxide (CO) aware this winter! Don’t take any chances when it comes to this deadly gas.Now the weather is getting colder it is essential that we stay warm, whether that means by gas fire,…
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21st Oct 2024
Now that the cold weather is well and truly upon us, keep yourself and family safe this winter. When lighting your open fire, gas fire or log burner this year, think, when was the last time you got yo…
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21st Oct 2024
In the hospitality industry; pubs, restaurants and clubs, bar cellars are probably the most confined of spaces and the highest risk of death in these confined areas come from the silent killer – carbo…
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21st Oct 2024
Hydrogen sulphide (H2S)5 crucial facts:- Inhalation of high concentrations of H2S can produce extremely rapid unconsciousness and death- People can smell the “rotten egg” odour of H2S at low concentra…
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21st Oct 2024
Ammonia (NH3) is a compound of nitrogen and hydrogen. It is a colourless and corrosive gas with a characteristic pungent smell and alkaline properties.We have gathered 10 interesting and informative f…
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21st Oct 2024
Chlorine (Cl) has a very distinct smell, it is used to kill bacteria and is a disinfectant. However, at high levels it can become increasingly harmful and irritable to humans.Here are 5 essential fact…
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21st Oct 2024
The hazards from carbon dioxide (CO2) are comparatively well recognised in drinks manufacturing. They are less well acknowledged in the trade environment, however. Pubs and restaurants routinely have…
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21st Oct 2024
The recent scarcity of carbon dioxide (CO2) has highlighted the range of industry processes that CO2 is used in. The drinks industry is amongst those struggling to manage the supply shortage. It makes…
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21st Oct 2024
There are many reasons why a portable gas detector may not react to gas, some of which are not visibly evident to the user. When an instrument is turned on, you can see that the battery and display ar…
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21st Oct 2024
Oxygen (O2) is a gas which has no colour or smell. It is a very important element as we need it to live, it is part of the air we breathe, and the water we drink.5 essential facts:-When O2 levels drop…
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21st Oct 2024
There is a lot known about carbon dioxide (CO2) in its natural form as it exists in the Earth’s atmosphere as a trace gas. We know that as human beings we need this colourless, odourless gas to live a…
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