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  • ​ The Hidden Dangers of Carbon Dioxide

    21st Oct 2024

    ​ The Hidden Dangers of Carbon Dioxide

    The Hidden Dangers of Carbon DioxideCarbon Dioxide (or CO2) is an extremely common gas, which is all around us. It is present in small concentrations in the air we breathe, and is a natural byproduct…

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  • Choosing Gas Monitors for Confined Space

    21st Oct 2024

    Choosing Gas Monitors for Confined Space

    Gas Monitors are vital for staff working in confined spaces. Employers are required to take all necessary safety precautions to protect those at risk, and so it’s extremely important that you choose t…

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  • The Importance of Maintaining Your Gas Monitors

    21st Oct 2024

    The Importance of Maintaining Your Gas Monitors

    When working in hazardous environments you want to be sure your equipment is working at optimal levels. That’s why maintaining your gas monitors is critical.Gas monitors, whether portable or a fixed s…

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  • The Importance of Testing Your Gas Monitors

    21st Oct 2024

    The Importance of Testing Your Gas Monitors

    The Importance of Maintaining and Testing your Gas MonitorsWhat is a Bump Test?A known concentration of gas is used to test that a gas detectors alarms for each installed sensor work effectively. This…

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  • ​Fixed Gas Detection - Case Study

    21st Oct 2024

    ​Fixed Gas Detection - Case Study

    What was the problem/challenge that the customer had?The customer had questions regarding the life of the detectors that we have on their systems, and if some varieties have a shorter life than others…

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  • Cellar Gas Detection: Do You Need It?

    21st Oct 2024

    Cellar Gas Detection: Do You Need It?

    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

    5 Crucial Facts You Need to Know About H2S

    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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  • Be Ammonia Aware!

    21st Oct 2024

    Be Ammonia Aware!

    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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  • Carbon Dioxide in Pubs – Stay Safe in the Cellar!

    21st Oct 2024

    Carbon Dioxide in Pubs – Stay Safe in the Cellar!

    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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  • CO2 Safety – Don’t Take It Lightly

    21st Oct 2024

    CO2 Safety – Don’t Take It Lightly

    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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  • Bump Testing - Are You Doing It? If Not, Why Not?

    21st Oct 2024

    Bump Testing - Are You Doing It? If Not, Why Not?

    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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