Reducing air pollution is a major challenge for private, public and local authorities in the UK. The Local Air Quality Management (LAQM) regime requires every local council to regularly review and assess air quality in their area. Our Air Quality Monitoring Stations...
Gas Detection
Make Linearity Testing Easier with a Gas Divider
The principle of a linearity test is to check that the gas analyser system is ‘linear’. The linearity shall be calculated and tested using the procedure given in annex B of the standard EN14181. Linearity tests can be performed by Service Engineer, Site Engineer or...
Gas Testing in Shipping Containers
Shipping containers present a risk to any person opening and unloading them. There are many reasons why shipping containers contain dangerous gases. This may be dependent on the type of cargo or whether the container has been fumigated. Prior to opening and unloading,...
Gas Detector Tubes and Who Uses Them
Sourcing gas detectors can be confusing. Will it measure my target gas? Can it be used anywhere? What's the total cost of ownership? Then there’s the problem of trying to find a solution within your price range. Gastec detector tubes have been around for many years....
CLPX – The Truly Portable Monitor for Isocyanate Detection
During paint spraying or polyurethane foam spraying, the air will be filled with nasty gases that you really don’t want to be breathing in. Prolonged exposure to isocyanates potentially causes all sorts of respiratory health problems. Regular biological and air...
If the HSE Visited, Would You Have the Necessary Gas Detection Controls?
There is no legal requirement for a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspector to visit unannounced and review your gas detection controls. If they visited out of the blue, would you be ready? The HSE want health and safety to be a cornerstone of a civilised society....
Book Your Spring OdaLog Service
The cold winter months are behind us and OdaLog users are preparing to get them back out in the field. Get them checked over first. Book an OdaLog Service What is the OdaLog? The OdaLog Logger L2 is used in the wastewater industry, primarily for locating Hydrogen...
Three reasons why it’s time to invest in your own breathing air test kit
The costs of hiring a contractor to test your compressed air lines on site can quickly add up, have you ever considered carrying out your own tests? The use of breathing apparatus using compressed air is a vital component of maintaining safety standards on site. The...
Download the Latest Gastec Tube Brochure
Download the latest Gastec tube brochure to have the latest information at your fingertips > New Gastec Tubes Available > Latest Gas Ranges > Your Guide to Accessories > Changes to Specification The brochure will provide you with everything you need...
What’s the Importance of Workplace Exposure Limits?
Workplace exposure limits are an important tool for risk assessment, providing valuable data for occupational safety, and control of hazardous substances. An education of gas hazards helps to understand how workplace exposure limits are applied. There are 3 types of...
Comparison of Gas Detection Sensors
One of the first challenges for choosing a gas detecting product is to determine which gas sensor technology you need. Gas detection sensor technologies have differing functionality and their limitations depend on the conditions they're exposed to. Understanding the...
Are You Aware of the Dangers of Peracetic Acid?
Although peracetic acid or PAA as it's known is a colourless liquid, it is recognised by its strong vinegar-like odour. Inhaling airbourne vapours of peracetic acid can cause immediate burning of the nose, throat and respiratory tract. We explore the dangers of...
OdaLog Bluetooth – Wastewater Datalogging Made Easy
OdaLog® is an industry leader in providing the best solutions for gas detection and logging applications, specifically designed for harsh wastewater environments. With OdaLogs being deployed for up to 1 month at a time, it's imperative that the OdaLog configuration is...
Gas Detection in Waste Incineration Plants
At waste incineration plants, fuel derives from household waste, clinical waste, hazardous waste or biomass. Whilst these materials provide excellent sources of fuel, they emit dangerous gases which pose a threat to those working at the plant. Gas detection equipment...
Discover Compliance, Efficiency & Enhanced Safety with Crowcon Connect
Crowcon Connect is a secure, cost-effective and easy to deploy fleet management system that gives the visibility and insights you need from your gas detectors to ensure compliance, improve efficiency and raise safety levels. Record ...