Safety

Gas detectors are critical for protecting workers from hazardous atmospheres in a variety of industries. However, even the most advanced gas detection equipment is only effective when it is properly calibrated. Unfortunately, calibration errors are common, and they can lead to inaccurate readings, compliance issues, and increased safety risk. Understanding the most frequent gas calibration…

Calibration gas cylinders are essential for maintaining the accuracy of gas detection equipment across a range of industries - from oil and gas to environmental monitoring.  To get consistent and reliable results, proper storage and handling of calibration gas is just as important as using the right gas mixture. Why Proper Storage and Handling of Calibration Gas Cylinders Matters Calibration gas…

In the Tijuana River Valley, located on the US-Mexico border, dangerously high levels of hazardous gases, including hydrogen sulfide and hydrogen cyanide, were detected by two independent groups on Sunday, September 8th, 2024. Prolonged exposure to these gases can cause severe health issues, like headaches, nausea, nervous system damage, and even death. The San Diego County Air Pollution Control…

Gas detection is critical in various industries, from manufacturing to mining, where hazardous gases can pose serious safety risks. Bump gas and bump testing are essential practices to ensure the accuracy and reliability of gas detectors. Bump gas, a specific gas mixture used for testing, plays a pivotal role in this process. Understanding how to use bump gas correctly and conducting regular bump…

Calibration gases are essential to ensuring gas-detecting instruments are working as they should. Calibration gas, sometimes referred to as specialty gas or calibration gas mixture, is a mixture of gases that are used to test instruments, like a hazardous gas detector, for accurate readings. Accurate readings are vital to ensure everyone's safety. The calibration mixture of gases can include…

To keep your workers and facilities safe, it is critical that your gas detectors work properly and provide accurate readings. But how do you ensure that your instruments are working as they should?  Instrument Calibration for Accurate Readings Instrument calibration is the process of checking and adjusting a measuring device, like a gas-detecting instrument, to make sure that it provides an…

Calibration gases help protect workplaces from exposure to toxic gases. These harmful vapors are often odorless and nearly impossible to detect without the use of quality gas detectors. Without calibration gas instruments, workers could enter and remain in a hazardous area for far too long and risk short- and long-term health effects. Portable Gas Detectors Portable gas monitors are great for…