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Is a Pumped Gas Monitor Right for Your Application?
Gas Detection Equipment

Is a Pumped Gas Monitor Right for Your Application?

August 9, 2023 | Gregg Bako
Since the introduction of electronic gas detectors, workers have used gas monitors with pumps to get their jobs done safely and effectively. However,...
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Corporate Master Agreements for Gas Detection Programs
Gas Detection Equipment

Corporate Master Agreements for Gas Detection Programs

August 1, 2023 | Industrial Scientific
In the world of industrial hygiene and workplace safety, one of the key responsibilities faced by Industrial Hygienists (IH) and Safety Managers is...
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The Unseen Hazards of Wastewater Treatment Plants
Gas Detection Equipment

The Unseen Hazards of Wastewater Treatment Plants

July 24, 2023 | Dave Wagner
You see water treatment plants and drive past them all the time. Every community has one. Chances are that a close neighbor, one of your best...
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Using Infrared LEL Sensors in the Radius BZ1® Area Monitor
Gas Detection Equipment

Using Infrared LEL Sensors in the Radius BZ1® Area Monitor

July 18, 2023 | Gregg Bako
An infrared (IR) lower explosive limits (LEL) sensor, as opposed to a catalytic bead, works based upon the absorption of infrared radiation at...
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Detecting Chlorine Dioxide with the Radius® BZ1 Area Monitor
Gas Detection Equipment

Detecting Chlorine Dioxide with the Radius® BZ1 Area Monitor

June 26, 2023 | Gregg Bako
While many people have never heard of chlorine dioxide (ClO2), many of the items we use daily are treated using ClO2. Chlorine dioxide is commonly...
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Gas Detector Calibration Procedures, Requirements and Tips
Gas Detection Equipment

Gas Detector Calibration Procedures, Requirements and Tips

June 21, 2023 | Industrial Scientific
Gas detector calibration is a critical aspect of maintaining your gas monitors. Gas detectors can be difficult to maintain, especially when you need...
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Houston Service Team Sets the Standard for Customer Service
Gas Detection Equipment

Houston Service Team Sets the Standard for Customer Service

June 13, 2023 | Hannah Lindsay
It was a hot and sunny Friday in Houston, and the customer service team had wrapped up work for the weekend when they received an urgent call from an...
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LEL of Combustible Gas | LEL Meaning | Safe LEL Levels
Gas Detection Equipment

LEL of Combustible Gas | LEL Meaning | Safe LEL Levels

April 5, 2023 | Industrial Scientific
What is a Combustible Gas? Combustible gas is a substance that can ignite in the presence of an ignition source, whether in air or oxygen. Hydrogen,...
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LEL Gas Chart
Gas Detection Equipment

LEL Gas Chart

April 5, 2023 | Industrial Scientific
The following LEL gas chart outlines correlation factors for combustible gas sensors.
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lone worker monitoring
Gas Detection Equipment

Responding to Lone Worker Alerts with 24/7 Professional Monitoring

January 31, 2023 | Cynthia Horn
You’re responsible for your workers’ safety, making sure they’re not injured or worse on your watch. And when it comes to lone workers, this is even...
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