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Carbon Monoxide Sensors: How do they Differ and Why does Cross-Interference Matter?
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Carbon Monoxide Sensors: How do they Differ and Why does Cross-Interference Matter?

May 28, 2021 | Gregg Bako
Not all carbon monoxide sensors are the same. Carbon monoxide (CO) sensors are found in gas detectors used by workers conducting their jobs in...
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The Dangers of Ammonia for Food and Beverage Businesses
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The Dangers of Ammonia for Food and Beverage Businesses

February 15, 2021 | Dave Wagner
In the food and beverage industry, there’s a general lack of awareness about gas detection and gas safety.
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What Portable Gas Detection Equipment is Best for You?
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What Portable Gas Detection Equipment is Best for You?

January 25, 2021 | Industrial Scientific
On the job, do you know that your gas detectors will protect you? Do you have the right equipment to keep you safe and get the job done? With so many...
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ventis pro 5 gas detection
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Losing Sight of Safety: Don't Rush Gas Detection

January 7, 2021 | Industrial Scientific
Time is money. It’s an old saying that we have heard a thousand times, but why is it so memorable? Perhaps because it’s true. The problem with this...
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What You Need to Know about Gas Hazards and the Covid Vaccine
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What You Need to Know about Gas Hazards and the Covid Vaccine

December 18, 2020 | Industrial Scientific
"I write this while sitting in a bed in the ER because it's that urgent. We need to get 14 more of the O2 GasBadge Pro monitors… ASAP."
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Common Gas Detector Sensor Types
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Common Gas Detector Sensor Types

December 10, 2020 | Industrial Scientific
There are two very common sensor types used in gas detectors today: catalytic diffusion sensors, and electrochemical sensors. Keep reading to learn...
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How to Use Area Monitors in Remote or Hazardous Locations
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How to Use Area Monitors in Remote or Hazardous Locations

November 10, 2020 | Jason Kettler
Area monitors are a great tool that you can use to see whether gas hazards on your site could threaten workers – without sending them into harm’s way...
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How to Choose a Personal Gas Detector: 8 Features You Need
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How to Choose a Personal Gas Detector: 8 Features You Need

November 4, 2020 | Tae-Yeon Won
For years, gas detectors have left users scratching their heads. Why are there negative readings? How do I know if a sensor is poisoned? Can I keep...
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A Guide For Responding to Carbon Monoxide Calls
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A Guide For Responding to Carbon Monoxide Calls

October 12, 2020 | Mike Platek
Dropping temperatures outside mean furnaces and wood burners are heating up inside, putting homeowners and first responders at a higher risk for...
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The Two Key Features Utility Workers Need in Their Gas Detectors
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The Two Key Features Utility Workers Need in Their Gas Detectors

October 5, 2020 | Dante Moore
Gas detection is an important safety precaution in the utilities industry. However, when it comes to using gas detectors for utility work, it’s often...
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