Gas Detection by Application

OSHA defines hot work as any work that produces a source of ignition or involves burning, welding, or using fire- or spark-producing tools. Hot work can be a dangerous application that presents risks from respiratory health hazards to electrical and thermal dangers.

When it comes to turnarounds and shutdowns, the influx of maintenance workers, plant employees, and contractors can add confusion and uncertainty to an already complex and busy workplace. 

Fence-line and perimeter gas monitoring creates a detection barrier that alerts you when gas hazards from a high-risk area could be approaching your workers. 

Confined spaces can be extremely dangerous—low oxygen levels, combustible gases, and toxic substances are just a few of the threats you may encounter.

If a lone worker is exposed to hazardous gases, dangerous weather conditions, or has a medical emergency, how will you know? If you do find out, will you know where to send help?

Managing plant operations is a major responsibility. It's essential to not only maintain productivity and control costs, but also keep every worker safe. Knowing where health and safety hazards exist and prioritizing maintenance projects expands your ability to minimize risk and reduce plant downtime.

No matter how much you’ve prepared for emergencies with operational training or reliable equipment, there are always factors that are simply out of your control.

No matter how small or large your gas detector fleet is, managing it can pose challenges and hidden costs: lost productivity during downtime, diversions from other tasks, and unplanned costs for parts or replacements, to name a few.

Personal gas detectors are a crucial part of workplace safety when gas hazards are present. When equipped with personal gas monitors that are rugged and easy to wear, workers can focus on the task at hand without worrying about invisible hazards—no matter where the job takes them.