Research finds prototype generators emit less CO
22 April, 2013Portable electric generators retrofitted with off-the-shelf hardware by the University of Alabama (UA) emitted significantly lower levels of carbon monoxide (CO) exhaust, according to the results of tests conducted by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Health and safety award for gas detection solution
28 March, 2013 | Supplied by: Industrial Scientific CorporationIndustrial Scientific has announced that its gas detection as a service solution, known as iNet, was recognised as ‘Health & Safety Initiative of the Year’ at the Gulf Coast Oil & Gas Awards held in Texas last month.
FLIR GF306 infrared camera
29 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Teledyne FLIRThe FLIR GF306 infrared camera detects and visualises SF6 (sulfur hexafluoride) and 25 other harmful gases.
Improving the underground working environment
17 October, 2012 | Supplied by: pitt&sherryThe recent classification of diesel emission as a carcinogenic by the World Health Organization signals the need for Australian mining operations to review their mine ventilation risks and immediately implement any necessary actions that reduce the contingent health risk for Australian underground mining personnel.
The importance of CO2 monitoring system in pub cellars
15 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Hoshizaki LancerCylinders storing carbon dioxide and nitrogen - which are used to carbonate beer and soft drinks - can be dangerous if they develop leaks, particularly when stored in enclosed spaces like cellars and cool rooms.
Geelong company fined after pub death
15 October, 2012A Geelong company has been convicted and fined $80,000 following the death of a worker who was overcome by carbon dioxide gas in the cellar of a Birregurra hotel.
Ampcontrol IQguard fixed toxic and combustible gas detection range
30 September, 2012 | Supplied by: Ampcontrol ElectronicsAmpcontrol has released the IQguard range of fixed toxic and combustible gas detection instruments.
RIS Syncron construction and mining workplace safety compliance audit service
28 August, 2012 | Supplied by: RISsafety Pty LtdHeight and confined space workplace safety provider RIS has launched a ‘one-stop shop’ construction and mining workplace safety compliance audit service, called Syncron, which will indemnify individual construction companies and mine operators against prosecution for noncompliance irregularities emanating as part of its service offering.
Respiratory protection against exposure to diesel particulate
01 August, 2012 | Supplied by: 3M Safety & GraphicsOn 12 June 2012, the International Agency for Research for Cancer (IARC), which is part of the World Health Organisation (WHO), changed its classification of diesel exhaust from Class 2A (probably carcinogenic to humans) to Class 1 (carcinogenic to humans).
Gas-arc specialty manifolds from CAC Gas & Instrumentation
27 July, 2012 | Supplied by: CAC Gas & InstrumentationGas-arc specialty manifolds, from CAC Gas & Instrumentation, are designed for applications where an uninterrupted gas supply is required for gas analysers, process applications and critical calibration gas systems.
Michell Instruments MIC0005-IS intrinsically safe field display
24 July, 2012 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty LtdMichell Instruments’ MIC0005-IS intrinsically safe field display provides an easy-to-install solution where a local display is required directly in hazardous areas.
Fluid Components International ST100 Series air/gas flow meter
23 July, 2012 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty LtdThe ST100 Series thermal mass air/gas flow meter from Fluid Components International (FCI) has obtained full certification from the Hart Foundation for its hardware and DD files, indicating full compliance with the Hart Communication Protocol.
CAC GAS Gas Flow Selector (GFS) series
04 July, 2012 | Supplied by: CAC Gas & InstrumentationThe CAC GAS Gas Flow Selector (GFS) series for calibrating and testing gas detection instruments and gas analysers will allow two, four or six gas inputs to one gas outlet. A manual dial allows the user to select the gas required.
CAC Gas Marine calibration gas
14 June, 2012 | Supplied by: CAC Gas & InstrumentationThe CAC Gas specific calibration gas mixtures for the marine industry are available in 103 and 112 L cylinders.
CAC Gas FF-100 SM septum regulator
07 June, 2012 | Supplied by: CAC Gas & InstrumentationThe FF-100 SM septum regulator is designed for applications where customers are required to inject gas samples into GCs or other gas analysers. The regulator provides the connection for taking samples with a gas syringe.
