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, 2013Industrial 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.
MSA Galaxy GX2 automated gas detection fleet test system
31 October, 2012MSA’s Galaxy GX2 Automated Test System efficiently manages a portable gas detection fleet through simple, intelligent testing and calibration of MSA Altair and Altair Pro single-gas detectors and Altair 4X and 5X multigas detectors.
FLIR GF306 infrared camera
29 October, 2012The FLIR GF306 infrared camera detects and visualises SF6 (sulfur hexafluoride) and 25 other harmful gases.
Improving the underground working environment
17 October, 2012The 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.
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.
The importance of CO2 monitoring system in pub cellars
15 October, 2012Cylinders 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.
Ampcontrol IQguard fixed toxic and combustible gas detection range
30 September, 2012Ampcontrol has released the IQguard range of fixed toxic and combustible gas detection instruments.
Gas-arc specialty manifolds from CAC Gas & Instrumentation
27 July, 2012Gas-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, 2012Michell 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, 2012The 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, 2012The 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.
Scott Safety Freedom 6000 transmitter
20 June, 2012The Freedom 6000 universal transmitter for the detection of toxic and combustible gases incorporates modularity, common components and a common user interface into a fixed gas detection system.
CAC Gas Marine calibration gas
14 June, 2012The 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, 2012The 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.
