{"id":2884,"date":"2013-06-25T10:00:40","date_gmt":"2013-06-25T15:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coleparmer.com\/blog\/?p=2884"},"modified":"2019-09-24T11:38:24","modified_gmt":"2019-09-24T17:38:24","slug":"industrial-and-lab-safety-monitoring-exposure-to-toxic-and-combustible-gases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coleparmer.com\/blog\/industrial-and-lab-safety-monitoring-exposure-to-toxic-and-combustible-gases\/","title":{"rendered":"Industrial and Lab Safety: Monitoring Exposure to Toxic and Combustible Gases"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether in industrial settings, manufacturing facilities, or as a matter of lab safety, gas monitors help protect workers by assessing their exposure to toxic and combustible gases. Air monitoring equipment<\/a> is available in different varieties: an assessment must be conducted of potential hazards and then appropriate equipment chosen for use.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a description of various types of gas monitors:<\/p>\n

\"GasAlertQuattro<\/a>

GasAlertQuattro 4-Gas Detector, Rechargeable, %LEL, O2, H2S, CO<\/p><\/div>\n

Gas Detection Badges<\/b><\/a>\u2014<\/b>there are two types: badges with a color change indicating the presence of the gas in question; and badges that are sent to a lab after use for analysis. Badges with color change indicators are designed for a single chemical, but have the advantage of showing immediate results. The badges sent in for analysis can be used to sample a broader array of chemicals with higher accuracy at lower levels of concentration.<\/p>\n

Gas Detection Tubes<\/b><\/a>\u2014<\/b>there are two types: diffusion tubes and detector tubes that use a pump. Diffusion tubes allow gas to enter the tube through diffusion, react with the reagent, and produce a color change with exposure levels read from markings on the tube. These are used for time-weight average (TWA) calculations. Detector tubes are used with a hand pump for quick sampling of an area vs. longer term measurements for an individual worker.<\/p>\n

Single- and Multi-Gas Detectors<\/b><\/a>\u2014<\/b>Can be worn by a worker or handheld, giving an immediate reading of gas concentration. Visible and\/or audible alarms alert you to high toxic gas concentrations, or low oxygen levels. Some models have data logging capabilities for later download to a computer for record-keeping purposes.<\/p>\n

Photo-ionization detectors (PID)<\/b><\/a> <\/b>detect volatile organic compounds (VOCs). They are sensitive to a broad band of VOCs eliminating the need for multiple sensors. For best results, they should be calibrated using the target gas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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