The principle of a linearity test is to check that the gas analyser system is ‘linear’. The linearity shall be calculated and tested using the procedure given in annex B of the standard EN14181. Linearity tests can be performed by Service Engineer, Site Engineer or...
Fixed Gas Detection
If the HSE Visited, Would You Have the Necessary Gas Detection Controls?
There is no legal requirement for a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspector to visit unannounced and review your gas detection controls. If they visited out of the blue, would you be ready? The HSE want health and safety to be a cornerstone of a civilised society....
Covid-19 Response – Oxygen Supply and Fire Safety in Hospitals
NHS England have issued an imminent alert for hospital estates and facilities teams to evaluate risks caused by oxygen enrichment. By 18th December 2020, hospitals need to have their action plan in place. It is therefore particularly important that trusts continue to...
What Every Endoscopic Unit Manager Should Know About Sterilisation
Sterilisation is vitally important in healthcare sectors. Chemical sterilants and especially gas sterilants are the most commonly recommended methods for sterilising medical devices. We expose the commonly perceived sterilisation myths that endoscopy units should be...
Gas Detection in Waste Incineration Plants
At waste incineration plants, fuel derives from household waste, clinical waste, hazardous waste or biomass. Whilst these materials provide excellent sources of fuel, they emit dangerous gases which pose a threat to those working at the plant. Gas detection equipment...
Safe Area Gas Monitor – A Cost-Effective Detection System
The FGM Series is a safe area gas detection solution for sites which require 1 to 16 channels of detection. The FGM is a cost-effective high specification gas monitor that communicates with any combination of sensors from the FGS range. It can be connected by simply...
Oxygen Depletion Systems to Keep You Safe at Work
a1-cbiss are one of the few UK gas detection companies that can supply the whole package from specification right through to system installation and ongoing service support. At a1-cbiss, we have a team of gas detection consultants who can advise you on the most...
Gas and Liquid Filters Protect Gas Sampler
Deciding which filter products is best for you might seem a little overwhelming when looking at all that A+ Corporation has to offer. Let us first begin by breaking it down by what is being sampled. Read below to learn the differences between all of the filters and...
European Gastec Distributors Wanted
European Gastec Distributors Wanted Does your company currently sell gas detection equipment to industrial markets in Europe? Are you looking for a new business opportunity? a1-cbiss are currently looking for distributors across Europe who are looking to sell Gastec...
Is Energy from Waste the Answer to the UK’s Energy Crisis?
We explore the Energy from Waste solution to the UK's growing waste problem as well as the future of power generation to satisfy the UK's demands. Are We Facing an Energy Crisis? The majority of the UK’s electricity comes from coal-fired power plants however, many are...