Scott Safety's Duraflow Powered Air Respirator system is set to be discontinued. A phased replacement starts in March 2021. Learn what the Duraflow replacement is... 3M have recently announced that the Scott Safety Duraflow replacement is the 3M™ Versaflo™. The...
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JAG Accreditation: The Gold Star in Endoscopic Services
JAG is regarded as the gold standard of accreditation for endoscopy regulation & safety. To help achieve the accreditation, Endoscopic units are expected to install a monitoring system to prevent over-exposure of Peracetic Acid on their employees. JAG...
Does Your EFW Meet the New Calibration Requirements set by the EA?
The EA are keen to improve the accuracy of CO2 data and other pollutants reported under the Pollution Inventory and therefore are asking all EfW plant operators to calibrate their CO2 and N2O CEMS and flow meters by the end of...
Harvest Waste Steam to Generate Electricity Worth £168,000 per Year!
For too long, you've been watching your waste steam vanish into thin air - and with it goes the opportunity to generate additional revenues of up to £168,000 per year! Harvest Waste Steam and Turn It into Electricity Electricity Generation Generate 1,400,000...
What’s the Importance of Workplace Exposure Limits?
Workplace exposure limits are an important tool for risk assessment, providing valuable data for occupational safety, and control of hazardous substances. An education of gas hazards helps to understand how workplace exposure limits are applied. There are 3 types of...
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...
X3301 Puts a Dampener on Potential Fires
The failure to have a highly efficient gas and flame detection system protecting your high explosion risk process can have dire consequences. Flame detectors are reliably used to detect areas where large volumes of flammable materials are stored or transported. For...
Are You Aware of the Dangers of Oxygen Depletion?
Oxygen deficiency can arise when inert gases such as nitrogen, helium, carbon dioxide and argon escape into the air, causing the oxygen level to be displaced. Not enough oxygen in the ambient air can be fatal, causing hypoxia (deprivation of adequate oxygen supply in...
a1-cbiss Achieves Industry Recognised Trio of ISO Accreditations
We’re proud to have a trio of ISO accreditations ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO45001. These accreditations are recognised in the industry by our customers, suppliers and stakeholders. Being certified to ISO 45001 shows that we follow best international practices and can...
We’re Increasing Our Gastec Prices: Here’s Why
We’ve had to add a small increase to our Gastec detector tube prices but tried to remain competitive whilst still providing a brilliant service. The last time we increased our Gastec prices was 2014 and a lot has changed since then. A small price increase helps us to...
Are you Aware of the Dangers of Ammonia?
Whilst ammonia is a colourless gas, it smells like rotten eggs. Inhaling ammonia in the air can cause immediate burning of the nose, throat and respiratory tract. We explore the dangers of ammonia and what you need to do to get protected. Properties - Ammonia is a...
Avoid Misleading Gas Detection Readings
If you use a personal safety gas detector in your job, you need to be aware that confined space accidents happen when gas detection readings are incorrect. Testing incorrectly could be the difference between life and death! Tanks, silos and sewers are easily...
OdaLog Bluetooth – Wastewater Datalogging Made Easy
OdaLog® is an industry leader in providing the best solutions for gas detection and logging applications, specifically designed for harsh wastewater environments. With OdaLogs being deployed for up to 1 month at a time, it's imperative that the OdaLog configuration is...
A Case Study: CO2 in Breweries
Introduction In general, the most commonly used gases in the brewing process are Carbon Dioxide (CO2), oxygen (O2), and nitrogen. As CO2 is a mild asphyxiate, it can be dangerous for personnel operating around the process machinery. The worst outcome of exposure to...
Are You Aware of the Dangers of Hydrogen Cyanide?
Whilst Hydrogen Cyanide is reported to smell like almonds, it can be fatal not only when swallowed, but, even when it merely comes into contact with the skin. We explore the dangers of Hydrogen Cyanide and what you need to do to get protected. Properties - Hydrogen...