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The Complexity of Connected Safety Programs - Can You Hear Me Now?
Connected Safety

The Complexity of Connected Safety Programs - Can You Hear Me Now?

June 19, 2019 | Kyle Krueger
These are exciting times for gas detection devices. What were once considered “electronic canaries” are now becoming bona fide connected industrial...
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What is Intrinsic Safety?
Gas Detection Equipment

What is Intrinsic Safety?

May 6, 2019 | Industrial Scientific
Intrinsic safety is a design technique applied to electrical equipment and wiring for hazardous locations. The technique is based on limiting energy,...
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Using Area Monitors to Improve Efficiency and Safety of Confined Space Operations
Confined Space

Using Area Monitors to Improve Efficiency and Safety of Confined Space Operations

March 7, 2019 | Industrial Scientific
You’ve probably heard confined space horror stories a million times. The person inside of a confined space performing routine maintenance becomes...
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Top 9 Features to Look For in an Area Monitoring Solution
Gas Detection Equipment

Top 9 Features to Look For in an Area Monitoring Solution

October 4, 2018 | Industrial Scientific
Gas hazards can turn deadly in a matter of minutes or seconds. That’s why safety professionals everywhere spend countless hours evaluating solutions...
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Understanding Gas Hazards in the Chemical Industry
Gas Detection Equipment

Understanding Gas Hazards in the Chemical Industry

August 2, 2018 | Industrial Scientific
Chemicals are everywhere. Everything from the soap you used to shower this morning to the glue holding your desk together is a product of the...
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3 Reasons to Use Radius BZ1 Area Monitors for Your Turnaround
Shutdowns & Turnarounds

3 Reasons to Use Radius BZ1 Area Monitors for Your Turnaround

July 9, 2018 | Industrial Scientific
Your upcoming plant turnaround project is probably a big deal. It will be high-cost and high-impact, and needs to be well planned, and of course,...
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Understanding Cross Sensitivities Can Help to Keep Workers Safer
Gas Detection Equipment

Understanding Cross Sensitivities Can Help to Keep Workers Safer

May 24, 2018 | John Onuska
Cross Sensitivity in the Workplace Toxic, combustible, and asphyxiant gases pose some of the greatest threats to workplace safety. In some cases, you...
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Why Switch to a Long-Life Oxygen Sensor
Gas Detection Equipment

Why Switch to a Long-Life Oxygen Sensor

March 22, 2018 | Tae-Yeon Won
There are many ways that sensors in a gas detector can go bad. You might drop an instrument and damage the sensor inside. You might be in an...
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Gas Detector Rental for Turnaround Season
Shutdowns & Turnarounds

Gas Detector Rental for Turnaround Season

February 28, 2018 | Jason Wright
Turnaround season is around the corner. Have you considered gas detector rental for your equipment needs? Turnarounds often require an increased...
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Why are my SO2 Sensors Failing Early?
Gas Detection Equipment

Why are my SO2 Sensors Failing Early?

November 30, 2017 | Industrial Scientific
“Why are my SO2 sensors failing early? Wait … now they're fine. What’s going on?” It’s a scenario we’ve heard numerous times. While sulfur dioxide...
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