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Gas Safety in Confined Spaces

Introduction A confined space is any space large enough for someone to enter and perform assigned work, which has limited means of entry or exit, and which is not designed for continuous worker occupancy. This covers just about every industry, including utilities, construction, hydrocarbon exploration and processing, petrochemicals, marine, agriculture, food processing and brewing, as ...

Sep. 5, 2012

By Crowcon Detection Instruments Ltd - a Halma company

Gas safety in confined spaces

A confined space is any space large enough for someone to enter and perform assigned work, which has limited means of entry or exit, and which is not designed for continuous worker occupancy. This covers just about every industry, including utilities, construction, hydrocarbon exploration and processing, petrochemicals, marine, agriculture, food processing and ...

Apr. 2, 2013

By Crowcon Detection Instruments Ltd - a Halma company

Confined spaces are dangerous places

Our safety focus in February is on working safely in confined spaces. Confined spaces present some unique and serious hazards that can result in severe injuries and even death. Each year, hundreds of workers die from accidents in confined spaces. Confined space entry incidents are the leading cause of occupational fatalities in the U.S., primarily as a result of workers ...

Feb. 1, 2017

By CH2M Hill Companies, Ltd.

Gas Safety in Confined Spaces

Introduction An offshore worker ensures a vessel is safe to enter; a plant manager enters a small plant room; a contractor inspects the lining of a sewage pipe. All these personnel face common dangers, despite working in widely different industries. Gas-related injury poses a serious threat in any confined space where the free movement of air is limited. A confined space ...

Apr. 30, 2012

By Crowcon Detection Instruments Ltd - a Halma company

Confined Space Plan

Create a Plan for a Confined Space Do you need to create a plan for your confined space plan? Confined spaces have limited space in that someone can enter, and are not designed to be occupied in the long-term. Your workplace may involve working somewhere that has dangerous substances, or serious hazards like exposed wires or unguarded ...

Aug. 17, 2016

By Civil Engineering Safety Ltd

Gas safety in confined spaces

An engineer repairs buried cables; a plant manager enters a small plant room; a contractor inspects the lining of a sewage pipe. All these personnel face a common danger, despite working in widely different industries. Gas-related injury poses a serious threat in any confined space where the free movement of air is limited. ...

Mar. 17, 2010

By Crowcon Detection Instruments Ltd - a Halma company

Ensuring personnel safety in a confined space

“There are no second chances with a confined space entry. It has to be right first time.“ Identifying a confined space… The HSE Confined Space Regulations 1997 define a confined space as: “A space of an enclosed nature where there is a risk of death or serious injury from hazardous substances or dangerous conditions” Some confined ...

Sep. 4, 2013

By a1-cbiss

A Leap in the Dark – Safety Precautions in Confined Spaces

Considering the Risks, Preparation and Appropriate PPE Mentioning ‘confined spaces’ probably conjures up some fairly potent claustrophobic – and not entirely pleasant – images in the mind for most. However, do you really know what to look out for and how to address the inherent dangers of entering these spaces? Work within a confined space is likely to be ...

Aug. 4, 2016

By SHEilds Ltd

Read about Confined Space in Construction and Atmospheric Testing Right Here!

In 1993, 29 CFR 1910.146 went into effect as the first federal legislation governing entry into permit-required confined spaces in general industry. Because some industries, such as the construction industry, were covered by specific Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety regulations, they were exempt from the confined space entry requirements of the general industry rule. ...

May 19, 2016

By Argus-Hazco

Working in confined spaces: did you cover your risks?

Most industrial facilities have confined spaces. They often get overlooked because access to them is rare. Not surprisingly, many facility managers believe there is no particular reason for concern. The awakening could be a rude one, as several managers have faced criminal prosecution and substantial fines as a result of fatal accidents. The issue of work in confined spaces is a historical ...

Aug. 25, 2011

By Enhesa - Global EHS & Product Compliance Assurance

PureAire Makes Oxygen Monitor for Nitrogen Generators

Nitrogen generators are most commonly used in areas where on-demand nitrogen is preferred rather than, storing liquid nitrogen (LN2) in cylinders. Nitrogen generators have a lower cost of operation, and can be used where smaller amounts of nitrogen are needed. Nitrogen generators are used in the pharmaceutical industry, testing laboratories, cryogenic facilities, welding manufactures, and ...

Sep. 12, 2011

By PureAire Monitoring Systems, Inc

Workplace Monitoring: Who, What, When, Why, How?

In my previous articles in this series for SHP readers, I have focussed on the need for current attitudes to general health and safety processes to change and emphasised the importance of regular monitoring. The best way to combat those ‘hidden killers’ and protect our workforces is to increase awareness of the benefits of regular monitoring and detection. Employees then need to ...

Oct. 1, 2016

By Casella

Gas Monitoring for Ventilation Control and Energy Management

The growing demand for underground and enclosed parking and maintenance garages (resulting from limitations on land availability) has increased the awareness and need for proper ventilation and control systems. In addition, increased health and safety programs have only added to the concerns of toxic and combustible gases in confined or enclosed spaces. Historically, ventilation and make-up air ...

Dec. 16, 2013

By Arjay Engineering Ltd.

PureAire Monitoring Systems Obtains UL/CUL Listings on All Oxygen Deficiency Monitors

PureAire Monitoring Systems manufactures and distributes oxygen monitors for safety, and as of July 2013, most monitors now include UL/CUL listings. Their monitors make sure oxygen remains at a safe and breathable level in areas that utilize gasses such as nitrogen, dry ice, helium, and argon. These gases, commonly known as cryogenic gases, can be hazardous or ...

Jul. 30, 2013

By PureAire Monitoring Systems, Inc

The beverage industry`s incorrect way of monitoring for CO2 leaks

Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is the primary compressed gas used for beverages at major fast food chains. This gas is also used in restaurants, gas stations, and grocery stores. When CO2 leaks into a confined space or basement, this creates a very unsafe workplace for employees by lowering the breathable oxygen. History seems to repeat itself all too often while dealing with CO2. Due to the CO2 leaks ...

Feb. 13, 2012

By PureAire Monitoring Systems, Inc

Increased Demand for PureAire’s Oxygen Monitor for Nitrogen and Helium Storage

When storing or using Liquid Nitrogen, Helium, CO2, or Argon cylinders in a confined space, what are the potential risks? Gas leaks are the most common, requiring the need for an oxygen deficiency monitor for protecting employees in the workplace. With inert cryogenic gases, loose or broken fittings can leak gas into a room displacing oxygen, causing impaired judgment or loss of life to ...

Jun. 8, 2011

By PureAire Monitoring Systems, Inc

Continuous Oxygen Monitor Detects Leaks in Nitrogen Dewar Storage

Extremely low maintenance oxygen (O2) monitor designed to continuously monitor confined spaces for low oxygen levels available from PureAire Oxygen Monitors. PureAire Oxygen Monitor is suitable in all environments containing nitrogen, helium, argon, or any cryogenic gases. PureAire is unaffected by temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, or any environmental changes. The instrument displays ...

Aug. 28, 2011

By PureAire Monitoring Systems, Inc

PureAire Receives CE Approval on its Oxygen Monitor with 10+ Year Sensor

PureAire Monitoring systems, the proud manufacture of their oxygen monitor has received a CE approval. The recent CE approval is monumental for PureAire selling to European countries. PureAire has been selling their O2 monitors in the USA for over 11 years. With a larger demand from their clients it was certain a CE approval would be beneficial to their product line, especially in Europe. ...

Jun. 14, 2011

By PureAire Monitoring Systems, Inc

PureAire Combines Oxygen and CO2 Sensors to provide a Dual Gas Monitor to the Marketplace

As a recognized leader in O2 safety monitoring, PureAire recently explored the need for an O2 monitor where carbon dioxide is used. There are four key cryogenic gases; nitrogen, helium, argon, and carbon dioxide (CO2), which can create an oxygen deficient atmosphere. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) covering cryogenic gases cite that a cryogenic leak can create an unsafe ...

Apr. 30, 2013

By PureAire Monitoring Systems, Inc

Why the use of a CO2 monitor may not be the best solution for protecting workers against leaks from beverage dispensing systems in the fast food industry

Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is the primary compressed gas used for dispensing beverages at fast food chains. This gas is also used in restaurants, gas stations, and grocery stores. When CO2 leaks into a confined space or basement, it creates a very unsafe environment for employees because it lowers the concentration of breathable oxygen. History seems to repeat itself all too often while ...

Feb. 13, 2012

By PureAire Monitoring Systems, Inc

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