exposure monitoring News
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testo DiSCmini - The smallest nanoparticle counter in the world
The Diffusion Size Classifier testo DiSCmini is a handheld sensor for the measurement of nanoparticle number, average diameter and lung-deposited surface area LDSA with a time resolution of up to 1 second (1Hz). The measuring principle is based on electrical charging of the aerosols. The small size of the testo DiSCmini makes the instrument particularly suitable for personal carry-on measurement ...
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Real-Time Dust Monitoring: what are the benefits for the workforce?
Approximately 14.8 million adults in the United States have been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with an estimated 12 million people likely to have the condition, but not yet be diagnosed.[1] Many of these cases could be linked to occupational exposure from dangerous airborne dusts, fumes and other substances. Implementing workplace monitoring solutions could be the ...
By Casella
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Medical gas analyser gets thumbs up
Still within 18 months of launch, the new Geotech G210 piped medical gas analyser is receiving positive user reviews. It is joined by the Geotech G200 ambient N2O gas analyser and the Geotech G100 CO2 incubator gas analyser. Geotech asked Ian Buckingham, Regional QC (MGPS) to review the Geotech G210 medical gas analyser supplied by GEM Scientific – which replaces the earlier Geotech FP99. ...
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Why monitor dust in the workplace?
Almost any place of employment can present a potential threat to health and safety from airborne particulates and aerosols. It is important to note, however, that dust hazards are not necessarily visible to the human eye and that the finest particles can represent the greatest threat because of their ability to travel deepest into the lungs. Effective monitoring is therefore key to the ...
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New! N2O analysers for patient & occupational H&S
Accuracy is essential for occupational N2O exposure checks and piped medical gas verification. The new Geotech G200 range of N2O analysers measure N2O at 0-1000ppm or at 0-100 percent with accuracy, speed and ease-of-use. With options for CO2, O2 and CO, the G200 range can assist anaesthetists and consultants in operating theatres, midwifery, dental surgeries, X-ray departments, hospital waiting ...
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Casella to show newly launched CEL-960 vibration meter and enhanced CEL-630 sound level meters
Casella CEL will be highlighting its range of high performance industrial hygiene, occupational health and monitoring equipment at Health & Safety North 2012 in Bolton. The company’s new lightweight CEL-960 Human Vibration Meter with associated dB96 software features remote operation mode for easier measurements and better quality data. The recently enhanced CEL-630 Sound Level Meter ...
By Casella
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BOHS warns of dire consequences if better protection of workers from COVID-19 infection is not put in place
“People are dying unnecessarily, because there is still insufficient understanding of occupational hygiene measures that can prevent the spread of this disease,” says President Kelvin Williams. “The knowledge is available, but not all areas of the public sector and government seem to be using it.” The Society says that the figures prove that more focus needs to ...
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CASELLA TO SHOW NEW CEL-960 VIBRATION METER AND ENHANCED CEL-630 SOUND LEVEL METERS - Plus on stand competition to win Kindle Fire
Casella CEL Safety & Health Expo Hall 1, Stand E53 15-17 May 2012 Preview Release NEC Birmingham Casella CEL will be highlighting its range of high performance industrial hygiene, occupational ...
By Casella
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Ashtead Technology & TSI announce date for Air Quality Workshop
The instrumentation specialists Ashtead Technology and TSI will co-host a technical workshop on Dust and Air Quality Monitoring. The free-to-attend event will take place on Wednesday 27th January 2016 at TSI’s UK headquarters in High Wycombe. Ashtead’s Josh Thomas says: “This is a training event, designed to provide anyone with a professional interest in air quality with an ...
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Speed is the name of the game as Enviro Technology launches rapid diffusion samplers
Local authorities and businesses seeking fast, cost effective air monitoring need look no further than air quality monitoring specialists, Enviro Technology’s brand new range of Rapid Diffusion Samplers. Ideal for all rapid indoor, outdoor, personal and workplace air monitoring of volatile organic compounds (VOCS) and Nitrogen Dioxide, Rapid Diffusion Samplers offer a quick, low cost, ...
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New Casella microsite provides quick answers to workplace safety monitoring issues in key industry sectors
www.mycasellasolutions.com aimed at pharmaceutical, mining, chemical and petrochemical businesses Leading global specialist in industrial hygiene, occupational health and environmental monitoring equipment, Casella CEL (www.casellameasurement.com; 01234 844100), has launched a new micro website designed to give customers in consultancy and pharmaceutical, mining, chemical and petrochemical ...
By Casella
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British coal mines choose Casella’s intrinsically safe Tuff™ pump for underground dust monitoring
Bedford-based Casella CEL (www.casellameasurement.com; 01234 844100) has joined forces with Environmental Scientifics Group (ESG), the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, to supply over 70 Intrinsically Safe (IS) TUFF™ pump for monitoring coal miners’ exposure to dust to seven mines across England and Wales. It is 60 years since Casella ...
By Casella
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ASTM D7201 - 06(2011) standard practice for sampling and counting airborne fibers, including asbestos fibers, in the workplace, by phase contrast microscopy (with an Option of Transmission Electron Microscopy)
Users of this practice must determine for themselves whether the practices described meet the requirements of local or national authorities regulating asbestos or other fibrous hazards. Variations of this practice have been described by the Asbestos Research Council in Great Britain (8), the Asbestos International Association (AIA) RTM 1 (9), NIOSH 7400, OSHA (Reference Method ID 160), and ISO ...
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