Safety should come first for businesses, but unfortunately, many business owners can become so overwhelmed by small details that they might rush through important decisions. One of those decisions is what type of portable multi gas detector you should buy to keep you and your employees safe from gas leaks.
Speed
When it comes to dangerous substances such as gas, time can often save lives. If you know early on that there’s a problem, you can get everyone away and take steps to prevent the problem a lot sooner than if you found out at the last minute, which is why you should look for portable gas detection monitors that can quickly identify the problem. This important proactive measure will help prevent illness and, in some severe situations, fatalities.
Accuracy
Of course, speed isn’t everything. It’s most important that when you look at portable gas detectors for sale, you find one that works accurately. If the device doesn’t give an alarm at the proper alarm level when there are gases in the room, it’s failing at its job, and that could endanger people’s lives. It can also be problematic if the alarm goes off more than necessary, as this could indicate the sensor is faulty or poisoned, or that an alarm level is too low. Your best bet is doing the research to find a high-quality system that gets the job done right.
Reliability
Gas detector manufacturers go through rigorous testing of their chemical sensors to provide accurate and reliable gas sensing equipment. However, chemical sensors can become poisoned from over exposure to gas. Reliable, portable gas detectors will have an available sensor life for customers to rely on (typically two years). Regularly checking the status of the gas sensor through bump testing and calibrations can help you determine if your detector or sensor needs replaced.
Once you’ve found a portable gas detector that works well for you, one of the best things you can do is to look at product reviews online. Find out if this system is known to be accurate over the long term and if it’ll stay that way over time.
Cross-Sensitivity
While most detectors are designed to pick up on the presence of a specific gas or gases, they can sometimes detect interference gases. While this may seem like a good thing at first glance, it’s really another type of unreliability. If you know the gases present or used in the work area, look to see if there is a cross interference or cross correlation chart available. If you aren’t sure what gases you may come across, contact the safety director or engineer and consult with them on best operating procedures.
Usability
No matter how good your portable gas leak detector is, it won’t mean much if you can’t use it well. You need to know very clearly how to activate and use your detector once you buy it. You also need to make sure that your employees will be able to use it, too.
Otherwise, you’ll end up wasting money and potentially leaving you and your employees at risk. Most gas detector companies are willing to give clients demonstrations or training, but it’s best for both old and new employees if you invest in technology that’s somewhat intuitive. A good system will be user-friendly enough for everyone to be able to understand it fairly well after having the basics explained. If you want to learn more about gas detectors and how to find the right one for your workplace, contact DOD Technologies, Inc. today.