If you work in an environment where a dangerous concentration of carbon dioxide is a possibility, you can’t be sure you’re protected unless you or your workspace is equipped with the right CO2 gas monitor. Exposure to CO2 can result in symptoms such as dizziness, confusion, and fatigue, but if the concentration is high enough, prolonged exposure can be life-threatening. Having a CO2 gas detector that is appropriate for your industrial space is necessary if you want your employees to be as safe as possible. When determining which kind of device best suits your needs, here are some things you should know.
Portable Gas Detector
There are two principal types of gas monitors: fixed and portable. While both kinds of industrial gas detection perform the same function (the detecting of carbon dioxide), each one is better suited for a different kind of work environment. Portable gas detectors like the Blackline Safety G7c and G7x are small monitors that can be worn individually. Usually worn clipped onto a belt or a pocket, the portable monitor measures dangerous gases as the employee is going about their business.
One reason it’s best to clip a portable device onto a belt or fastened to a lanyard is that carbon dioxide is heavier than air. If it’s fixed too high on a person’s body (on a breast pocket, for instance), it might alert the wearer too late to provide adequate protection. Held at belt level, however, makes it more likely that the CO2 monitor’s alarm will sound before the wearer is in danger of inhaling dangerous fumes.
Another advantage that comes with portable monitors like those of Blackline Safety is they use integrated cellular and satellite connectivity to link employees wirelessly, so you’ll be aware of the status of every member of your team at all times. You’ll be made aware of the instant a gas leak occurs, and you’ll be able to evacuate the facility quickly.
Fixed Gas Detector
Gas Pipes in Manufacturing CompanyThere are some areas within an industrial facility where it’s of the utmost importance that the air is constantly monitored. You might work somewhere where CO2 is stored, or there could be parts of your workspace where there are pipes filled with carbon dioxide or natural gas. In these cases, you don’t want to wait until a worker arrives in order to detect a leak with a portable device. A leak from a storage tank could be dangerous quickly enough that it’s imperative that the entire area is immediately alerted to its occurrence.
Strategically placed fixed CO2 detectors can continually monitor the air in such vulnerable environments and report in real-time everything you need to know about the air quality to ensure the safety of your facility. When choosing a fixed monitor, you’ll want to make sure it produces an audible and visual alarm just as New Cosmos PS-7 Gas Detector so, you can immediately take protective measures such as ventilating and vacating the affected area.
If you’re unsure which kind of gas monitor is best for your business, don’t hesitate to contact the experts at DOD Technologies. We carry dozens of different types of fixed and portable monitors from top manufacturers like Blackline Safety, so we can help you find the perfect solution to ensure the safety of you and your team. Give us a call today at (815) 680-6086.