Do odour meters and gas detectors serve different purposes ... YES!

Odor meters and gas detectors, while both used for environmental monitoring, have some key differences.

Drinking alcohol has become a social norm throughout Australia, being passed on through most generations as a rite of passage into adulthood. Even with its inherited link to social occasions and fun, it can have very damaging effects in the short and long term if it is not consumed in moderation. 

It is essential to take proper care of your breathalyser to avoid unnecessary problems. Below are some guidelines you must follow to ensure your breathalyser continues to work without any problems. If the unit is being used incorrectly, calibration may be required earlier than specified.

Is there a difference between a Helmet and a Hard Hat? The short answer is 'Yes' a helmet offers a better fit and more protection than a hard hat. While both are used for head protection traditionally hard hats are used within a working environment like construction, while a helmet has been used for head protection in sporting applications. 

“Suspension trauma, also known as orthostatic shock while suspended, harness hang syndrome (HHS), suspension syndrome, or orthostatic intolerance, is an effect which occurs when the human body is held upright without any movement for a period of time.” ^[1] This can lead to presyncopal symptoms or even a lack of consciousness.

Blackline Safety adds industrial contact tracing capability to its intrinsically safe cloud-connected wearable devices

On 27^th April 2020, Blackline Safety launched its new Close Contact Report that supports users of the G7 safety wearable devices during work hours by mapping the close interactions between employees.

Working Dogs in the workplace, according to Canstar, Australia has one of the highest rates of pet ownership in the world (62% in 2017⁽¹⁾) so it is little wonder that we want to take them with us wherever we go, including the workplace.

When it comes to your refrigerant monitor, any gas leak will end up costing you money. The actual relationship between the amount of product lost and the resulting PPM (parts per million) of refrigerant in the air depends on the: plant room size, pick-up point location, location of the leak, and airflow in the room. All of these factors affect the actual concentration displayed for the inlet.

Aegis Sales & Service Gas Detection Hire/Rental options mean you can hire as much or as little equipment as you need. INTRODUCING our new Gas Detection Hire Storage Cabinet suitable for shutdowns and short-term projects keeping all gas detectors, and calibration/bump docking stations stored in one secure location. 

A 'bump" or "challenge" test of your gas detector will determine whether the unit is responding to gas and thus fit for use. Not only does the bump/challenge test verify the unit will respond to gas, but it also confirms that the detectors audio and visual alarms are in working order meaning that out in the field, you will be able to hear/feel/see when your detector goes into alarm if/when exposed to gas.