Hazards in Wastewater Treatment Plants: The Hidden Dangers

Hazards in Wastewater Treatment Plants
Hazards in Wastewater Treatment Plants: The Hidden Dangers

Here we discuss best practices to mitigate hazards in wastewater treatment plants. How best to protect staff from the hidden dangers?

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MK8 Pellistor Gas Detector: Revolutionising Flammable Gas Detection

MK8 Pellistor Gas Detector: Revolutionising Flammable Gas Detection
MK8 Pellistor Gas Detector: Revolutionising Flammable Gas Detection.

Introducing IGD’s MK8 pellistor gas detector, a groundbreaking innovation that sets a new benchmark in flammable gas detection. Here’s why…

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How Do I Choose a Gas Monitor? 8 Features You Need.

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How do I choose a gas monitor? With companies promoting so many features as must-have, it’s not easy. The 8 key features you need are…

With so many features promoted by suppliers as must-have, best in class, best thing since sliced bread… it is understandable that you might ask: How do I choose a gas monitor?

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Gas Detector Rentals: The Solution for Your Short-Term Needs

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Ventis Pro5 gas detector rentals

Looking for gas detector rentals? Entec provides fast shipping, flexible terms, and the latest equipment to keep your workplace safe.

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Best Portable Gas Detector? Guide to Upgrading Your Detection Fleet

What is the best portable gas detector? Here is our very biased but well-informed answer and guide to upgrading your gas detection fleet.

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Hydrogen Gas Detection Driven by Decarbonisation

A close up view of the Rosette Nebula. The red colour comes from Hydrogen. Image based on data obtained as part of the INT Photometric H-Alpha Survey of the Northern Galactic Plane, prepared by Nick Wright, University College London, on behalf of the IPHAS Collaboration. Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
A close up view of the Rosette Nebula. The red colour comes from Hydrogen. Image based on data obtained as part of the INT Photometric H-Alpha Survey of the Northern Galactic Plane, prepared by Nick Wright, University College London, on behalf of the IPHAS Collaboration. Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Hydrogen can help decarbonise transport, power generation and heating. Increased use is driving demand for hydrogen gas detection systems.

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Carbon Dioxide in the Workplace: The Risks and How To Mitigate Them

Carbon Dioxide in the Workplace - Geothermal Power Plant by Ray Swi-hymn from Sijhih-Taipei, Taiwan, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Geothermal Power Plant by Ray Swi-hymn from Sijhih-Taipei, Taiwan, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

For such a common substance, CO2 is surprisingly hazardous. Learn the basics of where and why you will find carbon dioxide in the workplace.

Carbon dioxide (CO2) is prevalent across many workplace environments. For such a widespread and naturally occurring substance it is surprisingly hazardous. In this article we discuss the basics of where and why CO2 is so commonly found around the workplace.

Also included is a case study on how one large geothermal business improved its gas detection practices to increase worker safety.

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VOC Detection with New PID Sensor for Ventis Pro5: Q&A

VOC Detection with New PID Sensor for Ventis Pro5
VOC Detection with New PID Sensor for Ventis Pro5. [Photo by Blue tooth7 – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0]

Industrial Scientific director Gavin Boorman discusses VOC detection in this Q&A about the new sensor for Ventis Pro5 portable gas detectors.

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Workplace Exposure Standards for Airborne Contaminants 2022 – FAQ

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WorkSafe periodically review the Workplace Exposure Standards for airborne contaminants. This FAQ summarises the latest update of April 2022.

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Odour Nuisance Case Study “What’s That Foul Smell?”

Odour Nuisance Case Study "What's That Foul Smell?"
Odour Nuisance Case Study “What’s That Foul Smell?”

Residents of a new subdivision next to a landfill complained of foul smells. Here’s how we traced and quantified this odour nuisance.

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