What You Should Know About Gas Monitors

Here at Maverick Fire and Safety, we understand protecting your workplace hazards is an obligation under OSHA. There are many different variables within a large facility that will require attention, with maintaining air quality being particularly important. If a gas were to build up within a confined area, any employees present could succumb to an injury. Having gas monitors installed can aid in minimizing danger by giving a warning to workers of a high gas level being present. If you are interested in this service today, give Maverick Fire and Safety a call at (832)653-2598.

Furthermore, a variety of gas monitors are available, with most notable options being either fixed or portable models. There are four total monitors for different circumstances including:

  • Infrared Gas Sensors: These sensors produce an IR light source beam through gas samples and a detector will measure the intensity of that light passing through, this can include carbon monoxide, hydrogen,  methane, and carbon dioxide. These are normally used in industries for transportation, gas, mining, and oil industries.
  • Electrochemical Gas Sensors: This gas sensor is typically found in manufacturing facilities and other industries to detect explosive, toxic, or other dangerous gases in the air. If you need this for your residential or commercial property, give us a call today at (832)653-2598.
  • Catalytic Bead Sensors: These sensors are relatively inexpensive and reliable for use within industrial facilities or where gases may be an issue.
  • Photoionization (PID) Gas Sensors: This type of monitor is found in industrial and manufacturing facilities that may spill gas, hazardous materials, or oil.

Choosing the Right Gas Monitor

Protecting your workforce is imperative and critical for any facility, and choosing the right gas monitor can become a difficult decision. There are a few things you can consider, but our professional fire contractors can aid in making this process easier for you. They will assess and identify the most effective locations for installation, monitoring, and repair. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

  • User Friendliness: The easier it is for employees to access and use, the more consistently it will be used. Look for a gas monitor with a friend user interface.
  • Response Time: The last thing you want is a delay in detection, fast response times are essential for your employees during a dangerous situation.
  • Cross-Sensitivities: Understanding whether your monitor will detect the intended gases for safety. Ensuring that calibration and monitoring are performed consistently to maintain accuracy.

If you are still unsure which gas monitor you should be using, give Maverick Fire and Safety a call today at (832)653-2598. We are happy to answer any questions on where to begin.