{"id":1603,"date":"2022-09-27T06:02:40","date_gmt":"2022-09-27T06:02:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unitedsafety.net\/uslblog\/?p=1603"},"modified":"2022-09-27T07:26:55","modified_gmt":"2022-09-27T07:26:55","slug":"detection-and-protection-from-toxic-gases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unitedsafety.net\/uslblog\/2022\/09\/detection-and-protection-from-toxic-gases\/","title":{"rendered":"Detection and protection from toxic gases"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Oil and Gas industry is one of the world\u2019s most hazardous industries to work in. Exposure to toxic gases is one of the main causes of death in the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most common toxic gases found in the oil and gas industry are sulphur dioxide (SO2), hydrogen sulphide (H2S), carbon monoxide (CO), benzene (C6H6), ammonia (NH3<\/sub>) and carbon dioxide (CO2).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of these poisonous gases may be easily identifiable by an individual upon exposure while others are not. For example, carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless toxic gas which cannot be detected by smell alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hydrogen sulfide on the other hand, has a distinct odor like that of a rotten egg in lower concentrations. However, at higher concentrations, hydrogen sulphide kills the sense of smell and becomes odorless making it a deadly killer. By the time a person realizes that he is in the presence of a toxic gas, he may have already been exposed at a life-threatening level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Given the risks associated with toxic gas exposure, it is imperative that safety measures, effective gas detection and protection options are available to always keep workers safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is an extensive range of gas detection and gas monitoring solutions available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From personal detection monitors to fixed, mobile and perimeter gas monitoring systems, there are a wide range of options to suit your requirements perfectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fixed Gas Detection systems<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Fixed systems are permanently installed gas monitoring systems that are linked to facility alarm systems. Fixed gas detectors may be used for detection of one or more gas types. These normally include area and perimeter monitoring systems.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n