Best Practices

Take a look through our best practices blog posts to find a selection of safety advice and tips designed to improve your knowledge on how to keep workers safe. Our selection of posts include information on calibration vs bump testing, how to work in a confined space safely and different types of breathing apparatus. Ensure that you are up to date on all the latest safety information by taking a look through our safety tips below.

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26/06/2023

Understanding the dangers of Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN)

Posted by Rhys Redrup

What is HCN? Hydrogen cyanide (HCN), sometimes called prussic acid, is a colourless or pale blue gas with a bitter almond-like odour. It is a highly toxic substance that can cause death if inhaled or ingested. HCN is a cellular asphyxiant, which means that it interferes with the body's ability to use oxygen. Five facts...

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23/05/2023

About Fixed Gas Detection, HSE EH40 and Chlorine Gas

Posted by Rhys Redrup

Fixed Gas Detection and Chlorine Gas. The HSE EH40 is a guidance note published by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for the United Kingdom. It provides information on the control of exposure to hazardous substances at work. The note includes a list of Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs) for over 500 substances. WELs are the...

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16/05/2023

Reasons why your fixed gas detector can fail (when you need it most)

Posted by Rhys Redrup

A faulty fixed gas detector can be fatal in the workplace. The following are 8 main factors which can make your detector fail to work properly: Environmental Physical factors like dirt, dust, and water have an adverse effect on a detector. They can block gases and vapours from entering the sensor chamber, which prevents the...

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07/06/2022

Why is Gas Detection Crucial in Confined Space Entry Work?

Posted by Rhys Redrup

Figures from the UK’s Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) state that as many as fifteen people are killed each year whilst working within a confined space. Anyone who is required to enter these spaces as part of their job is exposed to a unique set of life-critical health and safety risk factors –...

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