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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13/05/2024

Detecting Hydrogen Sulphide | Gas Fact Sheet

Posted by Rhys Redrup

Hydrogen Sulphide Formula: H2S CAS Number: 7783-06-4   Detecting Hydrogen Sulphide Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) is a colourless, highly toxic gas characterised by its distinct rotten egg odour. It is naturally occurring and produced through both biological and industrial processes. Despite its hazardous nature, hydrogen sulphide finds applications in various industries, from oil and gas to...

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08/05/2024

Controlling DEEE in the workplace

Posted by Emma Curthoys

What does DEEE stand for? Diesel Engine Exhaust Emissions, often abbreviated as DEEE, represent the cocktail of harmful pollutants released by diesel engines during the combustion process. It refers to the mix of harmful gases, liquids and particles that come out of a diesel engine when it burns fuel. This includes soot, smoke, and various...

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02/05/2024

Detecting Sulphur Dioxide

Posted by Rhys Redrup

Sulphur Dioxide Formula: SO₂   CAS Number: 7446-09-5   Detecting Sulphur Dioxide: Sulphur Dioxide (SO₂) is a colourless gas with a pungent odour, often described as resembling the smell of burnt matches. It is produced through both natural processes, such as volcanic eruptions and the decay of organic matter, and human activities, primarily combustion of...

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02/05/2024

Detecting Methane | Gas Fact Sheet

Posted by Rhys Redrup

Methane Formula: CH₄ CAS Number: 74-82-8   Introduction: Methane gas, with its molecular formula CH₄, is a colourless, odourless, and highly flammable hydrocarbon compound. CH₄ is a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming and climate change. It is not as prevalent in the Earth's atmosphere as carbon dioxide. However, it still plays a...

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