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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25/04/2024

Detecting Hydrogen

Posted by Rhys Redrup

Detecting Hydrogen Formula: H2 CAS Number: 1333-74-0 Hydrogen, the most abundant element in the universe, is often hailed as the fuel of the future due to its clean-burning properties and potential to revolutionise various industries. Here’s a concise overview of key facts about hydrogen Clean Energy Source: When burned or reacted with oxygen in a...

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25/04/2024

Detecting Ammonia | Gas Fact Sheet

Posted by Rhys Redrup

Formula: NH3 CAS: 7664-41-7   Introduction: detecting ammonia. This is a compound comprised of nitrogen and hydrogen atoms, forming the chemical formula NH3. Its molecular structure resembles a trigonal pyramid, contributing to its distinctive characteristics. In this article, we discuss its properties and applications, and provide our recommendation for best detecting practices. Physical Properties: Ammonia exists...

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25/04/2024

Hydrogen – Will you be using it in the future?

Posted by Rhys Redrup

What is hydrogen? Hydrogen (H) is a colourless, odourless, tasteless, and highly flammable gaseous substance, representing the simplest member of the chemical elements. Its atom consists of a nucleus of a single proton with a positive electrical charge, which orbits an electron carrying a negative charge. In standard conditions, it exists as loosely bound hydrogen...

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24/04/2024

Gas Fact Sheets: Understanding different gases and the detection capabilities

Posted by Rhys Redrup

Rockall Safety will be releasing Gas Fact Sheets every Monday and Wednesday over the next month. Each of these sheets will provide readers with a complete understanding of various gases, including how they are produced, where they are commonly found, related health hazards, and crucially, the methods used to detect each gas. From light and...

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