The main gases created in brewing and distilling are carbon dioxide (CO2) and ethanol (C2H5OH). Carbon dioxide (CO2) is produced by yeast during fermentation when it converts the sugars in the wort (the liquid that is made from mashing the grains) into alcohol and CO2. The amount of CO2 produced depends on the type of...

When working in confined spaces, both enclosed and largely enclosed, there may be the potential risk of coming across hazardous gases. That is why it is essential for workers to be equipped with portable gas detectors. Confined spaces can be found across a variety of industries, including construction, manufacturing, and agriculture. Spaces can range in...

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...

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 –...