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The Role of Gas Detection for Industrial Hygiene

Invisible threats often pose the greatest danger in industrial workplaces. Toxic gases such as carbon monoxide (CO), hydrogen sulfide (H2S), and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) can cause serious health risks and deadly consequences. Proper industrial hygiene practices must be in place to identify, evaluate, and control these risks in order to protect workers. Gas detection for industrial hygiene is a critical component in ensuring these practices are in place and is a vital part of a comprehensive safety program. 

What is Industrial Hygiene? 

Industrial hygiene is the science of workplace safety and protection. Safety managers, industrial hygienists, and other workplace health and safety specialists use industrial hygiene techniques to assess and mitigate occupational risks. Common workplaces that require industrial hygiene practices include refineries, wastewater treatment facilities, mining operations, chemical manufacturing, and oil and gas. 

Why is Gas Detection for Industrial Hygiene Essential

Gas detectors enable industrial hygienists and safety personnel to evaluate and track toxic or harmful gas exposure in real-time and over long periods. This allows them to determine what safety equipment and PPE are needed for each situation. Accurate gas detection for industrial hygiene improves reporting, supports compliance, and promotes a proactive, safe work environment. 

mPower Gas Detectors for Industrial Hygiene 

Single Gas Detectors 

Single gas detectors are great for continuous monitoring of specific gases. They are ideal in work environments with known hazards such as oil refineries, mining operations, or confined spaces. 

  • UNI MP100: With sensors available for over 20 chemicals in 24 concentration ranges, this gas detector is suitable for a wide range of applications. It is lightweight, user-friendly, and durable. 
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  • UNI Lite: This detector is the cost-effective version of our UNI Lite MP110 that monitors carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen sulfide (H2S). It can log up to 50 events and has six bright red LEDs for quick alerting.   
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  • UNI 321 Maintenance-Free Single Gas Detectors: Our maintenance-free gas detector is available for hydrogen sulfide (H2S), carbon monoxide (CO), and oxygen (O2). This detector runs for two years with an option for a model that is equipped with a hibernation feature that allows up to three years of run time. 
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  • UNI Lite Disposable Single Gas Detectors: This drop-resistant detector is available for carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen sulfide (H2S). It is equipped with an easy-to-read screen.

 

Multi-Gas Detectors 

With the capability to simultaneously monitor several gases, multi-gas detectors are ideal for complex work environments where multiple hazardous gases are present. 

  • POLI Multi-Gas Detectors: We offer four different models of the POLI detectors, with 4-gas and 5-gas monitoring options. The POLI is equipped with an inert option, which is invaluable in low-oxygen environments and confined spaces.
 
  • MUNI MP42X: This compact 4-gas detector has a 24-hour battery life and is equipped with sensors for oxygen (O2), combustibles (LEL), carbon monoxide (CO), and hydrogen sulfide (H2S). Alternative sensors for methane (CH4), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and hydrogen cyanide (HCN) are available. 

 

Photo-ionization Detectors (PIDs) 

VOCs are common in paint thinners, fuels, solvents, industrial cleaning products, and more. Because VOCs can be harmful even at low concentrations, we offer PIDs that can detect extremely low levels of VOCs.   

  • NEO Photo-ionization Detectors: We offer five different models of the NEO detectors, including a benzene-specific version. This handheld, lightweight detector delivers highly stable, ppb-level detection.

Gas detection for industrial hygiene is essential to any workplace safety program. Our portable gas detectors equip industrial hygienists and safety professionals with reliable and fast gas detection so they can provide their team with the right safety equipment and prevent workplace accidents. 

To learn more about the mPower products and gas detection solutions, contact us through our website here or call us at 1-866-676-9377.

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