Photoionisation detectors (PIDs) are considered the optimal choice when detecting VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds). In simple terms, PID detectors use ultraviolet light to break down and ionize a ...

A worker is about to enter a confined space. Prior to entry, he reaches down to his belt and pulls out his gas monitoring device. He points the device into the confined space and initiates a scan of ...

The key to accurate readings is calibration, says OSHA, and the agency notes the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) recommends, at a minimum, verification of sensor accuracy before each ...

Detecting the presence of harmful gases was a necessity for early miners as well as manufacturers and consumers at the start of the industrial revolution. One of the first gas detectors was a flame ...

Gas detectors and analyzers are used extensively in various applications, such as ensuring workplace safety, conducting scientific research, and monitoring the environment. Image Credit: Environics, ...