Gas Detection in Confined Spaces

We were recently asked to contribute to an article dealing with best practices for working in Confined Spaces where there is a risk of exposure to SF6 gas.

Command Training teamed up with Thorne & Derrick (one of the largest specialist distributors and worldwide exporters of electrical, mechanical, process, instrumentation, safety, and load securing equipment) and Crowcon (manufacturers of exceptional gas detectors) to produce this article:

"SF6 Gas Detection for HV GIS Switchgear - Crowcon F-Gas Detector".

Enjoy!

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SF6 Gas Detection For HV GIS Switchgear - Crowcon F-Gas Detector - See more at: http://www.cablejoints.co.uk/blog/article/sf6-gas-detector-crowcon-fgas?utm_content=buffer15c79&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer#sthash.aadLho27.dpuf

Thorne & Derrick was established in 1985 and are now one of largest specialist distributors and worldwide exporters of Electrical, Mechanical, Process, Instrumentation, Safety & Load Securing Equipment. - See more at: http://thorneandderrick.com/about/#sthash.oooVTBUA.dpuf

Thorne & Derrick was established in 1985 and are now one of largest specialist distributors and worldwide exporters of Electrical, Mechanical, Process, Instrumentation, Safety & Load Securing Equipment. - See more at: http://thorneandderrick.com/about/#sthash.oooVTBUA.dpuf

Thorne & Derrick was established in 1985 and are now one of largest specialist distributors and worldwide exporters of Electrical, Mechanical, Process, Instrumentation, Safety & Load Securing Equipment. - See more at: http://thorneandderrick.com/about/#sthash.oooVTBUA.dpuf

Thorne & Derrick was established in 1985 and are now one of largest specialist distributors and worldwide exporters of Electrical, Mechanical, Process, Instrumentation, Safety & Load Securing Equipment. - See more at: http://thorneandderrick.com/about/#sthash.oooVTBUA.dpuf

Thorne & Derrick was established in 1985 and are now one of largest specialist distributors and worldwide exporters of Electrical, Mechanical, Process, Instrumentation, Safety & Load Securing Equipment. - See more at: http://thorneandderrick.com/about/#sthash.oooVTBUA.dpuf

5 Things You Need To Know About Temporary Area Monitoring

Great article featured on the Occupational Health and Safety website about determining if your Confined Space operations would benefit from temporary area monitors.  ow.ly/LPw5p 

In the market for a new VOC portable gas detector?

Check out Crowcon’s Gas-Pro PID.  The optional pump, ideal for Confined Space work, has a user-friendly pre-entry check mode.  ow.ly/LvVhL

6 Causes of Oxygen Depletion in a Confined Space

Are you familiar with the MADCOW acronym?  Here's a helpful review of the dangers of low oxygen levels as well as flammable and toxic gases present in Confined Spaces.  ow.ly/LvSiM

Microbiological Action (bacteria) 
Absorbtion (chemical processes)
Displacement by other gases (eg, Nitrogen, CO2)
Combustion (fires, generators, etc)
Oxidation (rusting)
Work (respiration: people and animals)

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Part II, as promised.

Here's Part II from PK Safety's recent post on The Importance of Monitoring Gases in Confined Spaces. Great read!  ow.ly/Kur0G 

Monitoring Basics

Good reminders from the folks at PK Safety.  We'll link to Part II in the next couple of days.  ow.ly/KLqA2