Where do you wear your gas monitor?

breathing zone
Safety professionals know that there can be a great difference in gas concentrations between the waist and the nose/mouth area of the workers face. That’s why workers should always wear their portable gas detectors in what’s known as the “breathing zone,” such as the lapel, shirt collar, or chest pocket.

How do I use my personal H2S monitor?

Using a Gas Monitor It is recommended that personal gas monitors be worn in the breathing zone, so the monitor is attached to a collar, lapel, or chest pocket with the gas sensor uncovered and unobstructed. The most important action to take when an alarm goes off is to leave the area!

What are H2S monitors used for?

A hydrogen sulfide (H2S) monitor detects H2S gas concentrations in the air. It is used for personal protection in hazardous gas environments such as tanks, vessels, silos, pits, manholes, and tunnels. An H2S monitor is used to warn the user of unsafe air quality via audible, visual, and vibration alarms.

How do I monitor my H2S?

Test (monitor) the air for hydrogen sulfide. This must be done by a qualified person. Use the right test equipment, such as an electronic meter that detects hydrogen sulfide gas. Conduct air monitoring prior to and at regular times during any work activity where hydrogen sulfide exposure is possible.

How often do H2S monitors need to be bump tested?

every 30 days
For continuous monitoring devices we recommend a bump test every 30 days after you have gone through a trial period and verified accurate readings on a daily basis for at least 10 days to ensure it is performing as expected and adapting to its new environment.

What is personal gas monitor?

Personal gas detectors keep workers safe from atmospheric hazards by continuously monitoring the user’s breathing zone, these detectors operate at close range to the user.

When should you use a gas detector?

Gas detectors can be used to detect combustible, flammable and toxic gases, and oxygen depletion. This type of device is used widely in industry and can be found in locations, such as on oil rigs, to monitor manufacturing processes and emerging technologies such as photovoltaic. They may be used in firefighting.

When should you bump test your personal gas detector?

As stated in BW Technologies multi-gas detector manuals, to verify that your detector is responding to gas, BW recommends bump testing the sensors before each day’s use. The bump test exposes the detector to a gas concentration that exceeds the alarm set-points to confirm the sensor’s ability to respond.

Which of the following can be detected by a personal gas monitor?

Using a 4 gas monitor can protect your workers in any environment by assessing the four main gases Oxygen (O2), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S), Methane (CH4), or other combustible gases you’re checking for.