Workplace safety is one of the most important factors that any business owner needs to think about, and ensuring that employees are fully protected against any chemicals or hazardous gases that they might come into contact with during their work.  In many industrial environments, there are risks of staff coming into contact with a number of gases that can cause physical harm and even poisoning, and with this in mind, providing gas detection equipment for employees who might be at risk is a key responsibility facing modern industrial companies.

There are a number of options open to a business that is looking for gas detection equipment for staff, and choosing the right product for your needs will often be dictated by the kind of gases that might be present in a work area.  Identifying any potential risks is important to ensure that staff are able to wear appropriate protection such as gas masks or breathing equipment in areas where noxious gases are present.

The most important factor to consider when choosing gas detection equipment for your staff is to select units that offer the quickest possible response time, the most accurate results, and of course, the widest possible range of detection to ensure that they are able to find any potential problems as quickly as possible and take appropriate action.  The equipment needs to be easy to use so that staff can check the situation one handed if necessary, and must also be robust enough to resist any damage so that it continues to function well whenever it is called upon.

Red Hill Supply offers a choice of gas detection equipment to suit your needs.  One of the products that the company offers is the MSA Solaris Multigas Detector.  This hand held device is designed for individual use, and can be worn.  With an easy to hear 100dB audible alarm, high intensity LED lights, and also a vibrating alarm to ensure that the user is given immediate notification of any gases being present, the user will be able to receive appropriate warnings in almost any industrial environment. This will allow the user to put on their protective gear if necessary.  The Solaris features a one touch calibration, and will warn the user if a number of different gases including Hydrogen Sulfide and Carbon monoxide are present.  It will also emit a warning if high levels of oxygen or combustible gases are found, which means that it also provides protection against accidental ignitions.

Reliability is important, and the battery level of the gas detection equipment needs to be checked.  A model like the Solaris will operate for up to 14 hours from a single charge, but it should be topped up regularly to prevent failure – thanks to the use of a high capacity Lithium Ion battery, there is no problem with a memory effect, and the battery will last for a long time.

The high contrast LCD screen on the Solaris is easy to read, and provides information about gas concentrations to allow the user to make decisions based on the relative amounts of substance that the gas detection e