If you work in an industry like mining, manufacturing, refining, or petroleum extraction, where gas detectors are needed to detect combustible, flammable and toxic gases and oxygen depletion, it’s vital that these instruments’ sensors remain clean. This will ensure that they properly keep you and your workers safe. Here are some tips on how to check for dirty sensors and properly clean and disinfect your gas detector.
OSHA recommends wearing gas detectors in the breathing zone, which it defines as “a hemisphere forward of the shoulders within a radius of approximately six to nine inches.” Most gas detectors can give the most accurate reading possible when clipped by the wearer’s lapel or an area on the person’s chest, as long as it’s close enough to be exposed to the air they breathe in.