Safety managers should know how important it is to keep workers mobile in the field without leaving them vulnerable to hazardous gases. Workers have been using portable gas monitors for years, especially when working in confined spaces and on-site locations with questionable air quality. This allows them to move around the worksite as they please while still monitoring their surroundings for hazardous gases.
The technology behind portable gas detectors is getting smarter while the devices themselves are getting lighter. Employees can now wear portable gas monitors on their person, as a wristwatch, on their collar or on the strap of their harness. This makes it easier for workers to move around in the field, hands-free. They can focus on their specific tasks without worrying about their gas detection equipment getting in the way.