The International Safety Equipment Association’s (ISEA) Instruments Group has updated its guidelines for the calibration and verification of portable gas monitors which alert workers to the presence of toxic and otherwise hazardous gases. Originally published in 2002, the document gives employers and users uniform guidance on the frequency and types of tests and checks to ensure equipment functionality.
The 2010 revisions include:
Workers and employers who use portable gas detection equipment now have a concise, easy-to-follow set of recommendations offering key information on when to test, check and calibrate their instruments,” said Mine Safety Appliances Co.’s Tom Salapow, Instruments Product Group chair. “The statement both removes confusion and guesswork about these potentially life-saving steps, and it explains bump tests, calibration checks and full calibration based on real-world use of these devices.”