could anyone tell me if x4 multi gas detectors are mandatory now ?
these are used for confined spaces i.e tank rescue on vessels.
i know that x2 gas detectors were acceptable in the past and wondered if and when it was changed to x4 multi gas detectors
x4 multi gas detectors for confined space rescue
Moderator: Moderators
- Rabbit knot
- Newbie
- Posts: 11
- Joined: Thu Nov 06, 2014 10:44 am
- 9
- WillPool
- HSfB Moderator
- Posts: 10743
- Joined: Mon Mar 13, 2006 8:45 pm
- 18
- Industry Sector: Construction/Civils/Telecomms
- Occupation: Regional Safety Director
- Location: Tabuk - Saudi Arabia
- Has thanked: 24 times
- Been thanked: 285 times
- Contact:
Re: x4 multi gas detectors for confined space rescue
Most contracts I have worked on with BT/Virgin etc state 4-headed as the norm nowadays. You can still get 2 headed detectors but less and less people are using them.
A lot will depend on what/where you are entering and the potential atmospheres you may find, this will highlight what sort of detector you may need.
Hope this helps
Will
A lot will depend on what/where you are entering and the potential atmospheres you may find, this will highlight what sort of detector you may need.
Hope this helps
Will
It is better to be careful 100 times than to get killed once.
Mark Twain (1835 - 1910)
Mark Twain (1835 - 1910)
- Rabbit knot
- Newbie
- Posts: 11
- Joined: Thu Nov 06, 2014 10:44 am
- 9
- Adrian Lancs
- Jnr Member
- Posts: 157
- Joined: Mon Sep 30, 2013 10:20 am
- 10
- Twitter: @adyinaccy
- Industry Sector: Con Space/WAH/Water Utilities
- Occupation: SHE Manager for company specializing in engineering within high risk confined spaces often utilizing rope access (IRATA) primarily within the water utility sector.
- Location: East Lancs
- Been thanked: 4 times
Re: x4 multi gas detectors for confined space rescue
Typically 4 gas with the flam sensor calibrated to your most likely flammable to be encountered (typically Methane but Pentane in aviation use).
Also consider stand alone detectors in addition if the RA deems appropriate (such as ozone, chlorine, ammonia).
Another consideration would be that of VOC's which again, is another type of monitor (typically PID).
One size rarely fits all.
Also consider stand alone detectors in addition if the RA deems appropriate (such as ozone, chlorine, ammonia).
Another consideration would be that of VOC's which again, is another type of monitor (typically PID).
One size rarely fits all.
- Rabbit knot
- Newbie
- Posts: 11
- Joined: Thu Nov 06, 2014 10:44 am
- 9