Helping you breathe more easily: Toxic gases and vapours pose a serious risk to health and can lead to asphyxiation, fires and explosions

摘要

Controlling a hazardous area is all about awareness and preparation. Regardless of whether they are associated with the everyday working environment or are the result of an industrial accident, hazardous atmospheres can be lethal. Not only can toxic gases and vapours pose a serious risk to health but they can also lead to asphyxiation, fires and explosions. Unfortunately, many hazards are invisible to the naked eye and cannot be detected by either taste or smell. For this reason, portable and fixed gas detection systems are available to provide an early warning and minimise the risks. Once the risk is known, the most appropriate respiratory protective equipment can be worn to allow a safe escape, rescue or clean up operation.