Gas Detection Within Laboratories

In any laboratory where experiments or research is carried out toxic gas is likely to be present. Gases originating from aldehydes or alcohols e.g. ethanol, isopropanol and formaldehyde are often found due to the type of work being done. It is important that these gases are monitored regularly and accurately to ensure the air quality of the people that are working there ensuring the work that is being done in this type of environment remains unaffected. Many of these gases are known collectively as Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs).

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and toxic gases are often present within hospitals, cleanrooms and laboratories due to the type of work carried out. It is expected that training and awareness of the dangers within VOC type environments allow workers to understand the impact hazardous VOC gases can have on both the health of workers as well as the importance on the work and tests being carried out.

Safely monitoring the gases can be achieved by deploying a ‘Fixed’ gas detection system involving controllers and detectors often following a site survey by experienced gas detection professional like ATEXIS Solutions Ltd.