Mobile explosion risks
The number of businesses acting on concerns over mobile explosion risks in “safe” areas is growing, says Jim Maloney of Pyroban, as the company releases its 2016 version of safety device Gascheka Duo.
“At facilities where flammable materials are handled in volume, the areas that fall outside of designated Zone 1 or 2 hazardous areas are usually classed as safe,” Jim explains. “However, a growing number of businesses have had concerns about safety in their safe areas and have installed Gascheka duo to their vehicles working close to classified hazardous areas."
Designated “safe” areas are prevalent in refineries, chemical and petrochemical operations, aerosol storage, distilleries and a wide range of manufacturing and logistics operations.
A simple addition to any diesel, LPG or electric vehicle, Gascheka Duo ensures vehicles have their own integral gas detection system and cannot operate when an explosive atmosphere could be present. It monitors the area surrounding any mobile equipment, and can be easily fitted to forklift trucks, warehouse equipment, vans, cranes, access platforms, people transporters and more.
