Gas-monitoring research

Industry-wide research into gas detection in the workplace, commissioned by electrochemicalsensor manufacturer Analytical Technology Inc (ATI), reveals a lack of confidence in current gas detection systems amongst the higher level within an organisation. Only 32% of managers are very confident that the gas detectors in their workplace actually work.

The frequency of gas detectors testing was ranked as the most important factor in ensuring workplace safety however, only two in five managers believe that their gas detectors are not tested regularly enough. The research therefore reveals a lack of consistency regarding what constitutes a reliable gas detection set-up. The full findings are available online at www.workplace-gassafety.org.uk/