Gas detection and monitoring systems are used as safety devices to alert workers of the potential danger of poisoning by toxic gas exposure, asphyxiation due to lack of oxygen or explosion caused by combustible gases.

Although fixed monitoring systems may be ideal for certain applications, when workers are under the threat of continuous exposure or unpredictable conditions, personal monitoring with portable gas detection is the safest measure. 

Portable gas detection instruments are designed to keep personnel safe from hazards by continuously monitoring a user’s breathing zone, while stationary and moving about. These devices are essential in many areas where gas hazards could occur.

Monitoring the air for oxygen, combustibles and toxic gases is essential to ensure the safety of all personnel. Portable gas detectors have built-in alarms to properly notify workers of dangerous conditions within an application, like a confined space. Once an alarm is detected, a large, easy-to-read LCD display will verify the concentration of a dangerous gas or gases.

In every industry that involves entering confined spaces, handheld gas detection provides convenient, reliable monitoring and data-logging for ease of use. Portable gas detection is lightweight and may be designed for a single substance or can be fitted with multiple sensors–increasing company productivity while minimizing downtime and worksite accidents.

EON Products supplies a range of ION Science portable, handheld gas detectors including the Tiger, Tiger LT and Tiger Select for benzene, along with the Cub for personal monitoring. ION Science photoionization detectors (PID) are designed for the rapid and accurate detection of VOCs down to low levels within a variety of applications, such as environmental screening, hazardous materials handling, arson investigation, hazmat response, confined space entry, indoor air quality (IAQ) monitoring, and regulatory compliance.

Tiger, Tiger LT and Tiger Select handheld gas detectors incorporate ION Science patented PID technology with humidity resistance and anti-contamination design, proven to dramatically extend run time in the field.

For more information on our selection of portable gas detection instruments, visit https://store.eonpro.com/store/c/131-Handheld-VOC-Detectors.aspx or contact the knowledgeable team at EON today.