Hazardous areas
transforming safety through technology M
SA Safety has, for over 100 years, been committed to continuous improvement and greater safety
achieved through smart innovation. And true to form, MSA has set its sights on transforming the United Kingdom’s gas detection industry with the launch of its Safety io technology. Safety io, a software services company founded and owned by MSA Safety, utilises wireless technology and cloud-based computing to enable a broad range of “connected” safety activities and equipment.
Utilising MSA gas detection products as enablers, Safety io delivers the ability to remotely monitor gas level readings in the workplace, track the safety of associates, monitor instrument maintenance status and, in the event of an emergency, notify workers of the need to evacuate with the push of a button. All with the aim of helping those responsible for safety reach and exceed safety goals and eliminate unnecessary interruptions. Gustavo Lopez, general manager for Safety io at
MSA Safety, explains: “Safety io challenges safety- minded organisations to expect more from their gas detection systems and programmes. Ultimately, the needs of those that use our Safety io technology are always the most important consideration. And while developing next- generation safety technology is of course hugely dependent on innovation, truly listening to and understanding customer needs and feedback to engineer the necessary hardware and software functionality is of equal importance. It’s listening carefully to customers’ feedback and applying those learnings in an innovative way that produces next generation safety technology.” Lopez continues: “We appreciate the safety managers can sometimes struggle to fully focus
on and make meaningful progress toward their company’s strategic safety goals. Often, their attention is re-directed to low-level tasks due to the interrupt-driven, data-starved reactive environment in which they operate. Our Grid software services help safety managers to remove those distractions and simplify every aspect of their gas detection programmes, thus freeing up time to reinforce best practices and purse a safety-first, injury-free workforce. “Our ultimate aim is to transform safety managers’ detection programmes from a headache into an empowering safety platform. And by combining best-in-class MSA detectors with our web-based Safety io Grid services, we’re doing just that.”
MSA Safety
www.msasafety.com methane detection cameras T
he GF77 from FLIR Systems is an affordable, handheld methane detection camera that allows inspection
professionals to actually see invisible methane leaks and other industrial gases at natural gas power plants, renewable energy production facilities, industrial plants, and other locations along a natural gas supply chain. Using the GF77, leaks can now be more quickly identified which helps better protect the environment, avoid product losses and create a safer work environment. The GF77 is spectrally filtered to optimally
visualise methane gas. Spectral targeting improves visualisation, while also reducing false negatives from gases that absorb in other wavelengths. This innovative optical gas imaging camera also offers many unique and proven features, such as 1- Touch Level/Span. With a quick tap on the
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screen, 1-Touch Level/Span automatically improves contrast between the gas compound and the background scene, further minimising false detection and strengthening confidence. And for very low-contrast situations, the GF77 offers FLIR-patented High Sensitivity Mode (HSM) to accentuate plume movement. Based upon the award-winning design of the
FLIR-Series camera platform, the GF77 incorporates a sensitive uncooled detector enabling it to provide methane gas detection capability at roughly half the price of cooled gas inspection thermal cameras. This means a wider range of companies across the oil and gas industry will be able to reduce emissions and ensure a safer work environment for more of their personnel. With the affordable price point lowering the barrier to entry, more professionals can access the technology to help keep them
safe, saving companies time and money. With the GF77, inspection professionals can
also organise their findings in the field using the camera’s built-in voice annotation, GPS tagging, customisable work folders, and Wi-Fi connections for video streaming or sharing.
FLIR Systems
www.flir.com October 2019 Instrumentation Monthly
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