Month: February 2019
ELIMINATE THEM: INVISIBLE DANGERS
One of the most critical elements of workplace safety is not the obvious visible safety concerns but the unseen hazards — things like oxygen deficiency, explosive atmospheres, and toxic gasses. Ensuring unseen hazards are identified and mitigated is the goal of making gas detectors one of the primary foundations of best safety practices on the…
New air quality monitor added in Clairton
The first of two new air quality monitors in Clairton is operational this week. Located at the Clairton Education Center, the new monitor will also measure sulfur dioxide, or SO 2 , emissions, according to an update provided by the Allegheny County Department of Health. Residents have been calling for increased monitoring and oversight of…
Gas Sensors Market 2019 Comprehensive Analysis, Opportunity Assessment, Future Estimations and Key Industry Segments Poised for Strong Growth in Future 2023
The escalating levels of pollutant gases in the air are reducing the overall air quality to a significantly low level globally. Market reports related with the semiconductors and electronics industry have been presented by Market Research Future which makes reports on other industry verticals that aims to analyze the current market scenarios better. The market…
North America Air Quality Monitoring Market to Reach $2,628.5 Million by 2024
According to the market research report published by P&S Intelligence, North American air quality monitoring market is expected to reach $2,628.5 million by 2024, owing to rising air pollution levels, increasing awareness regarding adverse effects of air pollution on health and environment, and stringent regulatory framework for reducing air pollution levels. Based on product, the…
Gas sensing ‘artificial nose’ created on 3D-printers
A new gas detector, developed by researchers at UBC’s Okanagan campus, enables highly accurate odour analysis for so many different applications it has been nicknamed the ‘artificial nose.’ Researchers in the School of Engineering have developed a state-of-the-art microfluidic gas detector that can detect small traces of gases quickly and efficiently. It has a number…
Maryland air quality monitoring plan reignites poultry battle
The Maryland Department of Environment announced the state will launch an effort to monitor air quality around Delmarva chicken houses, but critics are already lining up against the project. It’s the latest move in a years-long battle between the multibillion dollar poultry industry and activists that say these farms are affecting the health of nearby…