Safety Flash
Gas detector safety alert
Gas detector safety alert
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 11/11
- Hazardous SubstancesMachinery and Equipment
- Gas detector
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Summary
This safety flash relays an HSE alert concerning the Status Scientific Controls Mentor PGD2 portable gas detector. Investigations found that, in certain circumstances, the instruments could remain active despite insufficient battery power for accurate operation. It directs readers to the HSE alert for further information.
Classifications: Gas detector; gas monitor; gas detection instrument.
Summary
The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued an alert relating to gas detectors, following investigations by the UK HSE into the Status Scientific Controls portable gas detector type Mentor PGD2.
IMCA SF 11/11. Themes: hazardous substances, machinery and equipment.