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IH/GAS DETECTION
the moment and will dictate the emergency response protocol.
■ Panic alerts. Workers need to press a button and be assured
EMS services are responding immediately.
■ Man down alerts. If a person is unable to move or succumbs
to a hazardous gas, automated alerts should dispatch emergency response services.
Some applications of real-time data are explained in the chart below.
Application
Description
Lone Worker
Receive real-time alerts for an employee who performs an activity that is carried out in isolation without close or direct supervision. View worker status on a map. Know where lone workers are and ensure they are safe.
In-Facility Monitoring
Receive real-time alerts for all those working across the facility, large or small. View work status on a map.
e-Permitting
Automatically populate permits with real-time gas readings to improve safety and productivity.
Safety leaders need to keep track of who used which instruments, when, and where. User history demonstrates that all workers had the proper gas detectors.
■ Gas detection data. Gas detection should be the basis to build real-time data initiatives. Knowing gas levels is required in
As you evaluate vendors offering real-time data as part of their gas detection programs, here are some key design principles to consider:
■ Pick gas detection vendors that use all available connec-
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