Publications

Use of combustible gas meters at the work site

Description

Combustible gas meters are frequently used at Alberta work sites to evaluate and assess fire and explosion hazards. It is critical that this equipment be properly used and calibrated so that these hazards are not underestimated. The instruments can be a valuable tool if used by operators fully knowledgeable of their limitations.

Updated

July 1, 2010

Tags
OHS OHS bulletins Occupational Health and Safety chemical hazards combustible gas detectors combustible gas meters explosive gases explosive vapours fire and explosion hazards

Title and publication information

Type
Fact Sheet
Extent

9 pages

Frequency

Once

Publisher / Creator Information

Publisher

Employment and Immigration (2008-2011)

Place of Publication

Edmonton

Subject Information

Resource Dates

Date Created

2010-07-01

Date Added

2017-03-08T18:31:39.783697

Date Modified

2010-07-01

Date Issued

2010-07-01

Identifiers

Local Identifier

CH038 — Chemical Hazards

Usage / Licence

Contact

Contact Name

Alberta Labour

Contact Other

OHS Contact Centre: Edmonton & Surrounding area: 780-415-8690. Throughout Alberta: 1-866-415-8690. Deaf or hearing impaired: 780-427-9999 (Edmonton), 1-800-232-7215 (Alberta).