Crowcon Gasman to monitor CO2 levels
The Gasman full function personal single gas monitor is compact and lightweight, yet ruggedised for use in the toughest environments. Weighing only 130g it is easily worn by workers, while being extremely durable, with high impact resistance. The Crowcon Gasman features a simple single button operation with a large easy-to-read display, backlit LCD displaying clear readings, as well as audible, vibrating and visible red/ blue warning alarms.
The Gasman is available in 18 different gases, including Carbon Dioxide.
Why is CO2 dangerous?
As little as 0.5% by volume CO2 can be hazardous to health. Concentrations greater than 10% can kill quite quickly. Carbon Dioxide is completely odourless and colourless, therefore there is no indication of danger until it is too late.
High CO2 levels in the air can cause Carbon Dioxide poisoning. Symptoms of CO2 poisoning include:
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Confusion
- Loss of consciousness
- Drowsiness
- Shortness of breath
- Tiredness
Carbon Dioxide links to Covid-19
There is increasing evidence that carbon dioxide levels within buildings correlate with the airborne spread of coronavirus.
Carbon Dioxide is generated through exhalation of people. Each individual within a building exhales approximately 8 litres of air per minute. This air is in close contact with the lung tissue. If the lungs contain any viruses the individual may have. The exhalation contains little droplets, and these little droplets carry any viruses from the lungs. If a healthy person inhales the contaminated droplets any diseases, including Covid-19 will be transmitted to them. The Health and Safety executive has identified the importance of a well-ventilated area for tackling coronavirus.
As coronavirus is spread through the air, higher CO2 levels in a room means there is a higher chance of transmission if an infected person is inside.
The Crowcon Gasman can monitor the Carbon dioxide levels within each room to help identify poorly ventilated areas. A consistent CO2 value less than 800ppm indicates a well-ventilated space. If the reader indicates a higher value, then there is a dangerous risk of coronavirus transmission. Fresh air should be brought in to lower the CO2 levels.
The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1993 require all employers to ensure that every enclosed workplace is ventilated by a sufficient quantity of fresh or purified air.