Safety Policies
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Air Quality - an Overview [Jun 2010]
The importance of regulation and the accumulation of reliable data cannot be overestimated
Air quality continues to become a more and more pertinent issue to people as they get on with their busy lives. The quality of the air that we breathe means different things to different people. Of concern to all of us is the potential for negative effects to our health. Both UK and EU legislation1 recognises the ‘worst offenders’, namely sulphur dioxide, oxides of nitrogen, carbon monoxide, particulate matter and heavy metals including mercury and lead. Epidemiological studies, past and present have made the link between increased levels of pollution in the atmosphere and mortality rate. The ‘Great’ London Smog of December 1952 was accountable by some estimations for the premature death of up to 12,000 people2. The causes were stable atmospheric conditions, cold weather, but pertinently the release of enhanced masses of sulphur dioxide and particulate matter from domestic and industrial burning of coal and other solid fuels. The likelihood of such an event happening in the western world today is remote. The use of ‘cleaner’ fuels and tighter industrial regulation ensure that even under the most unfavourable meteorological conditions, major urban centres are not prone to the pea-soup conditions of yesteryear.
Chromatography - The Science of Separation [Jun 2010]
Measuring the radioactive noble gas Krypton using chromatography
Chromatography is the science of separation, with the analyte of interest being in a mobile phase, passing through a series of stationary phases. This allows the analyte to be isolated for quantification through a wide variety of techniques. This article looks at how chromatography is used to separate the noble gas krypton from air.
Inherent Safety [Sep 2008]
An introduction to the methodology of inherently safe practices
Inherent safety means addressing identifiable hazards so that the probability of a mishap is reduced.
VOC Detection and Measurement Techniques [Jun 2006]
Outlining the application of laws surrounding Volatile Organic Compounds
Asbestos Testing & Airborne Fibre Monitoring [Sep 2005]
Quality control requirements and scientific testing methods
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Something in the Air Monitoring Air Pollution [Sep 2005]
Furthering air quality modelling and research
Field and Continuous Measurements [Mar 2005]
Making Sure We Make the Best Use of Them
The specification and use of online/field instruments and test kits can be a complicated business. Making the wrong choice could prove expensive.
Tim White explores the range of International Standards and related guidance which can help when specifying equipment and validating the data against required performance set by standard methods advocated by regulatory bodies.
The Unseen Threat of VOCs [Mar 2005]
How photoionisation detection is used for worker protection, fenceline monitoring and environmental remediation.
Organic compounds are chemicals that contain carbon and are found in all living things. Volatile organic compounds, often referred to as VOCs, are organic compounds that easily become vapours or gases.
Slim Down Your Waste And Pile on the Pounds [Mar 2005]
How innovative waste water treatment and removal can benefit your bottom line and the environment
Waste management goalposts are on the move again, with many businesses playing ‘catch up’ in an effort to make sure their waste water is removed, recycled and replaced with minimum environmental damage and minimal cost.
