Utilising a portable CO2 detector for pub engineers and deliver y drivers

Typically, people may think that a portable CO2 detector will only need to be utilised in drink creation and bottling. However, CO2 can be present throughout the process, from creation all the way to the shop front or pub.

Thus, it is vital to implement a portable CO2 detector wherever it is present to prevent exposure to this hazardous gas. At risk yet sometimes not considered are teams which can include pub engineers and drinks delivery drivers. But how at risk really are these teams?

CO2 is naturally present in the atmosphere at 0 037% but is classed as a substance hazardous to health under COSHH. At room temperature and atmospheric pressure CO2 is a colourless and odourless gas and, because of this, people are unable to see it or smell it at elevated concentrations And due to the natural concentration already in the air we breathe, concentrations can rise quickly if a leak occurs Although not flammable, CO2 can cause headaches, dizziness, confusion and loss of consciousness at high concentrations. Since CO2 is heavier than air, fatalities from asphyxiation have occurred when it has entered confined spaces at high concentrations and displaced oxygen. Therefore, it is vital to implement a portable CO2 detector in breweries, where mass amounts of CO2 are used and confined spaces are common

So why are pub engineers and delivery drivers particularly at risk? Pub engineers are personnel who perform general maintenance on pubs, including fitting kegs and piping etc Within pub cellars, CO2 cannisters are used as they are part of the system to deliver carbonated beer to the beer taps. Thus, pub engineers could come across big CO2 leaks without any notification, putting themselves at risk of asphyxiation. So, it is vital these engineers carry a portable CO2 detector to prevent the risks to themselves

Delivery drivers are often at risk for similar reasons

The most effective way to mitigate hazards to your team is by providing a portable CO2 detector to each pub engineer and delivery driver you work with. IGD has over a century of experience in gas detection, and can provide a detectably better solution for portable CO2 detection

IGD recommends using the iGAS portable CO2 detector from SENKO With an average sensor life of 5-7 years, this not only reduces the maintenance costs but increases the time in which you have an accurate and reliable portable CO2 detector, perfect for delivery drivers and pub engineers who are constantly travelling yet need continuous CO2 personal monitoring, and making it the perfect companion for pub engineers and delivery drivers who handle a wide variety of environments and are susceptible to liquid splashes in their day-to-day work www.internationalgasdetectors.com

IGD is the UK’s approved manufacturer and distributor for all SENKO portables in the range, thus the company can offer full expert servicing and support on the iGAS portable CO2 detector.