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New EPA Ruling Affects Oil and Gas Industry

A case brought before the Supreme Court, West Virginia v. EPA, resulted in the Court restricting the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ability to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from U.S. power plants, in a 6-3 decision. This limits the EPA’s ability to regulate the oil and gas industry with new regulations, as the case sought to…

Gas Detection Maintenance and Management for Large Industrial Sites

Gas detection maintenance and management is an important factor when using and maintaining your gas detection equipment, especially for large industrial sites. When not utilized properly, companies struggle to obtain useful data that helps the consistent need to improve operations, site and worker safety, and more. Large industrial job sites have many hazards needing to…

Wearable Gas Detection Technology

While PPE has not traditionally had the capabilities to help prevent human error, the latest safety innovations, such as gas detection wearables, can help provide visibility and data-driven insights, creating adaptable, proactive safety programs and establishing a behavior-based safety culture. Wearable gas detection is designed to be worn by each individual worker while on the…

Why Is Real-Time Data Important?

Although most agree that real-time data benefits safety programs by providing information that leads to better decision-making, some may wonder if real-time data is as crucial as they’ve heard. A gas detector that is continually calibrated and bump-tested is a powerful personal protective device. But it alone is not enough to help ensure the highest…

The Importance of Real-Time Data and Notifications in the Field

Telemetry systems transmit data from the sensor assembly to the stationary data acquisition system. This automated communication system allows data to be collected remotely and transmitted electronically for monitoring, providing up to date, real-time information between users. Here are some reasons why you should consider implementing telemetry systems in your business: Boosts Productivity and Accuracy…

OI-9100 Signal Strength Meter for Real-Time Status & Notifications

The WireFree View OI-9100 is a handheld signal strength meter specifically engineered to show the status of any WireFree gas detector, transmitter or repeater that is within range. Featuring a four-line scrollable display with a red alarm LED, the OI-9100 shows the radio address, gas level reading, RF signal strength, time since last message, sensor type, gas…

Telemetry Monitoring for All Industry Sectors

Telemetry monitoring provides an innovative solution to acquiring essential data from remotely located areas within any industry sector and application–including wastewater treatment, oil & gas, agriculture, food & beverage, refineries and more. With the remote feature unique to telemetry monitoring, an organization can eliminate excessive travelling, entry into inaccessible places and unnecessary trips to the…