What about my gas alarm?
Working in different risk environments not only requires a suitable gas alarm but also a correct installation and handling. Below are some examples of the regulations that apply when working in hazardous environments.
Freely downloadable regulations and standards:
- AFS 1997:7 Gases
- AFS 2003:3 Work in an explosive environment
- AFS 2005:17 Hygienic limit values and measures against air pollution
- AFS 2011:19 Chemical work environment risks
- SRVFS 2004:7 SRV's regulations on potentially explosive atmospheres when handling flammable gases and liquids
Available for purchase at SIS:
- Explosive atmospheres - Part 29-1: Gas detectors (gas alarms) - Performance requirements for equipment for the detection of combustible gases
- Explosive atmospheres - Part 29-2: Gas detectors (gas alarms) - Guidance on the selection, installation, use and maintenance of equipment for the detection of combustible gases and oxygen
- Explosive atmospheres - Part 29-3: Gas detectors (gas alarms) - Guidance on fixed systems of importance to safety
- Explosive atmospheres - Part 29-4: Gas detectors (gas alarms) - Line detectors for the detection of combustible gases