Confined space entry - is portable gas detection worth it?
17/04/2026

Confined space entry – is portable gas detection worth it?

Posted by Rhys Redrup
Introduction to Confined space entry A confined space, as defined by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), is any area that is fully or partially enclosed and presents a reasonably foreseeable risk to workers due to hazardous conditions within the space. These risks can include fire or explosion from flammable substances, loss of consciousness caused...
PID Detection in the Petrochemical Industry
17/04/2026

PID Detection in the Petrochemical Industry

Posted by Rhys Redrup
Introduction to Photoionisation Photoionisation detection (PID) works by exposing a gas sample to high-energy ultraviolet (UV) light. Through a process called photoionisation, this light breaks down many volatile compounds, including most VOCs, into charged particles known as ions. These ions are drawn by an electric field towards electrodes, where they generate a small electrical current...
Rockall Safety and Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection
16/04/2026

Rockall Safety and Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection

Posted by Rhys Redrup
Introduction to Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection We’ve built a strong partnership with Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection over the past 3.5 years, working closely together within the fixed gas detection side of the business. Through this collaboration, we’re able to offer a range of fixed gas and flame detection solutions. Our offering includes a...
IMO Regulatory Update: Portable Gas Detectors
15/04/2026

IMO Regulatory Update: Portable Gas Detectors

Posted by Rhys Redrup
Introduction on the IMO The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) is a United Nations agency established in 1948 to develop and maintain a global regulatory framework for international shipping, with the aim of ensuring safe, secure, efficient and environmentally responsible maritime operations. Since its convention entered into force in 1958, the IMO creates widely adopted international...