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A recent school visit to gas detection specialist Crowcon’s Abingdon, Oxfordshire headquarters was a great success. Organised in conjunction with the Industrial Trust, the visit introduced GCSE Physics pupils from Cooper School in Bicester to the importance of gas detection as an essential safety requirement in today’s industrial and domestic environments.

The students were shown examples of what can go wrong when gas safety is not strictly adhered to – often with tragic consequences – and were given working demonstrations of equipment by Crowcon’s in-house training specialist. They also had a tour of the manufacturing and service areas of the factory and had the opportunity to engage with members of the Crowcon team.

“All the students thoroughly enjoyed the visit,” commented Stefan Kukula, Crowcon’s Technical Director. “They asked lots of pertinent questions and seemed to appreciate that what we do can have a direct impact on their own lives. The visit went so well, in fact, that we are thinking about making  it a regular event. Not only did the students like it, but the staff who got involved found it very rewarding.”

Part of Halma p.l.c., Crowcon develops, manufactures and markets innovative, reliable and cost-effective flammable and toxic gas detection equipment. Its products are sold throughout the world, serving those industries where accidental leakage of gas or vapour can become a toxic or explosive danger.

The Industrial Trust is the UK’s leading provider of curriculum focussed, in-company educational experiences for young people and their teachers. By taking them out of school and into companies, the Trust not only enables young people to link classroom concepts with real world contexts, but also to learn about rewarding careers available within industry. Each visit is carefully designed to meet the educational requirements of the visiting students, with the Trust working in partnership with the school and the company to develop an effective programme. For more information please visit the Trust’s website at: www.industrialtrust.org.uk.

UL and CSA approvals have been granted to a number of Crowcon’s rugged, portable, single and multiple gas detectors. This means they can be used throughout the US and Canada for hazardous area applications.

The UL and CSA approved range now includes the new Tetra:3 for monitoring oxygen, toxic and flammable gases. The unit, which has a top-mounted display, is water and dust resistant to IP65 and submersible to IP67.

Other approved models include the Gasman range of single gas detectors and the Tetra multiple gas detector, all of which share common features with Tetra:3, such as instant and effective warning when a gas hazard is detected with a powerful audible alarm (up to 95 dBA depending on the model), an extremely bright unique flashing red/blue LED light, and a  vibrating alarm.

Designed for use in the most demanding conditions, all Crowcon’s detectors are simple to operate. Also, because each model shares many common features, such as single button operation, user training is incredibly simple across the entire product range.

Crowcon, a Halma company, is a world leader in portable and fixed gas detection instruments. More information can be found at the company’s website: www.crowcon.com.