QLD Mining & Energy Bulletin

PRODUCTS & SERVICES Air Purifying Respirators Mining Compliance and the IECEx/ANZEx Certified MX6 iBrid Multi Gas Monitor According to Safe Work Australia, the mining industry employed 202,000 people in 2010-2011, representing 2% of the Australian workforce and was the sixth most dangerous industry for employees, behind transport and storage, manufacturing, construction and personal services. R egulation 72 from the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act 2011) requires a suitably calibrated continuous-monitoring flammable gas detector to be carried when working in confined spaces whereby the concentration of any flammable gas, vapour or mist in the confined space is equal to or greater than 5% but less than 10% of its LEL. On average, gas detectors will go into high alarm once every ten days. How many high alarms did your facility have last year? The importance of gas detectors as part of your OH&S program is simple. Gas detectors save lives by measuring hazardous gases in your workplace allowing you to address these problems before they occur. Industrial Scientifics��� powerful MX6 iBrid��� is the world���s first full colour display gas monitor improving safety with clear readings in all lighting conditions making it easier to see what gas hazards lurk in the immediate work environment. to standardise on one instrument for all applications in turn minimising training, down-time and maintenance requirements. Capable of monitoring up to 6 gases simultaneously choosing from 25 interchangeable sensor options, the MX6 is capable of detecting a range of gases from carbon dioxide (CO2), carbon monoxide (CO), oxygen (O2) and 0-5% methane (CH4) for everyday mining applications to nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and nitric oxide (NO) rendering the MX6 suitable for mines utilising diesel powered equipment. Additional features of the MX6 include data logging; automatic bump test mode; audible, visual, and vibrating alarms; alarm event log, durable rubber over-moulded construction and DS2 Docking Station��� and iNet compatibility. The broad sensor offering, combined with the standard diffusion or internal pump models makes the MX6 the most versatile gas monitor available today to meet a variety of mining applications, allowing mine operators Coupling the IECEx and ANZEx certified MX6 with the DS2 Docking Station��� for automatic test, calibration, data storage and documentation provides you with the complete system for fulfilling the strict compliance requirements of the mining industry. For more information, please visit www.airmet.com.au. For more information, visit www.airmet.com.au www.qmeb.com.au / Autumn 2013 / QUEENSLAND MINING & ENERGY BULLETIN 139

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