Hazmat Protection - limiting hazmat and chemical exposure in the workplace
—When dealing with hazardous substances is part of the daily routine, staying safe comes down to knowing what substances you’re dealing with, understanding the risks and knowing how to deal with the situation – and, of course, being able to count on the reliability of your hazmat ppe. That’s why we’re dedicated to offering you equipment that fulfils the highest safety standards, is easy to use and comfortable to wear. It’s all part of our commitment to providing you with products and solutions that help you effectively prevent accidents, keep your workers safe and prevent downtime.
Hazardous substances and risks of exposure
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Recognising and evaluating hazardous situations
Many operations and processes during routine work on industrial sites require precise monitoring and additional protection against hazardous substances. These operations include leak detection, cleaning procedures, decanting chemicals, entering storage rooms, working in confined spaces or containers and handling dust that accumulates in the production process.
Equipped with the right personal protective equipment (PPE), practical training and precise gas measurement technology, you can design these processes safely and efficiently.
Onsite exposure scenarios
—When is hazmat and chemical exposure most likely?
Opening flaps and valves and connecting hoses is the most dangerous step in loading and decanting operations as hazardous substances can be released.
When workers need to check device displays in hazardous areas, they may be exposed to toxic substances above the occupational exposure limits.
Sudden increases of toxic gases in confined spaces can put workers at immediate risk.
Unintentional leakage is never excluded in storage rooms with explosive substances.
Working with hazardous substances in research labs can lead to short-term excess exposure.
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Staying protected from dangerous substances
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Dräger VOICE: your hazardous substance database
Dräger VOICE is an essential tool for gaining expert knowledge on the safe handling of hazmats. It brings you up-to-date information on more than 1,700 hazardous substances and their physiochemical characteristics – and helps you protect your team in their work environments. Simply type a substance name into the tool and get vital information including workplace exposure limits, recommended gas detection solutions and recommended respiratory and chemical protection equipment.
Hazardous Substance Spotlight
Ammonia Detection
Introducing the Draeger solution for anhydrous ammonia applications: proven technology that ensures Life Safety, minimizes Plant Risk, and is part of any facility's RMP as required by the EPA/OSHA.
Chlorine Gas Detection
Installations using or storing chlorine should have gas detection equipment in place to monitor for chlorine releases. Such equipment is particularly important when the facility is not staffed 24 hours a day.
Benzene Detection
In the petrochemical industry, benzene vapors can hardly be avoided. Work-related cancer, on the other hand, can be. But it requires precise monitoring of exposure to benzene using the right measurement strategy.
Carbon Dioxide Detection
Because the CO2 is heavier than air, it typically collects near the floor. Processes using CO2 must therefore be measured continuously with a personal or stationary gas detection solution.
How to meet hydrogen safety challenges
With decades of experience in the process industry, Dräger is the ideal partner for customers and stakeholders – especially new players on the market – in assessing risks and providing comprehensive consultancy and hydrogen safety solutions.
Dräger focuses on your safety – with personal protective equipment (PPE)
Hazmat and chemical exposure poses health risks on every industrial site. Working in these environments requires a great deal of knowledge, experience and responsibility. But that alone is not enough. Our PPE products and solutions provide you with effective ways to prevent over-exposure to hazardous substances.
Dräger CPS 5900
Dräger HazMat Simultest Kit
Dräger Comfort Vest CVP 5220
Respiratory Protective Equipment
Where toxic substances can’t be completely controlled, respiratory protective equipment must be used. Dräger designs respiratory protection devices in line with our Technology for Life philosophy. No matter the scenario, Dräger helps you put safety first.
Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
The self-contained breathing apparatus, or SCBA, is the foundational tool that provides the greatest amount of airway protection from toxic gas and harmful particulates.
Portable Gas Detectors
Dräger offers both single- and multi-gas mobile gas monitors that reliably detect a wide range of gases. All of our portable gas detectors and software are designed to make compliance and asset management as intuitive as possible, so you can implement a complete product solution that helps ensure safety at all times.
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