Chemical & Pharmaceutical Safety and Automation

Chemically intensive “process” manufacturing facilities - from those used to produce semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, beverages, cement, and fertilizers - often utilize and produce various hazardous gases in the production of their products.

For instance, pharmaceutical facilities work with various toxic and oxygen displacing gases, such as Ethylene Oxide (ETO) for equipment sterilization. Semiconductor production involves gases such as silane and hydrogen. The build up of these gases in enclosed areas can be dangerous. Oxygen depletion can asphyxiate personnel entering the area while even small amounts of toxic gases can threaten injury or death. Continuous monitoring and early warning are the best means of preventing these accidents from occurring.