Oxygen levels less than 6% can be fatal within minutes. Therefore an Oxygen detection system is vital in locations where there is a risk of Oxygen depletion.

Oxygen depletion can be caused by Nitrogen leaks from high pressure pipes or vessels. In the case of toxic gases – these should be monitored with a specific detector. One of the common areas where Oxygen depletion can take place are Hospitals where liquid Nitrogen is used in storage facilities. Another is in laboratories where Nitrogen is used as an inert gas.

Oxygen depletion can be measured by means of an Oxygen detector. This could be a portable or a permanent detection system. Airmet recommend the Monotox Master or iTrans for instrinsicallyt safe fixed detection of Oxygen depletion.