Car Park Gas Detection
Good ventilation is essential in underground and enclosed car parks to prevent the build-up of toxic fumes such as carbon monoxide that are emitted by vehicles.
A combination of high volumes of vehicles, inadequate ventilation in underground and enclosed car parks can lead to excessive build up of toxic gases and therefore posing potential harm to pedestrians in these shared spaces.
Installation of a fixed car park gas monitor is imperative to provide continuous monitoring of the confined space. Providing accurate and reliable carbon monoxide monitoring at the highest levels, Air-Met’s range of car park gas detectors not only ensure that carbon monoxide does not build up in the confined space but can also significantly reduce overall operational costs by optimising the efficiency of the ventilation systems and servo controls
Health effects of carbon monoxide poisoning
Carbon monoxide (CO) is emitted by petrol and gas vehicles and to a smaller extent, diesel vehicles as well. One of the main dangers of CO is that it is very hard to detect until it is too late because it is colourless, odourless and tasteless – but highly toxic.
CO inflicts harm by replacing the oxygen in your blood and depriving the heart and brain (as well as other vital organs) of the oxygen needed. This results in vital organs failing, causing you to fall unconscious and ultimately suffocate.
Symptoms and health effects of carbon monoxide poisoning from inadequate ventilation in car parks and confined space include headaches, dizziness, sudden fatigue, nausea and/or chest pain.
Detect harmful CO levels with the range of car park gas monitoring systems
Installing a gas monitoring system is not only essential for the safety of the public but also vital for reducing the overall operational costs.
Operating exhausts fans in car parks around the clock can be both costly and damaging to the environment. As a result, by integrating car park gas detectors with existing ventilation systems can greatly reduce these costs and environmental impact by triggering the ventilation systems to only run once gas levels are exceeded.
For more information about Air-Met’s range of car park monitoring solutions, speak to our team now at any of our six locations across Australia.
