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The ABC of Confined Space

This document provides information on confined space safety and gas monitoring. It discusses confined space dangers like toxic gases and oxygen deficiencies that can kill workers. Proper atmospheric testing and gas monitor calibration are described as important safety practices. The document promotes MSA gas detection instruments and XCell sensors, noting their fast response times, long sensor life, and ease of use provide the best solution for confined space monitoring. It introduces MSA's Altair 4X and 5X monitors and touts their ability to bump test and calibrate for LEL, O2, H2S, CO and SO2 using a single cylinder.

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The ABC of Confined Space

This document provides information on confined space safety and gas monitoring. It discusses confined space dangers like toxic gases and oxygen deficiencies that can kill workers. Proper atmospheric testing and gas monitor calibration are described as important safety practices. The document promotes MSA gas detection instruments and XCell sensors, noting their fast response times, long sensor life, and ease of use provide the best solution for confined space monitoring. It introduces MSA's Altair 4X and 5X monitors and touts their ability to bump test and calibrate for LEL, O2, H2S, CO and SO2 using a single cylinder.

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www.MSAsafety.com

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