Air analyzer

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An air analyzer is used to analyze the air quality in and around employee work areas. It may be used to detect things like flammable vapor conditions (lower explosive limit [LEL]), poisonous hydrogen sulfide gas (H₂S), carbon monoxide (CO) and any oxygen (O₂) deficiency (19.5% or below) or enrichment (23.5% or above) in the air.^[1]

Air analyzers may be used to test air for a variety of required and optional tests, including for asbestos, gases and other potentially hazardous materials.^[2]

Other applications for ambient air analyzers include evaluation of emissions levels for vehicles and stacks in relation to the standards set by the EPA ^{[3][4](/sup). The EPA sets strict guidelines to ensure the air analyzers are properly calibrated and maintained.}

References

1. http://phmsa.dot.gov/resources/glossary
2. OSHA
3. http://www.epa.gov
4. http://www.environics.com/Product/ambient-monitor-calibrator-with-ozone-generator/