Gas Hub

Understanding the gases present in your workplace is the first step in building an effective gas detection program. Different gases behave differently, some are heavier than air and accumulate at floor level, others rise and disperse quickly. Some are detectable by smell, many are completely odourless. Getting the detection right means knowing what you’re looking for and where to look for it.

The Gas Hub covers a wide range of gases commonly encountered across Australian industries, including hydrogen sulphide, carbon monoxide, methane, ammonia, carbon dioxide, oxygen, chlorine, benzene, VOCs and more. Each gas page outlines the key physical properties, exposure limits, health effects and the type of gas detector best suited to monitoring it.

Workplace exposure limits for hazardous gases are set by Safe Work Australia and are subject to regulatory updates. The recent transition from Workplace Exposure Standards to Workplace Exposure Limits is a reminder that staying current with these thresholds is part of managing a compliant safety program.

Our database is always growing! Can’t find the gas you’re after? Let us know and we can include it in the ever growing list!