For decades we have understood and minimised the risks from hydrocarbon gas and vapour releases; the behaviour of these molecules is well understood. We have continued to develop our detection technology to provide the best safety controls possible. Now there’s a new molecule in town – hydrogen.

There are specific safety risks associated with the production, storage and use of hydrogen. Hydrogen is explosive, odorless and colorless. In some cases, concepts with derivatives such as methanol or ammonia are being tested or implemented, which in turn pose other challenges for operational hazard management and occupational safety. Appropriate knowledge and safety precautions reduce the risks involved in handling new energy sources. For this reason, it is important to familiarize yourself with the safety requirements now.

This presentation will address the safety challenges posed by new energy sources, the need for holistic risk analyses and solutions for a safety concept, including the latest technical support in the form of gas warning technology and protective equipment.