Protect you and your staff from the dangers of CO2 by installing an Analox detection system. Further information on Analox products and international distributors can be found at http://www.analox.net/hospitality-and-breweries.php

CryoService, working in conjunction with their training partners Gas Safe Consultants Ltd have launched a revolutionary on-line e-learning programme to identify and address the risks associated with cellar gases in typical licenced and soft drinks applications and raise awareness of industry best practice.

“Using Cellar Gases Safely” allows users to learn at their own pace in their work or home environment. It provides essential information on the subject matter in a highly interactive manner and incorporates a multiple choice test to confirm the knowledge gained throughout the course. If the pass rate is achieved the student receives a course certificate and training material for future reference.

Three Modules Covering All Aspects of Drinks Gases:

The course has been developed around three key modules, aimed to address the broad subject of the safe use of gases in the cellar environment:

• Module 1.Cellar Gas – Safety Principles. This provides essential background information on gases, why they are used in the cellar, the risks associated with gases and how to apply best practice (including risk assessments) to improve safe working conditions.

• Module 2. Working Safely With Gas Cylinders. This looks at the safe use of traditional compressed gas cylinders in the cellar environment, including practical advice on storage, changeover and handling of cylinders and references industry best practice as promoted by the British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA).

• Module 3. Working Safely with CryoService Accellarate Systems. The final module focuses on the features and operation of CryoService’s innovative Accellarate cellar gas systems, which eliminate the use of cylinders in the cellar environment. It also includes practical refresher training advice for users of Accellarate systems.

As CO2 is undetectable by human senses, the only way to safely monitor for Carbon Dioxide leaks is to fit a Carbon Dioxide analyser. For further information on cellar gas safety and analysis contact a amember of the team at Analox on 01642 711 400 or email info@analox.net.

Analox Sensor Technology supported three of its product distributors on their stands at the National Restaurant Association’s annual exhibition, the NRA Show, in Chicago in May 2010.

John Byrd, Regional Sales Manager with Analox Sensor Technology based in US, joined Chart Industries, NUCO2 and Helget Gas all of whom were exhibiting at the NRA Show.  Analox supplied information on products designed for use in the hospitality industry – the Analox 50, a wall-mounted carbon dioxide (CO₂) monitor and the Aspida, a portable dual-gas monitor which alerts the wearer to high CO₂ levels or low oxygen (O₂) levels.

The NRA Show is the largest single gathering of restaurant, foodservice and lodging professionals.  The event attracted 58,000 attendees and featured 1700 exhibitors from more than 100 countries.

Mark Lewis, MD at Analox Sensor Technology has signed up to complete ‘Pedal for Polio’.

This three day event takes place from 11th to 13th June 2010 and covers 150mile bike journey around the North Yorkshire Dales.

Read more about the Pedal for Polio

If you would like to show your supoort for this charity then why not sponsor the event? Simply visit www.charitygiving.co.uk and choose ‘Harrogate Brigantes’ to make your donation.

Mark will be submitting a blog post after this ride along with some pictures of his trip.

Simpsons Malt, the largest independent family-owned maltster in the UK, is an established client of Analox Sensor Technology, having purchased the Analox Buddy for use in its malting plants.  In April 2010, Simpsons Malt tested the new Aspida, a personal dual-gas analyser.

Mark Mitchell, Maltings Manager at Simpsons Malt, said of the Aspida: “The new monitor has proved popular during its trial.  The main benefit is that in one single and compact monitor we had the necessary equipment to analyse both carbon dioxide and oxygen levels.  The unit was easy to understand and use, and everyone who’s been involved in testing the Aspida would happily recommend it.”

Analox Sensor Technology has been named a winner in the ‘Best Business Awards 2009’.

Analox has been named as a winner in the Small to Medium Enterprise category.  Mark Lewis, managing director of Analox Sensor Technology, said: “The current economic climate makes growth challenging for any business.  I am surrounded at Analox by a committed team of people who are all passionate about driving the company towards the ambitious targets we have given ourselves.  It is through their dedication and hard work that Analox has earned this award.”

The Best Business Awards, one of the UK’s highest profile awards, are open to private, public and third sector organisations of all sizes. Analox will hold its winner’s title for the coming twelve months.

Commenting on Analox’s award, Andrew Areoff, Chairman of the Judges, said: “Under the direction of Managing Director Mark Lewis, Analox have seen their net profit soar over the past three years. Despite the global recession, a significant contributor has been the company’s export success which accounts for over 50% of turnover. Innovation and customer service are key drivers behind the development of the business as an expert manufacturer and marketer of specialist gas analysis equipment. Analox is also aware of its responsibility to the wider community and as such implements an ongoing CSR programme which actively engages staff – a common trait of world class organisations.”

Jon Byrd from the US office will be attending the NRA expo May 22 to 24.

With a number of key visits planned, Analox products can be viewed on two stands:

NUCO2 – Booth 1241W

Chart – Booth 1213

Jon will be halping to man the booths above so go along if you would like to meet with him and ask any questions on Analox products.

We plan to publish a full show review so if you have anything new and exciting to let people know about go and chat with Jon.

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Should you require more information on the new Aspida visit the Analox website

The death of a hotel worker in Australia has prompted a North Yorkshire-based company to call for increased industry awareness of the dangers of working with carbon dioxide (CO₂).

Mark Lewis, managing director of Analox Sensor Technology which supplies gas analysis equipment to the hospitality industry worldwide, said: “It is sad that it takes a tragic accident to highlight the dangers of working with carbon dioxide.  Even more startling is that this death could have been prevented with the installation of a simple gas detector which would have sounded an alarm long before the worker was overcome by the gas.

“Carbon dioxide is not detectable by humans, but it is a toxic gas which leads to dizziness, nausea, unconsciousness and ultimately death by suffocation.  As it is widely used in drink dispensing across the world, millions of often young staff are in contact with it daily and employers must ensure those staff are aware of the risks the gas poses.

The hotel worker died in the cellar of a hotel in Geelong, near Melbourne in Australia on Thursday, March 11, 2010.  Reports say that whilst taking delivery of beer kegs he could have knocked a carbon dioxide canister causing it to leak.  The rising levels of CO₂ could not be detected.  He was discovered by a delivery driver collapsed on the floor, but the driver himself was overcome, and was forced to leave the cellar and call emergency services.  Despite extensive efforts to revive the worker, paramedics were unable to revive him.

Analox Sensor Technology has been supplying gas analysis equipment to the hospitality industry since the early 1990s.  It has developed a range of analysers in response to the industry’s needs.  These include the Analox 50, a mains-powered CO₂ alarm which can be wall-mounted in a cellar and most recently, the Aspida, a personal alarm which incorporates a ‘man down’ alarm that will sound if the unit detects no movement within a specified amount of time.

Analox Sensor Technology Ltd is presenting two of its life-preserving gas analysis products to the Far East hospitality markets at China BevTek 2010.

The two products it will be exhibiting are the newly launched Aspida and the Analox 50.  China BevTek takes place at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre from July 14^th to July 16^th, 2010.

Analox’s Aspida is a personal gas analyser incorporating a number of new features, including a ‘man down’ alarm.  The unit is able to detect elevated carbon dioxide (CO₂) levels and depleted oxygen (O₂) levels, and has been designed for use by breweries and wineries, gas delivery and servicing companies, bars, cafés and fast food outlets.  The Analox 50 is a mains-powered CO₂ alarm which can be wall-mounted.

Analox has developed its range of analysers in response to the needs of hospitality industry around the world.  Efficient monitoring systems are essential as exposure to high levels of CO_2, which is highly toxic, can lead to dizziness, confusion and ultimately unconsciousness and death.  Low O₂ levels can lead to headaches, shortness of breath and nausea, and eventually unconsciousness and death.

Mark Lewis, managing director of Analox, said: “Throughout the world, staff working in the hospitality industry are in daily contact with CO_2, a potentially fatal gas.  As CO₂ is undetectable by humans, by installing gas analysis equipment employers are protecting their staff from any danger in the event of a gas leak.

“We’re delighted to be able to exhibit on the UK Pavilion at China BevTek 2010.  The markets in the Far East are important to Analox, and we are keen to use BevTek to establish appropriate contacts from across the region.”

An article by Mark Lewis highlighting how gas analysis can help prevent fatalities in the hospitality industry has recently been published in Asia Food Journal (click here to view).