This lesson describes the basic design and operation of a gas monitor.
• List the three major reasons gas monitors are needed
• Identify common types of gas monitors
• Describe the basic operation of a gas monitor
• Define each of the following terms:
– Lower explosive limit
– Upper explosive limit
– Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH)
– Calibration
• Describe basic gas sampling techniques
• Explain why calibration and bump tests are performed
