January 2026 Newsletter – Safety Inc

As 2026 begins, the Safety Inc. group enters the year focused on protection, preparedness, and performance. The first quarter is a critical time for industrial organizations to review safety programs, refresh training, and ensure equipment is ready to meet operational and regulatory demands. Starting the year strong helps reduce risk, support compliance, and set the foundation for a safer, more productive year.

Winter conditions add another layer of challenge, increasing risks related to cold stress, reduced visibility, equipment reliability, and confined space hazards. Reinforcing winter safety practices, inspecting gas detection and life-safety equipment, and confirming emergency response readiness early in the year can help minimize downtime and protect workers during the most demanding months.

Proactive Fire Detection with Draeger

Industrial fire risks require fast, reliable detection, and Draeger flame detectors play a critical role in comprehensive fire protection strategies. Designed to complement gas detection systems, Draeger offers IR, UV, UV/IR, and advanced visual flame detection technologies for both hydrocarbon and non-hydrocarbon fire risks.

Advanced visual flame detectors provide full field-of-view detection, strong immunity to environmental conditions like rain, dust, and snow, and optional video recording for post-incident analysis. Models such as the Draeger Flame 1500 IR3 deliver rapid response with built-in verification testing, while imaging-based detectors like the Flame 5000 enhance coverage and situational awareness in large or complex areas. These solutions help protect personnel, assets, and operations across high-risk industrial environments.

Reliable Flow Measurement Solutions

Accurate flow measurement supports both safety and process efficiency. KROHNE’s OPTIFLUX electromagnetic flowmeters deliver reliable measurement for conductive liquids, performing consistently in applications involving corrosive media, high solids, extreme temperatures, and challenging installations. Their long-term stability and low maintenance requirements make them well suited for critical process operations.

For industrial gas flow applications, KURZ Instruments offers insertion, in-line, multipoint, and portable flow meters designed for stacks, ducts, flares, emissions, and biogas processes. Known for accuracy and repeatability, KURZ meters use advanced diagnostics and constant-temperature technology to deliver stable mass flow measurements across demanding environments.

Flexible Spot Detection and Ongoing Support

When continuous monitoring isn’t practical, Draeger portable detector tubes and chip measurement systems provide fast, reliable spot measurements for hundreds of gases and vapors. These tools support leak checks, confined space evaluations, and preliminary hazard assessments, bringing lab-quality detection directly into the field.

To ensure detection equipment continues to perform as expected, iFacility Services offers ISO 17025–compliant calibration and repair services using NIST-traceable standards. With on-site and in-lab options available, these services help minimize downtime and support reliable, compliant operations throughout the year.