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EGW’s Commitment to Our Partnerships

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EGW logoEffective Monday, March 16th, EGW has taken the necessary steps outlined by the CDC and other local health organizations specifically designed to protect the health and safety of teammates, customers and communities.

 

Below are some changes we have in place to maintain a safe and effective workplace while continuing to provide you a high level customer experience:

 

• Select office based teams will be working from their home office to reduce the concentration of employees in the workplace.

 

• Customer service and sales representatives will continue to be available by phone and email to process orders and answer your questions.

 

• Deliveries will continue to be made via freight lines and UPS.

 

• In person sales calls will be conducted when a mutually agreed upon need has been identified by EGW & our customer.

 

Our corporate office in Carrollton will continue to be open during normal business hours for any customer needs. Our partnerships are critical to the success of our company and we are here for any needs you may have. Please feel free to reach out to us for any assistance as we work through this difficult time in our country.

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EGW Receives 2019 Best Workplace Certification!

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EGW is extremely proud to have been named a 2019 Certified Best Workplace by the Best Christian Workplaces Institute! Through proactive planning and hard work, we strive to create a workplace culture that promotes integrity, authenticity and selflessness. This was achieved through listening to our employees and enacting programs to improve, not just their work lives, but their everyday lives in general.

 

We started our journey to becoming a Certified Best Workplace in 2018 with an anonymous survey that all employees completed. Questions were wide ranging, from benefits satisfaction to management processes, with the main goal of getting honest feedback about all aspects of their jobs. Once responses were received, we reviewed our strengths and weaknesses and didn’t shy away from tackling the issues that were put forward. Those included improving benefits, having more social events to bring employees together during and outside of work, and ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard when it comes to improving work processes. Listening to your employees is just one step. Nothing will improve if not acted upon!

 

After implementing changes throughout the year, the survey was sent out again to measure our progress. We were excited to see that the advancements brought upon by the original survey created such a positive shift in culture. And we’re not done! Our commitment is to keep listening to our employees and continuing to improve based on their feedback. A healthy workplace culture leads to a greater focus on our companies’ mission, core values and customers. With everyone working with the right attitude towards the same goal, we’ll continue to build towards further success!

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Introducing Steve Griffin, Director of Compliance Services

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We are extremely pleased to introduce Steve Griffin as EGW Gas Solutions’ new Director of Compliance Services, effective October 7, 2019. Steve comes to EGW from Summit Utilities Inc. (previously Arkansas Oklahoma Gas Inc.), where he most recently served as Director Pipeline Safety Compliance. He is newly retired from the US Army and Arkansas Army National Guard, where he held the rank of Command Sergeant Major. Steve has a broad array of experience in operator qualification, pipeline safety compliance management, natural gas distribution and transmission operations which he brings to this new role

 

The role of Director of Compliance Services is a pivotal part of EGW’s strategy to support our utility partners’ ever-changing needs for training and third-party evaluation. Steve’s knowledge and experience are well suited to guide EGW’s efforts in this growing area of our business.

 

Steve and his wife, Lori,  have three grown children. They live in Van Buren, AR where she  serves as an elementary school principal. They will remain in Arkansas and Steve will be in the Carrollton office on a monthly basis. He will report directly to Jeff Kilpatrick, EGW’s Chief Operating Officer.

 

If you have any questions about about how our Compliance Services can benefit your organization, don’t hesitate to contact us!
Steve Griffin
Director of Compliance Services
Phone: 479-651-1253
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Sensit Portable Gas Detection Instruments

Sensit gas detection products

The smell of gas is a dire warning that there is a leak somewhere in the area, and that experts and authorities should be contacted immediately. Utility workers tasked with finding the leak’s origination have a multitude of tools at their disposal, and one of the most versatile and user-friendly gas leak detectors available today is Sensit’s line of Gold Multi-Gas Detectors. These portable instruments are equipped with up to 4 gas sensors in order to accurately detect combustible gas leaks and monitor confined spaces for hazardous gases.

Sensit gas detection products

Sensit Multi-Gas Detectors

 

Sensit Gold G2
Used for gas leak surveys, gas leak pinpointing and purging applications.

Measures up to 4 gases:
• LEL (% Volume and PPM Optional)
• O2, CO, H2S, HCN (Optionally)

Selectable gas type:
• Natural Gas, Propane

Audible tick rate helps find gas leaks fast.

Certifications: ATEX, UL

 

Sensit Gold CGI

A combustible gas indicator (CGI) and multi-gas monitor.

Measures up to 4 gases:
• LEL and % Vol (PPM Optional)
• O2, CO, H2S (Optional)

Selectable gas type:
• Natural Gas, Propane

A bar hole test feature helps to accurately detect and locate underground leaks. A tick dial assists in finding leaks on exposed pipes.

Certifications: UL, CSA

 

Sensit Gold 100

A combustible gas indicator (CGI) and multi-gas monitor.

Measures up to 4 gases:
• LEL and % Volume (PPM Optional)
• O2, CO, H2S, HCN (Optionally)

Selectable gas type:
• Natural Gas, Propane

SENSIT® GOLD 100 meets NFPA 54 National Fuel Code for Gas Pipe Purging, inert gas and oxygen-free applications.

Certifications: UL

 

Sensit Gold Exco +1200

Meets the BPI 1200 standard for residential energy audits, appliance and fuel distribution system inspection.

Displays 3 gases:
• LEL (Combustibles)
• Oxygen
• Carbon Monoxide (PPM)
• Air Free CO Readings (CF)

SENSIT® GOLD LEL sensor is designed to find the source of combustible gas leaks fast.

Certifications: UL, BPI

 

Sensit Trak-It IIIa

A heavy-duty Combustible Gas Indicator used for gas leak surveys, underground gas leak pin pointing, pipeline purging and confined space applications.

Measures and displays up to 4 gases:
• LEL (% Volume and PPM Optional)
• O2, CO, H2S, HCN (Optionally)

Trak-It® IIIa meets NFPA 54 National Fuel Code for Gas Pipe Purging.

Certifications: ATEX, UL, CSA

 

About Sensit Technologies

For more than 35 years, SENSIT has been committed to protecting life, property and our environment from hazardous gases. Whether you need a confined space monitor or an instrument to quickly find the source of combustible gas leaks, SENSIT Technologies has the right product for you.

 

Contact EGW Gas Solutions

EGW Gas Solutions is the Sensit Technologies representative for Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. We carry their comprehensive line of gas detection equipment and can answer any questions you have when it comes to gas leak detection. Give us a call today at 972.446.1655 or get in touch through our contact form and let us find the right leak detection solution for you!

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Explosion Proof Lights: Understanding Class and Division

Certified Explosion Proof Light for Hazardous Location

Safety is a major concern when it comes to underground utility equipment, and lighting is no different. Certified explosion proof lights are required by OSHA for hazardous locations, such as areas containing flammable vapors, liquids or gases, or combustible dust or fibers. It is these types of environments that help categorize what Class and Division an explosion proof light is certified for.

Class and Division Explained

There are three classes of explosion proof lights, known as Class I, Class II, and Class III. These are the broadest sense in which explosion proof lights are distinguished from each other. The classes are then each broken down further into two separate divisions.

The three classes and their corresponding divisions:

  • Class I, Division 1 – Where ignitable concentrations of flammable gases, vapors or liquids are present continuously or frequently within the atmosphere under normal operation conditions.
  • Class I, Division 2 – Where ignitable concentrations of flammable gases, vapors, or liquids are present within the atmosphere under abnormal operating conditions.
  • Class II, Division 1 – Where ignitable concentrations of combustible dusts are present within the atmosphere under normal operation conditions.
  • Class II, Division 2 – Where ignitable concentrations of combustible dust are present within the atmosphere under abnormal operating conditions.
  • Class III, Division 1 – Where easily ignitable fibers or materials producing combustible flyings are present within the atmosphere under normal operation conditions.
  • Class III, Division 2 – Where easily ignitable fibers or materials producing combustible flyings are present within the atmosphere under abnormal operating conditions.

Explosion Proof Lighting Solutions

EGW Gas Solutions offers several explosion proof lighting options from Western Technology. These are some of the toughest portable LED work lights on the market!

The BRICK®

The most versatile and rugged LED portable explosion proof area light available. Built for a variety of applications ranging from aviation, tank entry, power generation, refineries, and blast & paint. The BRICK® (Model 9610) is the perfect choice for your portable work site lighting needs. With so many accessories, mounting options & stands available, it’s built to allow the user to easily position and adjust this light into any work place. Built from a solid block of 6061-T6 Aluminum for durability. Variable intensity light control option available. Thermally controlled for comfortable handling.

The BRICKette™

Like its big brother The BRICK®, The BRICKette™ Portable Explosion Proof LED Work Light packs a level of versatility and durability like no other hand-held work light or hand lamp. Because of its compact size, it has the flexibility to power up to five lights from one power box (string light configuration). The handles are purpose built: providing better ergonomics and doubles as either a stand, mount or drop light. The BRICKette™ is designed to meet the needs in a variety of applications from inspection, aviation construction & maintenance, confined spaces… and so much more.

The STRIKER™

Shine a light on the darkest of work site conditions with The STRIKER™ Explosion Proof Drop, Blast & Work Light. The long handle configuration is perfect for hand-held inspection use in hazardous locations and confined spaces.  The short handle configuration, dome diffuser & hook mount converts this explosion proof light into a drop light. Replaceable blast lenses, overspray protection bags and available stanchion turns The STRIKER™ into an explosion proof blast light!  The STRIKER™ was designed to meet an incredible variety of applications. This work light is quickly becoming the go-to tool for industrial job sites worldwide.

The BODYLight™

The BODYLight™ is the 1st Explosion Proof Rechargeable Battery-Powered LED light in the World to be ETL certified by an OSHA approved Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) Intertek. It boast ~3.5hrs runtime with 2,500± lumens on High (task specific mode). This LED work light is more than just a flashlight, it is built for industrial services. The BODYLight™ is machined from solid blocks of 6061-T6 Aluminum for durability. They are also polyurethane wrapped with protective bumpers and glow-in-the-dark paneling for added safety.

With its white, bright light and far-reaching flood light projection, the BODYLight™ is built for a universe of applications. And with the ability to also be body mounted, it would provide the freeing of hands which is a big safety issue at many industrial work sites.

Contact Us for More Information

By using certified explosion proof lighting, you can help ensure the safety of your work environment, and we’re here to provide guidance and answer any questions you may have. Give us a call at 972.446.1655 and our knowledgeable customer services representatives will help find the explosion proof lighting solution for you.