Re: Laser Measuring Devices for Field Work

Sajit Viswan wrote:

> I recently bought a 5 m steel tape. It came as surprise that, though I did not
have anybody to hold the tape at the other end, the tape end held on to the pipe by itself. The zero correction hook was magnetic.
>
> Any electric or electronic device that is not explosion proof certified is
technically not suitable for inside hazardous areas. For the upstream facilities, where crude is the only hydrocarbon service, out here they allow use of a digital camera except that one is not allowed to use the flash. I think this is not to trigger of a flame detector.

I've seen this type of resrictive policy in refineries as well. Mostly it is overkill for visitors.

Often, within secure facilities, the regulars have fun with visitors that are unfamiliar with regulations.

Paul Received on Tue Oct 19 01:08:00 2004