GNBS to calibrate infrared temperature guns for COVID-19

Jul 12, 2020 News

It is advisable that all infrared temperature guns being used to check body temperature be calibrated by the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS). In a statement, the GNBS advised

A GNBS-Lab Tech calibrating an infrared temperature gun.

all stakeholders in all sectors including: Aviation, Health, Education, Retail and Commercial, Manufacturing, Forest, Tourism and Hospitality, Mining, Energy, Agriculture and Services of this recommendation. This, the body said, is necessary to prevent error in the accuracy in the measurement of temperature.
Additionally, GNBS has shared some guidelines that all users of infrared temperature guns should follow. These include: temperature gun labels should be in English; methods of use for temperature guns vary in terms of range and conditions. Always strictly follow manufacturer guidelines when using these devices; do not touch the sensory areas of temperature guns. Cleaning must be done according to the set guidelines by manufacturers; do not drop or expose the device to physical shocks; always store the device properly when not in use; this is key to prolonging its life and accuracy and devices for ear measurement must not be used to take readings on the skin.
“Please note that the GNBS has the capacity to verify infrared temperature guns with a minimum measuring range of 16.5 cm,” the GNBS added.
Please visit the link below to view the World Health Organisation (WHO) advisories on Infrared thermometers which may assist in your efforts:
https://gnbsgy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/WHO-IR-thermometer-advice.pdf

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