The cheapest 02 sensors that I know of are around $50 each, and have a shelf life of 1-2 years. Average price for a decent sensor is closer to $90. And digital solid state O2 sensors go for $400+.
*Edit*: google dive gear express O2 sensors to see these.
I use them for technical scuba diving. In particular with a rebreather, which is capable of mixing oxygen with other gases such as nitrogen and helium. And as the gas is recirculated CO2 is scrubbed away.
CO2 sensors are also available for rebreathers but are not always reliable (same for O2 sensors, so a minimum of 3 are used). The human body is actually quite sensitive to CO2, and it determines our breathing rate. So there are ways to know if you're likely being exposed to elevated CO2 levels by being aware of your breathing rate, paranoia, etc.
Yes, these are the galvanic ones I was rounding up to $100. I was curious if some other technology or sensing technique I wasn't aware of existed that was less expensive, more reliable, or lasted longer.
There is no management pressure. The article mentions that the artist took it upon himself to start making the signs. So I'm under the impression he does so within his free time.
I suppose if the job is helping direct people, he will have his hands full during rush hour and have all day in between to contemplate the signage needed most.
The mystery to me is how he's allowed to block off large sections of floor/wall for hours to make them. You'd think management would be cross about that, at least.
I think experience plays a role. From my own experience; what I considered high demand 10 years ago is now low demand. Such as resolving a production incident at 10am.
In my past I would switch jobs every couple years. Not due to the stress, but because I was alarmed at how the intensity of work was decreasing at a company. I equated that with slow professional growth.
Now I'm finding several opportunities for growth, but doing so with a calm mindset. Several of my colleagues don't seem calm at all. Yet the majority of us have more control over burnout and "work chaos" than we are lead to believe.
It's a fairly common problem across several makes of cars. Replaced my ignition switch once because of this, and since then have used a separate clip for my house and work keys.