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Responder
Safety E-News for October 2008 |
Responder Safety provides news and information
to help emergency managers in government and industry improve the
safety, health and operational effectiveness of emergency responders -
fire, police, EMS, hazmat and other services. For more information about
responder safety, facility security and new technology, visit our
Website www.ehstoday.com.
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In This
Issue:
1. U.S. Fire
Administration Commemorates National Fire Prevention Week
2. Lights and
Stripes: Proper Use Could Save Your Life
3. Congress Passes
FY 2009 Homeland Security Appropriations
4. Lieberman,
Collins Offer Future Vision for DHS
5. Domino's Pizza
and the National Fire Protection Association Team Up to Deliver Home
Fire Prevention Message
6. CDC Awards $24
Million for Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Projects
2. Lights and Stripes: Proper Use Could Save
Your Life
The highway is one of the most dangerous environments in which
emergency responders work, and many responders and motorists have been
killed or injured in secondary crashes. Visibility remains an important
issue for first responders.
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3. Congress Passes FY 2009 Homeland Security
Appropriations
The House of Representatives passed Sen. Susan Collins,’ R-Me.,
legislation providing the United States Fire Administration (USFA) with
the increased funding and resources needed to effectively meet the
growing demands on the fire service in the new century.
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4. Lieberman, Collins Offer Future Vision for
DHS
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Joe
Lieberman, I-Conn., and Ranking Member Susan Collins, R-Me., have laid
out their vision for a more effective and efficient Department of
Homeland Security (DHS) as a guide for the next Administration and the
111th Congress.
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RKI Introduces the Smallest & Lightest Gas Monitor
GX-2009
The GX-2009 monitors combustibles, oxygen, hydrogen sulfide, and carbon
monoxide and weighs only 4.6 ounces. All gas readings are displayed on
an auto backlit LCD display. Alarm types include alarm, vibration, and
visual alarms on three sides of the instrument. The GX-2009 is water
and dust proof with an IP67 rating. RKI Instruments, Inc.,
800-754-5165 or visit www.rkiportables.com.
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 NEW Podcast: Safety Culture
Sponsored by: ProAct Safety
Terry Mathis, CEO of ProAct Safety, shares his
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measured and maintained. Mathis is a nationally recognized expert in the
application of behavior-based safety strategies and is a veteran of over
900 safety improvement projects in 29 countries. Listen now to discover
how redefining and measuring safety culture can impact your
organization.
Download or Listen Here.
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Here is a sneak peek at questions 3&4.
3. An airbag can actually cause an injury if your seat
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a. True
b. False
4. Talking on a cell phone affects a driver's reaction time as
much as drinking 2 shots of liquor.
a. True
b. False
Take the quiz today!
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| FREE WEBCAST: Sponsored by American Red
Cross |
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 SafetyLive TV
Tune in daily to see company video programs, product demonstrations,
reports from industry trade shows and interviews with newsmakers.
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