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Responder
Safety E-News for March 2009 |
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. Advances in
Firefighting Showcased at Annual Spring School
2. President Obama
Proposes W. Craig Fugate to Lead FEMA
3. Floodplain
Managers Call for an Independent FEMA
4. NLC
Offers Emergency Management Training to Local Officials
5. Paws of
Life Foundation Continues Placement of Search and Rescue Canines
1. Advances in Firefighting Showcased at
Annual Spring School
The Texas Engineering Extension Service's (TEEX) Annual Summer Fire
Training School, held each July at Brayton Fire Training Field, is the
most publicized and recognized 3 weeks in the training calendar. But
this week, another part of the annual school program – albeit
significantly smaller – is bringing emerging technologies to the
forefront of firefighting.
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3. Floodplain Managers Call for an Independent
FEMA
The Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) recommends that
the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) be restored to its former
independent-agency status, with direct access to the president.
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4. NLC Offers Emergency Management Training to
Local Officials
In the wake of recent disasters such as Hurricanes Rita and Katrina
and the Minneapolis bridge collapse, the National League of Cities (NLC)
has created the NLC-Emergency Management Training Program to provide
in-depth emergency management training to local officials.
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5. Paws of Life Foundation Continues Placement
of Search and Rescue Canines
True to the adage that dogs are man’s best friend, Karen Frazier
of West Paducah, Ky., recently received an Australian Shepherd named
Briar from Paws of Life Foundation. Frazier is a member of Little Egypt
Search and Rescue of Carbondale, Ill., a volunteer group of individuals
and canines providing assistance in the event of lost or missing
individuals in southern Illinois and surrounding areas.
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Gateway Safety introduces Scorpion® SM – safety eyewear
that's 10% smaller than the original for women and men with narrow
faces. Scorpion SM has adjustable-length, ratcheting temples to provide
a truly custom fit. A soft, fingertip nosepiece helps minimize slipping,
while a venting system between the frame and lens minimizes fogging.
www.GatewaySafety.com
At The Heart Of Every Gas Detector Is The Sensor. We don't just
buy our sensors, we design, build, age, and test them. For over 70
years, we have been at the forefront of sensor technology developing
advanced detection techniques to provide solutions for specific
applications. As a result we provide reliable, rugged gas detection
equipment. www.rkiportables.com
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Coastal Training
Technologies - POP QUIZ CHALLENGE
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You’ve been driving for a while now
and probably know everything you should do to stay safe, right? See how
many questions you can answer correctly to find out.
Driven To Distraction and Before
You Turn The Key are two new life-saving safety training
programs from Coastal. Coastal Training Technologies is training the
global workforce, offering award-winning video, DVD, print and
e-learning training solutions focused on promoting safety in the
workplace.
Entries with all correct answers are automatically entered into a
drawing to win the Driven To Distraction DVD!
Here is a sneak peek at questions 3&4.
3. An airbag can actually cause an injury if your seat belt
is not worn correctly.
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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Understanding NFPA 70E and the Arc Flash
Hazard
Date: Thursday, March 19, 2009
Time: 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT
Sponsored by: Westex, Inc.
Presenter: Scott M. Margolin, International Technical
Director, Westex
During this webinar, attendees will learn about the four primary
subjects essential to understanding, and protecting against, the arc
flash hazard in an industrial workplace. Causes and consequences of
arc flash are examined, with emphasis on historical data, real
accidents, body burn injury and non-flame resistant vs flame resistant
clothing.
Register Today!
The Courage to Actively Care
Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Time: 2:00pm ET / 11:00am PT
Sponsored by: Coastal
Featuring: Dr. Geller, Ph.D., Alumni Distinguished
Professor, Virginia Tech, Senior Partner, Safety Performance
Solutions
During this webinar, Dr. Geller will discuss Interpersonal
Intervention
and Courage, How Can Courage Be Encouraged, and
Culture and The Courage
To Actively Care. He will examine excuses and barriers given
for the
lack of large-scale application of effective interpersonal
interventions. Three dimensions of human dynamics related to
leadership
will be explained: Competence, Commitment, and Courage.
Register Now!
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 IWCE — March 16-20, 2009 — Las
Vegas
North America's largest forum on integrated communications
technologies. Join Public Safety professionals at your opportunity to
shop for solutions from 350 exhibitors & attend content rich education
sessions developed by industry professionals. Unparalleled networking
opportunities. Free Exhibits Admission!
Use code V8. www.iwceexpo.com
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Gas Flow Measurement
EHS Today Editor Sandy Smith speaks to Scott Calvert, vice
president of Bios International Corp., to learn why
primary standards and specific accreditations are so important in
primary gas flow measurement. Bios International is a world leader in
gas flow measurement and provides products and services for
professionals in the fields of occupational health and safety,
environmental protection, industrial process control and more.
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