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Responder
Safety E-News for September 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. Emergency
Managers Join Emergency Preparedness Drills Scheduled for Sept.
11
2. DHS Secretary
Napolitano and FEMA Administrator Fugate Unveil New Ads to Encourage
Emergency Preparedness
3. Protective
Clothing: Saving Lives in Laramie
4. American Red
Cross Wants You to ‘Do More Than Cross Your Fingers’ to Prepare for
Emergencies
5. Two Firefighters
Perish in Buffalo, N.Y., Fire
6. Exposure to
World Trade Center Attack Linked to New Cases of Asthma, PTSD
5. Two Firefighters Perish in Buffalo, N.Y.,
Fire
Two Buffalo, N.Y., firefighters lost their lives in the early
morning hours of Aug. 24 while fighting a three-alarm fire in a
convenience store. According to reports, Lieutenant Charles (Chip)
McCarthy and firefighter Jonathan Croom were attempting to save a person
believed to be trapped inside the building when the floor collapsed and
they fell into the basement.
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Gas
Detectors
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. We provide
gas detection for life. RKI Instruments --- Read More
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LIVE ARC FLASH VIDEOS
Westex Inc. sponsored real-life arc flash videos conducted at
independent certified laboratories for better understanding the actual
hazard and the importance of with NFPA 70E. Westex Inc. --- Read More
Nitrosol 100% Nitrile Chemical Glove
Provides protection both physical and chemical when exposed to
solvents…petroleum, aromatic, caustics and fatty acids in food
service applications. Lakeland Industries --- Read More
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 The 7 Deadly Sins of BBS: How to Guarantee Union
Resistance
Date: Thursday, September 24, 2009
Time: 2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT
Sponsored by: ProAct Safety
There are many processes called Behavior-Based Safety, or something
similar, and unions oppose most of them. When you examine union
resistance to BBS, you find seven common objections. How did
this opposition start, why is it not resolved, and what can you do
about it if you want to use BBS at a union site? This webinar
explores the history, the seven key issues, and a detailed plan for BBS
success that has worked at over 600 union sites.
Register
Now!
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 New Regulations from Homeland Security:
Affecting Thousands of Companies
Sponsored by:
PricewaterhouseCoopers
A new set of chemical compliance regulations has been
implemented by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This
will affect thousands of companies of all sizes, in nearly every
industry. Site security plans are needed, and non-compliance can
cost $25,000 in fines per day. If your company deals with any
chemicals that may be of interest to terrorists, learn about the new
regulations by viewing this webcast — produced by EHS
Today’s sister publication IndustryWeek.
View the Archive Now!
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