first responder Articles
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Retired water structures potential training tool for emergency responders
Below is a condensed version of an article by Keith B. Waterhouse, published in the May 2020 issue of the American Water Works Association’s Opflow magazine. Public water utility structures -- like tanks, buildings and vaults -- can provide a valuable community service beyond their retirement, according to Keith Waterhouse, construction project supervisor with Connecticut Water ...
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Hazardous Materials Spill Response Procedures
Hazardous Material spills including biological, chemical and radiological materials pose a serious risk if not promptly and properly responded to by the individuals who initially identify the spill and the appropriate emergency response team. When a Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) response team arrives at the scene of any incident or accident involving hazardous materials there are many unknown ...
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Oregon Hazmat Responders Receive 2013 Senator Paul S. Sarbanes Fire Service Safety leadership Award
Cerex is pleased to announce the Tualatin Valley Fire Rescue, using a Cerex Micro Hound UVDOAS multi-gas analyzer for overhaul phase airborne toxicants studies has received national recognition for their efforts to improve fire-fighter safety practices. FIRE SERVICE SAFETY LEADERSHIP AWARD TO BE PRESENTED TO THREE ORGANIZATIONS FOR THEIR COLLECTIVE WORK TO IMPROVE FIREFIGHTER HEALTH AND SAFETY ...
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Shredding Industry Sees Bright Future
Despite the economic crisis, document destruction companies nationwide predict increased revenue growth for 2009 but many expect to see their margins decline or remain flat from the previous year, according to a recently released survey of the industry. The survey, conducted in March by Shotgun Capital Advisors, a merger and acquisition advisory firm based in Southlake, Texas, was sent to 1,142 ...
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Elemental Chlorine-Free (ECF): Pollution Prevention for the Pulp and Paper Industry
Imagine being in charge of a chemical company. One day a fire breaks out, and an employee, designated as a first responder, is killed fighting the blaze. Then OSHA investigators discover that the man died primarily because both his training and his equipment were inadequate. This scenario is why CPL 2-2.59A should put anyone who runs a HAZMAT facility into a state of introspection. These ...
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Jefferson-Martin 230 Kilovolt Transmission Line Project
One of the largest underground transmission projects in the U.S. had a goal of protecting environmental resources while meeting the San Francisco Bay Area's growing demand for reliable electrical power. One of the largest underground transmission projects in the United States has a goal embraced by all working on the Pacific Gas & Electric Company's (PG&E) Jefferson-Martin 230 Kilovolt ...
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Temporary Flood Barriers
Aquobex have the two fastest and safest (to deploy) temporary flood barriers in the world, amongst a portfolio that aims to address a wide variety of community wide flood scenarios. Our range of temporary barriers include Rapidam – a PVC coated fabric barrier, K50 – a metal barrier, EcoDam – a water filled barrier, Floodstop – a water (or sand) filled plastic barrier ...
By Aquobex Ltd.
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Recent testing, training, and research conducted at Ohmsett - The national oil spill response research & renewable energy test facility
Abstract Ohmsett, The National Oil Spill Response Research & Renewable Energy Test Facility, plays a critical role in developing the most effective response technologies, as well as training first responders with the most realistic training available, enabling a rapid and efficient response to an actual spill. The facility provides a crucial intermediate step between small-scale bench testing ...
By OHMSETT
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Energy dissipation of aluminium panel yielding dampers
In this paper, an innovative type of yielding damper was introduced having aluminium panels and stiffened using stiffeners. Dampers are the first elements in structures which respond to seismic forces, prevent from destructive damage to other main elements of structure and reduce the costs related to structural improvement. A comprehensive numerical study was utilised in this research. The ...
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Post-catastrophe business resumption and Community safety tips to consider
The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) (Des Plaines, IL) urges workplaces and communities to be prepared for the before and after of a catastrophic incident such as a tornado. There is no one-size-fits-all solution for business preparedness, but the ASSE, representing more than 33,000 occupational safety and health professionals from around the globe, offers the following safety ...
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HAZMAT response - Suitability of Photoionisation Detectors
The ability of a photoionisation detector (PID) to measure low levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) makes them a vital tool in the decision making process following a hazardous materials (HAZMAT) incident. In the immediate aftermath of an accident, chemical spill or other incident involving hazardous materials there are many unknown factors. The speed at which these can be identified is ...
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5 Reasons to Perform a Consequence Modeling Analysis for Your Facility
The potential for accidental release of toxic chemicals to the environment is a daily threat for many industrial facilities and plants. These releases can occur very suddenly and unexpectedly, putting employees and the public at risk of injury or death, and the surrounding environment at risk of damage or destruction. A consequence modeling analysis is a powerful tool (and sometimes a regulatory ...
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Opportunities to learn, improve and grow
Nicolo Gattullo’s successful career path through the Smiths Detection service organisation During the interview for his role as a Field Service Technician, Nicolo Gattullo was made aware that Smiths Detection is a company which encourages and nurtures career development. That was in 2006 and by 2017 Nicolo had worked his way to Service & Aftermarket Director, Italy and had become a ...
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Aquobex visits Japan
As part of the EU Gateway Environment and Water Technologies mission to Japan, Aquobex was lucky to visit Tokyo and attend the New Environmental Exposition at the Big Sight Tokyo exhibition centre. This was an excellent opportunity for Aquobex to build on our existing network in Japan and to establish new relationships going forward. Since our previous visit Aquobex has had some exciting ...
By Aquobex Ltd.
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US Nuclear (OTCMKTS:UCLE) Has Become Investor’s Preferred Choice
US Nuclear Corp (OTCMKTS:UCLE) is the new talk of the town. Within a week, the price skyrocketed to a new high of $2.0 after it had remained within the $0.35 range for nearly a year. In this piece, we give a brief introduction of the company and all of the recent developments that contributed to its success. Company Profile US Nuclear Corp. founded in February 2012 and is headquartered in ...
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IMS Consulting Achieves Outstanding CDP Performance Scores for Clients in 2014
We are delighted to share the news that the UK, French and Nordic CDP reports showcase outstanding performances from our carbon disclosure and reporting clients. We achieved our best ever CDP results for our clients and it is fantastic to review the reports recently released by CDP. Our UK, French and Scandinavian clients all improved their disclosure scores from2013. This means ...
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5G Wireless: The G Stands For Glass
The word’s well over a hundred years old, having been in common use even before Guglielmo Marconi founded The Wireless Telegraph And Signal Company in 1897 to exploit the then-new medium’s commercial potential. In those early days, the meaning of “wireless” was straightforward: it referred to the technology of sending signals via electromagnetic waves directly over the air ...
By GoFoton
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Underground storage tank training and maintenance saves you money
You as an employer can save money while preventing inventory loss and environmental releases by participating in Underground Storage Tank Operator Training. You may be asking yourself these questions: Why do I have to complete this training? Who needs to complete this training? When do my employees need to complete the training by? Where does the training take place? What are the training ...
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Underground Storage Tank Training and Maintenance saves your money
You as an employer can save money while preventing inventory loss and environmental releases by participating in Underground Storage Tank Operator Training. You may be asking yourself these questions: • Why do I have to complete this training? • Who needs to complete this training? • When do my employees need to complete the training by? • Where does the training ...
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Underground Storage Tank Training and Maintenance Saves You Money
You as an employer can save money while preventing inventory loss and environmental releases by participating in Underground Storage Tank Operator Training. You may be asking yourself these questions: Why do I have to complete this training? Who needs to complete this training? When do my employees need to complete the training by? Where does the training take place? What are the training ...
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