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Hired Smoke Monitor Measures Effects of Smoke-free Legislation

Ashtead Technology Rentals has played a key role in assessing air quality levels in businesses around the introduction of the English Smoke-free legislation after being contacted by the Tobacco Control Collaborating Centre (TCCC). The TCCC was tasked with monitoring a variety of hospitality and leisure outlets across the country, including pubs, bingo halls and betting shops one month before the ...

Nov. 19, 2007

By Ashtead Technology Ltd

US fire and smoke detection device market to grow

The North American fire and smoke detection devices market continues to witness steady growth, thanks largely to new innovations in both technologies and products. These stand-alone technologies and products, now in early growth phases, will likely drive the market forward, offering considerable opportunities for industry players. 'The North American fire and smoke detection devices market goes ...

Mar. 24, 2008

By Frost & Sullivan

RAE Systems Joins Fire Smoke Coalition to Help Protect Atlanta Firefighters and First Responders in Smoke Inhalation Situations

RAE Systems Inc., a leading provider of toxic gas monitoring systems, will collaborate with the Fire Smoke Coalition to deliver the "Know Your Smoke" Symposium for firefighters, EMTs and paramedics in the Atlanta area, February 24-25, 2012. The event will take place at the Cobb County ...

Feb. 17, 2012

By RAE Systems by Honeywell

Det-tronics introduces addressable smoke and heat detection for non-hazardous areas

Detector Electronics Corporation (Det-Tronics) has introduced its Addressable Smoke and Heat (ASH) Module (http://safety.det-tronics.com). The ASH Module is an interface device that manages inputs/outputs between the Eagle Quantum Premier® (EQP) Safety System and devices in non-hazardous areas, such as living quarters and control rooms. Det-Tronics is a business of ...

May 18, 2011

By Det-Tronics - Detector Electronics Corporation

Det-Tronics Introduces Addressable Smoke and Heat Detection for Non-Hazardous Areas

Detector Electronics Corporation (Det-Tronics) has introduced its Addressable Smoke and Heat (ASH) Module (http://safety.det-tronics.com). The ASH Module is an interface device that manages inputs/outputs between the ...

May 18, 2011

By Det-Tronics - Detector Electronics Corporation

RAE Systems and Fire Smoke Coalition Team to Deliver Firefighter and Emergency Responder Training in Alberta

RAE Systems Inc., a leading provider of gas monitoring systems, will collaborate with the Fire Smoke Coalition to deliver the "Know Your Smoke: The Dangers of Fire Smoke Exposure" conference for firefighters, first responders, and medical providers throughout the province of Alberta from ...

Oct. 12, 2012

By RAE Systems by Honeywell

RAE Systems and Fire Smoke Coalition Team to Deliver Firefighter and Emergency Responder Training

RAE Systems Inc., the leading developer of wireless gas and radiation detectors for use by oil and gas, emergency responders, industrial safety, national security, and environmental monitoring industries, today announced the company will collaborate with the Fire Smoke Coalition to ...

Dec. 11, 2012

By RAE Systems by Honeywell

RAE Systems and Fire Smoke Coalition to Provide NJ-Based Training for Emergency Responders

RAE Systems Inc., a leading provider of toxic gas monitoring systems, will collaborate with the Fire Smoke Coalition to deliver a conference and live burn training, ...

Aug. 16, 2012

By RAE Systems by Honeywell

RAE Systems and Fire Smoke Coalition to Provide Training in College Park for Firefighters and First Responders

RAE Systems Inc., a leading provider of toxic gas monitoring systems, will collaborate with the Fire Smoke Coalition to deliver the "Know Your Smoke: The Dangers of Fire Smoke Exposure" conference for Maryland firefighters at the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute in College Park, Maryland, ...

May 11, 2012

By RAE Systems by Honeywell

RAE Systems and Fire Smoke Coalition to Provide Training in Kansas for Firefighters and Emergency Responders

RAE Systems Inc., a leading provider of toxic gas monitoring systems, will collaborate with the Fire Smoke Coalition to deliver the "Know Your Smoke: The Dangers of Fire Smoke Exposure" conference for firefighters, first responders, and medical providers in Kansas, September 28-29, ...

Sep. 22, 2012

By RAE Systems by Honeywell

RAE Systems and Fire Smoke Coalition to Provide Training for Tampa-Based Emergency Responders

RAE Systems Inc., a leading provider of toxic gas monitoring systems, is combining with the Fire Smoke Coalition to deliver the "Know Your Smoke" Symposium for ...

Mar. 15, 2012

By RAE Systems by Honeywell

Straightforward determination of anhydrosugars in aerosols

Metrohm presents a new method for the sensitive and robust routine determination of the «smoke markers» levoglucosan, mannosan and galactosan in aerosols. The method couples ion chromatography with a highly sensitive pulsed amperometric detector (IC-PAD) and provides a simple and less expensive alternative to GC/MS. As such, it facilitates research into the effects of biomass burning aerosols on ...

Feb. 11, 2010

By Metrohm AG

The Heat Shield: Guarding your sensors against overheating

Instruments installed in open plants such as gas detectors, smoke detectors or other instrumentation are often located in places where they are exposed to direct sunlight. When planning a new plant it is nearly impossible to predict in which location an instrument will be exposed to sunlight. Radiant heat from the sun will warm up instrument housings made of metal or dark material in a very short ...

Jan. 22, 2015

By Compur Monitors GmbH & Co. KG

Groundwater Awareness Week in the US - March 9-15

'Time to schedule your annual water well checkup!' Just as you check your furnace or smoke detector batteries seasonally, spring is a good season to have an annual water well check-up before the peak water use season begins, according to the National Ground Water Association (NGWA) and The Groundwater Foundation. Why is it a good idea to have my water well checked annually? An annual checkup by a ...

Mar. 5, 2008

By The Groundwater Foundation

Stay Safe This Semester With Campus Fire Safety Tips From McDaniel

Along with the return of the school season, the month of September also marks campus fire safety month. McDaniel, a leader in full-service fire suppression, fire alarm and security systems for over 75 years, is offering some helpful tips to keep college students informed and safe this school year. According to FireSafety.gov, a Web site supported by the Centers for Disease Control and ...

Aug. 16, 2011

Electronic nose sniffs hazards on metros

An advanced sensor and data processing used to monitor air quality inside space station is now being used in an innovative fire protection system for Stockholm’s metro system. This technique, called the ‘electronic nose’, was developed for ESA in the 1990s as a contribution to the Russian Mir programme to ensure constant monitoring of the air inside the Mir space station. The system was ...

Mar. 12, 2009

By European Space Agency (ESA)

Batteries in Germany exceed new EU toxic metal limits

Levels of toxic metals in batteries were not immediately reduced in line with new limits imposed by EU regulations, according to a survey from Germany. The study focuses on concentrations of toxic metals contained in batteries sold in Germany in 2010 and 2011, but its authors say the results are relevant to other EU countries. The EU Batteries Directive1 sets limits for the content of hazardous ...

Jan. 30, 2014

By European Commission, Environment DG

ASTM D1655 - 11b standard specification for aviation turbine fuels

This specification covers purchases of aviation turbine fuel under contract and is intended primarily for use by purchasing agencies. This specification does not include all fuels satisfactory for reciprocating aviation turbine engines, but rather, defines the following specific types of aviation fuel for civil use: Jet A; and Jet A-1. The ...

Nov. 14, 2011

By ASTM International

Demolition Projects in New York can Create Air Quality Concerns for Workers and Residents

Recently, demolition work began in Park Slope to make way for a new high-rise condo building. The 109 unit development will be built on multiple lots that requires older structures be torn down. As is often the case, asbestos first had to be remediated before at least one of the buildings could be demolished. Each year, demolition projects such as this result ...

Sep. 12, 2016

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

Fall Property Maintenance Tips to Help Avoid Common Indoor Environmental Quality Issues

With the fall season in full swing, now is an ideal time to check the condition of a home or commercial property and perform some preventive maintenance tasks. Taking steps now can help to ensure a property is in good condition to provide a safe and comfortable place for building occupants before cooler winter weather arrives. “Preventive maintenance ...

Nov. 2, 2015

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

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