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Responder Safety E-News for June 10, 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.respondersafetyonline.com. |
In This Issue:
1. Structural Collapse Awareness
2. Occupational Health Impact of the World Trade Center Disaster: Lessons Learned
3. Majority of Families Do Not Have Emergency Communications Plan
4. HHS Seeks Comments on Influenza Guidances
5. IAFC Launches Technology Council Initiative
6. OSHA Rejects Fire Prevention Technology
1. Structural Collapse Awareness
Any time first responders arrive at a scene, they should be aware of their surroundings and constantly survey the scene for their own safety and the well-being of others. An important thing to take into account is the structural integrity of both standing buildings and those that already have collapsed.
| | | 4. HHS Seeks Comments on Influenza Guidances
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) seeks public comment on its three recently released draft guidances designed to protect the public from a possible influenza pandemic, including guidelines for employers who plan to stockpile antiviral drugs.
| | | 5. IAFC Launches Technology Council Initiative
The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) recently created the IAFC Technology Council to serve as a knowledge base for technological developments that affect the fire and emergency services and allied agencies.
| | | 6. OSHA Rejects Fire Prevention Technology
A manufacturer that claims its technology could have prevented the fatal Feb. 7 Imperial Sugar Refinery explosion in Port Wentworth, Ga., has been denied by OSHA a permanent variance on its patented fire prevention technology. OSHA Administrator Edwin Foulke Jr. published an interpretation letter clarifying the agency’s position.
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 The Eagle
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 The Searchcam Entrylink
The Entrylink compact hand-held camera system transmits real time video images from the hot zone to the command post. The Incident commander sees and hears what the entry team is experiencing, enabling him to provide expert guidance on mitigating the incident. Please check out our web link for more information. www.searchsystems.com
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