MSA releases a white paper covering frequently asked questions about the new ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 standard for occupational and educational personal face and eye protection.
Steve Windley, the company's sales manager for the Middle East, observes: "Here at Avon, we believe that, if a mask is to fully protect its wearer every time it is put on, full training must be completed on not just how to wear it properly, but also how to maintain it. By doing this, we are able to increase and improve the thru-life capability of the mask, thereby enhancing its life, protection, and performance as well as bringing down the lifetime cost."
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano has announced the adoption of final standards for the Voluntary Private Sector Preparedness Accreditation and Certification Program (PS-Prep) - a major milestone in the department's implementation of a program recommended by the 9/11 Commission to improve private sector preparedness for disasters & emergencies.
"America's firefighters play a critical role in disaster prevention and response," said DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano. "These Recovery Act-funded fire station construction projects and upgrades will strengthen community preparedness and the nation's emergency response capabilities."
Robert Blitzer, senior fellow for ICF International [also DomPrep40 member] - a leading provider of consulting services & technology solutions to government and commercial clients - has been named a 2010 Senior Fellow by The George Washington University Homeland Security Policy Institute (HSPI). Fellows will participate in roundtable sessions with senior government officials and collaborate to publish policy papers, including issue briefs, that speak to the day's most pressing homeland security challenges.
Assistant Department of Homeland Security Secretary of Intergovernmental Affairs Juliette Kayyem gives testimony before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on assessing the effects of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill on states, localities, and the private sector.
The Korean tunnel application uses Arecont Vision's dual-sensor AV3130 3/1.3 megapixel full motion progressive scan IP cameras. Each camera contains a massively-parallel MegaVideo image processor chip that is capable of sustaining more than six billion operations per second, providing outstanding resolution and performance.
The LCD-NEXUS is a highly selective & sensitive Chemical Warfare Agent (CWA) and Toxic Industrial Chemical (TIC) detector suitable for harsh environments. The portable system is capable of detecting harmful agents down to miosis levels, greatly increasing the quantity of critical information needed by emergency responders and military personnel.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced plans to send its underlying data and methodologies to support development of coastal water quality standards, also known as nutrients criteria, to the Science Advisory Board (SAB) for peer review. These proposed water standards aim to protect people's health, aquatic life, and the long-term recreational uses of Florida's waters.
"These state-of-the-art technologies will strengthen security for travelers by enhancing our capability to detect and disrupt threats of terrorism," said Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano. "Infusing these vital Recovery Act funds into critical airport security technology projects will create local jobs, streamline the passenger check-in process, and bolster security at airports across the nation."
