EQUIPMENT DIGEST

EQUIPMENT DIGEST

DEPARTMENTS

Quality Air

Poseidon Compressor has developed a fully automatic measuring unit called Aircheck which is easy to handle, works precisely, and examines breathing air contents of CO, CO2, water vapor, and oil, using test air either from the cylinders or the compressor directly, It is housed in a solid, standard-size briefcase and can be used independently from any source of energy.

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Immobilizer

Ferno-Washington Inc., introduces the Universal Head Immobilizer, model 445. The Immobilizer incorporates the use of high density foam head pads with a threepanel, vinyl-coated nylon base plate. It is comfortable, supportive and doesn’t interfere with x-rays.

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Temporary Dike

The Dam Kit which provides construction of a temporary dike to contain or divert liquid chemical spills is available from Lab Safety Supply Company. The kit consists of four solidification pillows, divided into three segments to allow bending and easy dike construction.

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Industrial Fire Truck

Scat Manufacturing Inc., has introduced the Scat 60, a medium duty, industrial fire truck. The Scat 60 has a six cylinder automotive engine and three-speed automatic transmission. The front-mounted pump is gear driven off the engine crank shaft. The twin booster hose reels each carry 100 feet of 3/4 inch hose and feature electric rewind. The unit has a 1 1/2 inch discharge connection on the front and another on the rear, as well as a 2 1/2 inch suction connection. The body is formed of 12 gauge steel and has recessed equipment compartments on both sides.

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Life Saving Buoy

A 150 pound test nylon line capable of hauling a person afloat or pulling a stronger line in more difficult rescue attempts, is now available from Technical Equipment Associates. The especially designed Buoy Launcher is an effective and lightweight life saving unit.

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FIRST RESPONDER AND IDENTIFICATION, A Two-Part Audio-Visual Training Program, The Hazmat Resource Inc., 2100 Raybrook, S.E., Suite 109, Grand Rapids, MI 49506.

The two segments come complete with essential element exams and instructor guides that allow training personnel to measure the impact of the program.

A Hazardous Materials Incident … The First Responder, consists, of a 19-minute video tape (or film) and study guide that provides the latest safe responses to a haz-mat emergency.

Identification Procedures for Hazardous Materials, information on how to locate and use the vital shipping papers, placards, ID numbers, hazard class and NFPA identification.

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Hand entrapped in rope gripper

Elevator Rescue: Rope Gripper Entrapment

Mike Dragonetti discusses operating safely while around a Rope Gripper and two methods of mitigating an entrapment situation.
Delta explosion

Two Workers Killed, Another Injured in Explosion at Atlanta Delta Air Lines Facility

Two workers were killed and another seriously injured in an explosion Tuesday at a Delta Air Lines maintenance facility near the Atlanta airport.