MANUFACTURERS’ LITERATURE

MANUFACTURERS’ LITERATURE

STROBE LIGHT LITERATURE

Lewis Products has available literature describing the company’s 5.6-ounce, 1.83-inch-diameter personal emergency strobe light, the ESLII, which includes a high-intensity flashlight. The light employs a Xenon bulb technology that allows it to flash up to 60 times per minute for up to 16 hours. It is powered by two AA batteries.

Circle No. 30 on Reader Service Card

ANSWERS ABOUT TURNOUT GEAR WASHING

Wascomat/Wascoclean, a cleaning service from A.C. Power Systems, Inc., has released literature detailing the company’s history as a provider of commercial washing machines and the features and applications of Wascomat commercial washers. In addition, the company provides information on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and National Fire Protection Association’s standards on cleaning and disposing of personal protective equipment.

Circle No. 31 on Reader Service Card

EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMPUTER SYSTEM BROCHURE

A brochure from CrySys outlines the features and applications of IntelliMap/911, an emergency response computer system designed to aid the fire service with prefire planning; fire prevention, personnel, and apparatus maintenance record keeping; administration; and haz-mat data basing. Fully log-onand password-protected, the system is designed to provide the level of security necessary for fire service use.

Circle No. 32 on Reader Service Card

NEW TURNOUT GEAR BROCHURE

The technology behind the Ultralite Stress Management System ™, which is incorporated into Securitex’s new turnout gear, is described in a full-color brochure from the company. Features such as ergonomic shoulder and set-in sleeve design, side-pull tabs for waist fit adjustment, and a new DURAI.ITE™ (patent pending) outer shell material are all described.

Circle No. 33 on Reader Service Card

ALUMINUM PAINT BROCHURE

Applications and features of, instructions for use, and expert testimony pertaining to Flynt Paint Products’ aluminum paints, designed for use on steel tanks, machinery, fire hydrants, and so forth, are described in a brochure available from the company. Flynt Paint Products is a division of Greenville Automatic Gas.

Grde No. 34 on Reader Service Card

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING CATALOG

A new catalog from Globe Firefighters Suits is designed to help firefighters and fire departments involved in researching and purchasing protective clothing. The catalog describes major fabrics currently available for outer shells, moisture barriers, and thermal liners for both structural and proximity firefighting. The catalog also includes options and accessories offered by Globe.

Circle No. 35 on Reader Service Card

LATEST CHEMMASTER BROCHURE

A new protective garment, the ChemMaster FE, is described in the latest ChemMaster brochure from Standard Safety Equipment Company. The four-page brochure provides a detailed look at Standard Safety’s top-of-thc-line garments. The ChemMaster FE features a front-open Vi ton® neoprene zipper that provides a gastight, liquid-tight barrier against contaminated air and chemicals.

Grde No. 36 on Reader Service Card

LITERATURE ON SOLARPOWERED TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM

Literature from International Solar Control Systems, Inc., describes the different models of the Right of Way™ emergency traffic-control system, designed to be cost-effective and reliable; the solar-powered system works even if the municipality’s electricity shuts down. Literature includes promotional coupons and testimony from fire departments that have installed the traffic-control assemblies and vehicle-mounted transmitters.

Grcle No. 37 on Reader Service Card

RESPIRATOR FIT TESTER LITERATURE

Literature from TSI Incorporated details the features and specifications of the PortaCount Plus Respirator Fit Tester, an instrument designed to simplify the respirator fit testing process and make it more objective. It can be used as a stand-alone instrument or in conjunction with an IBM/ compatible computer, incorporating the FitPlus software package from TSI. Descriptions of how the tester works and the sequence followed in the test procedure are provided.

Circle No. 38 on Reader Service Card

FIRESTOPPING TRAINING MANUAL

A new firestopping training manual from Specified Technologies, Inc., is designed to be a reference guide for specifiers, contractors, inspectors, insurance industry personnel, and others. It begins with an historical perspective on firestopping, including the industry’s origins and relevant analyses of disastrous fires; includes a section of “key definitions;” examines the variety of firestopping products on the market, their features, and their benefits; and ends with data on STI’s line of SpecScal products.

Circle No. 39 on Reader Service Card

LITERATURE ON COMMUNICATIONS CONTROL PRODUCTS

Skaggs Telecommunications Service, Inc., offers literature on its consoles, electronic equipment furniture, and vehicular modifications designed to accommodate all sizes, styles, and applications of mobile communications. Engineering and manufacturing capabilities include integration service for stationary or mobile communications centers. STS’s products include project management and post-purchase customer assistance.

Grde No. 40 on Reader Service Card

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.