News Highlights
Mine explosion killed 65 in Mexico
Four labor officials were fired after an investigation found that they neglected safety inspections at a coal mine that exploded in 2006, killing 65 miners.
Experts called in to extinguish Sugar Refinery fire
A North Carolina company, Williams Fire Suppression, experienced in putting out silo and refinery fires, has pumps that can handle large amounts of water.
Boat engines exploded in flames in South Florida
Three boats suffer damage and the owner is burned after a spark was caused somewhere in the gas fumes.
Major fire at London's famous Camden Market
One hundred firefighters are battling this major blaze. London Fire Brigade (LFB) said 20 fire engines were in attendance.
Methane explosion in coalfields near Raniganj
The flammable gas blew up through a 10 square-foot round crack on the surface leaving the villagers panic-stricken.
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Company News
New Intrinsically Safe Leak Detector (Ex) for Hazardous Environments
The equipment meets the ATEX directive and may be used for leak testing in explosive environments, such as aircraft fuel systems.
Mid-Range Fire Alarm Solution Launched
Static Systems Group has launched Series 600, a new mid-range fire alarm solution.
A Completely New SCBA Design with NFPA Certification
The new and safer SCBA, offers incredible maneuverability that works with a firefighter, not against him.
Global Agreement with Siemens
The agreement will tightly integrate Secure Pipe technology with Siemens’ intelligent video management solution Siveillance.
Tanker-Truck Grounding System Protects Three Ways
The new system is based on triple technology to ensure safe static grounding during transfer of flammable products to or from a tanker truck.
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Business Arena
MSA Europe Agrees to Acquire TecBOS GmbH
MSA Europe has reached an agreement to acquire TecBOS GmbH, a leading developer of software solutions for the fire service and other emergency planning organisations.
DuPont Acquires Chemtura Fluorine Chemicals Business
DuPont announced that it has completed its purchase of Chemtura Corporation's fluorine chemicals business.
Looking to Sell Good Quality Hazmat Equipment
A training/consulting company in North Carolina is seeking people who are interested in some good quality Hazmat PPE at a real good price.
Seeking Marketing Representatives for UL Listed AFFF
Looking for interested people who will market their UL listed, DG Shipping-approved, GL approved foams.
GE Security Acquires CoVi Technologies Assets
CoVi assets acquired by GE Security include video systems technology and intellectual property.
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Product Arena
Forest Fire Fighting Chemicals
Liquid concentrate of high viscosity, red pigmented and matching specifications for the ground and air attack.
Intrusion Detection System
The Sintony 60 intrusion detection system for homes and small commercial premises has been enhanced with the release of a new range of detectors and accessories.
Hands-free Monitoring of SCBA
With the new alphaHUD Head-Up-Display, firefighters monitor air pressure and other information at the edge of field of vision-hands free.
Portable Gas Detector for Hazardous Materials
The X5 is an advanced, compact multi-gas portable gas detector that provides rapid identification of many toxic and combustible hazards.
Sensor Device for Flame Analysis and Optimization Solutions
The PiT Multisensor is a sophisticated tool for collecting and pre-processing visual information.
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Technology News
Carbon Capture Strategy Could Lead to Emission-free Cars
Georgia Tech researchers envision a zero emission car, and a transportation system completely free of fossil fuels.
New Sensor System Improves Detection Of Lead, Heavy Metals
A new rapid, portable and inexpensive detection system that identifies personal exposures to toxic lead and other dangerous heavy metals.
Real Time Monitoring System in the Mining
The readings of toxic gas detection in the mining tunnels with intelligent alarm system connected can be real time collected to the supervision station on the ground.
Satellite Data to Deliver 'State-of-the-art' Air Quality Information
The service includes data on ozone, nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter(the sum of all particles suspended in air, including dust, smoke, pollen, etc.).
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Upcoming Events
SPE Indian Oil & Gas Technical Conference and Exhibition
March 4 - 6, 2008,
Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai, India
The objective of this conference is ‘The Changing Landscape: Emerging Opportunities in the Indian E&P Industry’.
SAFE Europe 2008
March 31 - April 2, 2008,
Intercontinental Hotel, Geneva, Switzerland
The SAFE (Europe) Symposium has been very successful over the years and provides an excellent forum for the exchange of information.
Fire Suppression in Tunnels
April 2 - 4, 2008,
, Munich, Germany
The conference focuses on Suppression Systems for Tunnel applications and includes related topics such as detection, reliability and cost.
4th Global Congress on Process Safety
April 6 - 10, 2008,
New Orleans Convention Center, New Orleans, Louisiana USA
The Congress is comprised of three process safety conferences: 23rd CCPS International Conference,
42nd Loss Prevention Symposium,
10th Process Plant Safety Symposium.
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Editor
Notes
Regretfully, there was an error in the table
of contents (page 1) on the Fall
2007 FS-World hard-copy issue, the author's name was
incorrect.
The article Inspections & Testing
Guidelines Go Beyond the "Code of Federal Regulations"
was written by Erwin E. Bates, Principal
Consultant, HSB Professional Loss Control.
Please accept our apologies.
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