Industrial Hygiene News - May/June 2009

Corrosive Resistant Fume

Vertical Laminar Flow Fume Hoods, Conventional and By-Pass Fume Hoods, 100% polypropylene casework, countertops and accessories, utilize a totally seam-welded fabrication process to withstand the exceptional demands of highly corrosive agents.

All FumeGard cabinets are virtually metal free and do not use nylon com-

ponents. Access panels are provided for front
maintenance of HEPA filters, services, electronic
systems, and counterweight balance system.

NuAire Inc., 800/328-3352, www.nuaire.com

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Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Vapor

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Detector Tube

With a detection range of 1.5

- 130 ppm the latest Gastec
Tube for Methyl Isobutyl
Ketone Tube No 153L. This
tube can give a clear indica-
tion of worker exposure con-
centrations relative to the
TLVs in approximately 1
minute using only 1/2 pump
stroke with the Gastec pump
(range 50-130 ppm). If a lower detection range is
desired a full pump stroke will result in a measur-
ing range from 1.5 - 50 ppm. Nextteq LLC.,
877/312-2333, www.nextteq.com

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ISSUE FEATURES

ARTICLES

• It Takes Time: Give gas detectors

enough time to read an air sample.

You’ll get more accurate reading in

return.

• The Big Chill: Cryogenics and

Personal Protection

• Building a Fall Protection and Rescue

Plan: What you need to know

PRODUCT EMPHASIS

• Facility Safety & Maintenance

• Fall/Slip Protection

• Fire Detection & Safety

• Mold Abatement & Testing

• Noise Measurement & Control

SELECTION CHARTS

• Air Samplers

• Gas Detection

• Heat Stress Monitoring & Control

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Ergonomic Stand
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stand is used in most sur-
gery rooms. Modified with

a one inch thick soft foam mat, it gives surgeons, nurses and technicians relief from stressed back muscles while providing stability on the stainless frame. Working Concepts Inc., 503/663-3374, www.softknees.com

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Portable Gas Monitor
The OBSERVER® portable gas monitor - the portable
with the ability to indicate haz-
ardous conditions in two

places at the same time. The OBSERVER® is a new generation versatile portable gas monitor that separates the sensors from the display unit and has alarm annunciation on both halves. The instrument monitors up to 5 different gases, has auto self-diag-

nostics of batteries, sensors, and electronics and has a rugged design to withstand harsh conditions. This separate transmitting and receiving unit enables lowering of the sensing unit into a confined space to check for the presence of gases and safe oxygen levels before entering the area of concern.

Sensidyne LP, 800/241-9444, www.sensidyne.com

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