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THE MOST IMPORTANT EQUIPMENT FOR DECONTAMINATION (GUEST POST)

The removal, reduction or neutralization of chemicals or contaminants is known as decontamination. It is very important to maintain safety especially at sites containing hazardous waste. Safety products protect the workers from the wastes which eventually contaminate vehicles, tools, on site equipments, etc. Not only that, it may also affect protective clothing and respiratory equipments. It is therefore a necessary step in many facilities.

One of the most important decontamination equipment is Hazmat Portable decontamination system. The portable system by Hazmat is a patented equipment which can easily be transported as its name suggests and can be assembled on site. It comes with the decon hoop having both external handles as well as ones inside, the pool, pump as well as a soap injector. These come with FSI North America’s, a division of Fire Safety International, certification, making it absolutely safe. Let us look at its advantages:

  • It is lightweight yet extremely durable. This makes it perfect for emergency situations besides ensuring longevity of the equipment.

  • Designed for quick set up through rapid inflation it also avoids water wastage by not only reducing the amount of water required for removal of contaminants but keeping the hazardous liquid waste water trapped in.

  • Its ¾” hose with its multi low flow precision spray nozzles the amount of water is directed and effectively cleans the contaminated or affected parts much better, avoiding a great deal of spillage. The precision of these are also such that not a lot of time is needed for removing the contaminants thereby each piece of equipment can serve more people in emergency situations, where availability might be limited. Given the nature of things today equipments providing broad coverage without using a great deal of water are sought after and this is where Hazmat delivers.

  • Aluminum pipe and tube won’t corrode thereby meaning a single piece of this equipment would last long.

  • Even though it does not provide the privacy of zippered doors allowing for complete body wash where necessary, its cost effective nature gives it a distinct edge over other models. This is one of the primary reasons why it is still preferred as an economical and convenient equipment by first response units. It is also often found in factories which might be dealing with hazardous waste material as a quick shower system.

  • When it comes to compactness of storage and handling especially if one needs to use it situations without a lot of available space, there is nothing like this system from Hazmat. It can ideally be placed in almost all sorts of areas and with the ease of assembling without tools the setting up time is almost negligible.

  • Not only does the design allow for ease of use whether in a full loop or half loop but there are two extended handles provided in case the existing ones are already extended to their maximum.

  • Perhaps what takes a piece of the cake is that one can ask for custom sizes upon special pre-order requests. As if all of the above wasn’t enough.  

With emergency situations it is always better to be safe and come prepared with the finest decontamination equipment. With Hazmat you get the best deal.

Author Bio:- Olivia Grey is freelance writter and has written many articles on safety for many websites like safety.com. She has written this article on the behalf of mitico.com. You can follow Olivia on twitter @ OliviaGrey8.

 

AURORA TRAGEDY PROMPTS SECURITY REASSESSMENT (GUEST POST)

America faced disbelief and heartbreak as they learned of the killing spree in the Aurora, Colorado Movie Theater that left 12 dead and 58 wounded. Out of the tragedy, heroes emerged from the scene that night when 4 of the 12 dead sacrificed their life to save another.  Other stories of bravery have covered the headlines and an outpouring of support has flowed from communities across the nation that somewhat imitate the historical and unexpected event of 9/11. 

 The horrendous event of 9/11 left a cloud of fear encompassing America as high alert terrorist’s warnings became everyday news. Sporting events no longer teamed with fans.  Busy malls and other public facilities where people gathered were quiet, while airline travel came to a standstill.  Government officials reacted by taking immediate action to protect the country from another incident.  

Since then, the government, corporations, small businesses and homeowners have found solace by incorporating Closed Circuit Television Cameras (CCTV) as part of their security plan.  CCTV cameras have been proven to deter crime. They can be seen inside and out of public buildings; they line the streets, and act as watchdogs in homes across the country.  If a crime does occur it can be captured in high resolution, in color, up close and even in the dark. 

The Aurora Theater, owned by Century 16 theaters, is quickly reassessing their security needs, including the installation of security cameras to prevent or identify a similar reoccurrence, as are other theaters across the country.  The U.S. Department of Homeland Security stated that they are working with the National Association of Theater Owners to ensure a security checklist is being followed at theaters. Despite whether or not this event could have been prevented by security cameras, metal detectors and armed personnel, surveillance cameras continues to be more of a need than ever before.  

There are numerous CCTV cameras solutions available to help protect businesses and high-traffic, public areas.  The Dome Camera and PTZ camera below are ideal examples.  

Dome Cameras, best for covering large fixed areas are most often mounted to a ceiling and found indoors; however, outdoor dome cameras are designed for protection from the elements are also available. The camera is housed in a tinted dome, preventing a criminal from knowing which way the camera is pointing.  The dome also consists of vandal resistance hard acrylic to prevent the camera from being disabled.

The Pan, Tilt and Zoom Camera (PTZ) camera is effective in panning, tilting or zooming in on a suspicious activity for a closer look.  This type of camera usually mounts from the ceiling or wall from a pendant allowing for 360 degree continuous rotation.  PTZ cameras are available in both indoor and outdoor models. By using a joystick the user has the ability to quickly pan an area, as well as tilt the camera and zoom into a specific area for closer observation. 

The Security Product Depot is deeply saddened by the events that took place in Aurora, Colorado and extend their sympathies to all involved. 

The Security Product Depot is an established online provider of physical security products. As an innovative supplier of online security solutions, they are committed to offering the broadest array of CCTV camera systems, door hardware, locks, and safes for securing government, school facilities, commercial businesses and residents.  

Written by Mike Hassebrock from The Security Product Depot

Isn’t it a sad statement that our children aren’t able to attend school, or citizens go to a movie without the threat of some tragic event such as this?  Having grown up in an “age of innocence”, it truly shows how the world has changed.   Texas America Safety Company and Blog4Safety join The Security Product Depot in extending our sympathies to those whose lives were drastically changed that day. pb