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Dear Friends,
Last winter, as the deadly bird-flu virus marched out of Asia, across Europe
and down into Africa, public health experts warned of the potential for a
catastrophic pandemic like the Spanish flu of 1918.
This year,
by contrast, bird flu seems all but forgotten, mentioned occasionally when it
claims another life or when it causes a major outbreak in, say, a French turkey
farm. With flu season reaching its peak, the question for many Americans now is
whether the threat they are facing is not Spanish flu but swine flu — another
widely advertised menace that never materialized.
But that
is premature, scientists say, cautioning that the virus is as dangerous and
unpredictable as ever. It killed more people in 2006 than it did in 2005 or
2004, they point out, and its fatality rate is rising — 61 percent now, up from
43 percent in 2005.
More
worrisome, they say, is that the disease is out of control in birds in more
places than ever, including
Health
experts remain cautious, warning that the pandemic could begin at any time and
noting that February is a particularly risky month.
Recent
flu outbreaks among poultry in
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Safety Preparedness – Gas Masks 101
A gas
mask or full-faced respirator is a negative pressure devise that requires the
user to physically draw air through a cartridge or canister containing material
which filters out specific pollutants.
There are two types of gas masks, half face and full face. Full-faced gas masks are more desirable
because the level of protection is greater by covering the entire face. Canisters or cartridges are designed and
rated to filter out specific contaminates or gases and should be carefully
considered before purchasing.
What should I look for when buying
a gas mask?
Not all
gas masks are created equally. Pick an established and respectable manufacturer
that has necessary approvals or certifications. The canister should also be
sealed and with an expiration date. Most
canisters have a shelf life of 2 to 8 years; therefore canisters from military
surplus stores dating back to the Korean War are next to useless. If you are spending less than $150 for a full
face gas mask and cartridge, be very careful. Nowadays, many people are selling
Israeli gas masks for adults and kids but you should ask for a technical sheet
and make sure the canister is in a sealed package with a valid expiration date
before purchasing.
Who can wear them?
Age
guidelines for gas masks are unclear but NBC canisters are harder to breath
through than normal particulate filters so even healthy adults depending on
their size may find using a gas mask difficult.
How long does a gas mask last?
The life
of your gas mask will be determined by your exposure level. If exposed to a chemical
or biological agent, the cartridge should be properly discarded even after one
use and the mask cleaned using approved methods. A gas mask properly stored
will last over 10 years, but don’t forget to Fit Test the Mask and to replace
the canister(s) 5 to 8 months before expiration.
Fit testing
It is
paramount that your gas mask fit well with no leaks around the face especially
when using a negative pressure gas mask.
Any air that can enter the mask not through the canister is dangerous. A badly fitted gas mask is ineffective in
protecting you against any chemical or biological agent. There are basically two methods for fit
testing. The quick way is don (put on)
the mask, cover the canister ports with your hand and breath in. If no air is able to get in, the mask is
probably ok. The better method to fit
test a gas mask is called Qualitative fit testing and should be administered by
a trained and qualified 3rd tier person.
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It Happened 35 years ago…
Prior to
the 1970s American airports had minimal security arrangements to prevent
aircraft hijackings. Screening measures were introduced starting in the late
1960s after several high-profile hijackings.
Sky
marshals were introduced in 1970 but there were insufficient numbers to protect
every flight and hijackings continued to take place. Consequently in 1972, the
FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) required that all airlines begin
screening passengers and their carry-on baggage by
The
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Today, we live surrounded by safety items and devices;
such apparels are becoming part of our everyday urban landscape. Nobody wishes
to ever having to use any of those protection products – but to know they are
there “just in case”, that should be everyone’s concern.
Have a good week,
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