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Dear Friends,

It’s been 10 months of epic disaster. First there was the tsunami that killed some 250,000 people in Southeast Asia. Then came Hurricane Katrina with its devastating toll on the Gulf Coast, followed by an earthquake that took tens of thousands of lives in South Asia. Now, Hurricane Wilma, one of the most powerful storms ever measured in the Atlantic Basin, is stalking the Florida coast, and experts are warning of a deadly avian flu pandemic.

It’s enough to make just about anyone pause to look for meaning in the madness. One can learn how to manage stress levels from these wild catastrophes. Life is a series of obstacles that we have to sweep away to clear the path. Things will break down, or break apart and we will rebuild as we rescue amazing things from the wreckage.

The next time there is a hurricane, a blizzard, or flu epidemic, one must strengthen beforehand, be prepared to clear the path and get ready to face anything. It is our moral obligation to be aware of what is going on around us and to prevent worst case scenarios from happening...again.

Safer America brings you the best in personal safety products.

The Safer America Team

http://www.saferamerica.com

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October Discounts:

· For every purchase over $250 – 1 Safer America Safety Kit will be given to the Red Cross!

· $15 Discount on Potomac Escape Hoods!

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Safety Tip and bottom Line

Safety Preparedness – Avian/Bird Flu: The different categories of respirators (NIOSH approved)

This summary presents a brief overview of what a respirator potential user needs to know about the new categories of particulate respirators certified by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

NIOSH has developed a new set of regulations* for testing and certifying non-powered, air-purifying, particulate-filter respirators.

The new Part 84 regulation provides for nine classes of filters (three levels of filter efficiency, each with three categories of resistance to filter efficiency degradation).

The three levels of filter efficiency are 95%, 99%, and 99.97%.

The three categories of resistance to filter efficiency degradation are labeled N, R, and P.

The class of filter will be clearly marked on the filter, filter package, or respirator box. For example, a filter marked N95 would mean an N-series filter that is at least 95% efficient. A respirator marked/named N100 means an N-series filter that is at least 99.97% efficient.

The new classes of non-powered particulate respirators require new decision logic for selection of the proper respirator:

1. The selection of N-, R-, and P-series filters depends on the presence or absence of oil particles, as follows:

If no oil particles are present in the work environment, use a filter of any series (i.e., N-, R-, or P-series).
If oil particles (e.g., lubricants, cutting fluids, glycerin, etc.) are present, use an R- or P-series filter. Note: N-series filters cannot be used if oil particles are present.
If oil particles are present and the filter is to be used for more than one work shift, use only a P-series filter.

2. Selection of filter efficiency (i.e., 95%, 99%, or 99.97%) depends on how much filter leakage can be accepted. Higher filter efficiency means lower filter leakage.

3. The choice of face piece depends on the level of protection needed--that is, the assigned protection factor (APF) needed.

*Changes in the new regulations involve only non-powered, air-purifying, particulate-filter respirators. Certification requirements for all other classes of respirators (e.g., chemical cartridges, self-contained breathing apparatus [SCBA], airlines, gas masks without a particulate filter, powered air-purifying respirators [PAPRs] equipped with high-efficiency particulate air [HEPA] filters, etc.) have been transferred to Part 84 without change.

Note: To help you remember the filter series, use the following guide:

N for Not resistant to oil,

R for Resistant to oil

P for oil Proof

Reminder: Bird/Avian flu is considered, like other flu viruses, a non-oil particulate - N-series masks are the most adequate protection.

To view Safer America recommended respirators (N95/N100/P100) – click here

To view Safer America recommended Biological/Chemical Escape Hoods – Click here

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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,

The Safer America Team

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