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#13718 From: Jonathan Klane <trainerman@...>
Date: Wed Nov 18, 2009 4:52 pm
Subject: RCRA SQG+ refresher training - min. time req'd ?
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Hi all!

I am trying to help out a local contractor doing some small lead paint
removal off of bridge abutments with a needle gun.  He's looking for
RCRA annual refresher and OSHA lead annual refresher.  I'm very familiar
with the OSHA requirements in 1926.62.

He mentioned getting previous RCRA refresher for a SQG+ from a trainer
and it was just a couple of hours long. I recall RCRA refreshers being
8-hour classes - but that just for an LQG, correct?

I've looked for a guidance doc on EPA's website to no avail.  Any links
you can provide that indicates the requirements (including topics)
specifically for a non-fixed SQG+ would be helpful.  Thanks! Be well,

[For those of you from "away", the plus in SQG+ is a Maine DEP
classification that allows a SQG to accumulate up to three 55-gallon drums.]
- Jonathan

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Klane's Education Information Training Hub, LLC (KEITH)
491 Norridgewock Rd.
Fairfield, ME 04937-3116
P: 207-453-KEITH (5348)
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"Take a step in the right direction"

#13717 From: "Bill Ruth" <Billr@...>
Date: Wed Nov 18, 2009 1:37 pm
Subject: RE: TITANIUM DIOXIDE
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Titanium Dioxide also provides the "white" on sugar donuts.



From: hazmat101@yahoogroups.com [mailto:hazmat101@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf
Of HAZMATBL@...
Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 9:34 PM
To: hazmat101@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [hazmat101] TITANIUM DIOXIDE





Titanium dioxide is what makes Oreo cream white!

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#13716 From: Earl Coy <ec7296@...>
Date: Wed Nov 18, 2009 1:52 pm
Subject: Re:
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Compliance date for 172.202 in the HMR 01/01/2013.

Earl C.
Roadside Hazmat.com




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#13715 From: Paul Hausman <phausm@...>
Date: Wed Nov 18, 2009 6:37 am
Subject: Re: For IMDG when is the UN # first become mandatory?
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Aptly cited:
"Beginning January 1, 2007, the alternative shipping description
sequence will be mandatory on shipping documents prepared in accordance
with the ICAO Technical Instructions and the IMDG Code."

That answers for international shipment (both IMDG and ICAO/IATA) and
answers the question asked.  But be careful extending to U.S.
requirements, the quote below is from a preamble discussion ABOUT the
U.S. rules, not an actual U.S. regulation and it addresses the proposed
U.S. rule, not the final one. For domestic U.S. shipment, 49 CFR 171.14
(e) states:

     "(e) The shipping description sequences in effect on December 31,
     2006, may be used until January 1, 2013."

So, in the U.S. there is more than the 2-year transition cited in the
following quote.

Robert Ernst wrote:
>
>
> The following is from HM-215I -
>
> Section 172.202 establishes requirements for shipping descriptions on
> shipping papers. Currently, the basic description of a hazardous
> material consists of the proper shipping name, hazard class, ID number
> and packing group, in that order. The HMR also authorize an
> alternative description sequence, which lists the identification
> number first, followed by the proper shipping name, hazard class, and
> packing group. Beginning January 1, 2007, the alternative shipping
> description sequence will be mandatory on shipping documents prepared
> in accordance with the ICAO Technical Instructions and the IMDG Code.
> In the NPRM, we proposed to adopt the current, alternative shipping
> description sequence as the mandatory basic description of a hazardous
> material on a shipping paper. We also proposed a two-year transition
> period to allow offerors adequate time to convert to the new shipping
> description sequence.
>
> >>> "pcjr101" <pcjr101@... <mailto:pcjr101%40yahoo.com>>
> 11/17/2009 9:26 AM >>>
>
> According to the IMDG code, what is the mandatory deadline for
> switching the order of the basic shipping description with the UN
> number first?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> ..PC
>
>
>


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#13714 From: HAZMATBL@...
Date: Tue Nov 17, 2009 10:34 pm
Subject: Re: TITANIUM DIOXIDE
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Titanium dioxide is what makes Oreo cream white!


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#13713 From: "pcjr101" <pcjr101@...>
Date: Wed Nov 18, 2009 2:58 am
Subject: The White House muzzles a global warming skeptic
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Full article at:
http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/aug/25/bury-the-messenger/
----------------
Editorial by THE WASHINGTON TIMES Aug 25

If you can't muzzle the whistleblower, try to marginalize him. That seems to be
the strategy of the Obama administration, which is showing that its commitment
to liberal ideology trumps its pledge to foster open government.

In June, the Competitive Enterprise Institute made waves by releasing internal
e-mails from the Environmental Protection Agency. In those messages, a top
administrator told a key researcher that the researcher's new report would not
be released. Why? Because it does "not help the legal or policy case" for a
controversial decision to treat global warming as a health hazard. In short,
because researcher Alan Carlin's conclusions differed from the administration's
political agenda, his research was ignored.

[snipe]

The administration struck back. Mr. Carlin works for the EPA's National Center
for Environmental Economics. On Friday, Inside Washington Publishers reported
that "Obama EPA officials are said to be considering scrapping" the center's
role in scientific analysis. Never mind the reality that doing so would
undermine the entire reason for its existence, namely (citing the article)
"researching environmental health issues to improve risk assessment data used in
economic analyses for [new regulatory] rules."

#13712 From: "pcjr101" <pcjr101@...>
Date: Wed Nov 18, 2009 2:52 am
Subject: ASME EED HS&E Newsletter 16 Nov 2009
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From: GEORGE HOLLIDAY

The EED HS&E Newsletter for 16 November 2009 is available at:

<http://files.asme.org/Divisions/EED/16811.pdf>
(PDF)

Regards

George

#13711 From: "pcjr101" <pcjr101@...>
Date: Wed Nov 18, 2009 2:39 am
Subject: report: University Housing Fires
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) United States Fire
Administration (USFA) has issued a special report examining the causes and
characteristics of fires in college and university residential buildings that
include dormitories, fraternity and sorority houses.

The report, University Housing Fires, was developed by the National Fire Data
Center and is a part of the USFA's Topical Report Series.  An estimated average
of 3,800 fires occurs each year in university dwellings. Annually, these fires
are also responsible for 5 deaths, 50 civilian injuries, and $26 million in
property loss. This report is based on 2005 to 2007 data from the National Fire
Incident Reporting System (NFIRS).

Copy of the report can be downloaded at:
<http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/statistics/reports/index.shtm>

#13710 From: "pcjr101" <pcjr101@...>
Date: Wed Nov 18, 2009 2:41 am
Subject: USFA Coffee Break Training: Where Fire Resistance May Be Required
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Today's Coffee Break Training is the second of a seven-part series that explains
the fundamentals of building construction for fire resistance.

Today's training vignette, "Where Fire Resistance May Be Required" explains the
various building components that must be protected from thermal attack when the
building code calls for fire resistance.

Your Coffee Break can be downloaded from

<http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/downloads/pdf/coffee-break/cb_fp_2009_46.pdf>
(PDF)

Previous Coffee Breaks may be found at

http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/nfa/coffee-break/

#13709 From: "David Roberts" <droberts@...>
Date: Tue Nov 17, 2009 11:18 pm
Subject: Re: TITANIUM DIOXIDE
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While I don't know a lot about paint, I do know that TiO2 is in a lot of
toothpastes as an abrasive.

Just FYI

Dave


>>> Nasr Gergis <drgergis1@...> 11/17/09 5:23 PM >>>


Hello:
There is a paint used to paint the exterior building. The paint contains
titanium Dioxide. The chemical is used for self cleaning the exterior walls.
1) what is the environmental impact from the hazardous material (Titanium
Dioxide) and
2) is there any health concern to human within the area?
3) I read MSDSs some listed the chemical as carcinogen others no

Please provide me with the information cited by regulation.
I appreciate everyone for helping
Regards, Gergis




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#13708 From: "Michael O'Brien" <mike.obrien@...>
Date: Tue Nov 17, 2009 10:47 pm
Subject: RE: TITANIUM DIOXIDE
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Titanium Dioxide is the pigment in the paint and I don't believe it can
be separated from the paint.  Titanium Dioxide is used in wide array of
consumer products and cosmetics including paint, tooth paste, and
vitamin supplements.



Titanium dioxide has recently been classified by the International
Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as an IARC Group 2B carcinogen
''possibly carcinogen to humans''... This evidence showed that high
concentrations of pigment-grade (powdered) and ultrafine titanium
dioxide dust caused respiratory tract cancer in rats exposed by
inhalation and intratracheal instillation.



The only place someone is likely to come into contact with powered or
ultrafine Titanium Dioxide is in manufacturing facility that either
produces Titanium Dioxide or uses it in their final product.  Proper
respiratory protection should be sufficient in these instances.



In short, we're surrounded by the stuff and it doesn't appear to pose
any hazard in any product presently in use.



Thanks!



Mike O'Brien | Technical Services Manager

Direct (985) 801-5040

________________________________

From: hazmat101@yahoogroups.com [mailto:hazmat101@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Nasr Gergis
Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 12:47 PM
To: hazmat101@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [hazmat101] TITANIUM DIOXIDE







Hello:
There is a paint used to paint the exterior building. The paint contains
titanium Dioxide. The chemical is used for self cleaning the exterior
walls.
1) what is the environmental impact from the hazardous material
(Titanium Dioxide) and
2) is there any health concern to human within the area?
3) I read MSDSs some listed the chemical as carcinogen others no

Please provide me with the information cited by regulation.
I appreciate everyone for helping
Regards, Gergis

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#13707 From: "pcjr101" <pcjr101@...>
Date: Tue Nov 17, 2009 10:39 pm
Subject: Re: TITANIUM DIOXIDE
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Titanium Dioxide is sand. It is the primary ignredient in all paints.
TiO2 is not a DOT Hazardous Material nor EPA hazardous substance.

For the issue of TiO2 being listed as possible carcinogen, read this
http://www.ccohs.ca/headlines/text186.html

TiO2 is bound in pigments in paint. Exposure to ultra-fine TiO2 dust from paint
is simlar to the rat experiments cited above is not possible.

Disclaimer: I know a lot about paint from work.

..PC

--- In hazmat101@yahoogroups.com, Nasr Gergis <drgergis1@...> wrote:
>
>
>
> Hello:
> There is a paint used to paint the exterior building. The paint contains
titanium Dioxide. The chemical is used for self cleaning the exterior walls.
> 1) what is the environmental impact from the hazardous material (Titanium
Dioxide) and
> 2) is there any health concern to human within the area?
> 3) I read MSDSs some listed the chemical as carcinogen others no
>  
> Please provide me with the information cited by regulation.
> I appreciate everyone for helping
> Regards, Gergis
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

#13706 From: "Robert Ernst" <rernst@...>
Date: Tue Nov 17, 2009 6:28 pm
Subject: Re: For IMDG when is the UN # first become mandatory?
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The following is from HM-215I -

Section 172.202 establishes requirements for shipping descriptions on shipping
papers. Currently, the basic description of a hazardous material consists of the
proper shipping name, hazard class, ID number and packing group, in that order.
The HMR also authorize an alternative description sequence, which lists the
identification number first, followed by the proper shipping name, hazard class,
and packing group. Beginning January 1, 2007, the alternative shipping
description sequence will be mandatory on shipping documents prepared in
accordance with the ICAO Technical Instructions and the IMDG Code. In the NPRM,
we proposed to adopt the current, alternative shipping description sequence as
the mandatory basic description of a hazardous material on a shipping paper. We
also proposed a two-year transition period to allow offerors adequate time to
convert to the new shipping description sequence.

>>> "pcjr101" <pcjr101@...> 11/17/2009 9:26 AM >>>

According to the IMDG code, what is the mandatory deadline for switching the
order of the basic shipping description with the UN number first?

Thanks in advance.

..PC




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#13705 From: Nasr Gergis <drgergis1@...>
Date: Tue Nov 17, 2009 6:46 pm
Subject: Re: TITANIUM DIOXIDE
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Hello:
There is a paint used to paint the exterior building. The paint contains
titanium Dioxide. The chemical is used for self cleaning the exterior walls.
1) what is the environmental impact from the hazardous material (Titanium
Dioxide) and
2) is there any health concern to human within the area?
3) I read MSDSs some listed the chemical as carcinogen others no
 
Please provide me with the information cited by regulation.
I appreciate everyone for helping
Regards, Gergis




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#13704 From: "pcjr101" <pcjr101@...>
Date: Tue Nov 17, 2009 3:26 pm
Subject: For IMDG when is the UN # first become mandatory?
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According to the IMDG code, what is the mandatory deadline for switching the
order of the basic shipping description with the UN number first?

Thanks in advance.

..PC

#13703 From: "pcjr101" <pcjr101@...>
Date: Tue Nov 17, 2009 1:45 am
Subject: Re: Wildlife Strikes Increase During the Fall
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Here's a recent press releas for US
<http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/29/oh-buck-study-says-deer-automobile-accident-\
rate-up-by-18-ove/>

TinyURL:
http://tinyurl.com/ycwv875

West Virginia tops the list.


--- In hazmat101@yahoogroups.com, "Yoder, Fred" <yoderf@...> wrote:
>
> Good Morning!
>
> I understand that Canadian wildlife and US wildlife generate the same risk,
but since I know I'll get the question, anyone out there have the wildlife
collision figures for the US?
>
> Thanks!
> Fred
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

#13702 From: "Norman Alexander" <nalexander@...>
Date: Mon Nov 16, 2009 4:38 pm
Subject: RE: FYI: An update for WISER for Windows 4.3 is now available!
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From: hazmat101@yahoogroups.com [mailto:hazmat101@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Yoder, Fred
Sent: Monday, November 16, 2009 11:25 AM
To: hazmat101@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [hazmat101] FYI: An update for WISER for Windows 4.3 is now
available!





Just an FYI... I don't know if many of you are familiar with the WISER
Program<http://wiser.nlm.nih.gov/> (http://wiser.nlm.nih.gov/ ). It is
an electronic resource (computer and online) database for HAZMAT
response, with resources for identifying unknown chemicals by
characteristics or other info and links to the emergency response info.
Combines the best of NAERG, NIOSH Pocket, and some other resources in
one spot.

I don't use it often, but we do use it. There is an online version that
I've been able to use by phone with web access...

WISER was put together by the National Institutes of Health National
Library of Medicine, so it's a free government resource.

Fred

Subject: An update for WISER for Windows 4.3 is now available!
An update for WISER for Windows 4.3 is now available! Most importantly,
this fixes the recent Protective Distance mapping issue that has
surfaced.

Users of WISER for Windows are encouraged to update to the very latest
version of the application (4.3.208 - Nov. 10, 2009).

WISER for
Windows<http://wiser.nlm.nih.gov/downloads_windows.html?email=> can be
downloaded from the WISER web site<http://wiser.nlm.nih.gov/>.

Highlights of this new version include:

* A fix to a recent issue with internet connectivity for mapping the
protective distance of a substance.

* Improved display of WISER for Windows on low resolution displays.

* Some small usability improvements to the ERG 2008 tool included in
WISER for Windows.

Also: The Web-based version of WISER (WebWISER) is scheduled for some
downtime: On Saturday, November 14,
WebWISER<http://webwiser.nlm.nih.gov/> is expected to be down until late
evening, Eastern Standard Time, due to electrical maintenance at the
National Library of Medicine.

Thank you!

The WISER Team

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#13701 From: "Yoder, Fred" <yoderf@...>
Date: Mon Nov 16, 2009 4:25 pm
Subject: FYI: An update for WISER for Windows 4.3 is now available!
green_mantle
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Just an FYI...  I don't know if many of you are familiar with the WISER
Program<http://wiser.nlm.nih.gov/> (http://wiser.nlm.nih.gov/ ).  It is an
electronic resource (computer and online) database for HAZMAT response, with
resources for identifying unknown chemicals by characteristics or other info and
links to the emergency response info.  Combines the best of NAERG, NIOSH Pocket,
and some other resources in one spot.

I don't use it often, but we do use it.  There is an online version that I've
been able to use by phone with web access...

WISER was put together by the National Institutes of Health National Library of
Medicine, so it's a free government resource.

Fred

Subject: An update for WISER for Windows 4.3 is now available!
An update for WISER for Windows 4.3 is now available!   Most importantly, this
fixes the recent Protective Distance mapping issue that has surfaced.

Users of WISER for Windows are encouraged to update to the very latest version
of the application (4.3.208 - Nov. 10, 2009).

WISER for Windows<http://wiser.nlm.nih.gov/downloads_windows.html?email=> can be
downloaded from the WISER web site<http://wiser.nlm.nih.gov/>.



Highlights of this new version include:



*         A fix to a recent issue with internet connectivity for mapping the
protective distance of a substance.



*         Improved display of WISER for Windows on low resolution displays.



*         Some small usability improvements to the ERG 2008 tool included in
WISER for Windows.



Also: The Web-based version of WISER (WebWISER) is scheduled for some downtime: 
On Saturday, November 14, WebWISER<http://webwiser.nlm.nih.gov/> is expected to
be down until late evening, Eastern Standard Time, due to electrical maintenance
at the National Library of Medicine.



Thank you!



The WISER Team




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#13700 From: "Yoder, Fred" <yoderf@...>
Date: Mon Nov 16, 2009 4:13 pm
Subject: Re: Wildlife Strikes Increase During the Fall
green_mantle
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Good Morning!

I understand that Canadian wildlife and US wildlife generate the same risk, but
since I know I'll get the question, anyone out there have the wildlife collision
figures for the US?

Thanks!
Fred



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#13699 From: hazmat101@yahoogroups.com
Date: Mon Nov 16, 2009 4:37 am
Subject: New file uploaded to hazmat101
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Hello,

This email message is a notification to let you know that
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#13698 From: hazmat101@yahoogroups.com
Date: Mon Nov 16, 2009 4:01 am
Subject: New file uploaded to hazmat101
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#13697 From: hazmat101@yahoogroups.com
Date: Mon Nov 16, 2009 3:57 am
Subject: New file uploaded to hazmat101
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This email message is a notification to let you know that
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#13696 From: "pcjr101" <pcjr101@...>
Date: Sat Nov 14, 2009 8:41 pm
Subject: SHE Jobs November 13 (USA)
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From:  Paul Shrenker
Sent: Fri 11/13/09

Safety, Health and Environmental Job Openings (November 13, 2009)

Following is a list of some of the available job openings in the Environmental,
Health and Safety area that I am working on.  Should you know of anyone that
might be interested in learning more about these positions please have them
contact me, Paul Shrenker, directly or feel free to contact me yourself and I
will give you more details.  My phone number is 413-267-4271; email address
pshrenker@...  fax 413-726-9099.  All searches and candidate
conversations are held in strictest confidence and no resume will be mass
distributed. Thanks for your help.

EHS Engineer, GA; HSE Coordinator, PA;  Environmental Mgr., TX; Senior
Environmental Engineer, Corporate, KS; EHS Manager (3 positions; NY, MN and KY)
for this chemical company.  I can not provide additional info regarding these
jobs in this email so please contact me via phone or email for details.

#13695 From: "pcjr101" <pcjr101@...>
Date: Sat Nov 14, 2009 1:52 am
Subject: Indicators of Violent Behavior; Responding to Shootings
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Source:
Emergency Management and Response Information Sharing and Analysis Center
INFOGRAM 45-09
November 12, 2009

Indicators of Violent Behavior

As reported by multiple national media sources, the United States has
experienced a recent increase in active shooters and violence in the workplace. 
The Emergency Management and Response—Information Sharing and Analysis Center
(EMR-ISAC) observed that these incidents have been as dangerous to emergency
responders as they have to innocent bystanders.  Because of the obvious risks to
personnel from Emergency Services Sector departments and agencies, the EMR-ISAC
examined the some early warning indicators of violent behavior in the workplace,
prepared by the FBI's National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime and
summarized as follows:

* Expressing direct or veiled threats of harm.

* Engaging in intimidating, belligerent, harassing, bullying, or other
aggressive behaviors.

* Experiencing numerous conflicts with supervisors and other employees.

* Bringing a weapon and/or brandishing a weapon in the workplace.

* Making inappropriate references to guns or a fascination with weapons.

* Showing blatant interest with incidents of workplace violence.

* Indicating approval of the use of violence to solve problems.

* Identifying with the perpetrators of workplace homicides.

* Demonstrating desperation over professional or personal problems.

* Articulating thoughts about the possibility of suicide.

* Exhibiting extreme changes in attitude and/or behavior.

* Displaying drug and/or alcohol abuse, particularly where abuse did not
previously exist.

The FBI explains that each of these indicators could be a clear sign that
something is wrong.  They caution that none should be ignored.  The Bureau
further asserts: "By identifying the problem and dealing with it appropriately,
managers and coworkers may be able to prevent violence from happening."

The EMR-ISAC provides the following hyperlinks for additional information about
active shooters and violence in the workplace:

Workplace Violence—Issues in Response (PDF, 6 Mb).
<http://www.fbi.gov/publications/violence.pdf>

Active Shooter: How to Respond (PDF, 927 Kb).
<http://www.dps.mo.gov/HomelandSecurity/documents/Active%20Shooter/DHS%20ActiveS\
hooter_Response%20Booklet.pdf>

Emergency Services Planning and Responding to Shootings Incidents

Recent shooting incidents, especially those receiving national attention,
reinforced the necessity for all local, regional, state, and federal resources
to plan for and prepare to respond to these events.  Considering this need, the
Emergency Management and Response—Information Sharing and Analysis Center
(EMR-ISAC) researched the free "Mass Shooting: Planning and Response for Fire
and EMS" presentation.  The program states that a rapid, safe, and successful
response to these situations requires deliberate planning and preparation.

Fore more info, visit
http://www.ffsupport.org/training.html

#13694 From: "pcjr101" <pcjr101@...>
Date: Sat Nov 14, 2009 1:36 am
Subject: Wildlife Strikes Increase During the Fall
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Enform Seasonal Reminder
November 13, 2009

Wildlife Strikes Increase During the Fall
Collisions with wild animals can result in personal injury, death or even
serious vehicle damage.

During hunting season, which generally runs from October through December, there
is a dramatic increase in the movement of the deer population. Many of these
deer find their way onto highways. As a result, more deer-vehicle collisions
occur in this period than at any other time of year, so drivers need to be
especially cautious.

Reduce Your Risk

Watch
• Look ahead across the road from shoulder to shoulder. If you see wildlife
beside the road, slow down and pass carefully they may suddenly bolt onto the
road.

• Watch for the wildlife warning signs that indicate an area of increased animal
population. Take extra precaution when travelling through these areas.

• Use high beams at night where possible and watch for glowing eyes of animals

Steer
• Watch your speed and take extra precautions when driving at night as
visibility is greatly reduced. Slowing down will give you that extra second to
respond.

• If driving around an animal be sure that there is room to manoeuvre.  Never
swerve into oncoming traffic.

Brake
• Brake firmly if an animal is standing on, or crossing, the road. Do not assume
the animal will move out of your way.

Stop
• Stop as safely as possible if a wild animal is crossing the road. Remember, if
one animal crosses the road, others may follow.

For more information, visit the links below:

Alberta Transportation Drivers Handbook,
http://www.transportation.alberta.ca

Wildlife Collision Prevention Program,
http://www.wildlifeaccidents.ca

Canadian Safety Council,
http://archive.safety-council.org

#13693 From: "pcjr101" <pcjr101@...>
Date: Fri Nov 13, 2009 2:54 am
Subject: Re: USFA Coffee Break: Understanding Construction Types
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November 12, 2009

From USFA Coffee Break

Tuesday's Coffee Break Training "Understanding Construction Types" set off a
flurry of responses regarding wall combustibility.

In the printed table, there is a reference to the combustibility of bearing
walls.  A number readers pointed out that in Types III and IV construction, the
building codes require exterior walls to be non-combustible.

First, it's important to note that the table header says "bearing walls," not
"exterior walls."  Interior bearing walls in Types III and IV construction may
be combustible.  If non-combustible materials were required, the construction
type would be upgraded to Type I or II.

Second, while the text of the building codes opens by stating "Type III [or Type
IV] construction type is that type of construction in which the exterior walls
are non-combustible . . .", both types allow combustible fire-retardant treated
wood in exterior wall assemblies having a two-hour fire resistance rating or
less.

According to the codes, "Fire-retardant-treated wood is any wood product which,
impregnated with by chemical with a pressure process or other means during
manufacture, shall have, when tested in accordance with ATSM E 84, a listed
flame spread index of 25 or less and show no evidence of progressive combustion
when the test is continued for an additional 20-minute period. [Emphasis
added.]"   While fire-retardant-treated wood may have limited combustibility, it
still is combustible.

The building codes also allow combustible aggregate in gypsum and portland
cement concrete mixtures approved for fire-resistance-rated construction, such
as might be found in exterior walls.

It's important that one always perform thorough research, and not rely solely on
snapshots or condensations from the code books.

One goal of Coffee Break Training is to get readers to perform research in their
locally adopted codes.  Evidently, this one succeeded.

Thanks to everyone for your feedback.


--- In hazmat101@yahoogroups.com, "pcjr101" <pcjr101@...> wrote:
>
> Today's Coffee Break Training is the first of a seven-part series that
explains the fundamentals of building construction for fire resistance.
>
> Today's training vignette, "Understanding Construction `Types'" identifies
building code terminology that describes building construction.
>
> Your Coffee Break can be downloaded from
>
> <http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/downloads/pdf/coffee-break/cb_fp_2009_45.pdf>
> (PDF)
>
> Always refer to nationally recognized design and installation codes and
standards, the product manufacturer or listing details for specific information.
>
> Previous Coffee Breaks may be found at
>
> <http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/nfa/coffee-break/>
>

#13692 From: "pcjr101" <pcjr101@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 12:26 am
Subject: Re: IATA book vs cd
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Hi Barry.

There are several suppliers. Here's one

http://www.thecompliancecenter.com/publications/iata.htm

To find other suppliers, net serch for IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.
..PC


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> I'm just getting back into IATA.
>  
> What's the address/URL for ordering information?
>  
> Barry Weissman
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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#13691 From: Barry Weissman <regulatorymavin@...>
Date: Wed Nov 11, 2009 3:26 am
Subject: Re: IATA book vs cd
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I'm just getting back into IATA.
 
What's the address/URL for ordering information?
 
Barry Weissman

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#13690 From: "pcjr101" <pcjr101@...>
Date: Wed Nov 11, 2009 2:38 am
Subject: USFA Coffee Break: Understanding Construction ‘Types’
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Today's Coffee Break Training is the first of a seven-part series that explains
the fundamentals of building construction for fire resistance.

Today's training vignette, "Understanding Construction `Types'" identifies
building code terminology that describes building construction.

Your Coffee Break can be downloaded from

<http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/downloads/pdf/coffee-break/cb_fp_2009_45.pdf>
(PDF)

Always refer to nationally recognized design and installation codes and
standards, the product manufacturer or listing details for specific information.

Previous Coffee Breaks may be found at

<http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/nfa/coffee-break/>

#13689 From: wayne miller <margewaynemiller@...>
Date: Mon Nov 9, 2009 11:53 pm
Subject: Re: IATA book vs cd
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Yes, Contact Billy Bob Bunner at trngasssoc@.... Wayne Miller

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From: talorhalevi <talorhalevi@...>
Subject: [hazmat101] IATA book vs cd
To: hazmat101@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, November 9, 2009, 5:24 PM







 













I am thinking of baying for 2010 a cd instead of book for IATA hazmat.

Dose anybody have an experience? What the cd includes?  The different in price
is $50



talor

























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