Industrial Safety & Hygiene News articles from May 2002

Industrial Safety & Hygiene News archives from May 2002

Can you prove safety & health's bottom line benefits? Is it necessary?(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... April could have been dubbed the "Business of Safety Month." At the United Nations headquarters in New York, the Global Reporting Initiative kicked off on April 4th, with the lofty goal of "elevating sustainability reporting on environmental...

Tactics for trying times: how about common courtesy and respect? (Editorial Comments).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Coverage of the Enron debacle has moved from unraveling the scandal to analyzing the lessons learned. So we have Fortune magazine explaining hat trust, character and credibility are now the qualities admired most in corporations. The magazine...

Questions & answers.(employee safety training)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Accountability Q How do you get employees to assume responsibility for their own safety, after providing the necessary information, training and tools? A We make them accountable for their own safety. With a top-down management...

Where are the jobs in 2002?(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Washington and Wall Street are happy: the U.S. economy seems to be pulling out of a shallow recession. Companies are hiring and unemployment is dropping. But not much is stirring when it comes to the outlook for safety and health jobs. In...

Homeland security: what's OSHA to do? (Rules & Regs).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... A bewildering array of federal bureaucracies have a hand in protecting the U.S. from terrorist attacks, including: the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Department of Defense, OSHA and EPA, NIOSH, the Federal Emergency Management...

OSHA's future: from rhetoric to reality? Work groups are crafting new programs. (Rules & Regs).(Occupational Safety and Health Administration)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... OSHA chief John Henshaw's plans to revitalize the agency, interrupted by the terrorist attacks of September 11, are slowly moving from a set of principles to practical programs. A manager's retreat last fall started the process, setting up...

Regulators on a short leash? (Rules & Regs).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... EPA Director Christine Todd Whitman cracked up journalists and politicians at Washington's annual Gridiron Dinner when the former governor of New Jersey joked to the crowd, "I used to be someone," according to a report in Newsweek magazine. She...

Are you one of the 13,000? (Rules & Regs).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2002... If your worksite is one of the approximately 13,000 with higher-than-average injury and illness rates, then it has likely been notified by OSHA and told that help is available to fix its safety and health hazards. OSHA has identified...

7% certified. (Rules & Regs).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2002... Only about seven percent of federal OSHA's workforce possess recognized safety and health certifications -- about 170 agency employees out of 2,316, according to information provided by OSHA. Agency boss John Henshaw has made it a priority to...

Doghouse for repeat offenders? (Rules & Regs).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2002... OSHA chief John Henshaw wants to do something about employers who continually run afoul of safety and health standards, inspection after inspection. Ron Hayes, long-time OSHA watchdog and the newest member to the National Advisory Committee for...

The best defense...UAW plans safety offensive. (Rules & Regs).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... "We must tum from defense to offense by emphasizing the gravity and frequency of workplace illness and injury" states the United Auto Workers in a recent position statement. In the UAW's eyes, "OSHA is dominated by management. Their...

Training tools. (News Scan).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2002... Here's what safety and health pros are using in the classroom: 1) PowerPoint presentations -- 83 percent 2) Printed handouts -- 82 percent 3) Off-the-shelf videos -- 80 percent 4) Books -- 55 percent 5) CD-ROMs -- 40...

Building evacuation: don't overlook behavior. (Research).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... When planning for a building evacuation, be sure to factor in the most important element: peoples' behavior. Evacuation plans are only as effective as the people charged to carry them out, according to Can Aylen, Ph.D., and David A. Cole,...

U.S. interest lags in ISO standards. (News Scan).(International Organization for Standardization)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2002... International Organization for Standardization (ISO) management system standards have been adopted by more than 430,000 organizations in 158 countries, according to the group. But most of the action is occurring outside of North America. ...

How do you manage MSDSs? (News Scan).(material safety data sheet software systems)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Here's some benchmarking info: * The number of material safety data sheet software systems that employ Web technologies has increased 77 percent in the past two years. * Most (66 percent) will now run on the Internet, and 44 percent of...

Millions could die in chemical plant attack. (News Scan).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2002... Up to 2.4 million people could be killed or injured in a terrorist attack on a U.S. manufacturer of toxic chemicals if the plant was located in a densely populated area, according to a recently released report by the Army surgeon general. ...

Leadership quiz. (Quiz).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Do your managers back safety and health efforts? How would they respond to these 25 statements: 1. I like it when my people find safety problems and correct them on their own. 2. I have a clear vision of an incident-free workplace. ...

ANSI safety & health program standard effort keeps rolling. (News Scan).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Work on voluntary guidelines for how to manage occupational safety and health programs continued at a two-day meeting of the ANSI Z10 committee in Florida on February 28-March 1. Guidelines will cover management leadership, employee...

Building blocks to sustain safety: seven influences that help or hinder involvement. (Psychology of Safety).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... This is the last of a four-part series of ISHN articles on how to get more people involved in your safety activities. To finish up, we'll review seven principles gleaned from social science research. We're talking about basic social dynamics...

How good are your exposure records? A competent industrial hygienist can help. (Managing Best Practices).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Every workplace that has chemical exposures to workers should engage the services of a competent industrial hygienist. Why? For one reason, OSHA's air contaminants standard (29 CFR 1910.1000) states: "Any equipment and/or technical...

Use this safety-related financial formula. (Manager's Attention).(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2002... It's extremely important that health and safety professionals express injuries, illnesses, workers' compensation costs and other performance measures in terms of clearly understood business outputs if our function is to he truly valued and...

A competitive advantage. (Healthy Employees).
May 1, 2002... If you are a manager, what is your responsibility for employee health? Do health issues have an economic impact on your organization? The obvious answer is "yes." Health issues must go beyond the notion of "it's the right thing to do." Human...

Gas detector. (Exhibitor Products).(Biosystems)(Advertising)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Enclosed in a rugged, RFI-resistant, metal-plated case, the single-sensor Toxi Vision from Biosystems is available for O2, CO, H2S and other toxic gases. Individually vacuum-tested at the factory and water-resistant to IPX5/IPX7 (immersible),...

Gas mask and canister. (Exhibitor Products).(North Safety Products)(Advertising)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2002... The new North 54400 series gas mask and canister is designed to protect early responders in non-IDLH atmospheres containing chemical and biological agents and radioactive dust. The lightweight mask features a 40-mm threaded connector that...

Multi-gas monitor. (Exhibitor Products).(Industrial Scientific Corp.)(Advertising)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2002... The versatile new iTX multi-gas monitor from Industrial Scientific handles various applications, as it can be transformed from a single-gas go/no go monitor to a six-gas datalogging instrument, or anything in between. Featuring a "Quick Cal"...

Fit Test Kit. (Exhibitor Products).(Straughan Technical)(Advertising)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Straughan Technical offers the Gastec 9500 irritant smoke qualitative Fit Test Kit for half-masks, PAPRs, SARs and SCBAs. Featuring the copyrighted Sensitivity Check test protocol, the kit includes a box of ten 9501 "50 test" Verifit smoke...

Dosimeters. (Exhibitor Products).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The Larson Davis Spark[TM] Dosimeters combine ease-of-use and strength in a small-sized, lightweight package. With seven intrinsically safe models available, Sparks[TM] can store up to 50 separate data files, with up to 100 hours of operation...

Personal monitor. (Exhibitor Products).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The GasWatch 2 single-gas monitor from RKI instruments detects 02, CO or H2S and can be worn on either the wrist, belt, hard hat or clipped to protective wear. The microprocessor-controlled, hands-free unit operates for more than 3,000 hours on...

Tactical gas mask. (Exhibitor Products).(Advertising)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2002... Survivair has introduced the Opti-Fit[TM] Tactical Gas Mask, which uses the design from the original Opti-Fit[TM] full face-piece but incorporates modifications designed for first responders in riot-control situations, Features include a...

Protective garments. (Exhibitor Products).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... SafeGard[R] 76 SMS Protective Garments from Lakeland Industries incorporate three layers of breathable material along with triple stitching with serged seams. The two outer layers consist of spunbonded filaments to withstand tearing and...

Portable monitor. (Exhibitor Products).(Thermo GasTech)(Advertising)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2002... Thermo GasTech is introducing its new single-gas portable monitor, the Screamer. Featuring the industry's loudest buzzer (100 dB) for alerting the user of unsafe conditions, the compact, durable monitor is impervious to RF/EMI interference. The...

IAQ monitor. (Exhibitor Products).(indoor air quality)(RAE Systems)(Advertising)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The AreaRAE IAQ from RAE Systems is the only Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) monitor to combine a Photo-Ionization Detector (PID) with traditional measures of IAQ such as temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide (CO2) and a user-selected toxic gas sensor...

Providing protective footwear: here's a plan.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Yes, OSHA has requirements on protective footwear. 29 CFR 1910.136 says the employer "shall ensure that each affected employee uses protective footwear when working in areas where there is a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling...

10 features to look for when choosing foot protection.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Employers should use proper foot protection practices in conjunction with engineering, work practice and/or administrative controls. Companies should list the departments or job classifications that are exposed to foot hazards, and each job...

Slip-resistant soles. (Product Update).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Carolina Shoe has released a new footwear collection featuring a patent-pending anti-slip Aerogrip bottom. Designed primarily for users in the restaurant industry, the durable, comfortable Aerogrip series provides contemporary styling and is...

Industrial footwear. (Product Update).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Industrial work boots and shoes with the new Hidden Tracks Comfort System from Caterpillar feature the Integrator [TM} Insole Platform for added flexibility and stability. A removable polyurethane insole with pre-molded compression tracks...

Boot Saver. (Product Update).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Boot Saver from GBG Enterprises extends the life of safety footwear by protecting the toe area of shoes and boots. Designed to prevent premature wear of protective footwear, Boot Saver is made of a durable, flexible synthetic material that...

Casual work shoe. (Product Update).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Iron Age's brown leather Opanka Casual Style 206 features premium full-grain leather uppers, a padded collar and tongue, high-density linings and micro-cellular cushioned insoles for comfort and breathability. Offering steel toe protection, the...

Work shoes. (Product Update).(Advertising)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2002... The Muscle Shoe from Red Wing is a new collection of work boots and shoes for demanding environments. Made with full-grain leathers, Muscle Shoes are more than 30 percent lighter than conventional work boots and feature slip-resistant outsoles,...

Steel toe overshoe. (Product Update).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Tingley Rubber now offers an injection-molded PVC steel toe overshoe that exceeds ANSI safety specification Z41PT99 MI/75 C175. Made to fit snug over most shoe styles, the overshoe protects shoes as well as the wearer's toes, is waterproof,...

Shock-absorbent boots. (Product Update).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The Wolverine Compressor [TM] with DuraShocks [R] Comfort Technology line now includes insulated and black plain-toe boots ideal for service industries. Six- and eight-inch boots as well as a versatile five-inch model are available. Compression...

Hot jobs: four keys to acclimating workers to heat.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2002... With the coming of summer, temperatures in the workplace begin to rise, and employees feel the eat. Consequently, as temps go up, production seems to plummet. If you were to plot worker output against temperature, you'd see that during the...

Portable cooling. (Heat Stress).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The Work Zone IV from Cool Zone features 17,000 CFM and offers such features as low profile, stability, telescoping post, adjustable fan head and three-stage water fogging system on the fan face for maximum cooling without wetting. The cooling...

Electrolyte replenishment. (Heat Stress).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... New Sqwincher 3.2-oz. Quart Yield liquid concentrate is an ideal electrolyte replacement solution to battle industrial heat stress and hot weather. The great-tasting, low-sodium, high-potassium beverage restores mineral salts and fluids that...

Cooling wrap. (Heat Stress).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Cool Offs neck and head wraps from Allegro Industries are designed to comfort workers in hot environments. Employing non-toxic cooling crystals that are activated by water, the wraps cool for up to 72 hours and can be reused by soaking them in...

Ansi mesh safety vest. (Heat Stress).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... ANSI-approved vests from Rehab Plus Safety are now available in a cool, mesh material. The vests offer users comfort and proper protective high-visibility apparel for working in extreme neat. Class 1 or Class 2 vests feature lime-yellow...

Thirst Quecher. (Heat Stress).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... A container of Premium Thirst Quencher on the jobsite is both cost- and labor-efficient, as it restores the energy drained by physical labor in hot environments, resulting in harder working, more energetic employees. The low-sodium beverage is...

Portable A/C unit. (Heat Stress).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Skil-Aire's new Moving Cooler portable air conditioning unit fully isolates the condenser and, evaporative air streams to produce a cooler environment while lowering energy costs. Available in capacities of up to five tons, the unit directs...

Cooling system. (Heat Stress).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... WayCool[R] evaporative cooling system from Schaefer Ventilation Equipment is now available in a Designated Hazardous Location Unit. Made of high-impact ABS plastic with UV protection, WayCool[R] cools air temperature up to 20[degrees]F...

Something's in the air: besides axes and hoses, firefighters need portable multigas detectors.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... In firefighting situations where hazardous substances may be present, effective detection devices could be considered a firefighter's best friend. Emergency response crews face two basic challenges when entering dangerous environments: *...

Watch out for carbon monoxide: how to detect the 'unseen killer' in warehouses & loading docks.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Often described as the unseen killer, carbon monoxide (CO) is a toxic gas that can be present in the most unsuspecting locations. Odorless and tasteless, carbon monoxide is created as a byproduct of the combustion of fossil fuels and often...

Safety lessons & business gains: four "cross-over" case studies.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2002... Safety professionals who use behavior-based approaches can help their organizations achieve important performance improvement in areas other than safety. This crossover is possible because the skills of analysis and communication learned as...

Broken but not shattered: don't overlook the benefits of protective lighting.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Every work facility has certain basic necessities that are often taken for granted. Take lighting, for example. This essential element is sometimes overlooked as a potential hazard whenever safety programs are evaluated and executed. Safety...

SCBA system. (Exhibitor Products).(Advertising)(self-contained breathing apparatus)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The new AirMate[TM] SCBAG[TM] is a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) from 3M OH&ESD that is stored in a reversible carrying bag that opens to form a vest with the SCBA system in place and ready to use. The easy-to-don SCBAG is...

Online training. (Exhibitor Products).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The 3Etrainer[TM] program provides online health and safety training for employees 24 hours a day, seven days a week, along with 24/7 EH&S support. View basic training content related to federal OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations, track training...

Accelerator-free gloves. (Exhibitor Products).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The N-DEX[R] Free process from Best Glove produces the world's first accelerator-free disposable nitrile glove. The fun, yet PPE-conscious, high-visibility green glove is available in a smooth finish or with new textured fingertips, and gives...

Chlorine measurement. (Exhibitor Products).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The ChromAir[R] chlorine system from K&M Environmental provides validated TWA measurements for chlorine. The direct-read, colorimetric badges allow for immediate onsite, real-time exposure levels with no laboratory analysis needed. The ChromAir...

Soft earplugs. (Exhibitor Products).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... EAR[R] EARsoft[TM] SuperFit[TM] earplugs feature a soft, smooth, tapered shape offering extreme comfort and an NRR of 33 dB. The earplugs' patented "fitting ring" allows the wearer to know the fit is correct. Also, EAR[R] UltraFit[R] premolded,...

Portable gas monitors. (Exhibitor Products).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The new CGM II 900 AutoCal Series of portable multi-gas monitors from GfG Instrumentation comes with a non-slip, rubber-armored boot and multiple carrying options, including standard belt clip, D-rings and shoulder strap. The boot protects...

Multi-gas detector. (Exhibitor Products).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... BW Technologies has introduced the new GasAlertMicro multi-gas detector, for H2S, O2, CO and combustibles (0%-100% LEL). The 6.5-oz. unit features: four-gas display, high-output alarms, internal vibrator, built-in boot and flexible power...

Patriotic earplugs. (Exhibitor Products).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Howard Leight has introduced MAX-USA, a patriotic version of the MAX earplug. Available in either corded or uncorded versions, this earplug has a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of 33, the highest available in a disposable earplug. Howard Leight...

Air analysis. (Exhibitor Products).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Galson Laboratories offers a full range of industrial hygiene air analyses and recently expanded its analytical capacity for use in IH air applications. The company provides free sampling pumps and media with its FreePumpLoan[TM] program and...

Sleek eyewear. (Exhibitor Products).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Combining outstanding protection and contemporary sport styling, Willson Millennia Sport[TM] eyewear features a wrap-around design and frameless lightweight construction. Temple accents come in either black or orange, and lens tints are...

Multi-gas monitor. (Exhibitor Products).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... CSE's new EXPLORER 4 Multi-Gas Monitor measures up to four gases, oxygen, combustible and two toxics, including carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulfide. Housed in a stainless steel case, the monitor offers a backlit LCD display and a NiMH...

Ergo pointing device. (Exhibitor Products).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... RollerMouse from Contour Design is an ergonomic pointing device that off-loads strain and tension of upper extremity muscles including the shoulder and elbows. An option to a computer mouse, RollerMouse controls the cursor without the need to...

Portable gas detector. (Exhibitor Products).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The Target Series portable multi-gas detector from ENMET can be supplied with sensors for up to six gases. Having recently been awarded intrinsic safety approval by Canadian Standard Association (CSA), the personal gas monitor can be used in...

Personal monitors. (Exhibitor Products).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Quest Technologies offers two devices to monitor the personal physiological status of emergency responders. The Questemp II continuously monitors the respondent's temperature via the ear, and alarms when specified limits are exceeded. The other...

Single-gas detector. (Exhibitor Products).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... A new single-gas detector from IST Alm, the Alien, is designed with "smart" plug-and-play sensor technology, allowing users to easily interchange sensors on a unit in the workforce. Featuring more than ten interchangeable gas detection optinos,...

Sleek earmuffs. (Exhibitor Products).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Featuring an iridescent color and a sleek shape, Moldex's M Series earmuffs come with SoftCoat[TM] covering on the cups to help muffle transmitted noise. The Ml Premium Muff (NRR 29) has a black-chrome spring steel headband that can be folded,...

Half-mask respirator. (Exhibitor Products).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... QuickLatch[TM] from AOSafety is a patent-pending cartridge half-mask respirator with a latch that flips up to release the facepiece off the face and flips down to pull the facepiece back into its original fitting position. The easy-on-and-off...

Gas safety system. (Exhibitor Products).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Comprising a gas detector, control unit and combined beacon/sounder to raise the alarm, Crowcon's "123" gas safety systems are simple to operate and provide early warning to workers exposed to toxic gas, combustible gas or dangerous oxygen...

Safety frames. (Exhibitor Products).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The EXT8, a new unisex titanium style frame, has been added to the Titmus Titanium Collection of prescription safety frames. The sleek, lightweight, rectangular frame is designed for comfort and durability, offers nickel-free plating and...

Particulate half-mask. (Exhibitor Products).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Draeger's new PICCOLA particulate half-mask employs the Synsafe[TM] filter media, which combines electrostatic and mechanical filtration properties in a multi-layer design that includes a pre-filter for increased durability. Available in a...

General-purpose gloves. (Exhibitor Products).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Magid's ROC line of general-purpose gloves includes the GP150 and PU50 styles. The GP150 has a nylon shell and a silicone-free, polyurethane, extra heavy coated palm for abrasion, cut and oil resistance. The PU50 is excellent where lint is a...

Detection instruments. (Exhibitor Products).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Radiation Alert[R] products from SE International include ionizing radiation detection instruments for surface and air contamination. The instruments are reliable in the environmental, hazmat, laboratory, research and educational fields. The...

EH&S White Paper. (Exhibitor Products).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Knorr Associates offers a comprehensive White Paper called "EH&S Information Management - A Primer...Things You Need to Know." The white paper provides EH&S professionals and senior managers with the practical knowledge necessary to make...

Coverall. (Exhibitor Products).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Featuring superior breathability and durability, KleenGuard[R] Extra Coveralls from Kimberly-Clark employ the company's patented Reflex[TM] design to provide a better fit and fewer rip-outs than coveralls made to the ANSI minimum. The garments...

Combustible gas detector. (Exhibitor Products).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The TITAN Combustible Gas Detector from MSA features one-button operation, rugged construction with excellent resistance to dust and water, and a 13-hour run time. Designed for use in industrial, fire service and other environments, the...

High-visibility vest. (Product News).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Sellstrom's new High Visibility PPE Garment attaches to Sellstrom/RTC full-body harnesses with an opening for the back D-ring. Available with or without pockets, the 7000 and 7001 series lightweight polyester vests meet ANSI/ISEA 107-1999 class...

Anchorage connector. (Product News).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The new Miller Disposable Concrete Anchor Strap provides a secure point of attachment in concrete construction, creating a temporary fall protection anchorage connector on concrete forms. The anchor strap loop is positioned on the rebar, and...

Fog protection. (Product News).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Bausch & Lomb's FogShield XP works as a safety lens cleaner that protects against fog on glass and plastic. Formulated for work environments, FogShield XP performs well in extreme heat or cold. It is available in a lens cleaning station...

Durable flashlight. (Product News).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Pelican Product's new M8 3C flashlight offers a two-way button switch (on/off and intermittent) and a Sure Grip sheath. Durable and lightweight, the body of the M8 2C is made of Xenoy with an unbreakable high-temperature polycarbonate lens. The...

Air deflector. (Product News).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The Control-A-Flow(r) draft eliminator with anti-microbial filter stops commercial air conditioning from blowing air laden with germs and allergens onto people. While filtering pollutants and destroying microorganisms, the unit deflects air...

Force gage. (Product News).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Wagner Instruments' new Force One[TM] force gage features plug-n-play interchangeable capacity modules. The ultra-compact, modular Force One FDI series has the capability of seven forge gages -- one Force Display module can attach to seven...