NYACK COMMUNITY AMBULANCE CORPS THE SIREN Summer … · NYACK COMMUNITY AMBULANCE CORPS THE SIREN Summer 2013 PAGE! 1 The Siren When you’re thinking about getting the picnic or

NYACK COMMUNITY AMBULANCE CORPS THE SIREN Summer 2013

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The SirenWhen you’re thinking about getting the picnic or the barbecue ready in time for your guest, or busy socializing with them, or enjoying a tall cool one, it’s easy to forget the extreme importance of keeping the edibles safe. Food poisoning among your guests or family is, at minimum, very embarrassing and, at its worst, can be fatal to young children, the elderly, or those with health issues. Please take the time to think about and implement these suggestions WELL BEFORE those guests walk down the driveway. Article courtesy of The Partnership for Food Safety Education (http://www.fightbac.org).

During warm weather, it is especially important to take extra precautions and practice safe food handling when preparing perishable foods such as meat, poultry, seafood and egg products. The warmer weather conditions may be ideal for outdoor picnics and barbecues, but they also provide a perfect environment for bacteria and other pathogens in food to multiply rapidly and cause foodborne illness. Follow the suggestions below to Fight BAC!® (foodborne bacteria) and reduce the risk of foodborne illness this summer.

1. Wash, Wash, Wash Your Hands. Always wash your hands with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds before and after handling food. Sing Row, Row, Row Your Boat twice to get a sense of how long you should wash.

2. Marinating Mandate. Always marinate food in the refrigerator. Don’t use sauce that was used to marinate raw meat or poultry on cooked food. Reserve a portion of the unused marinade to use as a sauce.

3. Hot, Hot, Hot. When grilling foods, preheat the coals on your grill for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the coals are lightly coated with ash.

4. Temperature Gauge. Use a food thermometer to ensure that food reaches a safe internal temperature.

5. Where's the Beef? Chicken and Fish? Hamburgers should be cooked to 160 ºF, while large cuts of beef such as roasts and steaks may be cooked to 145 ºF for medium rare or to 160 ºF for medium. Poultry must reach a temperature of 165 °F. Fish should be opaque and flake easily.

6. Stay Away from that Same Old Plate. When taking foods off the grill, do not put cooked food items back on the same plate that held raw food, unless it has been washed with hot water and soap first. And in hot weather (above 90°F) foods should never sit out for more than one hour before going in the refrigerator.

7. Icebox Etiquette. A full cooler will maintain its cold temperatures longer than one that is partially filled so it is important to pack plenty of extra ice or freezer packs to ensure a constant cold temperature. Keep the cooler out of the direct sun. Keep drinks in a separate cooler from foods. The beverage cooler will be opened frequently while the food cooler stays cold.

ResourcesIf you have more questions or concerns about food safety, contact:

• The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854). TTY 1-800-256-7072.

• The Fight BAC!® Web site at www.fightbac.org• Gateway to Government Food Safety Information

at www.foodsafety.gov•

The Partnership for Food Safety Education is a non-profit organization and creator and steward of the Fight BAC!® consumer education program. The Partnership is dedicated to providing the public with science-based, actionable recommendations for the prevention of foodborne illness.

Seven Super Steps to Safe Food In the Summer

http://www.fightbac.org

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Please join me in congratulating Gerri Dupiton who is now cleared to ride as an EMT on her own. She will continue to work towards crew chief status. And Morgan Ambler is now qualified as a driver.

Great work, Gerri and Morgan!" " " " " ----- Capt. Paul Morer

Noteworthy In the last Siren we printed a flyer offering a discounted membership to the Kaufman Campgrounds (weekends only) to town employees and volunteers. For its Orangetown members, NCAC will pay $200 dollars toward a family membership and $75 for a single.

Summer is in full swing, and we thought you might be reconsidering taking advantage of this “cool at the pool” offer for Oʼtown residents. Memberships are still being accepted, as of this past weekend. See the flyer in this issue, or call Cheryl Dean Ward at 845 735 2718.

Contact Pres. William McDowell for further information about the NCAC member reimbursement.

General Membership Meeting,

second Thursday of each month

7:30 pm at the corps building

Officer Contact Information

Rank" " Name" " Radio " Cell #" " Email" " " " Duties"------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Captain" " Paul Morer" 1" 917-817-1867" [email protected]"Lieutenant " Ivan Guerra" 2" 845 304 0246" [email protected]" Rigs/First Aid"

Lieutenant " Morgan Ambler" 4" 845-893-0084" [email protected] " Communications

Nyack Community Ambulance CorpsNew 2013

Administration and Officers

President & Safety Officer -

William McDowellVice President - Administration -

Steve BortonVice President - Operations (Captain) -

Paul MorerSecretary - Barbara Gupta

Board Members at Large - Deirdre Denehy, Susan Hellauer

Training Officer- Willie WhiteLieutenants -

1st: Ivan Guerra, 2nd: Morgan Ambler

Legal Counsel - Duncan Lee, esq.Medical Director - Dr. Mark Papish

Chaplain - Fr. Richard Gressle

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Stay cool to stay safe!

On days when a heat advisory has been issued (which seems like most days, these days), cooling centers will open in Rockland County for residents who need to cool off. We’ve probably all been on calls to homes, especially those of elderly or chronically ill patients, where the temperature inside was many degrees hotter than the scorching temperature outside, windows shut, air barely breathable. Residents can take refuge in a local cooling center during daytime hours. Call each center for more specific information about hours and facilities. This list compiled by ABC local news online:

Central Nyack Central Nyack Community Center 58 Waldron Avenue, Central Nyack 358-2500

CongersCongers Community Center 6 Gilchrest Rd., Congers 268-9700

Nanuet: Pascack Community Center 87 New Clarkstown Road, Nanuet 371-6650

New City Street Community Center 31 Zukor Rd., New City 634-3039

Town of Haverstraw Town Hall, Rosman Rd. Meeting Room (8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Tues.-Fri.) *Limited parking due to construction* Contact: Mike Gamboli 429-2200

Town of Orangetown Town Hall (9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Tues.-Fri.) Contact: Annemarie in Supervisor's Office or Police Dispatch after hours- 359-5100

Town of Ramapo Town Hall (9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Tues.-Fri.) 357-5100 St. Lawrence Center (9:00 a.m.- 10:00 p.m. Tues.-Fri.) All Ramapo Town Pools- Free

Town of Stony Point Police Department- Route 210 Emergency response room (24 hours, 7 days a week) Rho Building @ Patriot Hills Complex on Clubhouse Lane (6:30 a.m.- 9 p.m.) Contact: Supervisor's Office 786-2716, Ext. 111

Village of Suffern Village Hall (9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Tues.-Fri.) Contact: Mayor LaCorte 357-2600 Village of Nyack Village Hall (9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Tues.-Fri.) Contact: Mayor Kavesh 358-0229

Village of Spring Valley Kurtz Civic Center (9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Tues.-Fri.) Contact: Mayor Jasmin 352-1100

Village of Haverstraw Village Community Center, 50 W. Broad St. (9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Tues.-Fri.) Contact: Mayor Kohut 429-0300

Village of Piermont Village Hall/ Police Station- (Village Hall 8 a.m.- 4 p.m., Police 24 hours, 7 days a week) Contact: Sylvia Carbonell 359-1258 Ext. 301

Village of West Haverstraw Village Hall 130 Samsondale Ave. (9 a.m.-9 p.m.)Contact: Mayor Ramundo 947-2800

Village of South Nyack Village Hall 282 South Broadway (9 a.m.-5p.m.)Contact: Sara Seiler 358-0287


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Hello all,

Please be advised that effective immediately, smoking is banned on NCAC corps property.

If you must smoke while on duty, you are limited to your car. Make sure all debris associated with your smoking leaves the property with you.

! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! -- Pres. William McDowell

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. . . . As if you needed another reason to quit . . .

BTW, summer is a great time to quit, with lots of healthy, vigorous outdoor activities to remind you of how much better it feels to be a nonsmoker. Fresh yummy food tastes even better when you donʼt smoke. And whatʼs that in your pocket??? Itʼs MONEY!

This editor quit in 1976 when cigs went from 50 cents to 70 cents a pack. I remember saying to myself: So, whatʼs next? A dollar!?!? It didnʼt hurt that a dental hygienist in Queens had just said to me: “Youʼre such a pretty girl, but you smell like a cigar butt.” Trust me, you DO smell like a cigar butt.

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Maybe youʼve seen one or more of the ads from the CDCʼs new campaign: “Tips from Smokers.” You can watch all the videos of this high-impact series, and find numerous resources to help you quit. Back (way back) in the day there were no patches, gums or electronic cigarettes. Now youʼve got lots of help and support, and your friends and family will be cheering.

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Nyack Barber Shop69 Main StreetNyack, NY$2 off haircut

Johnny Cakes 84 Main StreetNyack, NY10% off eat-in or carry-out orders

Pet Nutrition Center115 Route 59Nanuet, NY5% off pet food and supplies

Dapper Dog37 Route 59Nyack, NY 5% off pet food and supplies

Temptations, 80 1/2 Main StreetNyack, NY15% off all purchases

Turiello’s, 76 Main Street, Nyack, NY10% off eat-in or carry-out orders

Tarantella’s128 Main Street Nyack, NY10% off eat-in or carry-out orders

FROM TRAINING OFFICER WILLIE WHITE

Please carefully review the new AMI protocols from HVREMS, printed here on page 8.

ALSO:Please remember to manually add your additional crew names into your report if you don’t see them in the crew list, specifically this pertains to Youth Corps and Probationary members. Thank you, Willie

Members Discounts!

We are compiling a list of local merchants who offer discounts to NCAC members. Merchants currently offering discounts are listed here, and on our website in the “Members” area.

Please ask the local merchants whom you patronize if they would be willing to offer a discount to their local EMS volunteers. We will list them in our newsletters, on our website, and encourage our members to do business with them.

Supporting our local merchants will also help keep Nyack (and the other river villages) from turning into chain store wastelands.

Charlie’s Cleaners, 10% off dry cleaning2 S. Highland Ave (9W)Nyack, NYAccount Name: Nyack Community Ambulance CorpsContact phone: 358 4824Members be sure to put your own name on store receipt to avoid pickup mixups.


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CME and training opportunities in the area

Following are local training and CME opportunities. For more complete information, changes and additions, check the training board at the NCAC building frequently for postings of CMEs and required training for corps members.

You can also log on to www.hvremsco.org and click on CME for last minute changes and additions to area training. Also consult www.wremsco.org/ for Westchester area CMEs, training classes and conference notices.

If you know of any training opportunities that are not listed here, or on the training board, please bring them to the attention of training officer Willie White.

NOTE: CHECK THE TRAINING BOARD AT THE BUILDING FREQUENTLY FOR NEW TRAINING CLASSES.

DID YOU KNOW?

that the HVREMSCO TRAINING PAGEis where you can find all upcoming EMT original and refresher courses AND CME classes, along with contact information, available in the entire Hudson Valley Region, including Rockland County (excludes Westchester).

Go to:

http://www.hvremsco.org/trng.htm

AND DID YOU KNOW?

that there are numerous training opportunities just a short ride away in Westchester County, many of them at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla.

Go to http://emergencyservices.westchestergov.com and click on Training Classes.

Or click on About Us/Email Sign-Upto receive notices of all training classes.Log in to the NCAC website and see “Member Resources”

for numerous training opportunities throughout the year.

http://www.hvremsco.org

http://www.hvremsco.org

http://www.wremsco.org

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http://emergencyservices.westchestergov.com/about-us/e-mail-sign-up

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Updated HVREMS AMI Protocol - all EMTs PLEASE REVIEW! " " " " " " " " " -- TO Willie White


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EMT-Basic - CME Recertification Program Checklist

• 24 hours of Refresher Training (review of core content)

◦ Preparatory (1)

◦ Airway (2)

◦ Patient Assessment (3)

◦ Medical/Behavioral (8)

■ General Pharmacology/Respiratory/Cardiac (4)

■ Diabetes/Altered Mental Status/Allergies (2)

■ Poisoning/Environmental/Behavioral (2)

◦ Trauma (4)

◦ Obstetrics/Gynecology (2)

◦ Infants and Children (2)

◦ Elective (2)

• 48 hours of additional continuing education requirements, which must include:

◦ Geriatrics (minimum of 3 hours)

◦ WMD/Terrorism (minimum of 3 hours)

A maximum of 12 hours for "core content" and 24 hours for additional CME hours may be credited for self-study activities through documented continuing education via publications, video and/or Internet training.

A maximum of 6 hours may be credited for teaching CPR courses and this can only be used once for each recertification period.

A CIC who teaches an original or recertification course can claim the maximum hours for the "core content" area only.

National continuing education programs like PHTLS, BTLS, PALS, ACLS, AMLS, SCOPE, PEPP, GEMS, etc. may be used towards "core content" areas or for additional CME areas. Please contact our office for guidance.

A maximum of 12 hours may be credited for any one specific topic.

See the program guidelines at the DOH website for the latest information.

http://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/ems/national_education_standards_transition/

http://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/ems/national_education_standards_transition/


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Supplemental 13 hours - NEW! - for CME recertification

The following required hours must contain the new educational components from the NYS Educational Standards. These CME hours are above and beyond CME hours under the previous NYS curriculum and have been documented on the old CME renewal forms. All certified providers must complete these transition CME hours for certification renewals starting on December 20, 2012 unless they are submitting the new CME forms for the new Standards. All providers must complete their renewal process, including these transition CME hours, by their next renewal date or June 30, 2014, whichever comes first. Please check our web site for additional information pertaining to the transition to the National Educational Standards.

Preparatory 1.5

Anatomy/Physiology/Life Span/Public Health 2.0Airway 0.5

Patient Assessment & Monitoring Devices 0.5Pharmacology/Med Admin/Emergency Meds 0.5

Immunology/Toxicology 0.5Endocrine/Neurology 1.0

Abdominal/Geni-Renal/GI/Hematology 1.0Respiratory 1.0

Psychiatric 0.5Cardiology 0.5

Shock and Resuscitation 0.5Trauma 0.5

Geriatrics 1.0OB/Neonate/Pediatrics 0.5

Special Needs Patients 0.5EMS Operations 0.5

TOTALS 13.0


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Robert P. Astorino John Cullen County Executive Commissioner

The Westchester County Department of Emergency Services

4 Dana Road Telephone: (914) 231-1850 Valhalla, New York 10595 Website: http://emergencyservices.westchestergov.com/ FAX: (914) 231-1622

Summer Pediatric CME Series w/ Blythedale Children’s Hospital

Attendance at all sessions is not required Session #1 Wednesday July 10, 2013, 7-9pm Bulletin# 13-104E

Developmental Challenges; Stages of Normal Development GI, IV technologies, Cardiac Care

Session #2 Tuesday, July 16, 2013 Bulletin# 13-105E

Child Abuse/Neglect Behavioral Emergencies – Therapeutic Crisis Intervention

Session #3 Thursday, August 15th, 2013 Bulletin# 13-112E

Traumatic Brain Injury/Acquired Brain Injury – Appliances and Assistive Devices Gastrointestinal Issues

Session #4 Thursday, August 22nd, 2013 Bulletin# 13-113E

Respiratory Challenges Session #5 Monday, September 23rd, 2013 Bulletin# 13-TBD

Autism Infant/Child Safety

Targeted Audience: First Responders

Program Location: Westchester County Department of Emergency Services 4 Dana Rd, Valhalla, NY 10595

Program Cost: None

Registration: Pre-registration is mandatory. Walk-ins are not permitted. Class size is limited.

Send an email directly to [email protected]. You MUST provide: name, agency, cert level, contact phone number, email address, and bulletin #.

Please refer all related questions for this class to Nyle Salley, EMS Division Westchester County Department of Emergency Services (914) 231-1495 or email [email protected]


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VITAL SIGNS REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!!!

The NYS EMS Conference, Vital Signs 2013 has opened registration for the conference being held in Buffalo NY, October 23-27, 2013. Please follow the link to register for the conference and reserve your hotel room.

http://www.vitalsignsconference.comJoin us in celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Vital Signs Conference

Vital Signs has been providing quality education to pre-hospital care providers since 1983Remember the Vital Signs Conference is YOUR EMS Conference....Cutting Edge - Local - Affordable

ALS Core Content RefresherThis two-day workshop will provide 15 hours of ALS Training that an AEMT Critical Care or Paramedic may apply towards the “Core” Refresher Training of their NYS CME-Based Recertification Program. These 15 hours may also be applied towards the Mandatory Core Content required by the NREMT, meeting the objectives of the DOT Advanced Refresher.

BLS Core Content RefresherThis two-day workshop will provide 15 hours of BLS Training that an EMT Basic or AEMT Intermediate may apply towards the EMT-B “Core” Refresher Training of their NYS CME-Based Recertification Program. Attending this course 2 consecutive years will satisfy the Core content for recertification. These 15 hours may also be applied towards the Mandatory Core Content required by the NREMT, meeting the objectives of the DOT EMT Refresher.

The NAEMSE EMS Instructor Course This three-day course has been designed and developed as a result of the DOT/NHTSA National Guidelines for Educating EMS Instructors & the National Education Standards for EMS. This Course represents the didactic component and practical application of the education process necessary to possess as an EMS Instructor. This National Instructor course will provide participants with:

• Tools and resources to enable the Instructor to teach to their highest potential. • Foundational information on the educational process including teaching philosophy, strategy and techniques to promote effective student learning and evaluation. • Opportunities for networking and interpersonal growth as an educator

This may be utilized as a fast-track to becoming a NYS CIC, whether or not you are certified as a CLI. You must contact the Bureau of EMS after completion of this course to begin the CIC fast-track process.

Saturday and Sunday sessions by nationally recognized experts in the field of EMS, covering topics from Toxicological Emergencies, Thoracic Trauma, Pediatric Trauma and much much more! Saturday will feature Dr. Nirav Shah, Commissioner of the NYS Department of Health and Sunday we will hear from Dan White, EMT-P, Medical Intelligence Analyst for Boston EMS, reviewing EMS planning and response for the Boston Marathon terrorist attack.

These classes will fill quickly! Register Today!

http://www.vitalsignsconference.com

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T R A I N I N G B U L L E T I N Issued: June 27, 2013 Bulletin: 13-108E

EMS Operational Spotlight:

Triage/ MCI Awareness Course Description: A mass casualty incident can significantly overwhelm your medical resources and facilities, compromising victim care. By using a casualty sorting system, you are focusing your activities in the middle of a chaotic and confusing environment. You must identify and separate patients rapidly, according to the severity of their injuries and their need for treatment. This session will review the principles of triage and how to use the S.T.A.R.T Principle.

Join Drew Fried, EMT-B/CIC, in a discussion of operations during an MCI, as well as a review of the triaging of victims in the face of limited resources. This presentation is intended to help first responders better understand how to utilize resources most efficiently, triage objectively, and maximize patient outcome.

This course may be applied toward Preparatory, Patient Assessment, Trauma, or General Elective CME hours under the NY State DOH EMS Continuing Education Recertification Program.

Date(s) / Time(s): Wednesday, July 24, 2013 6:30-8pm

Targeted Audience: NY State Certified Emergency Medical Services Personnel

Program Location: Westchester County Department of Emergency Services Training Center 4 Dana Road, Valhalla, NY 10595

Program Cost: None


Send an email directly to [email protected] or call (914) 231-1616.

You MUST provide: name, agency, cert level, contact phone number, email address, and Bulletin #.



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T R A I N I N G B U L L E T I N Issued: June 27, 2013 Bulletin: 13-107E

EMS Operations Spotlight:

Safety and the EMS Professional Course Description:

Almost 10% of all EMTs and Medics in the country at any given time are missing work because of a job-related injury or illness (Dec. 2007 American Journal of Industrial Medicine). This class is designed to help reduce the number and intensity of injuries incurred by EMS practitioners in carrying out their work. This class will increase students’ awareness and understanding of EMS safety standards, practices, and develop their ability to effectively implement these practices when on duty. Join Drew Fried, EMT-B/CIC, in reviewing techniques and best practices, that will assist you in preventing on the job injury. This course may be applied toward Preparatory or General Elective CME hours under the NY State DOH EMS

Continuing Education Recertification Program.

Date(s) / Time(s): Wednesday, July 24, 2013 from 4:30pm-6:00pm Targeted Audience: Emergency Medical Personnel

Program Location: Westchester County Department of Emergency Services 4 Dana Rd, Valhalla, NY 10595

Program Cost: None


Send an email directly to [email protected]. You MUST provide: name, agency, cert level, contact phone number, email address, and bulletin #.



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BETTY LEWIT TRAINING CENTER AT

The New York State Department of Health (Pending approval)

IRVINGTON VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORPS

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Fall 2013!!

Program Dates

: Aug 21st 2013-Dec 19th 2013

Days &Times

: Mon & Wed. from 6PM-10PM

Location

Irvington NY, 10533

: Irvington Volunteer Ambulance Corps. 80 Main St.

Instructor:

Benjamin Fontanilles EMT-P/CIC/RF

Cost

: $700.00* State reimbursement may be available for members or employees of a certified EMS agency upon attaining certification. Please contact us for details.

Start your career in EMS today by obtaining certification as a New York State Emergency Medical Technician.

Our training center has been educating EMT’s for 25 years. Our cozy classroom setting makes learning enjoyable.

For more information or to register, email Benjamin Fontanilles at [email protected] or call (914) 315-4257

www.irvingtonems.com


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BETTY LEWIT TRAINING CENTER AT

The New York State Department of Health (Pending approval)

IRVINGTON VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORPS

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Fall 2013!!

Program Dates

: Aug 14th, 2013’- Dec 19th, 2013’

Days &TimesWednesday August 14th, 2013’ from 6pm-10pm

:

Registration, course introduction, policies, EMT update and challenge written exam

Saturday, August 17th, 2013’ from 9am-1pm Challenge Practical Skills Exam

**Attendance requirements are based on challenge exam results**

Location

Irvington NY, 10533

: Irvington Volunteer Ambulance Corps. 80 Main St.

Instructor:

Benjamin Fontanilles EMT-P/CIC/RF

Cost

: $335.00* State reimbursement may be available for members or employees of a certified EMS agency upon attaining certification. Please contact us for details.

For more information or to register, email Benjamin Fontanilles at [email protected] or call (914) 315-4257

www.irvingtonems.com


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[Excerpt from Emergency Management and Response Information Sharing and Analysis Center (EMR-ISAC), INFOGRAM 13-24, June 13, 2013] Chemical Safety Board Releases Safety DVD(Source: CSB)

The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) announced production and release of a new three-disc, single-box set containing all safety videos produced to date for completed CSB accident investigations. The DVD set is free and may be ordered by filling out the DVD request form (http://www.csb.gov/videos/video-request ) at the CSB Web site (http://www.csb.gov ) .Included on Disc 3 are two videos released since distribution of the last two-volume DVD compilation:

• “Deadly Contract,” showing how five federal subcontractors died from an explosion during a fireworks disposal operation in Hawaii. (http://www.csb.gov/videos/deadly-contract- )• “Inherently Safer: The Future of Risk Reduction,” examining the concept of inherent safety and its application across industry. (http://www.csb.gov/bayer-cropscience-pesticide-waste-tank-explosion )

CSB Safety Videos usually feature detailed animation sequences to show the chemical processes and sequence of events leading to dangerous explosions, fires, and releases. The videos received numerous awards and are often used in training, seminars, board presentations, and other venues as “object lessons in the consequences of inadequate process safety management.” CSB videos may be streamed and downloaded from the CSB media room. The INFOGRAM is distributed weekly to provide members of the Emergency Services Sector with information concerning the protection of their critical infrastructures. For further information, contact the Emergency Management and Response- Information Sharing and Analysis Center (EMR-ISAC) at (301) 447-1325 or by e-mail at [email protected]. http://www.usfa.fema.gov/fireservice/subjects/emr-isac/index.shtm

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