New Products Regulatory software Hazox’s Enmronmental and Chemical Management System uses a flexible, workflow-based approach that focuses on configuring busmess rules applied to global regulatory processes The system has been implemented on Oracle, SyBase and SQL Server database formats Documents and records generated mth the system include MSDSs, Hazardous Material Labels, and transportation documents and compliance history for and international local, national, regulations Systems are implemented m both client-server and AS/400 technologies For more information, write to Hazox Corp at 19 Campus Blvd, Suite 102, Newtown Square, PA 19073 (610-353-2130, ext 205, http // www hazox corn, e-mallcfnsble@hazox corn) Hazox
A Trammg programs for laboratones. Savant Audlovlsuals’ 16-page 1999 catalog offers a complete line of computer-based and audlovlsual training programs for analytical laboratories The offerings include interactive, computer-based trammg (CBT) programs m chromatography and spectroscopy Techniques covered m the CBT lme include atomic absorption, mductlvely coupled plasma, gas chromatography, hlghperformance liquid chromatography, chromatography/mass specgas trometry, capillary electrophoresls, mass spectrometry, laboratory safety, 1074.9098/99/$10
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and spectral interpretation In the chromatography software, customization of both quizzes and sublect screens allows users to incorporate an organization’s unique m-house laboratory procedures On-screen testing 1s interactive and provides immediate feedback Test results are stored and problem areas flagged for review The catalog also includes Savant’s line of audiovisual (video and slide/tape) programs m spectroscopy, chromatography, general laboratory procedures, (weighing, titrating, etc ) and laboratory safety All programs are suited for self-study or classroom lectures To obtain a free copy of the catalog, write to Savant Audiovisuals, Inc , 801 East Chapman Ave , PO Box 3670, Fullerton, CA 92834, or contact Valerie Sloane (800-472-8268, fax 714-526-7400) Sloane Audiovisuals
A Vent sizing package Fauske & Associates, Inc (FAI) offers a compact, easy-to-use adabatic reation calorimeter for process hazard charactenzatlon The Vent Slzmg Package 2 1s used to obtain crltlcal “off-normal” process design data VSP2 tests simulate upset scenarios such as loss of coolmg, loss of stlrrmg, mischarge of reagents, massloaded upset, batch contammatlon, and fire-exposure heating Pressure and temperature equalization features allow a thin-walled, lightweight, 120-mL test cell to be used m a closed and adiabatic mode, provldmg users with accurate adiabatic temperature and pressure rate data for rapid runaway reactions For more mformatlon, contact Fauske 8z Associates, Inc, Buff Edge, IL 60521 (630-323-8750, fax 630-986-5481, www fauske corn) Fauske Society
A NIOSH booklet on stress. NIOSH announces a new booklet, “Stress at Work” (DHHS [NIOSH] Pubhcatlon no 99-101) This booklet hlghhghts the causes af stress- at work and outlines steps that can be taken to prevent lob stress To obtain a copy of this and other pubhcatlons, write to Public Dissemination, EID, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 4676 Columbia Pky , Cmcmnatl, OH 45226-1998 (800356-4674, fax 513-533-8573, e-mail pubstaft@cdc gov) NIOSH Safety cabmets A new color brochure details a complete line of NSF-listed blologlcal safety cabinets m sizes ranging from 2 to 6 ft All units are routinely sublected to extensive mlcroblologlcal aerosol testing and are designed to meet the need for contammatlon control and clean air products The booklet hlghhghts features such as heavy-gauge stainless steel construction, high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration, and vortex channels that provide additional product, personnel, and laboratory protection Also detailed are the voltage-compensatmg speed control, matched blower/motor assembly, Mmlhehc pressure gauge, and laminated safety glass Forma Scientific’s “Theory of Operation” is included, complete with airflow patterns and two tables summarizing blosafety levels for infectious agents 0 Forma Scientific Chemical
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