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P.O. Box 5674
Lafayette, IN 47903

A membership
organization for those
responsible for safety.

Established 1980

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February 2008

 

February 2008

Next GLASC Meeting

Our next meeting will be held on March 12, 2008 at Ivy Tech. 

               

April 18, 2007 Meeting Minutes

bulletMeeting called to order @ 11:45 a.m. by Denny Smith.
bulletDenny thanked Elaine Doss & Ivy Tech for the use of their facility.
bulletEmergency procedures & restrooms.
bulletSigns in sheets
bulletIntroductions
bulletThe December meeting minutes are not posted on the website.

 

New Business: 

bulletTreasurer’s Report: $1,310.82.  Five (5) companies have paid their dues for 2008.
bulletAdvertising:  Rob Outhouse reported that we have purchased a billboard.  The cost is $950 and will run for four (4) weeks.  The location will be anywhere on U.S. 52 between the Wabash River and the Tippecanoe Mall.
bulletWe have no host for the March meeting.  Also, June – November are still open.

 

Presentation:

bulletDenny introduced Brian Sebastian with MSA and presented him with a gift certificate to Advantage Embroidery. 
bulletBump testing is a performed test of a known gas over sensors to assure accurate performance.
bulletIf a bump test fails, adjustments must be made to bring instrument into proper working order.
bulletVerify calibration gas has not expired.
bulletVerify that the correct gas is being used.
bulletAllow sensors to stabilize (45 second minimum).
bulletIf sensor(s) fail, calibrate.
bulletWhen should you calibrate?
bulletWhen bump test fails.
bulletIf unit has recently been serviced.
bulletPer companies safety procedure.
bulletWhen instrument has been dropped.
bulletNew sensor has been placed into unit.
bulletWhen calibration drift is occurring.
bulletPerforming a calibration.
bulletVerify you are using right cal gas.
bulletVerify the bottle hasn’t expired.
bulletAttach gas using proper cal cap attachment.
bulletFollow manufacturer’s steps to accessing auto calibration feature.
bulletRecord calibration values AF/AL #. (AF = Actual Found) (AL = Actual Left)
bulletOr use test station.
bulletNew PremAire Cadet Escape.
bullet3 size cylinders.
bulletNew 1 piece cylinder valve/first stage regulator.
bulletWaist belt reinforced.
bulletLeft or right hip.
bulletStrain relief.
bulletUltra Elite/Adv 4000
bulletPTC/STC
bulletAltair.
bulletIP67
bulletNon-direct reading
bullet24 mos. disposable.
bulletH2S, CO, O2
bulletAudible, visual, & vibrating alarms.
bulletMaintenance free.
bullet18 hour alarm time.
bulletAltair Pro.
bulletIP67
bulletDirect read.
bulletReplaceable sensor & battery.
bulletCR2 battery.
bulletH2S, CO, O2, S02, HCN, NH3, etc.
bulletReplaceable front display.
bullet2 year comprehensive warranty.
bulletAdjustable alarm levels.
bulletNew Altair Four.
bulletDetects O2, CO, H2S, combustible gas.
bulletLi-polymer battery.
bulletVisible alarms 360
bulletRobust/rubberized/impact.
bulletDrop test 10’.
bulletIP67.
bulletMotion Alert.
bulletInstant Alert Standard.
bulletConfidence signal.
bulletBump check mark (24 hours).
bulletPump version available.
bulletDatalog standard.
bulletOrion.
bulletIP54
bulletInternal pump.
bulletAlkaline/Ni MH battery.
bullet2 year warranty/lifetime.
bulletLeI/CH4, O2, CO, H2S
bullet6’ drop test.
bulletElectrical flow pump.
bulletSirius.
bulletIP54.
bulletAlkaline/Li-Ion.
bullet2 year warranty.
bullet9.8/10.6 amp
bullet100 Preprogrammed chemicals.
bulletFive (5) favorites.
bulletInternal pump.
bulletQuick Check.
bulletCompatible with all Altair/Altair Pro.
bulletMaintenance free.
bulletProvides quick bump test checking.
bulletCheck marks unit for 24 hours.
bulletTest time less than 30 seconds.
bulletGalaxy.
bulletOn demand.
bulletBattery/120V
bulletUp to 10 units.
bulletInternet capable.
bulletBump/cal/bump fail cal.
bulletData download card.
bulletCalibrates all together.
bulletPrinter optional.
 
Meeting concluded at 1:15 p.m.

 

Executive Board News

The next GLASC Executive Board Meeting will be on March 12.

 

 

      
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