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Features several destination areas in South and West Texas for international meetings and conventions. Promotion of an eclectic environment in Houston, South Texas; Availability of intimate venues in Galveston, South Texas; Popularity of the border town El Paso in West Texas; Provision of several museums in Lubbock, West Texas.

Reports on United States meeting planners and security experts' coordination to create safer events and assuage attendees' fears. Security responsibilities of meeting planners, according to Michelle Snock, manager of meetings and events for Cisco Systems; Notion endorse by security and convention professionals to meeting planners; Southern California Tourism Safety and Security Association's promotion of education about safety and security topics. INSETS: Case Study: Mohegan Sun.;SafePlace Accreditation..

Features several fire protection clothing for specific job tasks and industry hazards. Details on the selection of chemical protective clothing from Lakeland Industries Inc.; Design of the LV garments from Tychem; Advantage of using TK in handling highly toxic chemicals.

Focuses on the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration's recordkeeping rule. Revision of recordkeeping standard; Rewriting of the forms of the agency; Differences in recording criteria.

The article focuses on the use of the military technology of thermal imaging in firefighting in the U.S. Estimates indicate that about ten percent of fire departments nationwide have thermal imaging units. The technology allows firefighters to be able to do their jobs more efficiently and safely, protecting the lives of victims as well as firefighting personnel.

Predicts the future economic conditions of the occupational health & safety industries in the United States. Effects of the September 11 terrorist attacks on the stability of Occupational Safety and Health Administration; Changes in the occupational health approach; Establishment of a Human Exposure Limit to Mold services.

Focuses on the use of non-latex gloves to prevent dermatitis among the postal employees in the United States. Effects of bioterrorism on the health condition of the workers; Recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the use of protection; Allergy to natural rubber latex among the exposed health care workers.

Focuses on the provisions of the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act in the United States. Revised version of the 1991 Bloodborne Pathogens Standard of the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration; Benefits of safer needle devices.

Focuses on the growing number of United States businesses monitoring employees' electronic activities more closely. Illustration of the amount of time and money wasted on employees' non-business-related Internet pursuits; Role of the monitoring software industry in addressing the problem; Functions and capabilities of leading monitoring software products; Privacy concerns arising from the use of the products.

Reports on the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration's compliance directive on preventing needlestick and sharps injuries. Review of health care facilities' exposure control plan; Selection of protective equipment; Investment in `interactive' safety training; Other ways to minimize the risk of needlestick injuries. INSET: Online resources..

Focuses on the prevention of cold weather-related injuries in the workplace. Types of injuries resulting from exposure to cold weather; Work practices that can help prevent cold-related injuries; Use of protective clothing; Footwear and slip-and-fall protection.

Focuses on the potential danger of contracting bloodborne pathogen infection through damaged capillary tubes. Creation of a joint advisory board in the United States which aims to prevent bloodborne pathogen transmissions; Cases of health care workers who have contracted the disease through needles; Types of capillary tubes that should be used to ensure workers' safety.

Presents a list of editorial index for environmental studies published in the January 2004 issue of "Environmental Protection."

Discusses a report released by the American Water Works Association outlining the progress of homeland security efforts launched by U.S. water utilities since the terrorist attacks of September 9, 2001. Development of a nationwide information sharing system for water utilities; Partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and local emergency units to increase security and coordinate planning.

Provides information on a selection of products for use environmental protection. Portable analyzer; Cog Rake Bar Screen; Stormwater control from Century Group; Oxidizer; Regulatory tools; Portable samplers; Filtration kit; Wastewater treatment plants; Gas chromatograph.

Presents several products for environmental protection. Key features; Pros and cons; Cost.

Presents the Water Environment Federation 76th Annual Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC), held on October 11–15 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles , California. Overview of WEFTEC; Plan of technological sessions and conference workshops; Number of exhibiting companies; Schedule of conference workshops; Contact information for further details.

Reports on the launch of a U.S. government-industry partnership to put hydrogen-powered fuel cell delivery vehicles on the road. Testing of fuel cell delivery vehicles in a real-world driving environment; Promotion of the use of zero emission, medium-duty, fuel cell delivery vehicles as part of a commercial vehicle fleet in the U.S.; Establishment of a hydrogen refueling station.

Features environmental protection equipment and supplies. Continuous emissions monitor; Gas detector; Flow monitoring system.

Focuses on the importance of training construction workers in avoiding contact with high-voltage lines. Establishment of a buffer zone between workers and power lines; Options for safety around power lines; Components of the safety training program for workers.

Focuses on the rehabilitation of workers afflicted with carpal tunnel syndrome in the United States. Repetitive movements as chief cause of the disease; Pain and risk of sensation loss due to the disease; Need for employees' understanding of the disease.

Offers advice on how to select the proper personal protective equipment for highway construction workers. Head protection; High-visibility apparel.

Reports the test mannequin demonstration conducted by the Texas Motor Speedway in measuring the performance of fire protection garments. Measurement on the transmission of heat; Protective properties of the garments; Durability of the test garments.

Discusses the Spanish-language Web page from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration designed to reach Spanish-speaking employees and employers. Sections of the page; Links of the page; Evaluation of the page.

Presents environmental protection products scheduled for introduction at the American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition (AIHce) in Atlanta, Georgia on May 8-13, 2004. Gas monitor from RAE Systems Inc.; Warning device from Draeger Safety Inc.

Features several pumps, pipes and valves available as of July 2003. Sampling pump from BW Technologies; Pipe security from Red Valve Co. Inc.; Valve positioners from Siemens Energy and Automation Inc.; Electric ball valve from Dwyer Instruments Inc.

Reports on the agreement of Virginia Electric Power Co. to eliminate sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides emissions from eight coal-fired electricity generating plants in Virginia and West Virginia. Government's efforts to bring the coal-fired power plant industry into full compliance with the New Source Review requirements of the Clean Air Act; Details on how Virginia Electric violated the law.

Cites a World Wildlife Fund report which suggests that the American pika, a small flower-gathering relative of the rabbit, may be one of the first mammals in North America known to fall victim to global warming if changes are not made urgently. Disappearance of pikas from seven of the 25 studied areas where they used to be abundant; Possible extinction of the pika if the global warming trend continues.

Features the compact disc DisKIT from Aqua-Aerobic Systems Inc. Availability of an interactive CD-ROM; Background on the operations of Aqua-Aerobic.

Features the Testo 350 chemical analyzer from Testo Inc. Efficiency in testing nitrogen oxides; Design and specifications.

Features the RemediAid Kit, a total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) tester from CHEMetrics Inc. Efficiency in performing TPH test; Design and specifications; Functionality.

Features the Series 500 connectors from Proco Products Inc. Design and specifications; Usability in mechanical installations; Durability.

Features the Pumper KG grinder pumps from Pumpex Inc. Mechanical and output efficiency; Design and specifications.

Features the decontamination unit De-Con Pac from Andax Environmental Corp. Portability of the product; Efficiency in decontaminating infected victims; Functionality.

Features the Complete, Sophisticated Flow Monitoring System, a water flow monitoring equipment from Unidata America. Design and specifications; Usability in stormwater runoff monitoring; Functionality.

Provides information on a variety of software for use in environmental protection and management. Windsor Technologies' EDMACS data management software; Jagger Products Inc.'s design software for the specification of stripping and scrubbing materials; NE-Ware Stormwater Monitoring System from Nivis LLC; Environmental site assessment training program from ASTM.

The ProMinent ProMpak sodium hypochlorite feed system resolves problems associated with sodium or calcium hypochlorite feed. It is pre-engineered with standardized options and increased functionality The ProMpak is designed for plug-and-play style installation for field set up in existing processes and systems.

Val-Matic Valve and Mfg. Corp.'s, brochure on the Swing-Flex® check valve line includes information on its 250-pound cold-working pressure rating, disc position indicator and ductile iron construction. The brochure also covers the expansion of the line to include 30-inch and 36-inch valves. The Swing-Flex check valve features a non-clogging design with one moving part.

Ozonia North America Inc., offers a broad range of standardized and pre-packaged ozone injection skids for the municipal and industrial markets. Included is a skid-mounted Ozonia OZAT Compact Ozone Generator with an air-drying or oxygen concentrating system, ozone contacting injector and pump assembly and select monitors for system control and operator safety.

Neptune Chemical Pump Co. Inc., has new liquid end options for the series PZ Electronic Diaphragm pumps. Now available are Kynar (PVDF) and 316SS liquid ends, in addition to the original PVC and acrylic models. Kynar (PVDF) models are available with a choice of EPDM, Viton or Teflon seals.

The EPA-approved ExStik® Total Residual Chlorine meter, model CL200, provides direct reading of total chlorine from 0.01 ppm to 10.00 ppm, which includes free chlorine, hypochlorite and chlorine bound to nitrogenous compounds. The ion-specific electrode method eliminates the need to store and transport a sample solution back to the lab for analysis.

The article focuses on the McGard's Valve Box Lock, which can protect against theft of water service and tampering. The locks have applications for straight-through and right-angle valves. They capture the shut off valve and coupling nut. They are designed to be easy to install and require no modifications to existing applications.

Rosemount Analytical Inc.'s, model FCL free chlorine and model MCL monochloramine complete-packaged measurement systems eliminate the expense and hassle of pumps, tubing and reagents that need replacing every month. The model FCL uses no reagents and measures free chlorine in water with pH as high as 9.5. Options for fixed and continuous pH correction are available.

Red Valve Co. Inc., catalog CD is an electronic product library that includes case studies and application data sheets. Users can browse by application, industry or product. The included Kwik Size program helps users choose control valve sizes. The library of catalog sheets, specifications and applications, as well as installation, operation and maintenance manuals, can be printed from the CD.

Reports on the Environmental Protection Agency's findings on national air quality in the U.S. Principal criteria of air pollutants; Reduction in acid rain; Initiatives of the agency to continue the trend in air quality improvement.

Presents a preview of 96th Annual Conference and Exposition of the Air & Waste Management Association, which will be held on June 22-26, 2003 in San Diego, California. Theme of the conference; Keynote speaker; International Urban Air Quality Forum; Social activities; Showcase of exhibitors.

Reports on a study conducted by Texas Tech University in Lubbock, which found that California's winter crop of lettuce contains unhealthy levels of a rocket fuel component that can harm developing fetuses. Perchlorate absorption of lettuce produced in California's Central Valley farmland between October and March; Perchlorate levels in water that are considered safe and acceptable.

Features the Snout, an oil and water debris separator of Best Management Products Inc. Design and specifications; Usability of the product.