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Media Resources Inc. has updated two video training programs, EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE PARTS 1 AND 2, to meet NFPA 1001, 1992 standards. Part 1 demonstrates how to conduct an initial survey, establish an often airway, perform rescue breathing, identify cardiac arrest, perform CPR, and control bleeding Part 2 deals with protection against bloodbome pathogens and how to handle shock, burns, fractures, poisoning and drug overdoses Contact: Media Resources Inc.; 2614 Fort Vancouver Way; Vancouver, WA 98661-3997; (800) 666-0106.
An “instructor friendly” training package for delivering hazardous-material technician level programs compliant with OSHA 1910.120 and NFPA 472 (1992) is available from the International Society of Fire Service Instructors It contains an instructor reference guide, student manuals, master overhead transparencies for reproduction, 35-mm slides, flash cards, and student exercises and tests. Contact: ISFS1; 30 Main St.; Ashland, MA 01721; (508) 881-5800.
■ Summit Training Source, Inc. has introduced a new safety training video called CONTAINER LABELING: SYMBOLS FOR SAFETY that explains the terminology, colors, and symbols used in four major labeling systems: American National Standards Institute. Department ofTransportation, National Fire Prevention Association, and Hazardous Materials Identification Systems. Contact: Summit Training Source, Inc.; 620 Three Mile Rd. N.W.; Grand Rapids, MI 49504; (616) 784-4500 or (800) 842-0466.
■ The 156-page. 1993 SPRINKLER INDUSTRY DIRECTORY is available from Fire Protection Contractor (FPC) magazine. It includes 40 categories of sprinkler products and services and has more than 1,000 companies listed among 1,300 listings. It is free to FPC subscribers ($65 per year). Contact: Fire Protection Contractor; 1115 High St., Suite 11; Auburn, CA 95603; (916) 823-0706.
■ Media Resources Inc. has a new 55-minute training video, ROPE RESCUE: LOW-ANGLE TECHNIQUES, which demonstrates how to recognize and use types of rope rescue equipment, tie common knots used for rope rescue, perform a size-up, perform rigging techniques, lower rescuers to a patient, and package and raise a patient. Contact: Media Resources Inc.; 2614 Fort Vancouver Way; Vancouver, WA 98661-3997; (800) 666-0106.
■ IMPLEMENTING AN EARLY DEFIBRILLATION PROGRAM, a new book to aid EMS system administrators, training coordinators, and medical directors in the establishment of an early defibrillation program, is available from SpaceLabs Medical, Inc. The book provides real-life examples of EMS departments that have successfully integrated early defibrillation into their systems. To receive a free copy, contact: SpaceLabs Medical First Medic Products; (800) 251-9910.
■ With the intention of curtailing the large number of cumulative-trauma disorders suffered annually by American workers, Summit Training Source. Inc., in conjunction with Steelchase, Inc., has introduced OFFICE ERGONOMICS (S495), a 14-minute video designed to teach workers how to reduce ergonomics injuries and their associated costs. The video is appropriate for workers in an office environment. Contact: Summit Training Source, Inc.; 620 Three Mile Rd. N.W.; Grand Rapids, MI 49504; (616) 7845210 or (800) 842-0466.
■ The third in a series of instructional posters on the care and handling of drums has been released by Skolnick Industries, Inc. How To OVERPACK A DRUM measures 19inches by 25-inches and is suited for wall mounting. Contact: 4900 S. Kilbourn Ave.; Chicago, 0.60632-4593; (312) 735-0700. In Europe, contact: 44 King St.; Knutsford, Cheshire; WA16 6DT; U K.
