Inhaled particles: Conference 2008
August 1st 2007 Organised by BOHS in conjunction with The Aerosol Society of Britain and Ireland, the Inhaled Particles X Conference 2008 will take place in Manchester from 23rd to 25th September 2008. BOHS points out that multidisciplinary research is vital to the science of particlemediated lung disease and a distinctive feature of the Inhaled Particles Conference series. Continuing this tradition, Inhaled Particles X will bring together well-known and up-and-coming researchers from a wide range of specialist disciplines, but with a common interest and purpose: to understand better the nature of inhalable particles and their effects once inhaled, for the protection of workers' and public health. Submissions describing recent research relevant to the conference topics are invited, at this stage in the form of a short proposal. Proposals describing ongoing work that is expected to be complete, with results available before the meeting, will be welcomed, but enough details on design and methods must be given, so that the Scientific Committee can judge the likely relevance and importance of the study. The deadline for submission of proposals (which should be in English and no longer than one side of A4 paper when typed in 12pt font) is 30th October 2007. Centralised solutions Centralised vacuum cleaning/bulk removal systems Performance on demand Positive pressure SCBA Scott Health & Safety has targeted its Sigma II positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus at the compliance industrial markets and at the marine industry. Easy to operate, it is said to have low through life costs. Suitable for confined space working and for those involved with shipboard EXTRACTS THE DUST Deals with metal dusts Addressable gas detector Detects toxic gases firefighting, it features a lightweight, ergonomicallyshaped backplate for optimised load distribution to maximise wearer comfort. It also has an instant positive pressure demand valve which is very simple to operate and provides a high level of user protection. The system accepts a wide range of 200/300 bar cylinders. It also features an infinitely adjustable Kevlar cylinder retaining band, flame-retardant harnesses 1000 or 10 000ppm levels and there are two alarm modes: a Geiger countertype click in normal operation and a loud crescendo alarm which rises with concentration levels. The sensor has a five-year expected lifespan and there is also a battery level indicator. Small enough to fit into a pocket, the device is compliant to EMC standard EN50270: 1999. and corrosion resistant buckles and fixings. Tel: 0121 250 1457 11934 www.hsmsearch.com/enquiry Tel: 0113 236 1041 11867 www.hsmsearch.com/enquiry Tel: 01235 557700 Tel:01332 25 More articles from British Occupational Hygiene: | 
