NFPA Broadcasting Opening Session Live

Award presentations and reports by President James M. Shannon are highlights of the June 11 session in Las Vegas.

  • Jun 09, 2012

NFPA's 2012 Conference & Expo opens on Monday at Las Vegas' Mandalay Bay Convention Center, and for the first time, the association is offering a live broadcast of that day's opening general session beginning at 4 p.m. EST. The session will be broadcast at NFPA's Conference & Expo blog, which is already featuring news and announcements and will cover the conference throughout its run.

It will feature a welcome by Chair Thomas W. Jaeger, P.E.; the President's Report by James M. Shannon; the Nominating Committee Report by Peter McMahon; and awards. These include the Industrial Fire Protection Section's Best Fire Prevention Week Program Award, the 2012 Life Safety Educator of the Year Award, the Fire Protection Research Foundation Medal, and the Standards Medal.

NFPA's product innovation team are demonstrating new products June 10-12 at NFPA's booth 353, including e-books of some codes and mobile apps for NEC 2008, the NFPA 10 and NFPA 1600 standards' 2010 editions, NFPA 70E Changes' 2012 edition, and the beta test version of NFPA 70E – 2012.

A drawing will be held at the booth to award a Kindle Fire bundle.

Many of the biggest names in fire gear and fire safety products are exhibiting in the expo, including Tyco, UTC, Scott Safety, Honeywell, Kidde, MSA, UL, Siemens, and the U.S. Fire Administration.

Product Showcase

  • Glove Guard® Clip

    Safety should never be compromised, especially when it comes to proper glove usage. The Glove Guard® clip enhances safety by encouraging employees to keep their gloves with them at all times. This reduces the risk of accidents and injuries on the job. By ensuring everyone has their gloves readily available, we help promote a culture of safety and efficiency. The Glove Guard® clip is designed to withstand the toughest work environments. Constructed from robust materials made in the USA, it can endure extreme conditions, including harsh weather, and rigorous activities. Read More

  • Magid® D-ROC® GPD412 21G Ultra-Thin Polyurethane Palm Coated Work Gloves

    Magid’s 21G line is more than just a 21-gauge glove, it’s a revolutionary knitting technology paired with an advanced selection of innovative fibers to create the ultimate in lightweight cut protection. The latest offering in our 21G line provides ANSI A4 cut resistance with unparalleled dexterity and extreme comfort that no other 21-gauge glove on the market can offer! Read More

  • Safety Shower Test Cart

    The Safety Shower Test Cart speeds up and simplifies emergency shower tests, ensures you stay in compliance with OSHA regulations, and significantly reduces testing costs. With 7 unique features, the cart makes testing easy, effective, and efficient. You can test water clarity, flow, temperature, and spread—all at the same time! Most safety shower testing kits create a mess, take too much time to use, and don't fully help you stay in compliance with OSHA & ANSI standards. Transform the way you test emergency showers with Green Gobbler Safety. Read More

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