Live from AIHce: Manufacturer Showcases Fume-Eating Funnel -- Occupational Health & Safety

Live from AIHce: Manufacturer Showcases Fume-Eating Funnel

Jun 02, 2009

In the midst of all the work--and networking--involved in attending AIHce, it is always fun, or at least interesting, to set aside some time to walk the Expo floor and take in the variety of products and services on display. It was during one such tour of exhibitors, many of whom have traveled from far and wide to be here, that we came across the booth of CP Lab Safety, a firm based in Novato, Calif. We found the company's story, and the product on display, among the more interesting so far today. (We'll be back with more reports in tomorrow's e-newsletter.)

CP Lab Safety was started in 1996 in the garage of Ron Najafi and Kelly Farhangi Najafi's San Francisco home. As a chemist and safety committee member at Applied BioSystems, Mr. Najafi (now chairman and CEO of NovaBay Pharmaceuticals Inc.) had become aware of the toxic fumes being emitted into laboratories from open containers, so he invented the ECO Funnel™ to do something about it, and the company was born. Since then, he and his wife have grown the company significantly, and today it sells 80 different ECO Funnel products, plus 3,000 other safety products worldwide.

As demonstrated at Booth 1328, though, the ECO Funnel, a device placed on top of open waste containers, prevents 99 percent of toxic fumes from being released into labs, protecting the health of workers and potentially the air quality and waterways. The product also is designed to prevent fires caused by ignited vapors as well as spills of hazardous wastes from the open containers.

Representatives said that, as part of the company's commitment to a healthy and sustainable planet, for every ECO Funnel it sells, it donates $1 to American Rivers, a conservation organization that for more than 35 years has worked to protect and restore rivers throughout the United States.

The company invites AIHce attendees to visit Booth 1328 and enter a raffle to win several prizes, including a free 16GB iPod Touch that it will give away on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. For more information, visit www.cplabsafety.com.

Industrial Hygiene Product Showcase

Halo™ Eye/Face Wash Provides Greatest Washdown

Bradley’s Halo™ eye and eye/face wash arms users with the most effective emergency relief available in the industry. Halo provides 20 percent better protection than any other model on the market. With a more uniform and complete spray pattern distribution, and exclusive features that increase hygiene, users attain the greatest contaminant relief and protection available. Using the latest technology in fluid dynamics, Halo works in tandem with a pressure regulated flow control and the spinning motion of water, which creates an optimal spray pattern to rinse off contaminants quickly and thoroughly, ensuring the most effective flush available. 3
Moldex Airwave Disposable Respirators

Say hello to the N95 mask that is so comfortable and easy breathing, it can positively impact worker productivity and happiness on the job. The AirWave’s proprietary pleated design makes breathing easier and comes in multiple sizes with an adjustable strap for a customizable fit. Airwaves also have an ultra-tough Dura-Mesh® shell that resists collapse even in the hottest and most humid conditions. They have a metal-free molded nose bridge that seals easily without a metal noseband for added protection and comfort. It’s official: AirWave is a difference you can feel. 3
Altec Sentry

Altec’s commitment to safety extends beyond the investments we make in designing and manufacturing equipment. Keeping crews safe on the job is important to us. For nearly 20 years, Altec Sentry has helped employees train and certify Altec equipment operators on safe and proper operation. We are committed to your safety and believe that industry-leading equipment deserves industry-leading training. That’s exactly what Altec Sentry provides. Altec Sentry has a unique array of training options designed to help employers qualify their operators to safely operate and properly maintain Altec equipment. We also provide preparatory courses and practical examinations for National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) crane and digger derrick operator certifications. 3