RAE Systems Posts Informational Resources to Support Japan Response Effort
April 19 2011 - 8:30AM
Marketwired
RAE Systems Inc. (NYSE Amex: RAE) today announced updates to its
main website to provide useful resources and radiation-detection
information to help the people of Japan and international
responders involved in the recovery and cleanup effort. The new
information can be found at raesystems.com and in Japanese at
raesystems.jp.
Informational Resources Launched on April
8, RAE Systems' updated website includes educational background on
radiation and its detection, references to up-to-date information
on the Japan situation and content to assist in the following
areas:
- Power station monitoring
- Protecting first responders, government agency workers and
military personnel
- Radiation monitoring for transportation and aid workers
- Monitoring the food supply for radiation
- Radiation monitoring of products exported from Japan
- Protecting workers during cleanup and reconstruction
"Utilizing our expertise in worker safety through
hazardous-material detection and monitoring, RAE Systems has
compiled resources to help first responders and others involved in
the Japan response effort," said Thomas Nègre, vice president of
marketing for RAE Systems. "In addition, we have mobilized our
company resources, including establishing a 24/7 detection hotline
and shifting our manufacturing lines to meet the increased
detection needs in Japan."
Keeping Responders Safe First responders,
including firefighters, police and emergency medical personnel,
along with Japan's government agency workers and Ground
Self-Defense Force (GSDF) personnel, are critical to the Japan
response effort. Keeping responders safe from high concentrations
or cumulative radiation and potentially hazardous gases left in the
wake of the tsunami requires specialized gas- and
radiation-detection equipment.
At the same time, many people are in transit around Japan, such
as truck drivers who are delivering water, food and fuel supplies
to damaged areas of the country. Journalists and aid workers also
are moving around the country, along with government
representatives. Personal radiation meters that track the amount of
radiation individuals receive over time can help keep people safe
as they move in and out of areas with elevated radiation
levels.
Many businesses are impacted, too. Japanese food producers and
exporters for many of the country's products are looking to
reassure customers that their products are safe for Japanese
consumers and for Japan's major export markets in Hong Kong, China
and the U.S. Worker safety is a key concern for many
businesses.
And as the country begins one of the biggest cleanup and
reconstruction efforts of our time, the risks to workers at utility
companies, in addition to road, rail infrastructure and
construction crews, remains high. As organic materials, such trees
and plants, buried in mud breakdown over time, potentially
dangerous levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) and hydrogen sulfide (H2S)
can be present. These gases and vapors can be stirred up and become
airborne during cleanup operations, especially where heavy
equipment is used to remove debris.
Supporting the Japan Response The updated
website for Japan responders is one of several measures taken by
the company to support the people of Japan and the international
responders who are helping in the response effort. RAE Systems' has
ramped production of its radiation-detection products, including
its latest DoseRAE 2 personal dosimeter, and has committed to
allocate its radiation-detection products to Japan for the near
future. Additionally, the company provides a 24/7 detection hotline
(+1-408-952-8200 ext. 8) to handle radiation-detection questions
and sensor replacements.
Radiation and Hazardous-Gas Detection As
part of its updated website content, RAE Systems' recommends key
detection solutions to help protect people and equipment involved
in the Japan response effort. These include:
Radiation Protection
- GammaRAE II R - Rapid-response detection and accurate dosimeter
measurements.
- NeutronRAE II - Personal protection from neutron and gamma
radiation sources.
- DoseRAE - Personal dosimeter for dose-monitoring accuracy.
- DoseRAE 2 - Personal dosimeter and detector in a single
meter.
- AreaRAE Gamma - Combination multi-gas and radiation
detector.
- ProRAE Guardian - Real-time wireless instrument management
software platform.
Hazardous Gas Protection
- MultiRAE Plus - Combination PID and four gas-sensors in a
compact monitor.
- MiniRAE 3000 - Advanced handheld volatile organic compound
(VOC) detector.
- ppbRAE 3000 - Wireless handheld VOC monitor for precision
measurements.
- QRAE II Diffusion - Full-featured, one- to four-sensor gas
detector.
- QRAE II Pump - Rugged one- to four-gas detector with powerful
built-in pump.
- ToxiRAE Pro - Full range, personal single-gas monitor with
wireless capability.
- UltraRAE 3000 - Advanced compound-specific monitor with
extended PID range.
About RAE Systems RAE Systems Inc. (NYSE
Amex: RAE) is a leading global provider of rapidly deployable,
connected, intelligent gas-detection systems that enable real-time
safety and security threat detection. RAE Systems products are used
in more than 120 countries by many of the world's leading
corporations and government agencies.
RAE Systems offers a full line of wirelessly enabled solutions,
including personal, hand-held, transportable, and fixed instruments
designed to meet the needs of any usage scenario. Applications
include energy production, refining, industrial and environmental
safety, public-venue safety and government first-responder
markets.
For more information about RAE Systems, please visit
raesystems.com.
Contact Information: Thomas Negre 408-952-8419
tnegre@raesystems.com
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