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EVACUATION (EWIS) & FIRE
24hr-security.com has incorporated 24hr-fire.com into its business and is proud to be associated with ADI Global to bring you a complete range of Evacuation and Fire Control Systems

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Advanced Smoke Detection
Evacuation Systems
Notification
Duct
Smoke
Detection
Fire
Sprinkler
Monitoring
Residential Smoke

System Sensor

Innovation has been more than an ideal at System Sensor - innovation is our way of life. We exist to make our world safer by producing the very best detection and notification appliances.

Because of our commitment to research and product development, our world-class products meet real world applications.

Our mission at System Sensor is to develop advanced ideas that deliver advanced solutions for our customers. We bring the highest level of
protection possible for fire- and life-safety emergencies.

Fire Categories that 24hr-security.com and 24hr-fire.com are offering

Conventional Smoke & Fire Detectors
Conventional Fire Detection Devices
Detector Test Equipment
Sounders &Strobes
EWIS
Analog Fire Systems
Addressable Fire Systems
Wireless
Accessories
Sprinkler Systems
 

Smoke & Fire Detectors

Products Available

Low Profile Plug in Smoke Detector

1600
  Low Profile Plug in Ionization  Smoke Detector

2600
  Low Profile Plug in Photo Electric Smoke Detector

2151AUS
  System Sensor Photo electronic detector

1151EIS
  Intrinsically safe lonisation detector

B401
  Universal mounting base - 2 wire
 

Plug-in Thermal Detectors

5151 A
 TypeA Rate of Rise 57°C Fixed Temp

5151 B
 Type B 57°C Fixed Temp

5151 C
 Type C Rate of Rise 90°C Fixed Temp

5151 D
 Type D 90°C Fixed Temp

B401
  Universal mounting base - 2 wire

I3 Series Photo Smoke Detectors 4WTRB

  4 wire photo electronic smoke with thermal
  Low profile plug in design
  AUX relay with c/o contacts
  Dual LED alarm & service indicators
  Thermal detection
  Drift compensation
  'Smartcheck" diagnostics
  12/24 VDC operation
  SENS-RDR compatible
 

Rate of Rise Heat Detectors

5601
  Rate of rise & 57'C fixed element. 1 set of N/O contacts

5602
  Rate of rise & 94°C fixed element. 1 set of N/O contacts

5603
  Rate of rise & 57°C fixed temp operation,1 set of N/O contacts

5809
Wireless version of 601

  Low profile design & Mounting
  N/O contacts
  Rate of rise and fixed temp operation
  Resettable on rate of rise
  Dual contact version available
 

Low Profile Smoke Detectors with Sounder

4WTARB
  Photo electronic with thermal. 4 wire. aux relay with C!0 contacts & on board sounder
 

4WITARB
  As above with non latching smoke & isolated thermal
  Plug in design
  On board sounder with T3 pattern tone   Aux relay with C 0 contacts
  "Smartcheck" diagnostics
  Thermal detection
  12:24 VDC operation
  SENS-RDR compatible
 

SYSTEM SENSOR

4 Wire Plug-in Relay Bases

B312NL
  Non latching 12VDC 2 or 4 wire circuit

B312RL
  Latching 12VDC 2 or4 wire circuit

B324RL
  Latching 24VDC 2 or 4 wire circuit  Suits 2 & 4 wire systems
  12VDC & 24VDC models
  Accepts photo. lonisation & heat detectors
  Non latching or latching versions with change over contacts
  Tamper resistant base
  Compatible with 1600. 2600, 2151 and all 5151 models
 

Is there a smoke alarm attractive enough to take to the ball?
There certainly is!
 

The 2012/24 a low profile, ceiling white design is ideal for any home (or Ballroom)
  BCA Compliant   Photo electronic design
  AS3786 Approval   N/0 or N/C alarm contacts
  9V Battery on Board   Standard Alarm Verification
  Custom easy clean smoke   Hush facility
chamber with twist off cover   Interconnect up to 24 units
 


Low Profile Smoke Alarms
2012/24
  Photo electronic with on board 9v battery back up

2012JA
  Photo electronic externally powered

2012RPC
  Replacement Chamber

  AS3786 Approved   BCA Compliant
  Ceiling white case   On board sounder
  Easy clean/replaceable smoke chamber
  N/O and N/C Alarm contacts
  Interconnect up to 24 units
  12v-24v operation

Honeywell Smoke Detector Compliance Module SDC

  Can be used on systems which require compliance with council regulations and BCA requirements

  Approved to AS3768 for use with 2012JA smoke alarms

  Includes a dedicated standby battery
  Integrates with all security control panels
 

Remote Indicators
RIFA
  Fire Alarm
RIIR
  Fire detector in room
RICS
  Fire detector in concealed space
RIDS
  Fire detector in duct
RILS
  Fire detector in lift shaft

  Circular design
  Fits standard conduit box
  Full range available
  Fitted with terminal block for easy termination   Contrasting engraving ensures high visibility

  Can be used with 2012H smoke alarm
 

Photo Electric Duct Probes
DH100LP
  2 wire 12:24 VDC detector and probe
DH100ACDCP
  4 ;-lire. multi voltage photo detector and probe
DH200LP
  Analog detector and probe
ST3
  1 m sampling tube
ST10
  3m sampling tube

  Streamlined design with clear cover over detection chamber
  Telescopic sampling tube
  Easy to install, mounting template supplied
  Low air flow design
  Field cleanable
  Available in 2 wire 12/24VDC version or 4 wire version

Reflector Type Projected Beam Smoke Detectors

BEAM 1224

  Full beam kit including brackets and test equipment

BEAM200
  Analog beam with reflector

BEAM 1224-LRK
  Long Range Reflector kit

RTS451
  Remote test station

A77
  EOL Module (optional)
 

  10m - 100m range
  4 wire 12/24 VDC operation
  Ceiling or wall mount
  In-built alignment tool
  Automatic gain control
  Remote test station available
  Low current operation
 

Manual Call Points
 

MCPR
  Red FIRE ALARM

MCPREXP
  Explosion proof MCPR

MCPWE
  White EMERGENCY alarm breakglass

MCPW
  White DOOR RELEASE breakglass

MCPWDP
  MCPW fitted with double pole switch

MCPFLAP
  Clear flap for all KAC MCPs

MCPWP
  Weatherproof FIRE ALARM breakglass

M500KAC
  Red addressable MCP

MCPK
  Breakglass keyholder

MCPGR
  5 pack replacement glass

5817/MCPR
  Wireless FIRE ALARM breakglass
 

  New Resettable Version
  Frangible glass element
  Micro switch operation ensures reliability
  Insert key for easy testing
  Wide variety of models and accessories
 

Detector Cleaning Tools
SENS-RDR
  Sensitivity Reader for 2600. 5808. 5806 & 4WTARB

SMOKE - C
  Test smoke 150g can

SMOKE-D
  Airduster 250m1

T55
  Removal tool for low profile 100 series

XP4
  4m extension poles for XR tools

SENS-RDR allows you to gain intelligent information from conventional systems
 

  Compatible with all System Sensor smoke detectors
  Tests sensitivity of detectors
  Reduces maintenance costs
  Can be connected to any standard DC multimeter
  Great diagnostic tool
  Meets AS1851
 

Sensor Flame Detector
20/20 R
  Single IR Detector

20/20 U
  UV Detector ciw manual test

20/20 UB
  UV Detector c/w built in test

20/20 L
  UV Detector c/w manual test

20/20 LB
  UV Detector c/w built in test

20/20 I
  Triple IR detector c/w manual test

20/20-03
  Swivel Mounts
 

  UV/IR sensors detect broad range of hydrocarbon and non hydrocarbon fires
  Responds to fire events in milliseconds
  Microprocessor-based for greater reliability
  Immune to nuisance alarms caused by sunlight. welding. engine exhaust
  Interfaces with standard alarm panels
  Electromagnetic Interference hardening. guards again environmental RFI
  Built in test systems (BITS) capability for fault and alarm testing from remote site
  Fast. easy installation using standard hardware
  FM-approved. built to MIL STD. complies with 1v1FPA 72
 


Aerosols

SMOKE-C
  Chekkit Smoke Aerosol Smoke detector tester. Nonflammable. 150ml Smoke Aerosol for hand-held use

SMOKE-S
  Chekkit Smoke Aerosol Smoke detector Tester. Nonflammable. 35ml Smoke Aerosol for hand-held use

SMOKE-T
  SOLO Smoke DetectorTester 250ml. Non-flammable. Smoke Aerosol for use with SOL0330 Dispenser and SOLO Test kits)

SMOKE-CO
  SOLO Carbon Monoxide (CO) Test Gas 250ml compressed gas. Non-flammable (For testing of CO Fire Detectors. Must be used with SOL0330 dispenser)
SMOKE-D
  SOLO Detector Duster' 250ml. Non-flammable. Compressed Air Spray
 


Tools
SOL0100
  4-Section. Fibreglass Telescopic Pole (6fvltr reach)

SOL0108
  2-Section, Fibregass Telescopic Pole (4Mtr reach)

SOL0101
  1-Piece Fibreglass Extension Pole (2.5AMMtr reach)

SOL0200
  Universal. Detector Head Removal and Replacement (Inspection) Tool

SOL0330
  Smoke:CO Dispenser for use with SOLOA3 Smoke Aerosol or SOLOC3 CO Test Gas)

SO L0424
  Heat Detector Tester Mains 220;240v. c/w 5 Mtr Cable

SOL0425
  Extra 5Mtr Extension Cable Assembly

SOL0460
  Cordless Heat Tester

SO L0461
  Cordless Heat Detector Test Kit (c/w 2 x Battery Batons and Charger)

SOL0610
  2-Part. Padded Carry:'Storage Bag System

Spares for Tools
SOL0720
  Battery Baton

SOL0725
  Battery fast charger

SOLOSPARE1002
  Plastic caps for SOL0200

SOLOSPARE1005
  Silicon membrane 330/461

SOLOSPARE1028
  Aerosol retaining cup
 


SOLO KITS

SOL0808
  Smoke Test'Starter Pack'. excl. Bag (4 Mtr reach)

SOL0809
  Smoke Test'Starter Pack'. excl. Bag (6 Mtr reach)

SOL0811
  Smoke Detector Test and Inspection Kit. incl. Bag (6 Mtr reach)

SOL0814
  Smoke and Mains Heat Detector Test and Inspection Kit (6 Mtr reach)

SOL0822
  Smoke and cordless Heat. Detector Test and Inspection Kit (6 Mtr reach)

SOL0823
  Smoke and Cordless Heat. Detector Test and Inspection Kit (9 Mtr reach)
 

24hr-fire.com can source many items for your Fire Safety needs

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Power/Surge protectors, smoke emitters, relays, canned air, test equipment,
door holders, training books, enclosures, protective covers, gas detection, linear heat cables, annunciators, explosion proof products, flame detectors and much more.

VESDA VESDA ASPIRATING SMOKE DETECTION
 

VESDA LP
  Laser Plus is designed for larger systems up to 2000 square metres and provides four outlet pipes from a common manifold

VESDA SC
  Laser Scanner offers the ability to identify which of the four outlets is carrying smoke. Each inlet can be set for individual alarm levels providing maximum flexibility.

VESDA LC
  Laser Compact is a single zone unit for smaller applications and offers a cost effective solution while still offering all the standard features of the Laser Plus and Scanner.
Vesda Focus - Max Single Pipe & One Zone

VLF250
  VESDA Laser Focus Relays Only VLF500
  VESDA Laser Focus Relays Only

Vesda Compact - Max Single Pipe & One Zone
VLC500
  VESDA Laser Compact Relays Only
VLC 505
  VESDA Laser Compact VESDA net

Laser PLUS - Max Four Pipes & One Zone
VLP000
  Blank. Blank. Blank plates fitted
VLP002
  Blank. Blank. Display fitted
VLP012
  Blank. Display. Programmer fitted
VLP400
  Blank with FIRE 1 & OK LED's plate + Blank. Blank plates fitted

FD Scanner Detectors with 7 Relay T/Card - Max Four Pipes & Four Zones
VLS200
  FD7 Scanner. Blank. Blank. Blank. 7 Relays fitted VLS204
  FD7 Scanner. Blank. Blank. Display. 7 Relays fitted VLS210
  FD7 Scanner. Blank. Programmer. Blank & 7 Relays VLS214
  FD7 Scanner. Blank. Display. Programmer. 7 Relays
 

  VESDA draws air through a pipe network using a highly efficient aspirator. A sample of this air is filtered and then passes through the chamber of the laser detector where it is exposed to a stable calibrated light source. When smoke is present. light is scattered within the detection chamber and is instantly recognized by the highly sensitive receiver system.
 

Horns and Strobes
 

Spectralert Horns and Strobes
H1224W
  White horn 12/24 VDC. 101dBA
H1224R
  Red Horn 12/24 VDC. 101dBA
P2415W
  White horn/strobe combination unit 24VDC. 101dBA
P2415R
  Red horn/strobe combination unit 24VDC. 101dBA
P1215R
  Red hornIstrobe combination unit 12VDC 101dBA
BBSR
  Red surface backbox for Spectralert series
BBSW
  White surface backbox for Spectralert series.
S24RL
  Red strobe with red lens
 

  Horns & Strobes 12 or 24VDC operation
  Very low current consumption
  Two volume level - field selectable
  Two horn tones - field selectable
  Supplied with universal mounting plate
  New T3 temporal evacuation tone
  3 year warranty. UL and FM approved
 

KAC
Multi Alert Horn and Strobes
EMAl224FR
  Full feature horn. Red. 12/24 VDC
EMAl224FW
  Full feature horn. White. Requires Base
EMAl2FSSR
  Full feature horn/strobe 12VDC
EMA24FRSSR
  Full feature horn/strobe 24VDC
ELPBR
  Low profile cable base. Red.ELPBW
  Low profile cable. White.
ESBRS
  Conduit surface base. Red.
 

  Acoustically efficient design produces 105dBA © 1m
  Horn 12 or 24VDC operation
  Low current 21mA
  Adjustable volume control
  Multi tone via dip switch selection
  Tone can be selected at fire panel
  Conduit or cable entry bases available
  New T3 temporal evacuation tone
 

Multi Alert Sounder Base
DBS1224FL
  Full feature 12/24VDC sounder base in white
LBLFB
  Fire Label
DBSLID
  Cover for DBS1224FL
 

  Neat compact low profile design
  12 or 24VDC operation
  Suitable for direct mounting under detector or as a wall mounted unit
  Suits detectors with 60mm mounting centres
  93 dBA 1m
  Multi tone via dip switch selection
  New T3 temporal evacuation tone
  Tone can be selected at fire panel
  Low current 21mA
  Adjustable volume control
 

Sounder Bases

B401BH
  Dual function recessed: surface mount sounder includes detector base
SM B600
  Surface mount conduit base to suit B401 BH

  Low profile excellent appearance
  Recessed and surface mounted models
  Unit is capable of individual operation via detector base or group activation from an alarm panel
  Compatible with full detector range
  83 dBA horn
  Low current 15mA operation
  24VDC operation
  New T3 temporal evacuation tone
 

Multi Alert Sounders
PA400R
  Red mini alert sounders 1224VDC 90dBA
PA400W
  White mini alert sounder 12124VDC 90dBA
 

  Sounders 12V to 24V operation   Low current operation
  Field selectable tones
  Red or white colour options
  New T3 temporal evacuation tone   90dBAsound level

Fire Bells
KMS8
  200mm 24VDC fire bell
KM S6
  150mm 24VDC fire bell
KM S12-6
  150mm 12\/DC fire bell
WBB
  Weatherproof backbox
LBLFB
  Fire label


  Underdome high decibel design
  Low current motor driven operation
  Polarised connection for fully supervised connection   150mm and 200mm models
  Suitable for outdoor/indoor applications
 

BE SURE IT PASSES THE TEST

Smoke, Heat, Gas & Duct Detectors are only good if they work when needed.
From canned smoke, to detector test kits and sound level meters, 24hr-fire.com can supply a full line of testing appartus for every application to ensure that when an emergency arises, it is going to work, no questions asked.

24hr-fire.com can source many items for your Fire Safety needs

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Conventional Fire Alarm Control Panels

Honeywell LST700 Conventional Fire Panels
LST702
  2 zone panel with keyswitch control
LST704
  4 zone panel with keyswitch control
LST708
  8 zone panel with keyswitch control
LST762
  4 way relay board
LST763
  12 way relay board
 

Fully approved to AS7240. parts 2 & 4 the series 700 offers an array of user and installer friendly features. Supplied in an attractive surface/flush mount enclosure each version provides simple user control via a standard 003 key switch. Each version supports up to 60 System Sensor Evacuation sounders. Suitable for Brigade monitoring or local systems
 

  SSL listed
  1.5amp PSU
  One man walk test
  Two wire mimic panels
  Suitable for Brigade monitoring
  72 hr standby on standard batteries
  Programmable time delays
 

Honeywell LST2600 Conventional Fire Alarm Panels
LST262408
  24 Zone capacity 8 zones fitted
LST262416
  24 Zone capacity 16 zones fitted
LST262424
  24 Zone capacity 24 zones fitted
LST2608
  8 Zone capacity 8 zones fitted
 

System Options
LST2600DHTX
  Door holder power supply 3 amp upgrade
LST2600SW
  DOS based programming software and cable for date and time panels only
 

Metal Work
LST2600BB
  Battery box
LST2600FS
  Flush surround for 24 zone panels
 

AS1688 Control 1668A
  AS1668 fan control first unit
16688
  AS1668 fan control additional to AS1668A
 

Expansion Boards
LST260OUG
  8 zone upgrade kit
LST2600803
  8 way relay exp. Board cle cables & screws LST2600813
  8 way open collector olp board clw cables & screws LST2600MIMIC
  LCD mimic panel
 

Evacuation Modules
 

10WEVAC
  10 watt EVAC system on plate. PA optional

25W EVAC
  25 watt EVAC system in kit form

50WEVAC
  50 watt EVAC system in kit form

EVACPA
  PA option for EVAC

25WEVAC-SA
  Standalone EVAC 25w

50WEVAC-SA
  Standalone EVAC 50w


 

The 2600 series is a state of the art microprocessor based panel offering advanced programmable features. The display incorporates a full LCD alphanumeric display which provides total system information in an easy to read format. optional LED indicators are available. The 2600 panel is supplied in an Onyx finish to compliment its modern features and design.
  The 2600 is expandable in groups of 8 from 8AZF to
Gas Release Modules 24AZF capacity
LST2600GRI   Real time date and clock
  First dual risk gas module   Fully programmable zone types. each with output
LST2600GRZ configurations
  Additional dual risk gas release module   Optional AS1668 controls available

  Up to 24 relay output zones can be added
  4 wire mimic feature
  Standard walk test facility
  Full monitored bell and ACF outputs
  Laptop programmable
  Auto testing with watchdog technology to monitor system performance
  Optional gas releasing modules available

Emergency Warning and Intercommunication System

EV3000

  EWIS systems fully approved to AS2220

50WEVAC
  50 watt EVAC System with PA

80WEVAC

  80 watt EVAC system with PA

SP5WOS
  100mm ceiling speaker 5 watt

SP5WSM
  100mm surface mount speaker 5 watt

HORN 10W
  10 watt horn speaker

TK86R
  Red strobe 24VDC

TK86A
  Amber strobe 24VDC

MTS1OWC
  Ivlultitone horn 12;24VDC

 

  Full range of EWIS incorporating MECP

  Smaller systems approved provide AS2220 tones for AS1670.1 systems

  Warden intercommunication points

  Break glass alarms visual alarms

  The complete range offers systems which are fully approved to AS2220
 

Honeywell Analog Fire Panel

BC216-1
  One to four loop analogue FIP
BC216-2
  One to 254 loop analogue networkable FIP
BC216-10EB
  19 inch Rack mounted FIP with glass door
LIF64-1
  Single loop expansion card
BC E216-3 LG
  Dual loop expansion card
GIF8-1
  8 zone conventional Expansion card
 

  Designed to provide the best solution for small, medium and large installations.
  Each panel supports one to four loops which can be divided into 144 zones
  Systems can be networked up to incorporate a maximum of 127 panels with a total of 254 loops
  Each analog loop will support a total of 198 devices. 99 sensors and 99 modules.
  The 32 bit processor provides the highest efficiency. speed and performance
  Allows a large number of advanced features to be incorporated
  Detector trending which allows the system to predict into the future when detectors will require maintenance

  Allows individual detector selection of the led blink function with an override feature on walk test selection.   Incorporates a full LCD alphanumeric display with optional zone LEDS
  Each panel in a custom GSS network
  Can be prcgrammed to provide total system information and control or as a sub panel providing local control.   All panels are connected via a high speed redundant network which also incorporates fail safe operation if the network fails.
 

For complete Evacuation and Fire Control Systems solutions please call our office today on 1300 244 700.

We will give you a competitive proposal for you

 

 


 

Powdersafe


Powdersafe™ Contaminated Mail Isolation System

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Powdersafe provides users with the means to identify, assess and control the risks associated with daily mail processing. The Powdersafe system is built to the highest technical standards and consists of an isolation chamber, a transport case and seven informative tutorials.

Powdersafe is endorsed  by the Australian Federal Government (SCEC) and is used by government, corporate entities and emergency responders worldwide.

Powdersafe is the complete system for dealing with suspicious mail believed to contain a contaminant. Powdersafe controls suspicious mail from point of discovery right through to final analysis of the powder. The Powdersafe system protects the health and safety of people processing mail, the emergency responders and laboratory technicians. Powdersafe is the only complete system.

 
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The Powdersafe™ system

Introducing the complete Contaminated Mail Isolation System for suspicious mail believed to contain dangerous biological or chemical agents. The Powdersafe™system is certified airtight, and designed to Ergonomics principles. Ensuring the unit is lightweight, robust, easy to use and readily transportable. The system is equally at home in the office, mail room environment, in the field with Law Enforcement agencies or aboard a vessel at sea.

Powdersafe™ is designed to remove the threat from the place of discovery with minimum disruption to your business. The unit can be removed in a discreet manner without further disturbance of the suspicious mail and contaminant.

Powdersafe™ provides peace of mind and addresses Occupational Health and Safety concerns within the work environment providing protection to both the employer and the employee in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation.

Powdersafe™ is Australian designed and produced and is now in use with government departments, the corporate sector and educational facilities.

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2003 OH&S Award Winner  

The Risks

As the office mail is opened, an alarm is raised when one envelope spills out a suspicious looking white powder.

What follows is a lengthy and traumatic process for those people affected and a considerable loss of productivity, often at a very high cost to the employer.

This can be avoided by using the Powdersafe™system.

Assess the hazard by determining the likelihood and the consequences.

SUSPICIOUS MAIL RISK MATRIX

First, assess the likelihood of receiving a letter containing a suspicious powder in the mail (has such a letter been received in the past?). Next, determine the consequences of receiving a hazardous substance in the mail (worst case scenario).

Circle the number in the cell where the column and row you have selected intersect. If that number is a 1, 2 or 3 the Powdersafe Biohazard Containment system should be implemented without delay. If that number is a 4 or 5, the Powdersafe Contaminated Mail Isolation System is recommended.

Consequences Likelihood - How likely is it to be harmful?
How severely could it harm someone? Very likely, could happen at any time Likely, could happen sometime Unlikely could happen, but very rarely Very unlikely could happen, but probably never will
Kill or cause permanent disability or ill health

1
Use Powdersafe

1
Use Powdersafe

2
Use Powdersafe

3
Use Powdersafe

Long term illness or serious injury

1
Use Powdersafe

2
Use Powdersafe

3
Use Powdersafe

4
Powdersafe recommended

Medical attention and several days off work

2
Use Powdersafe

3
Use Powdersafe

4
Powdersafe recommended

5
Powdersafe recommended

First aid needed

3
Use Powdersafe

4
Powdersafe recommended

5
Powdersafe recommended


6

HAZARD CONTROL HIERARCHY

1 Eliminate the hazard -  this is usually the most effective method of removing a risk but with mail handling it is not practical.

2 Change equipment or materials – if you can’t eliminate the hazard, think about redesigning the equipment or the work process. The Powdersafe system allows you to keep the mail in-house and handle it safely. Suspect mail is isolated within the airtight inspection unit.

3 Change work methods – if you can’t do 1 or 2 above, think about different ways the mail handling can be done.

4 Use personal protective equipment this is usually the least satisfactory method of minimising a risk but with mail handling it is not recommended.


The Solution

The Powdersafe™system allows you to open suspicious mail in an airtight and safe environment. The system is designed to remove the suspect letter and substance from the workplace via a responding authority who will take it to an authorised laboratory where the substance can be tested.  Police may secure the letter and its contents as evidence.

Don’t risk an exposure, apply universal precautions. Would you want to undress outside and take a cold shower in the middle of winter? Remember anthrax can kill you. The Powdersafe™system allows you to handle suspicious mail in a safe, airtight environment.

Universal Precautions - treat all mail as a threat to the safety of your people until otherwise determined.

The hallmarks of suspicious mail

  1. Usually but not always hand written;
  2. Incorrect title or address;
  3. Generic title - addressed to a senior "position" in the organisation, rather than the occupant of the position;
  4. Postcode does not match sender’s return address;
  5. No identifying characteristics such as name, sender’s address or any other details;
  6. Unusual return address;
  7. Excessive securing material, such as sticky tape to seal ends;
  8. Incorrect spelling of names or common words;
  9. Marked with restrictions such as "FOR RECIPIENT’S EYES ONLY", "PERSONAL", "DO NOT X-RAY", "EXPRESS DELIVERY" or "CONFIDENTIAL";
  10. Any item of mail that makes you feel uncomfortable;
  11. Staining on the envelope;
  12. Contents feel lumpy, uneven or move when tipped;
  13. Excessive postage;
  14. Odour;
  15. Hoax mail can be posted overseas;
  16. Unusual markings such as "skull and crossbones" - generally indicate a hoax but may contain a powder. Again, apply universal precautions and treat as a threat.

The Powdersafe™ System

The Powdersafe™ system

The Powdersafe™ System consists of the following;

The inner inspection/containment unit is designed to handle identified suspicious mail up to A4 size envelopes. The upper cover of the unit is a transparent one piece moulded lid. The unit is fitted with nitrile gloves which have high chemical and abrasive resistance and do not expose the user to the risk of latex reaction. The base of the unit is black to provide contrast with substances.

The unit is simple to operate and is locked down via two latches. Once this is done the airtight seal is obtained allowing suspicious mail to be opened in complete safety.

The unit is supplied with two letter openers sourced to ensure the gloves cannot be accidentally damaged and allow the operator to open mail with the maximum of ease.

The inner unit is built to Australian Standards and has been tested by a National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) of Australia certified laboratory to International Standards for its airtight seal.

The inner unit weighs approximately three kilograms and is robust.

The outer transportation unit is built to military standards and designed to cradle the inner unit during transportation and to provide maximum protection of the inner unit and its contents. The outer unit is high visibility yellow and clearly marked. The outer unit is designed to withstand falls from up to three metres without damage to the contents.

The combined weight of the two units is approximately thirteen kilograms.

The Powdersafe™system is only as good as the operator therefore comprehensive training is provided to the purchaser/operator and is delivered by either face to face training, online training or via a Powerpoint presentation on disk supplied with the system.

The training includes safe mail handling procedures from the point of receiving the mail through to distribution within an organisation, hallmarks of suspicious mail and operation of the Powdersafe™system including procedures to be implemented upon discovery of a letter containing contaminant.

In order to maintain the integrity of the Powdersafe™system the units are serviced on an annual basis when the gloves and seals are replaced and the inner unit inspected.


Features and Benefits of the Powdersafe™System

FEATURE BENEFIT
Accredited by the Australian Government Security Construction Equipment Committee (SCEC) and T4 endorsed Comprehensively tested - approved for use in Commonwealth Government Departments and other agencies
Airtight - National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) certified in accordance with the NSF Standards of America Exceeded the highest available standard to protect the workplace and staff. Airtight seal preserves the evidence for forensic investigation.
Developed in consultation with Microbiology facilities. Isolation chamber fits directly into category one and two Biosafety cabinets Accepted by health authorities. Contaminated mail may not need to be transferred into another container
Developed in consultation with responding authorities The contaminant is removed from the workplace in the Powdersafe system for testing. Protects the workplace from further contamination as the isolation chamber does not need to be reopened
Ergonomically designed User friendly and safe - designed for 95% of the population
Award winning Best Design Solution 2003 OHS Awards
Complete system Designed to do the complete job from point of discovery through to analysis. Protects the workplace and emergency responders. Reduces the requirement for Hazmat procedures. Negates the effect sought by the offender as work may continue undisturbed. Protects staff from physical and psychological effects.
Provides protection for the workplace May reduce insurance premiums. Protects against claims for loss of business continuity in co-tenanted buildings. Protects against the loss of business continuity. Reduces the need to build a special mail room facility.
Meets duty of care requirements under OH&S (OSH) Ensures a safe place of work and a safe system of work during mail sorting/handling
Financial Protection Provides a comprehensive protective system against the threat of contaminated mail. One contaminated letter in an unprotected workplace may have very costly financial implications. Average cost to a SME for a four hour closure is between $9K and $45K
Controls the risk Uses the principle of isolate and remove
Transportable Can easily be moved from one location to another as it will fit into an average size vehicle. Can be used in the office environment, aboard a vessel at sea or as a field response unit. The system can be removed in a discrete manner reducing unwanted attention.
Simple to use and easy to operate Only two latches require operation to make the isolation chamber airtight. Intuitive design - does not require complex training or operating procedures. Provides peace of mind to people opening the mail
Complements x-rays and scanning devices Completes the investigative system for suspect mail. Allows safe checking of suspect mail not containing metal
Lightweight isolation chamber Easy to handle and can be taken to the suspect item which reduces the risk. Ergonomic tests show safe to manually handle
Transparent isolation chamber Requires no artificial lighting and contents are easily observed from different angles
Nitrile gloves-high chemical and abrasion resistance Do not contain latex - no risk of latex reaction. Protection from both biological and chemical substances that can be delivered in an envelope
Isolation Chamber - single piece mould Removes the issue of joint integrity
Air tight sampling ports Fitted in consultation with responding authorities and health agencies to enhance testing capabilities whilst reducing risk. Screw out fittings with heavy duty o-rings.
Adaptable Can be fitted with different ports or made in different sizes for special purposes
Does not require a power source Is not reliant upon a power source to be effective.
No protruding components or filters Contaminant is wholly contained in the isolation chamber. No components to be damaged on the outside of the unit all fittings are flush. No filters to change or fail.
Transportation case to protect the unit in the workplace and during transportation. Built to military standards. Provides protection for staff, the work environment and responding authorities. Provides double walled protection.
Comprehensive tutorials on line that are regularly updated nsures staff understand the dangers of contaminated mail and how to reduce the risk. Pictorial representation of the hallmarks of suspect mail - raises the users awareness. Easily accessible and new staff can be trained and as required.
Recommended annual service Ensures the integrity of the system

PPE Kits
Personal Protective Equipment for safe mail handling

Jet Black Gloves
Nitrile disposable gloves

Super OMNI
Metal Detector

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DISCLAIMER

The Powdersafe® Contaminated Mail Isolation system provides an increased level of protection and makes no claims of preventing the exposure to any biological or chemical agents that may exist outside the isolation/inspection unit. The isolation/inspection unit is not designed for corrosive, explosive, flammable or radiological material and will offer no protection against these substances. Powdersafe Pty Ltd recommends that all people handling mail in conjunction with the Powdersafe system wear personal protective equipment in accordance with the training tutorials and follow the guidelines to reduce the risk of exposure. Failure to do so is at the users risk.