Issue 49

Volume 13 Part 2 - Second Quarter 2010

Published: 1st May 2010
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Editorial

Q2 2010 / PITTCON 2010 – An air of optimism
The Pittsburgh Conference on Applied Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy 2010 (Pittcon) was held this year in Orlando at the Orange County Convention Center from February 28th through March 5th.
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Q2 2010 / How to avoid the danger of asphyxiation
Deaths due to a lack of oxygen are one of the greatest hazards facing our industry today.
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Q2 2010 / Medical gas urban legends
Some persistent myths keep resurfacing among distributors and users alike regarding medical gas compliance issues.
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Q2 2010 / GAWDA Conference 2010
Nearly 600 people attended this year’s annual Spring Management Conference held in an ideal location – Chicago on April 20. The numbers represented a significant increase over 2009, and our four representatives from Specialty Gas Report all noted the air at this year’s event seemed charged with cautious enthusiasm and optimism.
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Q2 2010 / Editorial – Medical Gas Regulations: The search for a harmonious approach
Today, medical gas suppliers confront a virtual patch work quilt of regulations at the state level. Yet help is on the way from industry organizations mobilizing a national response.
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Q2 2010 / Effective Communications – Office emails: Use them, don’t abuse them
Email can be a powerful business tool in the specialty gas industry. Here are some tips on how to boost effectiveness.
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Q2 2010 / Silane Safety
Spurred by the growth in the solar cell and specialty glass coating industries, silane’s use is rapidly increasing worldwide.
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Q2 2010 / Asset management: Take advantage of the latest developments in tracking technology
Today’s tracking and monitoring systems of hazardous material containers increase safety, helps suppliers keep in-touch with their products, and pumps up the bottom line.
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Q2 2010 / Packaged Gases Part 1: Pressurizing Gas Cylinders By Dr. Roy S. Irani, Gas Package Solutions (GPS) Ltd
Everything you wanted to know about cylinders, but never asked – Part one of Dr. Irani’s new series covers the development of pressure vessels through the years.
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Q1 2010 / Norco’s Quest
The largest independent Gas Manufacturer in the U.S. seeks to leverage technology in order to reduce labor costs and increase safety. By Rob Cockerill
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