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FMLink's Anthrax Information Resource Page

See a compilation of all of FMLink's News stories related to anthrax and other forms of contaminants to the HVAC systems of buildings. We also have put together a series of Links to other Web sites: Organizations with information to share, and Companies that provide products and services related to this area.

If you come across other sites that would be of value to facilities managers, please e-mail us.

FMLink Anthrax News Stories

The following stories on FMLink have addressed the security and health concerns of the recent anthrax attacks, especially as they relate to the safety of commercial buildings.

Online building protection program provides info. on airborne hazards
(posted Dec 21, 2001)

Vital Living’s PurTest Anthrax test certified by independent laboratory
(posted Dec 3, 2001)

Spectrum Brands joins Spectronics to develop ultraviolet light sterilization products
(posted Nov 26, 2001)

UK Health & Safety Commission publishes guidelines for mailroom safety
(posted Nov 23, 2001)

OSHA matrix helps employers assess anthrax risk
(posted Nov 23, 2001)

Anthrax threat will not impact growth of online billing, report says
(posted Nov 19, 2001)

Maryland company receives patent for enhanced indoor air filter to sterilize microbial bacteria
(posted Nov 16, 2001)

UltraViolet Devices explores UV light as control method for anthrax, other pathogens
(posted Nov 14, 2001)

Dualdraw’s mail room table units remove airborne dust and pollutants, including anthrax
(posted Nov 9, 2001)

Indoor Innovation’s ultra-violet light designed to kill anthrax and other airborne bacteria
(posted Nov 7, 2001)

Paperless mail delivery by email combats mail terrorism
(posted Nov 7, 2001)

CDC releases latest summary of confirmed and suspected cases of anthrax
(posted Nov 7, 2001)

Modern building design reduces risk of bioterrorism, say architects
(posted Nov 7, 2001)

Mail Systems Management Association provides mailroom security resources
(posted Nov 5, 2001)

US Postal Service site offers updates and fact sheets regarding anthrax threat
(posted Nov 2, 2001)

US Postal Service acts to ensure public and employee safety from anthrax
(posted Nov 2, 2001)

Some anti-terrorisim measures could pose health risks in buildings, says ASHRAE
(posted Nov 2, 2001)

OSHA site includes anthrax exposure information and resources
(posted Oct 31, 2001)

Information and resources about anthrax, bioterrorism featured on CDC site
(posted Oct 31, 2001)

Coastal video provides anthrax training facts
(posted Oct 31, 2001)

Vital Living Products’ anthrax testing kit detects spores in air and surfaces
(posted Oct 26, 2001)

CDC releases advisory: How to handle anthrax threats
(posted Oct 24, 2001)

HR site has info on crisis management, anthrax scare
(posted Oct 19, 2001)

LINKS

Informational Organizations

The Centers for Disease Control Anthrax Information and Public Health Emergency Preparedness & Response
To access: http://www.bt.cdc.gov/
Anthrax information, CDC health alerts, advisories and updates

The United States Postal Service Security Updates
To access: http://www.usps.com/news/2001/press/serviceupdates.htm
Official site of the United States Postal Service with updates relating to the safety and security of residential and commercial mail.

The Mail Systems Management Association
To access: http://www.msmanational.org/msma_news.htm
A variety of links and information regarding the handling of suspicious or contaminated materials, including 1) what to do if you receive an anthrax threat, 2) CDC tips and 3) a downloadable poster.

OSHA Fact Sheet and References on Worker Health and Safety for Anthrax Exposure
To access: http://www.osha.gov/bioterrorism/anthraxfactsheet.html
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has included on its Web site an answers to such questions such as, What is Anthrax? Who Can be Exposed to Anthrax? How Can Employers Prevent and Control Exposure and Infection?

The Society for Human Resource Management: HR Responds to Terrorism
To access: http://www.shrm.org/hrnews/articles/default.asp?page=TerrorismPage.htm
This site contains links such as: Conducting A Critical Incident Stress Debriefing; Critical Incident Response Planning; Disasters-Emergency Preparedness; National Outrage and Its Impact on the Workplace; and FAQ Terrorism Attack Aftermath. The page also points to information on the recent anthrax threat and how to handle it.

The Food and Drug Administration News Page
To access: http://www.fda.gov/opacom/hpwhats.html
Press releases and consumer reports on recent health threats, including bioterrorism.

National Institutes of Health
To access: www.nih.gov
Publications & fact sheets, ClinicalTrials.gov, health hotlines, A-Z topic index, MEDLINEplus, other resources

Building Products and Services

Clean Air America, Inc.
To access: http://www.clean-air.com/
Clean Air America manufactures industrial air cleaning and dust management systems.

The Dusttown BioHazard Resource Page
To access: http://www.dusttown.com/prod/biochem_resource.htm
To help business and industry address concerns regarding the threat of anthrax, Dusttown has created the BioHazard Resource Page.

AirSystems, Inc.
To access: http://www.airsystems-inc.com/984-1.html
A.I.R. Systems, Inc. provides products and information for use in collecting and filtering smoke, dust, mist, odors and other airborne contaminants, which are byproducts of a wide variety of laboratory, industrial, and commercial processes.

Anthrax Spore Trap
To access: http://www.clean-air.com/_specs/spore_trap.htm
Anthrax Spore Trap captures the bacterium at the source and prevents the spores from escaping into the air to be inhaled by a person or people in the area where a contaminated letter is opened.