The performance of CPC, in terms of chemical barrier protection, durability, and hazard scenario suitability factors, can be assessed at several levels: the material, seam, closure system, and ...

Firefighters in Queensland are exposed to hot, humid weather conditions that contribute to the overall workload encountered during emergency operations. Responding to certain hazardous material ...

Dougherty Co. -- As the threat of war in the Persian Gulf grows, so does the worry over United States military men having to fight nuclear, chemical or biological weapons. The Albany Marine Corps ...

Made with GORE® CHEMPAK® Ultra-Barrier fabric, Blauer's Multi-Threat ensemble is certified to the NFPA 1994 standard for Class 1 protective performance and now qualifies as OSHA/EPA Level A. The ...

DARPA has awarded contracts to FLIR Systems, Leidos, and Charles River Analytics to develop new kit to protect soldiers and responders against chemical and biological (CB) threats. The Personalized ...

The damaging impacts of ionizing radiation on biological tissues are well documented. Since its discovery, mankind has worked to safeguard the public and the army in the case of the employment of ...

A new program aims to usher in a modern military ensemble that can provide 100% survival against lethal exposure from multiple chemical and biological agents. The Pentagon's research arm—the Defense ...