Detection - A ToolBox Approach

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Sponsored by HDIAC (Registration Required).  In recent years, terrorist propaganda campaigns have published materials that extol the merits of attacking the United States and its allies through the use of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high yield explosive weapons.  Further, numerous terrorist groups have attempted to develop CBRN weapons and some have employed them through a variety of means.  In order to address the operational implications of such events, it is important to be aware of common threat methodologies, be familiar with potential target locations, and understand the ramifications of such attacks.  This webinar will focus primarily on the biological threat, as a biological attack against people could be used to cause illness, death, fear, societal disruption, and economic damage; likewise, an attack on agricultural plants and animals could result in economic damage, loss of confidence in the food supply, and possible loss of life.  This webinar will provide a “snapshot” of this continuously evolving attack vector and give an overview and assessment of the threat posed by biothreat agents. 

Join us for a panel discussion as we explore the capabilities and limitations of various detection and identification tools and how they are best used together. Like a construction project, various carpentry tools are needed to complete the bigger job. In Hazmat response, various meters are needed from initial reconnaissance to decontamination verification. Risk-based response requires hazard assessment from all angles so you can do your job effectively and safely. High pressure mass spectrometry (HPMS) detects trace high-hazard airborne contaminants at parts per billion (ppb) levels and surface contamination / impure solid hazards at low nanogram (ng) levels. When combined with multi-gas meters during recon, FTIR and Raman during sample identification, and during decon procedures to verify mitigation, HPMS plays a key role in the detection toolbox.

By attending this webinar, you will learn from scientific and response experts:
Which combination of tools gives the most information during a response
Tips and tricks for sampling for all stages of the response
Which tools are best suited for Fentanyl analog detection and identification.

 Industry experts discuss the realities and operational concerns facing emergency responders around emerging threats including Fourth Generation Agents (FGAs) and Pharmaceutical Based Agents (PBAs).  

Industry experts discuss the Salisbury, UK Novichok incident and information about FGAs.