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Click here for more information Press Release Oconomowoc, WI, Feb 20, 2007: AMETEK U.S. Gauge, which has marketed the MARK Series noise dosimeters for over 25 years, decided in 2006 to exit the noise dosimeter market, allowing it to concentrate on its core pressure measurement products business. AMETEK’s principle concern was that its dosimeter customers continue to receive high-quality service and calibration support for their instruments. Effective immediately, Quest Technologies will provide that service to AMETEK’s global dosimeter customer base. As an A2LA-accredited laboratory, Quest Technologies welcomes AMETEK customers to contact them directly for their calibration and service needs at (800) 245-0779 or log onto www.quest-technologies.com/service for a secured return authorization form. For additional information, you may also contact Gerry Fleisher, Director of North American Sales, directly at 262-567-9157 ext 152. Press Release Press Release Gerry Fleisher has been promoted to Director, North American Sales in addition to his responsibilities as Manager, Global Sales Support. All of U.S. and Canadian sales operations and staff will now report to Gerry. Amy Hayden has been appointed as Manager, Marketing Services and will be operationally responsible for advertising, market research and e-commerce activities. Two other marketing staff members will report to Amy. Gerry and Amy will both report to Paul James, Senior Vice President and Director, Business Development. Press Release QuestSuite Professional II, when used in conjunction with our instruments, provides industrial hygiene and safety professionals with “The System Solution” for recording, reporting, charting and analyzing exposures to a multitude of occupational and environmental hazards. QuestSuite Professional II is specifically designed to work with our personal noise dosimeters, environmental and occupational noise monitors, sound level meters and real-time frequency analyzers, heat stress and thermal comfort monitors, and occupational hand-arm and whole body vibration monitors. The latest version of QuestSuite Professional II has many exceptional benefits to the end user; it offers an array of sophisticated technology. New and Improved Key Features:
For more information on QuestSuite Professional II and how you can benefit from “The System Solution”, please visit www.Quest-Technologies.com/software/index.htm Press Release Did you know that hazardous noise exposure is the greatest that it has been for over 30 years? Did you know that soldiers sent to battle are over 50 times more likely to suffer noise-induced hearing loss? “Hazardous noise exposure is the greatest it has been for over 30 years due to the scope of military operations, extended training and an increase in number of combat forces,” states retired Air Force audiologist Theresa Schultz, PhD. Studies have continued to show an increase in hearing loss. According to the American Journal of Audiology, soldiers sent to the battle zones are over 50 times likely to suffer noise-induced hearing loss. The good news is that there are ways to combat hearing loss! Quest Technologies is an innovative leader in noise detection and sound analysis. In the fight against harmful noise levels, the SoundPro® SE/DL Series can analyze and detect what sound levels are dangerous to the human ear. The SoundPro® SE/DL Series is the latest and most advanced technology available to reliably perform advanced noise analyses. Don’t waste another minute! Learn how you can protect against noise-induced hearing loss with the SoundPro® SE/DL Series from Quest Technologies. Visit www.Quest-Technologies.com . Press Release Do you evaluate a supplier for noise dosimeter and sound level meter calibration services by price? Do you evaluate a supplier based on “NIST traceablility”? If you answered yes to either one of these questions, you may not be receiving services any more comprehensive than the calibration check you perform yourself. There are many important factors to consider when choosing a calibration service supplier. These important factors can be obtained in a Special Report from Quest Technologies entitled, “ALL CALIBRATIONS ARE NOT CREATED EQUAL: Exploring The Value of Accredited Calibration Laboratories”, available to you at no cost. Don’t waste another minute! Learn more about accredited calibration laboratories and what you should expect from the supplier of your noise dosimeter and sound level meter calibration services. Visit http://www.quest-technologies.com/qcarepro/index.htm About Quest TechnologiesQuest Technologies Incorporated is one of the most widely recognized and respected names worldwide for safety & industrial hygiene instrumentation and software. We market our products through select independent distributors in over 50 countries worldwide. Our expertise is instrumentation and software and supporting calibration and educational seminar services associated with monitoring and evaluation of occupational and environmental health & safety hazards. Our customers use our products in applications concerned with noise, human vibration, heat stress, thermal comfort, indoor air quality and toxic/combustible gas exposures. Our products are used extensively in military, mining, research, enforcement, insurance, consulting, educational, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, and sports medicine markets. Quest offers “The System Solution” to all your monitoring and data analysis requirements. For more information about Quest, please visit www.Quest-Technologies.com. Press Release Oconomowoc, WI, Aug 7, 2006: Has the heat wave of 2006 left you wondering if you or your employees are working in safe conditions? The onset of heat stress, heat stroke and even death can occur quickly when the situation is not properly monitored. It is important that you are aware of when your environment and body approaches its limit in regards to heat. Monitoring and detecting these conditions are key! It is also important to understand that each worker is physiologically different, heat and other unique factors will affect individuals differently. Quest Technologies offers instruments that can monitor, detect and prevent heat stress, whether it is an individual or a group of workers. At the end of the day, top priority is to make sure that all workers are healthy. Don’t let the heat compromise your health! Learn how the QUESTemp° 3x Series and QUESTemp° II Personal Monitor can help you avoid a devastating situation, by monitoring, detecting and preventing the onset of heat stress during the dog days of summer and beyond. For More Details: Press Release Oconomowoc, WI, April 12, 2006: Quest Technologies Inc, an employee-owned world leader in the development and manufacture of monitoring instrumentation and software for occupational and environmental health & safety (OEHS) applications, proudly announces the selection of Heidi Tunak as the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Employee of the year. Heidi was selected by the Wisconsin Chapter of the ESOP Association. Heidi was chosen for this award by her fellow employee owners. She exemplifies employee ownership in her work and attitude. Because of this well deserved recognition, she was honored by the Wisconsin Chapter of the ESOP Association with a special ceremony held on April 5, 2006 in Appleton, WI. Heidi will receive a commemorative plaque, along with free registration into the National ESOP conference in Washington DC. She has also been automatically nominated for the National Employee owner of the year, which will be chosen in Washington DC later this year. Heidi has worked for Quest Technologies for over 17 years. During those years, she has worked in many different departments throughout the organization including, administration, accounting and purchasing. In Heidi's most recent role, she is the Team Leader Sales Coordinator. Quest Technologies congratulates Heidi and thanks her for her continued dedication to the business! Press Release New Monitor & Software Completes System Solution for Human Vibration Monitoring, Analysis and Control Oconomowoc, WI, October 28, 2005: Quest Technologies Inc, a world leader in occupational health and safety instrumentation & systems, today announced introduction of the Model VI-400Pro Advanced Real-Time Vibration Analyzer and updated QuestSuite Professional II (QSP II) Applications Software. The VI400Pro and QSP II provide real-time full and third-octave frequency analysis of hand-arm, whole-body and machine vibration. In some regions of the world, human vibration exposures are required by law to be quantified for discrete octave bands. Elsewhere, while broadband measurements of vibration are a prudent first step, applying engineering controls to resolve excessive vibration levels requires an understanding of the frequency content of the vibration. The VI-400Pro and Quest's Model HAVPro Basic Vibration Monitor now work together with QuestSuite Professional II Applications Software to form a single, simple-to-use system solution for vibration monitoring. The VI-400Pro is a rugged and powerful handheld device ideal for field use. The VI-400Pro analyzes up to four input channels simultaneously, each including 1/1 or 1/3 real-time octave band data. While three channels are typically used for tri-axial vibration measurements, a bonus fourth channel may be used to simultaneously analyze either sound or an additional single axis of vibration by attaching additional optional transducers to the instrument. The VI-400Pro meets Type/Class 1 requirements of international standards ISO 8041, IEC 651, IEC 804 and IEC 61672 for human vibration and sound measuring devices. The HAVPro is a compact, lightweight handheld device ideal for initial screening for vibration levels and for ongoing preventative maintenance programs and quality assurance programs. The HAVPro meets Type 1 requirements of international standard ISO 8041 for human vibration measuring devices. The complete system is designed for use in accordance with the requirements of ISO 2631, ISO 5349, ACGIH Threshold Limit Values, the new EU Physical Agents Vibration Directive 2002/44/EC, ANSI S3.34, ANSI S3.18 and numerous other hand-arm and whole-body vibration standards around the world. The QuestSuite Professional software application includes powerful productivity tools like an exposure calculator and combined test utility that allow users to confidently and conveniently explore both administrative and engineering control solutions. Loud Parties, Bars, Nightclubs, Construction Equipment, Amplified Musical Instruments, Lawn and Garden Equipment, and Barking Dogs are examples of noise found in every major urban area. Quest Technologies introduces the SoundPatrol DP Series Sound Level Meters for Noise Ordinance Enforcement Press Release, Oconomowoc, WI, June 1, 2005: Quest Technologies Inc, an employee-owned world leader in the development and manufacture of monitoring instrumentation and software for occupational and environmental health & safety (OEHS) applications, announces the release of the SoundPatrol DP Series Sound Level Meters for Noise Ordinance Enforcement. Noise ordinance enforcement is an area that is not traditionally seen by law enforcement as a high priority. However, excessive unnecessary, and/or annoying noise can have serious effects on the residents of a community. Enforcement of local noise ordinances requires field testing of noise levels and documentation of measurement results, particularly in the event a citation is issued. The need exists for a simple system that requires minimal training to be easily deployed in the field by law enforcement personnel. Quest Technologies has created the SoundPatrol DP Series Sound Level Meters with digital printing capabilities especially for this application. Users will quickly learn to confidently perform a pre-test field calibration, take a valid noise sample, perform a post-test calibration check and generate complete printed results using the system's convenient belt-worn portable printer. About Quest Technologies: Quest Introduces the QUESTemp° Sentinel Stationary Ambient Heat Stress Monitoring System Practice the Principle of Management by Exception with an Automated Real-Time Surveillance System Press Releases, Oconomowoc, WI, March 15, 2005 Oconomowoc, WI, January 24, 2005: Quest Technologies Inc, an employee-owned world leader in the development and manufacturer of monitoring instrumentation and software for occupational and environmental health & safety (OEHS) applications, today announced the release of the QUESTemp° Sentinel Stationary Ambient Heat Stress Monitoring System. Experts acknowledge that absent of any kind of monitoring, heat stress induced accidents and injuries can occur within your organization with little or no notice and even result in death. They often go unrecognized as being heat stress related. Quest Technologies has developed the QUES°empSentinel for facilities where environmental conditions and workload can combine to create heat stress hazards. The QUESTemp° Sentinel performs continuous real-time surveillance of your facilities and provides your designated personnel with the information they need to promptly and effectively intervene in order to avoid or minimize negative outcomes from heat stress. QUESTemp° Sentinel allows you to practice the principle of management by exception. This quite simply means that the QUESTemp° Sentinel tracks and reviews environmental conditions but does not initiate intervention unless action is necessary per your specifications. Automating WBGT measurements and posting the data on the Internet or your Internet from anywhere in the world eliminates the need for someone taking periodic measurements and manually interpreting and reporting the data. Continuous real-time surveillance is most important wherever environmental conditions or personnel may change throughout the day, week, month or season. Automated action alerts with text messages can be received by email-capable PC's, cell phones, pagers and PDA's. For more information call 1-800-245-0779, 262-567-9157 or email: sales@quest-technologies.com Do Wind, Rain, Snow, Chemicals, Particulates, Animals, Tampering, Vandalism and Theft keep you from Capturing the Environmental Noise Data you Require? Quest Technologies introduces the SoundPro® DLX Outdoor Measurement System Conversion Kit Press Releases, Oconomowoc, WI, March 15, 2005 Quest Technologies Inc, an employee-owned world leader in the development and manufacture of monitoring instrumentation and software for occupational and environmental health & safety (OEHS) applications, announces the release of the Outdoor Measurement System Conversion Kit for the SoundPro DLX Hand Held Sound Level Meter & Real-Time Analyzer. The assessment of environmental noise within the community or industrial workplace typically requires that you capture an uninterrupted history of noise data for a temporary but extended period of time. This situation can be challenging and costly when applying conventional measurement instrumentation to this task. Your very costly noise measurement studies and instrumentation may be at risk to disruption or damage from exposure to wind, rain, snow, chemicals, particulates, animals, tampering, vandalism and/or theft. Conventional meters are also likely to lack the power capacity to run continuously for extended time periods. Quest Technologies releases the SoundPro DLX Outdoor Measurement System Conversion Kit as a tool for substantially reducing or eliminating the many risks presented above. The weatherproof case not only provides environmental protection, but provides enough battery power for up to one week of continuous operation. Provisions exist in the case design to allow customer-supplied padlocks and cables to be used to lock the case and secure to a stationary object. For more information call 1-800-245-0779, 262-567-9157 or email: sales@quest-technologies.com Do You Know What Your Customer's Know About Your Products? What You Don't Know About The Daily Vibration Exposures They Generate Can Cause You To Lose Customers And Be Excluded From New Markets! Press Releases, Oconomowoc, WI, March 15, 2005 Oconomowoc, WI, February 1, 2005: Quest Technologies Inc, is an employee-owned world leader in the development and manufacture of monitoring instrumentation and software for occupational and environmental health & safety (OEHS) applications. Daily vibration exposures from pneumatic, electrical, hydraulic and gasoline powered tools are being targeted around the world for reduction and elimination. The exposures have been linked to a significant and debilitating disease known as Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS). Quest provides tool manufacturer's the capability to understand user exposures to these hazards and manage the data needed to develop solutions to prevent them. For more information call 1-800-245-0779, 262-567-9157 or email: sales@quest-technologies.com Practical Approaches to Hearing Protection Device (HPD) Selection Improved in Application Note from Quest Technologies It's more than just subtracting NRR's Press Releases, Oconomowoc, WI, February1, 2005 Quest Technologies Inc, an employee-owned world leader in the development and manufacture of monitoring instrumentation and software for occupational and environmental health & safety (OEHS) applications announces release of an application note entitled, "Practical Approaches to Hearing Protection Device (HPD) Selection." Overprotection by HPD's is a problem often overlooked in many workplaces and leads to worker resistance to wearing HPD's when required. While single-number methods such as Noise Reduction Ratings (NRR's) are one of the easiest ways to select an HPD, they can result in workers not hearing important communications and warning signals. Quest's application note outlines a method for application-specific HPD selection which overcomes these issues and is significantly simplified by the advent of new technology. To obtain your free copy, please contact Quest Technologies. Founded in 1946, Quest Technologies Incorporated is one of the most widely recognized and respected names worldwide for safety & industrial hygiene instrumentation and software. We are a multi-brand, employee-owned company marketing our products through select independent distributors in over 50 countries worldwide. Our expertise is instrumentation and software and supporting calibration and educational seminar services associated with monitoring and evaluation of occupational and environmental health & safety hazards. Our customers use our products in applications that currently include noise, vibration, heat stress, thermal comfort, indoor air quality and toxic/combustible gases. Our Quest and Metrosonics brands are used extensively in military, mining, research, enforcement, insurance, consulting, educational, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, and sports medicine markets. The Metrosonics brand offers a broad array of "Simple Solutions At Affordable Prices", while our Quest brand offers "The System Solution" to all your monitoring and data analysis requirements. For more information about Quest and Metrosonics, please visit www.Quest-Technologies.com and www.Metrosonics.com. Press Releases, Oconomowoc, WI, April 21, 2004
Quest software enhanced for indoor air quality applications: Air Exchange Rate Calculator Added. Press Release, Oconomowoc, WI, April 21, 2004 QuestSuite® Professional meets growing information needs created by new ASTM International Standard Quest Technologies Inc, an employee-owned world leader in the development and manufacture of monitoring instrumentation and software for occupational and environmental health & safety (OEHS) applications, today announced that it has launched QuestSuite Professional Version 1.6, a comprehensive software application for the collection, analysis and reporting of exposures to workplace and environmental hazards including noise, vibration, heat stress, indoor air quality and toxic/combustible gases. Quest Technologies has added the ability for users concerned with indoor air quality and the attainment of adequate air exchange rates to determine actual air exchange rates in accordance with ASTM International Standard E741-00 "Standard Test Method for Determining Air Change in a Single Zone by Means of Tracer Gas Dilution". E741-00 has also been adopted by ANSI. Actual air exchange rates rarely match the specifications of the HVAC system itself and the differences can be significant. Actual air exchange rate is a function of more than just the HVAC system. Ventilation exhaust, air recycling, infiltration and exfiltration are all contributors to actual air exchange rate. Depending on HVAC system specifications alone for managing energy costs and indoor air quality can be misleading and ineffective. The need exists for an air exchange rate measurement system that incorporates all of the contributors when determining air exchange rate. This is precisely what the latest solution from Quest Technologies permits. "Typical IAQ monitoring systems stop at reporting data. Our systems provide users with answers to real questions. Using our system, companies can actually optimize their ventilation rates," said Dan Webster, CEO & President of Quest Technologies. "What we mean by that is we are giving companies a methodical way to balance the costs of energy with the productivity levels of workers in the environment. Independent studies show worker productivity can be affected by as much as 50% by indoor air quality. Some studies show a 5% increase in energy costs is offset by a 0.05% increase in productivity. We haven't even begun to talk about savings available from reducing health care costs that are occurring as a result of poor indoor air quality." The Quest solution includes a choice of indoor air quality monitoring instruments as well. The AQ5000Pro is a handheld survey monitor while the AQ5001Pro serves as handheld that instantly converts to a secure monitor for continuous, unattended monitoring. Existing users of QuestSuite Professional are entitled to this enhancement free of charge by contacting Quest or their authorized International Quest distributor. The QuestSuite and the AQ5000/5001Pro IAQ monitoring system will be on display at numerous trade shows this year. See our Events page for a complete tradeshow listing. For more information call 1-800-245-0779, 262-567-9157 or email: sales@quest-technologies.com Press Release, Oconomowoc, WI, April 21, 2004 QuestSuite® Professional meets growing information needs created by new European Union Directive. Quest Technologies Inc, an employee-owned world leader in the development and manufacture of monitoring instrumentation and software for occupational and environmental health & safety (OEHS) applications, today announced that it has launched QuestSuite Professional Version 1.6, a comprehensive software application for the collection, analysis and reporting of exposures to workplace and environmental hazards including noise, vibration, heat stress, indoor air quality and toxic/combustible gases. Quest Technologies has added the ability for users concerned with occupational vibration exposures from powered hand-tools to determine just how long a worker may use a particular tool before reaching prescribed safety limits. Such limits are defined in a new European Union Physical Agents Directive (2002/44/EC) applicable to all EU member countries. Other countries around the world also maintain regulatory standards to which this tool may be applied. In still other parts of the world, such as the United States, guidelines from groups like the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) may be applied. Occupational vibration is receiving growing attention around the world. Concerns over how to mitigate the problem once exposures are understood have some companies fearing expensive wholesale replacement of current equipment may be the only solution. To avoid this dilemma, systems are needed to determine how much work can be safely performed with the equipment in place today. This is where the Quest system responds."Unlike typical vibration monitoring systems that merely document exposures and report data, our system provides users with answers to real-life questions. Using the information from our QuestSuite Professional system, companies can maximize the productivity of their workers without exposing them or the company to excessive risks or expenses," said Dan Webster, CEO & President of Quest Technologies. "We are giving companies a way to manage safety cost effectively and avoid being forced to immediately change out their equipment at great expense in order to comply." The Quest solution consists of a personal human vibration monitoring instrument as well, called the HAVPro, which quantifies both hand-arm and whole-body vibration emissions from hand-tools and transportation equipment. At present the exposure time calculator addresses hand-arm applications only, but in the next release of QuestSuite Professional the exposure time calculator will also serve the whole-body application. Existing users of QuestSuite Professional are entitled to this enhancement free of charge by contacting Quest or their authorized International Quest distributor. The QuestSuite and HAVPro occupational vibration monitoring system will be on display at numerous trade shows around the world this year. See our Events page for a complete tradeshow listing. For more information call 1-800-245-0779, 262-567-9157 or email: sales@quest-technologies.com Quest & Metrosonics® Heat Stress Monitors First to Receive ATEX Intrinsic Safety Approval. Press Release, Oconomowoc, WI, April 21, 2004 Monitors protect industrial & service industry workers and first responders to bioterrorism. Quest Technologies Inc, an employee-owned world leader in the development and manufacture of monitoring instrumentation and software for occupational and environmental health & safety (OEHS) applications, today announced that it's QUESTemp° Series and Metrosonics model HS-32 Portable Heat Stress Monitors have been independently tested and certified by KEMA Quality B.V. of The Netherlands to meet the requirements of ATEX Directive 94/9/EC. The QUESTemp° Series and HS-32 monitors are used to evaluate indoor and outdoor environmental conditions for the potential to cause heat stress or heat-related injuries or illnesses. In addition to industrial & service industry workers, first responders to bioterrorism are very susceptible to heat stress as a result of the chemical protective clothing they must wear. Quest is the first and only company to achieve certification of heat stress monitors, sometimes referred to as WBGT meters, to the new ATEX requirements. The ATEX approvals are in addition to existing ETL approvals for intrinsic safety. The ATEX directive has been adopted by the European Union (EU) to facilitate free trade in the EU by aligning the technical and legal requirements in the Member States for products intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. The Directive covers electrical and mechanical equipment and protective systems, which may be used in potentially explosive atmospheres (flammable gases, vapors or dusts.) Since July 1, 2003, it has been necessary for all products placed on the market or put into use within the EU to comply with the ATEX Directive. "This is the second time in less than a year that we have been first to market with products meeting the new ATEX Directive," said Dan Webster, CEO & President of Quest Technologies. Late last year we were also first to obtain certification of personal noise dosimeters to this Directive and they remain the only such products with this approval. Quest has always made it a priority that our products meet applicable international standards for performance and safety. It seems contradictory to us for users to spend dollars on products for worker safety that are not themselves confirmed inherently safe. So wherever possible, we make sure our customers have access to certified safe products." The QUESTemp° Series and HS-32 monitor will be on display at numerous trade shows this year around the world. See our Events page for a complete tradeshow listing. For more information call 1-800-245-0779, 262-567-9157 or email: sales@quest-technologies.com Second Quest & Metrosonics® Calibration Laboratory Receives Independent Accreditation. Press Release, Oconomowoc, WI, April 21, 2004 Both authorized U.S. service centers now meet requirements of ISO 17025 and ANSI Cal Lab Standards Quest Technologies Inc, an employee-owned world leader in the development and manufacture of monitoring instrumentation and software for occupational and environmental health & safety (OEHS) applications, today announced their Rochester (NY) Technical Center (RTC) was accredited by the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) on April 13, 2004 for technical competence in the field of calibration. RTC was determined to meet the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025-1999 "General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories" and ANSI/NCSL Z540-1-1994 "Calibration Laboratories and Measuring and Test Equipment General Requirements". "Our industry is plagued by opportunistic companies lacking the training, competencies and credentials to provide calibration services. Independent customer satisfaction surveys indicate our customers choose Quest, in large part, because of the high quality and reliability of our products. It goes hand-in-hand that high quality products should be supported by high quality services. Our customers spend substantial dollars each year collecting and analyzing exposure data using our products. That data is used to protect the lives of workers and control the liabilities of employers. That data can only be as meaningful as it accurate, and claims of accuracy must be traceable to standards that are meaningful. This accreditation confirms that customers using our service centers for calibration will have the traceability they need," said Dan Webster, CEO & President of Quest Technologies. Accredited calibration services are now available from Quest at their Oconomowoc, WI and Rochester, NY facilities. Calibrations can be arranged on-line or by phone. For more information call 1-800-245-0779, 262-567-9157 or email: sales@quest-technologies.com Quest & Metrosonics® Noise Dosimeters Receive MSHA Intrinsic Safety Approval. Press Release, Oconomowoc, WI, April 21, 2004 First Dosimeters in World to Incorporate Exposure Alarms -- Enables Administrative Control When Engineering Controls Are Not Feasible. Quest Technologies Inc, an employee-owned world leader in the development and manufacture of monitoring instrumentation and software for occupational and environmental health & safety (OEHS) applications, today announced that it's NoisePro® Series and Metrosonics model db-4000EZ Noise Dosimeters have been independently tested and certified by the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) to meet the requirements of Title 30 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 18 and are approved as permissible for use in gassy underground mines. The NoisePro® Series and db-4000EZ monitors are used to evaluate worker exposure to harmful noise levels. Prior to the introduction of these new monitors in October 2003, noise dosimeters were limited to measuring and reporting accumulated noise exposure levels. Within the mining industry, feasible engineering controls are often not available or cost prohibitive. By incorporating visual and tactile alarms into these new MSHA-Approved dosimeters, mine operators are afforded a whole new method for controlling noise exposures and hearing loss. Quest is the first and only company to manufacture MHSA-approved noise dosimeters capable of telling a miner when they need hearing protection and when they have reached their daily exposure limit. This capability allows mine operators to apply administrative controls in applications where engineering controls are impractical. "We have enjoyed a long and successful relationship with the U.S. Mining industry, both at the enforcement level and with the mine operators. We are excited to be able to bring to them some innovative technology that is supportive of both MSHA's mission and the mine operator's needs," said Dan Webster, CEO & President of Quest Technologies. The NoisePro Series and db-4000EZ dosimeters will be on display at numerous trade shows around the world. See our Events page for a complete tradeshow listing. For more information call 1-800-245-0779, 262-567-9157 or email: sales@quest-technologies.com NEWS RELEASE: September 16, 2003 New Noise Dosimeters Receive ATEX & UL Intrinsic Safety Approval Oconomowoc, Wisconsin (November 2003). Effective July 1, 2003 many electronic safety and industrial hygiene instruments such as noise dosimeters, sound level meters, gas detectors and other electronic safety instrumentation were required to meet newer, more stringent requirements in order to be approved for use in hazardous or potentially hazardous environments within the member countries of the European Union. These new requirements were enacted under the ATEX Directive. The ATEX Directive voids all previously granted Ex and Eex approvals, requiring manufacturers to resubmit their products for testing and re-approval to the new standards in order to continue to claim intrinsically safe operation. Changes in the intrinsic safety performance standards are significant enough that many manufacturers are finding it necessary to modify or redesign their products to meet the new requirements. Quest Technologies announced today that the new NoiseProTM Series of Quest dosimeters and db-4000EZ Metrosonics dosimeters, which they introduced at AIHce 2003 in the United States, are the first noise dosimeters in the world to be granted intrinsic safety approvals in accordance with the ATEX Directive. Simultaneously, the company received Underwriters Laboratories (UL) approval in accordance with U.S. and Canada intrinsic safety requirements. Details on both the Quest brand NoisePro Series and the Metrosonics brand db-4000EZ can be accessed through the company's corporate web site portal located at http://www.Quest-Technologies.com. NoisePro is a registered trademark of Quest Technologies, Inc. Quest Technologies Elects New Board Member
The trustee of the Employee Stock Ownership Trust of Quest Technologies announces the election of Margaret A. Farrow to the Quest Technologies Board of Directors. Margaret Farrow is a respected, dynamic leader with more than 25 years of service in elected office, including appointments to more than 20 statewide and regional commissions, committees, and boards. She was elected Lieutenant Governor for the State of Wisconsin in February 2001 and served until January 2003. As Lieutenant Governor, Margaret chaired the Governor's Work-Based Learning Board and was the Governor's Designee, for the Council on Workforce Investment. She was also Vice Chair for the Governor's Task Force on State and Local Government. In 1989 she was elected Wisconsin State Senator for the 33rd District and was re-elected in 1990, 1994 and 1998. As Senator, Margaret served as member of the Joint Committee on Finance for two terms and member of the Council on Workforce Investment just to name a few. Margaret severs on many boards in the Milwaukee area including the Archdiocesan Review Board, Archdiocese of Milwaukee, Milwaukee School of Engineering Corporate Board, Junior Achievement Board, Waukesha County and Christ Child Society, Milwaukee Chapter. Margaret graduated from Marquette University in 1956 with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and a minor in Education. In 2002, Margaret received the All-University Alumni Merit Award for Professional Achievement. She is also the recipient of the Mary Neville Bielefeld Award from the Association of Marquette University Women. Margaret resides in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, with her husband John, and they have five adult sons. Quest Technologies is one of the most widely recognized and respected manufacturers worldwide for safety and industrial hygiene instrumentation and software. Our expertise is a "Systems Solution" approach to the measurement, analysis and reporting of heat stress, indoor air quality, noise, and toxic/combustible gases in the workplace. Quest Technologies maintains a Registered Quality Management System and Accredited Calibration Laboratory to ISO Standards. For a digital photograph of Margaret Farrow, please contact Laura Cooley at 262-567-9157 ext. 112. To learn more about Quest Technologies call 1-800-245-0779 or visit our web site at www.quest-technologies.com. New Occupational NIHL Prevention Tool Announced
Regulatory standards have historically been one of the primary drivers for preventing occupational noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). However, as workers' compensation and health care costs continue to rise, the need for improved management of occupational health risks is quickly becoming a more important driver. In the U.S., NIOSH reports approximately 30 million workers are exposed to hazardous noise on the job. NIOSH indicates that NIHL is one of the most common occupational diseases and the second most self-reported occupational illness or injury. In 2001, the State of Washington alone paid out an average of $9.3K on 635 hearing loss claims for a single-year grand total of $5.9M. In the state of Wisconsin the number of hearing loss claims rose from 33 in 2000 at an average of $6.2K per claim to 74 in 2001 at an average of $4.8K per claim. In the state of Kentucky 20 medical evaluations for hearing loss were scheduled in just one quarter in late 2001 under their workers' compensation program. This represented 30% of all medical evaluations for that period. Outside the U.S. the picture is not much different. The Hearing Foundation of Canada reports among all of the occupational hazards, noise is the biggest cause of permanent disability claims settled by the Worker's Compensation Board in Ontario. For the 1,121 claims settled in 1988 alone, at least $13 million will eventually be paid out on hearing loss claims. In British Columbia, in the 5-year period from 1994 to 1998, the workers' compensation board paid $18M in permanent disability awards to 3,207 workers suffering hearing loss. An additional $36M was paid out for hearing aids. The Health & Safety Executive of the United Kingdom reports that the number of new cases of noise-induced deafness qualifying for disablement benefits rose to 263 in 2001 after falling steadily since the mid 1980s. On the positive side, NIOSH also reports the U.S. Army, through their hearing conservation program, saved $504.3M by reducing hearing loss among combat arms personnel between 1974 and 1994. The Department of Veterans Affairs saved $220.8M and the Army an additional $149M by reducing civilian hearing loss between 1987 and 1997. "The numbers show that managing occupational NIHL is a necessary component of good fiscal management in addition to being a regulatory requirement. The current business environment is creating a need for more timely and accurate information allowing businesses to more proactively manage occupational NIHL.", says Dan Webster, President and CEO of Quest Technologies in Ocononowoc, Wisconsin. Quest ought to know. They are the world's leading provider of noise dosimeters for measuring occupational noise exposures. Today Quest announced they would start shipping a new line of personal noise dosimeters in July 2003. Their NoiseProTM Series is the latest innovation in noise monitoring technology directly responding to these market needs. Being proactive requires real-time information feedback. The NoiseProTM Series employs unique on-screen icons and vibrating alarms to provide real-time indication of worker exposure versus prescribed limits. These effective "go/no-go" indicators eliminate the need for workers to have knowledge to know how to interpret numbers in order to self-manage their exposure throughout the workday. Resistance to wearing hearing protection is common, particularly in applications where noise exposures are not continuous and protection is not required all the time. Vibratory alarms integrated into the NoiseProTM Series can alert workers when conditions are such that hearing protection is required as well as when it is not. Responsibly reducing the total time that protectors must be worn can actually improve overall hearing protector usage. Engineering or administrative controls are yet another way to proactively manage occupational NIHL, but such controls do not come without cost. Quest's QuestSuite® Professional software system supports the NoiseProTM Series and can evaluate the impact of control measures on exposures prior to any real purchases or implementations. Multiple scenarios can also be run to help optimize return on investment for whatever controls that may be considered. Quest is one of the most widely recognized and respected manufacturers worldwide for safety and industrial hygiene instrumentation and software. Quest uniquely combines the "Red, Rugged & Reliable" performance of their monitoring instruments with their expertise in data management, demonstrated in the QuestSuite® Professional software application, to provide a "Systems Solution" to the measurement, analysis and reporting of noise, vibration, heat stress, indoor air quality, thermal comfort and toxic/combustible gas hazards in the workplace. Quest Technologies maintains a Registered Quality Management System and Accredited Calibration Laboratory to ISO Standards. NEW Personal Vibration Monitor from Quest Technologies
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin (Mayl 2003) Over 8 million workers worldwide are exposed to occupational vibration hazards everyday. Interest is growing around the world in the measurement and analysis of human exposure to occupational vibration. Hand arm vibration is commonly associated with risks such as vascular, bone & joint, neurological, and muscular disorders while whole body vibration exposure entails risks to the whole person and in particular lower-back morbidity and trauma of the spine. Recognizing this need, Quest Technologies introduces the NEW HAVPro Personal Human Vibration Monitor. The HAVPro now provides the capabilities for the Industrial Hygiene and Safety community to monitor worker exposures associated with these risks and manage the data needed to develop solutions to protect them from injury. This compact, lightweight and powerful new instrument monitors human exposure to vibration from power tools, machinery and many other workplace sources. The HAVPro conforms to the requirements of the latest human vibration measurement standards. Quest Technologies is one of the most widely recognized and respected manufacturers worldwide for safety and industrial hygiene instrumentation and software. Our expertise is a "Systems Solution" approach to the measurement, analysis and reporting of heat stress, indoor air quality, noise, and toxic/combustible gases in the workplace. Quest Technologies maintains a Registered Quality Management System and Accredited Calibration Laboratory to ISO Standards. For additional information, product demonstration, or your FREE special report entitled, "Occupational Vibration: Are you at risk?", contact Quest toll free at 800-245-0779, or fax at 262-567-4047. Heat Stress Article by Dan Webster, President and CEO of Quest Technologies Oconomowoc, Wisconsin (February 2003) The threat to U.S. citizens from chemical and biological agents goes beyond the agents themselves. Workers across the U.S. are finding themselves having to wear increased levels of personal protective equipment for training and actual emergency response events. Ironically, the personal protective clothing itself presents another life-threatening hazard known as heat stress. In 2000 in the United States alone 21 workers died and 2,554 experienced heat-related occupational injuries. Quest Technologies released today an article which exposes the risks involved with wearing personal protective clothing and some of the ways to protect against heat illnesses. Hey it's way too hot in here! (pdf) 698K Quest Technologies is one of the most widely recognized and respected manufacturers worldwide for safety and industrial hygiene instrumentation and software. Our expertise is a "Systems Solution" approach to the measurement, analysis and reporting of heat stress, indoor air quality, noise, human and machine vibration, and toxic/combustible gases in the workplace. Quest Technologies maintains a Registered Quality Management System and Accredited Calibration Laboratory to ISO Standards. For additional information or artwork, contact Quest at 1-800-245-0779 within the U.S., 1-262-567-9157 outside the U.S., or visit the our website at www.Quest-Technologies.com. National Quality Assurance, USA Issues ISO 9001:2000 Oconomowoc, Wisconsin (January, 2003) Quest Technologies, Inc. received its ISO 9001:2000 registration from National Quality Assurance, USA (NQA, USA), an accredited registrar that performs assessments of management systems against requirements of national and international standards for quality. For Quest Technologies, an entirely employee-owned company, the receipt of ISO 9001:2000, the most widely recognized international standard for quality management systems, was an important step in maintaining their excellent customer service levels and sales growth. ISO Certification validates Quest Technologies' commitment to providing responsive and quality service to all their customers. With ISO certification, Quest Technologies guarantees that continued improvement and compliance is achieved. Quest Technologies has distinguished itself in achieving this milestone far ahead of its contemporaries. Recent industry survey's show less than 10% of the registered companies have made the transition to ISO 9001:2000. What is important to note is that far fewer include the design services that Quest Technologies, Inc. is able to provide. "Quest Technologies is now able to proudly display its ISO 9001:2000 certificate. This is tangible evidence of their commitment to superior product quality," said Arlen Chapman, Quality Systems Director of NQA, USA. " From the initial document review to the final assessment audit, Quest Technologies was a true pleasure to audit because of their strong belief that ISO 9001:2000 registration would result in a more efficient and productive business." Quest Technologies is one of the most widely recognized and respected manufacturers worldwide for safety and industrial hygiene instrumentation and software. Our expertise is a "Systems Solution" approach to the measurement, analysis and reporting of heat stress, indoor air quality, noise, and toxic/combustible gases in the workplace. Quest Technologies maintains a Registered Quality Management System and Accredited Calibration Laboratory to ISO Standards. For additional information, free demonstration, or product brochure contact Quest at 1-800-245-0779 within the U.S., 1-262-567-9157 outside the U.S.. NQA, USA, headquartered in Acton, Massachusetts, was established in 1992. It is a world-renowned ISO 9000, ISO 14001, QS-9000, AS9000, AS 9100, TL 9000, TE Supplement and TickIT Registrar. NQA, USA's single point of contact saves their clients time, while its well trained, efficient staff, located nationwide, provides local attention. NQA's worldwide operations are accredited to perform management systems registrations by ANSI/RAB (American National Standards Institute/Registrar Accreditation Board), UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service), and RvA (Raad voor Accreditatie). NQA, USA has expertise in many diverse industries including aerospace, transportation and distribution, printing, professional services, automotive, foods, electronics, computers, and software. Additional information on NQA, USA is available at www.nqa-usa.com or contact the Business Development Department at 800-649-5289;fax 978-263-0785; e-mail sales@nqa-usa.com. Quest Technologies Appoints New Secretary
The Board of Directors of Quest Technologies, Inc, (an employee-owned company) announces the appointment of Daniel J. Heerey as its Secretary, replacing F. Jack Pelisek, its long time Secretary, who passed away earlier this year. Daniel J. Heerey is the company's CFO and Treasurer. He has been with Quest since 1987, and has also served as its' Assistant Secretary during much of this time. Dan holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Marquette University, and a MBA in Finance from Keller Graduate School of Management (Milwaukee). He is a Certified Public Accountant, member of the Wisconsin and American Institutes of Certified Public Accountants, and currently serves as a Vice President and Member of the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Upon completion of his undergraduate studies, he served in the U.S. Air Force Reserve for six years, while pursuing a career in public accounting, working both with a national and a local CPA firm. Prior to joining Quest, Dan also had worked for privately held companies involved in multi-state recreational project and real estate land development, as well as, home building and multi-state home manufacturing. He currently is active in the ESOP Association (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), Washington, D.C., as well as the National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO), Oakland, CA. Mr. Heerey resides in Janesville, Wisconsin with his wife Marilyn. They have four grown children. Quest Technologies is one of the most widely recognized and respected manufacturers worldwide for safety and industrial hygiene instrumentation and software. Our expertise is a "Systems Solution" approach to the measurement, analysis and reporting of heat stress, indoor air quality, noise, and toxic/combustible gases in the workplace. Quest Technologies maintains a Registered Quality Management System and Accredited Calibration Laboratory to ISO Standards For additional information, free demonstration, or a catalog contact Quest toll free at 800-245-0779, fax at 262-567-4047 or visit our website at www.quest-technologies.com. Quest Technologies Elects New Board Member
The Trustee of the Employees Stock Ownership Trust of
Quest Technologies, announces the election of Michael D. Farrell to the
Quest Technologies Board of Directors. Michael D. Farrell is the
Chairman and CEO of Sentry Equipment Corp., located in Oonomowoc,
Wisconsin, a world leader in power plant sampling and conditioning
systems and components and speciality heat transfer products. Mike holds
a Bachlor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from Marquette University
and a MBA from the University of Wisconsin LaCrosse. Prior to joining Sentry Equipment, Mike served as President of the Aquatrol subsidiary of Autotrol Corp. of Milwaukee, which served the telemetry and process control markets for water/wastewater, electric utility, and related industries. Mike resides in Brookfield, Wisconsin with his wife Donna, and they have two grown children. He is involved in a variety of community and civic affairs in the Southeast Wisconsin area including Vice-Chair of the Governor's International Trade Council, Wisconsin World Trade Center, Marquette University Engineering Advisory Council and Marquette University President's Council. Quest Technologies is one of the most widely recognized and respected manufacturers worldwide for safety and industrial hygiene instrumentation and software. Our expertise is a "Systems Solution" approach to the measurement, analysis and reporting of heat stress, indoor air quality, noise, and toxic/combustible gases in the workplace. Quest Technologies maintains a Registered Quality Management System and Accredited Calibration Laboratory to ISO Standards For additional information, free demonstration, or a catalog contact Quest toll free at 800-245-0779, fax at 262-567-4047 or visit our website at www.quest-technologies.com. Quest Technologies Elects New Board Member
The Trustee of the Employees Stock Ownership Trust of Quest Technologies, announces the election to the Quest Technologies Board of Directors, Robert J. Johannes. Robert J. Johannes is a partner in the Milwaukee office of Michael, Best & Friedrich, LLP, concentrating his practice in the area of business law with an emphasis on closely-held businesses. His areas of specialization include consulting closely-held businesses regarding succession planning, equity financing, tax and general financial matters, mergers and acquisitions. Mr. Johannes graduated from Marquette University in 1974 (Summa Cum Laude; Phi Beta Kappa) and the University of Chicago Law School in 1977. He is a past director of the Wisconsin Bar Association's Business Law section, and a current member of its standing Chapter 180 Subcommittee. Mr. Johannes previously has taught seminars in corporate law at the University of Wisconsin Law School, and participated in numerous symposia sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Business School, the Independent Businessmen's Association of Wisconsin, The Corporate Practice Institute, the State Bar of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and numerous trade groups. Mr. Johannes was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1952. He resides in Elm Grove, Wisconsin with his wife, Christine. Quest Technologies is one of the most widely recognized and respected manufacturers worldwide for safety and industrial hygiene instrumentation and software. Our expertise is a "Systems Solution" approach to the measurement, analysis and reporting of heat stress, indoor air quality, noise, and toxic/combustible gases in the workplace. Quest Technologies maintains a Registered Quality Management System and Accredited Calibration Laboratory to ISO Standards For additional information, free demonstration, or a catalog contact Quest toll free at 800-245-0779, fax at 262-567-4047 or visit our website at www.quest-technologies.com. Spanish Product Brochures Now Available in Electronic Format Oconomowoc, Wisconsin (December 1, 2002) - Quest Technologies now offers comprehensive Spanish product family brochures in electronic format. Products covered include noise dosimeters, sound level meters, octave band analyzers, indoor air quality monitors, gas detectors, heat stress monitors and thermal comfort monitors. Brochures are available in "pdf" file format and can be obtained directly from the company's web site at www.quest-technologies.com. Quest Technologies is one of the most widely recognized and respected manufacturers worldwide for safety and industrial hygiene instrumentation and software. Our expertise is a "Systems Solution" approach to the measurement, analysis and reporting of heat stress, indoor air quality, noise, and toxic/combustible gases in the workplace. Quest Technologies maintains a Registered Quality Management System and Accredited Calibration Laboratory to ISO Standards. For additional information, free demonstration, or a catalog contact Quest toll free at 800-245-0779, fax at 262-567-4047 or visit our website at www.quest-technologies.com. Quest Technologies Contributes to the Wellness of their Community Bob Denman, YMCA Executive Director, receiving check from Dan Heerey & Mike Wurm (center) of Quest Technologies.
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin (December 1, 2002) -- Quest Technologies recently donated funds toward the Capital Campaign for the new Town & Country YMCA building. The new 115,000-square foot building is scheduled to open in summer 2003. Quest Technologies is also committed to the wellness of their employees by offering reimbursements for yearly memberships and monthly dues to the YMCA. Quest Technologies is one of the most widely recognized and respected manufacturers worldwide for safety and industrial hygiene instrumentation and software. Our expertise is a "Systems Solution" approach to the measurement, analysis and reporting of heat stress, indoor air quality, noise, and toxic/combustible gases in the workplace. Quest Technologies maintains a Registered Quality Management System and Accredited Calibration Laboratory to ISO Standards. For additional information, free demonstration, or a catalog contact Quest toll free at 800-245-0779, fax at 262-567-4047 or visit our website at www.quest-technologies.com. WBGT Measurements a Key Component in NATA Position Statement The National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) released a position statement on Exertional Heat Stress in the September 2002 issue of the Journal of Athletic Training. The primary goal of the position statement is acheiving athlete safety through the prevention and recognition of heat-related illnesses using a well-developed plan to evaluate and treat affected athletes. A key NATA recommendation is to develop event and practice guidelines for hot, humid weather that anticipate potential problems based on the wet-bulb globe temperature (WBGT). WBGT is an environmental measurement that estimates the effects of air temperature (dry bulb temperature), humidity and air velocity (natural wet bulb temperature), and the air temperature and radiant energy (globe temperature) by using a single index. Over the last several years sports-related heat illnesses have made headline news at professional, collegiate and high school levels. NATA's position statement acknowledges the environmental factors that influence the risk of heat illnesses. NATA further proclaims that athletic trainers and other allied health providers must be prepared to respond in an expedient manner to alleviate symptoms and minimize morbidity and mortality. Quest Technologies is one of the most widely recognized and respected manufacturers worldwide in area heat stress monitoring and management. The company's expertise is the measurement, analysis and reporting of heat stress. Quest products provide a unique "system solution" centered on their QuestSuite® Professional software for charting, reporting, analysis and storage of exposure data. Quest Technologies' Quality Management System is independently registered to ISO 9000 standards and their calibration laboratory is independently accredited to ISO/IEC Guide 25. For more information on the recently released position statement you
may visit NATA's web site at: For more information on Quest's area heat stress products, call 1-800-245-0779 or visit the Quest Technologies web site at www.quest-technologies.com. . NFL Response to Heat Stress Risks - July 2002 Oconomowoc, WI -- Quest Technologies announced today that they have received orders from at least three National Football League teams for their QUESTemp° Series Area Heat Stress Monitors. Over the last several years area heat stress monitoring and management has made headline news in sports at the professional, collegiate and high school levels. Quest Technologies offers three area heat stress monitors. The QUESTemp° 32 is a general purpose area heat stress monitor ideal for measuring the high humidity, temperature and radiant heat conditions that can cause heat stroke and other heat-induced illnesses. Rugged and easy-to-use, the QUESTemp° 32 provides quick and accurate WBGT measurements. With an on-board humidity sensor, the QUESTemp° 32 also displays relative humidity and calculates the Heat Index or Humidex. The QUESTemp° 34 builds even further upon the value of the QUESTemp° 32 by providing datalogging of all measurement information. The datalogging QUESTemp° 36 further simplifies heat stress management efforts by providing users with real time guidance on stay times and work/rest regimens. Guidance is based on screening criteria for heat stress as defined in the ACGIH TLV Handbook, U.S. Navy PHEL Charts and EPRI Action Items. The QUESTemp° 36 eliminates the need to carry paper charts, pocket guides and look-up tables onto the playing field. Quest Technologies is one of the most widely recognized and respected manufacturers worldwide for safety and industrial hygiene instrumentation and software. Our expertise is a "Systems Solution" approach to the measurement, analysis and reporting of heat stress, air quality, noise, and toxic/combustible gases in the workplace. Quest Technologies maintains a Registered Quality Management System and Accredited Calibration Laboratory to ISO Standards. For more information on Quest products and services please contact customer service at 1-800-245-0779, or visit the Quest Technologies web site at www.quest-technologies.com. Heat Stress Measurement Data via the Internet Oconomowoc, Wisconsin (June 1, 2002) -- Quest Technologies' announced today the release of a NEW Web-Based Heat Stress Monitoring System -- NetLink II. Access heat stress measurement data quickly and conveniently over the Internet from anywhere in the world using just a web browser and an Internet connection. The NEW NetLink II System combines smart web-enablers with QUESTemp® 34 Area Heat Stress Monitors and a web/database server to provide an "out-of-the-box" system solution. The NetLink II System provides a turnkey system for continuously monitoring the environment at multiple locations simultaneously for conditions that can pose the threat of heat stress. All data from the remote monitors is transmitted via the Internet to a single web/database server creating a central heat stress information portal for your organization. The NetLink II System requires no proprietary software on a client machine in order to access information. Monitoring data is viewed from any computer with an Internet connection using Microsoft's Internet Explorer®. Heat stress experts from anywhere within your organization or anywhere in the world can be employed to interpret your measurement data and provide professional guidance without the costs associated with having them physically present. These same experts can now provide guidance for multiple events or activities simultaneously. For additional information, free demonstration, or a catalog contact Quest toll free at 800-245-0779, fax at 262-567-4047 or visit our website at www.quest-technologies.com. Two NEW Indoor Air Quality Monitors from Quest Technologies Oconomowoc, Wisconsin (June 1, 2002) -- Quest Technologies' announced today the release of two NEW indoor air quality monitors -- the AQ5000Pro and AQ5001Pro. The AQ5000Pro is a compact, hand held IAQ monitor for surveys and long term data logging of IAQ indicators. The AQ5000Pro simultaneously monitors and records carbon dioxide, temperature, relative humidity, air velocity, dew point, toxic gas levels and linear outputs from third party sensors/analyzers. The AQ5001Pro monitors the same parameters as the AQ5000Pro, but is packaged for continuous unattended monitoring. It's lockable custom enclosure system can be checked as baggage or shipped "as is", with all sampling accessories safely stored inside. For ultimate convenience and versatility, the AQ5001Pro can be transformed into a hand-held survey monitor whenever the need arises. The AQ5000Pro and AQ5001Pro IAQ Monitors each provide professionals with a single monitoring device for recording, reporting, charting and analyzing many hazards contributing to poor indoor air quality. For additional information, free demonstration, or a catalog contact Quest toll free at 800-245-0779, fax at 262-567-4047 or visit our website at www.quest-technologies.com. Premier NEW Data Management Software Program Oconomowoc, Wisconsin (June 1, 2002) -- Quest Technologies' announced today the release of QuestSuite Professional (QSP) - the NEW premier data management software program. QuestSuite Professional provides a "system solution" for recording, reporting, charting and analyzing occupational and environmental exposures to the multitude of environmental hazards measured by your Quest datalogging instrumentation. No longer do you have to switch between multiple software applications from multiple vendors, spend hours trying to merge incompatible data files and formats for reporting purposes or search endlessly for where all your data files are stored. QuestSuite Professional's value is derived from the relative ease of learning and working with one navigation system and having all your monitoring and instrument calibration data stored and retrieved from one centralized system for multiple exposure applications and instrument types. Applications currently served by QSP include: noise dosimetry, industrial and community sound surveys, octave band sound analysis, area and personal heat stress monitoring, thermal comfort monitoring, confined space entry testing, toxic gas dosimetry and indoor air quality assessment. For additional information, free demonstration, or product brochure contact Quest at 1-800-245-0779 within the U.S., 1-262-567-9157 outside the U.S., or visit the our website at www.quest-technologies.com. Take a Good Look at Quest Technologies' Oconomowoc, Wisconsin (June 1, 2002) -- Quest Technologies' unveiled today the newly redesigned corporate web site www.quest-technologies.com. Upon visiting the NEW Web Site, the user can easily navigate through Quest's safety and industrial hygiene instrumentation product and software features, specifications and comparison guides. Visitors to the Web Site can download and print product brochures, and view new product releases and promotions. The Web Site also provides the user with easy access to Quest's on-line product registration, technical support, service information, and important contact information for customer service and technical support. NEW Personal Heat Strain Monitor Oconomowoc, Wisconsin (June 1, 2002) -- Quest Technologies' announced today the release of a NEW personal heat strain monitor within the QUESTemp Series of Heat Stress and Thermal Environmental Monitors -- the QUESTemp° III. Heat Stress can affect the quality of life, and can jeopardize the safety and productivity of affected workers as well as those around them. The QUESTemp° III further simplifies heat stress management with a miniature datalogging instrument for monitoring individual physiological strain in response to heat stress. The extremely compact QUESTemp° III is comprised of a sensor belt assembly worn comfortably around the chest and consists of a disk temperature sensor, heart rate sensor, and audible/visible indicators. The QUESTemp° III is the culmination of extensive research funded by the Electric Power Research Institute and performed by Westinghouse Electric and Pennsylvania State University. The research indicated that body temperature combined with heart rate were the best indicators of acute heat stress exposures. For additional information, free demonstration, or a catalog contact Quest toll free at 800-245-0779, fax at 262-567-4047 or visit our website at www.quest-technologies.com. Quest Technologies Subject of Customer Satisfaction Survey Oconomowoc, WI -- Independent market research firm MRA, the Management Association, Inc., recently completed a customer satisfaction survey on behalf of Quest Technologies, Inc. The MRA survey was conducted during the months of November and December 2001 and involved 4,000 randomly selected Quest customers. Survey objectives included; determine how customers view the company and quality, determine if customers are satisfied and are their needs being met, determine if there are any changes or improvements customers would like to see, establish a baseline to gauge future progress, and use the results to direct company resources to have the most positive effect on customer perceptions. According to MRA, Quest Technologies' overall customer satisfaction ratings both domestically an internationally represent significant competitive advantages. Product reliability ranks as one of Quest Technologies' leading strengths. Customer service and technical support staff are perceived as knowledgeable experts who understand customer needs. "While we have no intentions of resting on our laurels, these independent results affirm Quest Technologies' commitment to delighting our customers" said Daniel Webster, President, CEO and COB of Quest Technologies. FREE - Work Smarter to Avoid Heat Stress Poster Quest Technologies' announces the release of a FREE Heat Stress Poster. Heat Stress can affect the quality of life, and can jeopardize the safety and productivity of affected workers as well as those around them. The Work Smarter to Avoid Heat Stress Poster highlights heat related disorders, symptoms and responses/solutions to reduce heat stress related injuries. The poster also includes bullet points on "How to Protect Workers" and "The Heat Equation" which describes how high temperature + high humidity + physical work or exercise = heat related illnesses or injuries. This poster was created to be displayed in employee work areas, break rooms, locker rooms and informational literature displays. Heat Stress season is just around the corner, help protect your employees by providing them with information to Work Smarter and avoid heat related accidents. To order your FREE poster or additional information on Quest Heat Stress or Thermal Comfort products, call 1-800-245-0779 within the U.S., 1-262-567-9157 outside the U.S. Unknown Threats Create Hidden Risk for Respondents to Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Attacks Chemical protection gear is headed toward much wider use as scores of emergency response, law enforcement and military defense personnel prepare for the threat of nuclear, biological and chemical attacks. Responding to emergency situations where unknown hazards may exist requires the use of exceptional levels of personal protective equipment (PPE). Personnel wearing all of this PPE find themselves in a microenvironment much different from the ambient environment outside all of the protective clothing. A hidden risk of heat-induced illness, injury or even death is formed by the added weight of the PPE, the elevated temperatures and lack of evaporative cooling inside the PPE and the additional stressors of dealing with unknown circumstances while losing some of your sensing abilities when inside the PPE. The risk is hidden because it is not detectable by traditional WBGT heat stress monitors. WBGT meters measure the ambient atmosphere. The microenvironment inside the PPE is radically different. This situation demands a method to understand the physiological response of the actual respondent inside the PPE. Quest Technologies has developed two devices to monitor the personal physiological condition of the respondent. The respondent wears either device while inside the PPE. One device continuously monitors the respondent's temperature via the ear and alarms when specified limit levels are exceeded. The second device continuously monitors the respondent's heart rate and correlated core temperature via a chest-worn sensor and alarms when certain combinations of heart rate, temperature and exposure times are factored with age and clothing type worn. Both devices allow for examination of physiological impact of heat and workload upon workers of varying ages and physical conditions by recording a time history of the measured values and any alarm conditions. For information on Quest products, call 1-800-245-0779 within the U.S., 1-262-567-9157 outside the U.S. |
