Working Paper by the Friend of the Chair on Investigations Annex : Appendix...: List of Approved Investigation/Visit Equipment (WP.237/Rev.1)
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AD HOC GROUP OF THE STATES PARTIES
TO THE CONVENTION ON THE PROHIBITION
OF THE DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCTION AND
STOCKPILING OF BACTERIOLOGICAL
(BIOLOGICAL) AND TOXIN WEAPONS
AND ON THEIR DESTRUCTION
BWC/AD HOC GROUP/WP.237/Rev.1
16 February 1998
Original : ENGLISH
Tenth session
Geneva, 9-13 March 1998
Working paper submitted by the Friend of the Chair on Investigations Annex
APPENDIX ...: LIST OF APPROVED INVESTIGATION/VISIT EQUIPMENT
Introduction
The list of approved investigation/visit equipment was proposed by South Africa during the ninth session of the Ad Hoc Group. This list was discussed by delegations during an informal session and a number of additions and changes to the list were proposed.
The following list portrays those proposals for further consideration by delegations.
APPENDIX ...
LIST OF APPROVED INVESTIGATION/VISIT EQUIPMENT
|
Description |
Notes |
|
Sampling and identification equipment1 |
|
1 |
Sample tubes and microbiological transport media |
|
2 |
Containers for samples |
|
3 |
Preserving media (formalin, alcohol, silica gel) |
|
4 |
Forceps (various sizes) |
|
5 |
Scissors, scalpels, bone forceps |
|
6 |
Syringes and needles for blood samples |
|
7 |
Thermometers and probes |
|
8 |
Incinerator and disinfectant tanks/sprays |
|
9 |
Biohazard bench, glove box |
|
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10 |
Gas burners and gas |
|
11 |
Microscopes and stains |
|
12 |
Microbiological culture media |
|
13 |
Autoclave/pressure cooker |
|
14 |
Incubator and anaerobic equipment |
|
15 |
Freezer: -70 C best/dry ice |
|
16 |
Refrigerator |
|
17 |
Portable PH metre/millivolt metre with ion-specific electrodes |
|
18 |
Glucose analyser |
|
19 |
Dissolve oxygen metre |
|
20 |
Pruning shears |
|
21 |
Spades and plastic bags for ground samples |
|
22 |
Soil augers |
|
23 |
Water sampling equipment including filter disks |
|
24 |
Portable water pump |
|
25 |
Liquid nitrogen in cylinders |
|
26 |
Seals (fibre optic and packages) |
|
27 |
Seals (frangible, fractural, adhesive) |
|
28 |
Vacuum sealing equipment |
|
29 |
Plastic bags for vacuum packing of samples |
|
30 |
Tags/tie on/markers (permanent) |
|
31 |
Centrifuge |
|
32 |
Portable spectroscopic analyser |
|
33 |
Portable spot analysers |
|
34 |
Thermal cyclers |
|
35 |
Pipets |
|
36 |
Freeze drying equipment |
|
37 |
ELISA-based detection systems |
|
38 |
Hand-held test kits |
|
39 |
Diagnostic kits |
|
40 |
Spectrometer |
|
|
|
|
|
Protective equipment |
|
1 |
Protective clothing |
|
2 |
Boots (disposable) |
|
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3 |
Protective gloves with liners |
|
4 |
Protective masks (military type) |
|
5 |
Spare canisters (military) |
|
6 |
Spare canisters (industrial) |
|
7 |
Surgical gloves |
|
8 |
Safety goggles |
|
9 |
Leather work gloves |
|
10 |
Industrial safety helmet |
|
11 |
Hearing protection |
|
12 |
Cotton coveralls |
|
13 |
Disposable coveralls |
|
14 |
UV protective glasses |
|
15 |
Water bottle |
|
16 |
Flashlight explosion proof |
|
17 |
First aid kits (personal) |
|
18 |
Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) |
|
19 |
Respirator (industrial) |
|
20 |
Equipment bags |
|
21 |
Mask fit test kit |
|
22 |
Cooling vest |
|
23 |
Cold weather gear |
|
24 |
Safety lantern |
|
25 |
Safety shoes |
|
26 |
Flammability/explosive/air quality/monitor |
|
27 |
Mosquito nets |
|
28 |
Insect repellent |
|
|
|
|
|
Medical equipment |
|
1 |
General first aid kit containing necessary antibiotics, vaccines and other medicine |
|
2 |
Water filter kit |
|
3 |
Patient monitor |
|
4 |
General medical examination equipment |
|
|
|
|
|
Administrative equipment |
|
1 |
Portable photo-copying machine |
|
2 |
Portable document scanner |
|
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3 |
Portable document shredder |
|
4 |
Waterproof pens |
|
5 |
Tape measure (3m, 30m, 100m) |
|
6 |
Callipers and steel ruler |
|
7 |
Maps |
Maps of facility/area specified in mandate |
8 |
Graph paper, pencils and labels |
|
9 |
Calculator |
|
10 |
Computer (notebook) with printer/plotter and modem |
|
11 |
Satellite link telephones |
|
12 |
Portable fax machines |
|
13 |
Exterior extension cords |
|
14 |
Secure voice telephone |
|
15 |
Short-range radios |
|
16 |
Electric plug-socket adaptors |
|
17 |
Portable over-head projector |
|
|
|
|
|
Other technical equipment |
|
1 |
Maintenance tool kit |
|
2 |
Equipment transport containers |
|
3 |
Global positioning system (GPS) |
|
4 |
Weighing equipment |
|
5 |
Polaroid-type camera with flash, zoom, macro lens systems and films |
|
6 |
35 mm camera with flash, zoom, macro lens systems and films |
|
7 |
Digital video camera - portable video player with tapes |
|
8 |
Audio (tape) recorder with tapes |
|
9 |
Binoculars |
|
10 |
Data scope |
|
11 |
Night-vision scope |
|
12 |
Magnifying glass |
|
13 |
Rechargeable batteries (Ni-Cd) and battery chargers |
|
14 |
Shoulder bag |
|
15 |
Tool belt |
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16 |
Compass |
|
17 |
Thermochromic tape packages |
|
18 |
Electrical power generators |
|
19 |
Barometer, anemometer, hygrometer with recording attachments |
For use in establishing background conditions which might influence survival of microorganisms |
20 |
Wet bulb globe thermometer |
|
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Notes
1. The list of sampling equipment will depend on whether analyses will be done on-site or off-site.