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Personal Protective Equipment News

New ISO standard improves protective clothing for agricultural farmers and workers using pesticidesTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:29AMA new ISO standard on protective clothing will help farmers and agricultural workers to reduce job-related risks when using liquid pesticides.

Councilwoman proposes temporary shut-down of skate parkMonday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:28PMFour days after its official opening, one city council member wants to close the Patterson Skate Park for 30 days until a proposed ordinance covering the use of the park can take effect.

Man selling flowers at the floating market in Pakistan (2007)Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:15PMJEFFRY Lim has always loved travelling and meeting people. Growing up in Sg Jerit in Jerantut, Pahang, he would follow his father on a one-hour journey to Maran town every day to pick up newspapers for distribution in his village.

Namibia: Cymot Trade Show Pulls Out the StopsSunday, July 17, 2011 @ 4:29AMThe bumper two-day international Cymot Trade Show which celebrated its 16th anniversary last weekend, is a modern day success story, which has grown from a small idea into an 'über' grand occasion, reported to be the biggest trade show ever.

Caution as hendra cases continue to climbSaturday, July 16, 2011 @ 3:59PMThe spate of outbreaks of the deadly hendra virus in the past month mean people are much more cautious when dealing with horses, authorities say. Veterinarians say despite eight recent outbreaks, stretching from far north Queensland to New South Wales, the risk of human infection is now lower.

LA Emergency Operation Center Geared UpSaturday, July 16, 2011 @ 7:53AMPolice and fire officials say they're geared up to respond to emergencies and maintain public safety this weekend during the 53-hour closure of the 405 Freeway through the Sepulveda Pass. Take a tour of LA's Emergency Operation Center in this video report.

CERT is looking for volunteersSaturday, July 16, 2011 @ 7:24AMLEESBURG THERESA CAMPBELL | Staff Writer theresacampbell@dailycommercial.com Wanted: 24 to 36 individuals interested in being part of ...

Somalia: The CIA's Secret Sites in SomaliaFriday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:14AMRenditions, an underground prison and a new CIA base are elements of an intensifying US war, according to a Nation investigation in Mogadishu, by Jeremy Scahill.

11th Wing Safety Office - Ridin' safelyFriday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:03AMThe strong appeal of motorcycles as a mode of transportation, a means of recreation, and even a way of life, are apparent as more than 4 million motorcycles are registered in the United States. However, there are several inherent dangers posed to motorcyclists.