Local hospitals stand ready for swine flu Sep 26, 2009
The organization reported gaps in safety gear, deficient infection control training and inadequate isolation procedures. In addition, the survey claims that nurses are being denied paid sick leave in the event of an infection, which would compel them to work while ill, further spreading the virus. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Protesters hang G-20 banner from Pittsburgh bridge Sep 25, 2009
The summit of world economic leaders is being held here Thursday and Friday and is expected to draw protesters from around the world (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Escape hybrid ups power, fuel mileage Sep 19, 2009
Safety gear includes anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control. The Escape Hybrid, like all 2009 model-year vehicles, comes with a low-tire-pressure monitor. (AZCentral -- Business)
Pets of the week Sep 18, 2009
Each participant in the Bike Rodeo received a bicycle safety briefing, bike inspection and chance to ride through an obstacle course and win prizes such as helmets and other safety gear. ONLINE POLL. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Safe Baby Gear Sep 17, 2009
Mom and local inventor Margaret Pressler shares some unique and affordable safety gear you can use in and out of the home. In the crib: The ($59. (W-USA News, DC)
Coast Guard closes Bandon's seasonal station Sep 16, 2009
Ensure you have all safety gear onboard in good working condition. Examples include: VHF radio and flares for communicating distress. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
'Tis the season to be swabbing Sep 12, 2009
Of course, it's incumbent upon every skipper to carry the right safety gear and, at this time of year, NSW Maritime and the Water Police are ramping up their on-water inspections ... gov.au for the full safety gear lists for inshore and offshore boating. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Man dies in ATV crash on dunes Sep 9, 2009
I'm an avid off-road motorcycle enthusiast, and I wear about every peice of safety gear I can get my hands on. I'm always blown away by the number of riders out on the dunes without helmets. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
America's Registered Nurses Applaud New Institute of Medicine H1N1/Swine Flu Safety Recommendations -- and Call on CDC to Maintain Stringent Safety Guidelines Sep 5, 2009
"We've seen infection clusters caused by inadequate safety gear, and hospitals cutting corners on their preparedness for the virus. We need to ensure that any guidelines improve patient care and safety in hospitals--not weaken it," Burger continued. Tuesday the Institute of Medicine (IOM) issued a report, "Respiratory Protection for Healthcare Workers in the Workplace Against Novel H1N1 Influenza A," reviewing all available scientific literature, and concluding that the evidence on transmission... (PR Newswire)
* Lingerie league hopes to be taken seriously Sep 5, 2009
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Volunteer fire department receives safety equipment Sep 3, 2009
Local volunteer fire departments rely on grants for this special safety gear. Advertising. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Classes open up new worlds of fun Sep 2, 2009
Learn all the basics to get started from kayak selection and safety gear to safe entry and exit, paddling strokes and more. This is an intergenerational class, however, participants must be atleast 12. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
• Bellevue man dies in dirt bike accident Aug 26, 2009
He was reportedly wearing a helmet, as well as other motocross safety gear including a jersey, boots and padded pants. Elfering was riding with his son, whose name and age haven't been released. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
IHSA to move back softball pitching rubber Aug 18, 2009
While the mask is currently optional, James thinks it is probably only a matter of time before the IHSA mandates pitchers wear the safety gear. Along with the safety benefits from the move, the change should also spur increased offensive outputs. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Motorcyclists defend hobby, urge caution Aug 16, 2009
In addition to wearing the proper safety gear, motorcyclists need to be constantly monitoring what s going on around them, Coots said. Also, they need to remember that the bike s smaller size makes it harder for other drivers to see them, Coots said. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Kampung Buah Pala demolition postponed to Sept 1 Aug 13, 2009
25am: The workers in safety gear and armed with sledgehammers stopped from walking further. 10:20am: FRU personnel move in between the two groups. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Cool treats for helmets on heads Aug 9, 2009
For the past two weeks, Gillette police officers have been apprehending children as part of its Caught With a Helmet program, a promotion meant to reinforce the importance of wearing safety gear. So far, it has gone over well, especially with parents. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Autopsy shows Oakdale boy's death consistent with bike injuries Aug 8, 2009
Police did not know how fast the boy was going or whether he was wearing safety gear. Eggener said there were no other vehicles or bicycles involved in the crash. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Lawsuit filed in Westport drowning Aug 7, 2009
A lawsuit has now been filed in Bridgeport federal court by Alexandra Vitale's father, Michael Vitale, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at New York-Presbyterian Hospital Columbia, in which he charged that the Longshore Sailing School assigned an inexperienced instructor to the boat, failed to equip it with proper safety gear, and failed to make certain that the little girl's flotation device was properly fitted. The suit seeks at least $5 million in damages. (Westport Minuteman, CT)
How to make a first impression Aug 6, 2009
We got to wear safety glasses and hard hats, which was exciting until of course we were reminded that the safety gear was largely for liability purposes uh oh. As the word tour would indicate, we got to see everything from the ticket office to the entrance ramp of the arena to the kitchen to a workman with a Minnesota Vikings hard hat to the suites and the floor of the arena. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Tips to see fall foliage in a whole new way Aug 5, 2009
Also be sure to pack all appropriate ATV safety gear including helmets, goggles, gloves, long-sleeved shirts, pants and boots for all members of the family to ensure a fun and safe adventure to experience the wonders of nature. Courtesy of ARA Content. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
100+ Nurses to Rally in SF Wed. to Demand Stronger Swine Flu Safety Protections: California Hospitals Remain Unprepared Despite First Nurse Death Aug 5, 2009
The nurses will protest the recent firing by UCSF of an RN who blew the whistle on unsafe patient care involving swine flu at their facility, as well as wider problems that a CNA/NNOC preliminary survey of California hospitals has uncovered, including systemic problems with safety gear for nurses and infection control procedures for patients, as well as an emerging pattern of retribution against nurses who speak out about unsafe care. WHAT: 100+ nurses in scrubs and masks protest swine flu... (PR Newswire)
• CSI students create trails map for ATV club Jul 30, 2009
CSI students create trails map for ATV club By Andrew WeeksTimes-News writer When you're new to a trail, perhaps the most important item you can take with you - besides a helmet and other safety gear - is an accurate and concise users map. Enter the Magic Valley ATVRiders, which teamed with the U.S. Forest Service and College of Southern Idaho in an effort to make such a map. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Pakistan journalists targets in Taliban insurgency Jul 26, 2009
Journalists' organizations have pressured media companies to provide life insurance, security training and even special safety gear to their reporters working in hostile environments. It would also help if the government solved some of the killings and brought perpetrators to justice, said Vincent Brossel, who runs the Asia Desk for Paris-based Reporters Without Borders. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Worst Forms of Child Labour - The Time to Act is Now. Jul 25, 2009
This, in part, is due to the fact that rarely are they provided with the safety gear these kinds of activities require. Also, the unsanitary conditions and even the lack of access to adequate healthcare in the event of contingencies all form part of the hazards children are exposed to. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
COLUMN: Years after jumping bikes on ramps in the yard, it's time for a leisurely ride Jul 23, 2009
I made sure I had all the safety gear in addition to a helmet, I always ride with boots, long pants, jacket and gloves because I want to be safe, and I totally admit that I still am not too coordinated. About four years ago, I upgraded slightly to a 1978 Honda CB400, since my brother-in-law made me a deal. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Workers attacked Jul 20, 2009
The process requires safety gear and clothing. Bee removal companies can be found in a phone directory under "Bee Removal Services" or "Pest Control.". (AZCentral -- News)
CEO says future not 'evident' for LED developer Jul 18, 2009
The company has been unable to raise money for its new energy division, and sales of its LED products used in traffic signals, safety gear and Christmas lights have lagged in this slow economy. Evident recently expanded its LED technology for use in cell phones and other similar applications. (Albany Business Review, NY)
BE's 'peek' of the Cannes litter Jul 15, 2009
AGENCY: TBWA, London The ad for promoting Adidas safety gear shows a young man, Akira, running a unique service for the people in Tokyo, a city where everybody is too busy or too polite to finish relationships. To save himself from the adverse reactions of people receiving the bad news of a break-up he uses Adidas Safety Gear. (India Times)
CAUGHT ON TAPE: Off-Duty Police Chief Saves Burning Motorist Jul 11, 2009
With no fire safety gear or even a fire extinguisher, Chief Rhines approached. With the car fully engulfed in flames, he saw the victim lying across both seats and had to smash out the driver's side window to pull Szabo to safety. (W-USA News, DC)
City of Ellensburg: Skaters, bikers of all ages need helmets Jul 9, 2009
With Ellensburg s skate park located directly across the street from Kittitas Valley Fire and Rescue and EPD, the lack of safety gear has not gone unnoticed. The Ellensburg Police Department began implementing a new system to keep repeat offenders in check, as well as educate those who are unaware of the city s ordinance. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
John Bachar, rock climber Jul 9, 2009
Bachar was known as a free-soloist who used no ropes or safety gear. He began climbing as a teenager, dropped out of UCLA to pursue the sport full-time and in the 1970s and '80s was famed for his sheer climbs in Yosemite National Park. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Going to the Ski Resort with Kids Jul 6, 2009
Parents should dress children in layers of clothing, ensure they wear safety gear, enroll kids in ski school and teach them snow safety when on a winter ski holiday ... Ensure Kids Wear Winter Safety Gear ... If the kids will be out playing recreational snow sports like skiing, snowboarding and tobogganing, ensure they wear the appropriate safety gear. (Suite101.com)
Gautrain on track Jul 4, 2009
GMA provides the necessary safety gear, hard hats, reflective vests and steel-toed shoes. While the scruffy photojournalists put the gear on without complaint, television journalists only reluctantly cover perfectly coifed hair with hard hats and exchange felt-trimmed heels for boots. (iAfrica.com)
LFD’s Vested for Life program offers free life jackets Jul 1, 2009
During regular visits, members of the Lewisville Fire Department s Dive Rescue Team provide free life vests to those children and others swimming or boating at Lake Lewisville who do not have adequate safety gear. This will ensure that those enjoying our lake have a safe and fun summer, Carter said. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Calloway sheriff's office OK'd for $100K Jun 28, 2009
Specifically, deputies are in need of investigative equipment, dispatch technology and personal patrol safety gear which will help keep them safe while on the job. Although most of the projects funded are scattered throughout the state, a few directly or indirectly affect Calloway County. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
Senate bills set aside nearly $18 million Jun 27, 2009
It also includes $200,000 for a study of firefighter safety gear. UK researchers plan to observe how protective levels of the gear deteriorate over time and what safety risks the deterioration poses for firefighters. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Eight motorcycles hit in weekend accidents Jun 25, 2009
61938 wrote on Jun 23, 2009 6:38 PM:" Loud pipes are illegal. Helmets, along with other safety gear and safe riding saves lives. Harry, what does Ho many times....mean? ". zerocool wrote on Jun 23, 2009 8:04 PM:" happymomWhat exactly did loud pipes have to do with this all motorcycle wreck? ". (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Pure Michigan(R) Bayview Mackinac Race to Pump as Much as $59.5 Million Into Michigan's Economy This Summer Jun 23, 2009
Boat Prepping & Take Down: The average outlay per boat for safety gear alone is nearly $10,000. Moreover, there are significant expenditures attendant to the launch and return or storage of the fleet, which normally incorporates 200-plus vessels. (PR Newswire)
CHS commencement is Sat. at 1:30p.m. Jun 5, 2009
This year s themes included safety (students wore various safety gear like knee and elbow pads), pirate, country club and the eighties. Members of the Class of 2009 helped bring the school glory by winning state championships and league championships. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Sailing the Arctic on climate change mission Jun 5, 2009
Climate change has meant less ice during the summer months, making this trip easier than it once was, but we are still making safety our priority by taking along safety gear such as immersion suits and by reinforcing the bow of our yacht with Kevlar to better deal with the ice. As leader of this expedition, I've tried to prepare the crew for a summer of ocean storms and living aboard the Silent Sound for around four months. (CNN -- International)
Lee Council EMS Council open house draws record crowd Jun 2, 2009
The open house also featured free bicycle and skateboard safety gear, car seat safety checks and free Kidz Safe ID cards. Lee County Emergency Services Director Steve Cirinna said he processed twice as many Kidz Safe ID cards this year as he usually does at the event, which alternates between Keokuk and Fort Madison. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Safety Gear Helping to Strike Out Baseball Injuries Jun 2, 2009
Greater use of proper equipment may lead to fewer emergency visits, research suggests. Friday, May 29, 2009. (MEDLINEplus)
Around the Tri-State Area this weekend May 30, 2009
An air ambulance, free blood pressure checks, free bicycle and skateboard safety gear, car seat safety checks, free Kidz Safe ID cards and more will be featured. ADVERTISEMENT. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
How to Buy a Skateboard Longboard May 21, 2009
Other safety gear includes elbow and knee pads and sliding gloves. Never skate in traffic. (Suite101.com)
Under new law, back seat passengers could have to buckle up May 19, 2009
Greed wrote on May 18, 2009 7:16 PM:" Funny how a motorcycle rider needs not a single piece of safety gear while perched upon his/her invisible, noisy, body-breaking toy, yet auto drivers, surrounded by a metal safety cage, with airbag protection from frontal and side impacts, are required to buckle up. This lawmaker should be voted out. ". Animal wrote on May 18, 2009 6:43 PM:" Let's see......we need an emoticon for flipping these loser lawmakers the bird! Enough already. Instead of bilking us... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Riding in silence May 18, 2009
HARBOR SPRINGS Christopher Benson feels lucky to be alive (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
- Our Opinion: A lesson for all to remember 0 May 13, 2009
The course will go over such vital basics about the risks of pool or hot tub ownership, recommendations for the learning of first aid and CPR and the use of age-appropriate safety gear as well as how to respond to aquatic emergencies. Call the local Red Cross for more information of times and dates. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
New Maserati adds to luxury market May 12, 2009
But it does come loaded with safety gear, including front and front-side airbags and the all-important curtain airbags that protect heads in a side impact. There's also a stability control system to help control a skid. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Local students get a glimpse into future during Career Day May 5, 2009
Daily Herald Print Edition. By Todd WetheringtonDaily Herald Staff Writer Published/Last Modified on Monday, May 4, 2009 7:39 AM CDT. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
FACTBOX-Measures in Asia against deadly flu May 4, 2009
Health ministry distributes safety gear to local health centres and hospitals. - At least 3 million Tamiflu capsules in stock. (AlertNet)
Two die in snow-sport accidents in mountains near Valdez Apr 19, 2009
He was properly equipped with safety gear but still fell a significant distance, Keeney said. Find Megan Holland online at or call 257-4343. (Anchorage Daily News)
Community works to rebuild Apr 18, 2009
Anyone wanting to help is asked to show up at the Red Cross' Augusta office at 1322 Ellis St. between 8 and 9 a.m. Volunteers are asked to wear work clothes and bring safety gear, tools and work gloves. For those unable to help clean up, the agency's Augusta and Aiken chapters also are in need of monetary donations. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Nifty new Nissan Cube is far from square Apr 17, 2009
Impressive safety gear for a low-end model: full array of air bags, anti-lock brakes with brake assist and brake-force distribution, stability and traction controls. How big. (USA Today -- Autos)
Helpers sought in tornado cleanup Apr 17, 2009
"We just ask that (volunteers) wear work clothes and bring their safety gear, and tools and work gloves because it's going to be mostly cleanup activity," Ms. Maypole said ... WHAT TO WEAR: Work clothes; bring safety gear, tools and work gloves. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Carole Estabrook: Warm days can bring danger Apr 14, 2009
showpeople wrote on Apr 13, 2009 3:11 PM:" I saw a case of what you describe just the other day. A cyclist with full safety gear and colorful clothing going down the road...on the wrong side...with his IPod on and plugged into both ears.Bearing down on him was a motorist with IPod also in his ears. Holding a cell phone and reaching down to get something on the seat next to him...looking the other way. It was just luck that he noticed the cyclist, just in time to swerve away from him. And the... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Split-Second Decision Saves Biker's Life Apr 13, 2009
Webster was wearing all the proper safety gear, but is still left with a broken wrist, a badly injured leg and bruising and swelling to his eye. Lamar Webster is taken from scene of Wednesday's accident by rescue squad. (7 KETV Omaha)
SPOTTED: The focus is on you! Apr 11, 2009
SPOTTED: The focus is on you. Athens Banner-Herald. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Turkey hunter shot, loses eye Apr 10, 2009
Basic Turkey Hunting Safety Gear. Shooting glasses. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
More of this story Apr 7, 2009
Besides studying Gulf Stream charts to get a handle on the patterns, he said he will also need to check his safety gear before the race. He will inspect flares, send his life raft out to be repacked and certified, and test the autopilot. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Fuel boost for local Fords Apr 6, 2009
The rival Holden Commodore and Toyota Aurion both come with six airbags as standard - including curtain airbags - mimicking an ongoing trend by the industry to fit more safety gear as standard. Search by keyword. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
MP's mission to preach the safety gospel Apr 5, 2009
Mr Richardson urged fellow motorcyclists to wear full-face helmet and never ride without the best safety gear ... But what you can do is ensure you wear the best safety gear every time you get on your bike because you never know when you are going to have an accident. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Large Acreage Lot? Save on Maintenance with DIY Tips and Tools Apr 2, 2009
Be sure to follow local safety guidelines and wear appropriate safety gear whenever using any ATV.. Animal control measures - Wildlife is a reality of living in the countryside or even in suburbia on a large lot. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
2009 Acura TL Apr 1, 2009
It's priced about the same as the Mercedes C300, Audi A4, , yet comes packed with fancy digital conveniences and safety gear. I also really like the car's sophisticated new all-wheel-drive system, which dramatically improves handling. (BusinessWeek)
Hothead Technologies raising $5M for heat-sensing helmet Apr 1, 2009
Company to raise $5 million for heat-sensing safety gear. Atlanta Business Chronicle - by Staff writer. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
