Teach children to become safe pedestriansWednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 4:43AMREGULAR readers of my columns will know that I fully support and endorse children walking - walking to school, to the park, to their friend's house or to the corner store.
Pranksters Hack Into Electronic Construction SignsTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:06PMHackers are changing the safety messages on electronic road construction signs.
Rio de Janeiro's new hazard: exploding manholesTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:32AMMore than 60 manhole covers have been blown into the skies since last year, injuring dozens of people. Some see it as a worrying indicator of Rio's preparations for the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics.
Robertsdale seeks grant for storm shelter, public works buildingTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:12AMROBERTSDALE, Alabama -- Federal disaster grants in the wake of the April tornadoes could provide money for a city public works building and storm shelter, Robertsdale officials said Monday.
INCIDENTS 7/19/11Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:09AMINCIDENTS JENNINGS COUNTY Domestic battery, Greensburg Street in Country Squire Lakes, 11:52 p.m. Sunday. Harassment, Atkinson Circle, 9:28 p.m. Sunday. Theft, Country Manor, 8:08 p.m. Sunday. Vandalism, Country Manor, 7:18 p.m. Sunday. JACKSON...
Mount Prospect police investigating death of man found in carMonday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:42PMMount Prospect police are investigating the death of a 39-year-old Des Plaines man found dead in the back seat of a car Friday. The cause of death remains undetermined, pending toxicology.
RI to back financing for replica sailing shipMonday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:02PMGov. Lincoln Chafee signs legislation allowing the state to guarantee loans for the ship, set to be completed in 2013.
Hot weather alert issued for pet ownersMonday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:34PMAC&C said animals exposed to high temperatures, high humidity and inadequate ventilation can become ill or irritable and may pose a danger to themselves and to people. The department urges caretakers to pay extra attention to provisions for their animals during this time.
ASABE Adopts International Standard on Safety SignsMonday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:41AMASABE has adopted with deviations international standard ISO 11684. ASABE document, ANSI/ASABE AD11684:1995 (APR2011), Tractors, machinery for agricultural and forestry, powered lawn and garden equipment - Safety signs and hazard pictorials - General principles, replaces ASAE S441.3, Safety Signs, which was used as basis for ISO 11684. Adoption further harmonizes national and international ...