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Governmental agencies in the United Kingdom recently instituted guidelines banning physicians' white coats and the wearing of long-sleeved garments to decrease the transmission of bacteria within hospitals due to the belief that cuffs of long-sleeved shirts carry more bacteria. However, a new study published today in the Journal of Hospital Medicine shows that after an eight-hour day, there is no difference in contamination of long- and short-sleeved shirts, or on the skin at the wearers'...
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- UL, a world leader in advancing safety, today announced UL International (UK) Ltd. (UL UK) has been appointed as a notified body to the European Personal Protective Equipment Directive (PPE). UL UK is now notified as a testing and certification organization for personal flotation devices (PFD) including life jackets, vests, seat cushions, deck suits and all other flotation devices. The company can now offer CE Marking services for...
HONG KONG, Jan. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Overcoats and sweaters are an essential part of a spring wardrobe. If you are also on the lookout for coats, now it's your time. Recently DinoDirect.com introduced a double breasted button trench coat as the new arrival of 2011 Spring Outfit. The double breasted button men trench coat is a kind of perfect wear for male this spring. Also, if you want to keep yourself warm as well as want to look stylish, you should surely visit the site to make...
This holiday season, Alpine Shop is hoping to collect 1000 coats and jackets during the 30 days of their One Warm Coat Drive starting this Saturday, November 20. To help reach their goal, the company is offering a free coupon for 20% off the purchase of a new jacket or clothing item in their stores for every jacket donated. If the company hits its goal of 1000 donated coats, Alpine Shop will celebrate by giving away $250 gift certificates to four lucky coat donors. St. Louis, MO (Vocus)...
GILLINGHAM, England, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- When autumn turns to winter and blue skies give way to rain and cloud, a good, reliable, set of waterproofs is essential. Webtogs stock over 100 makes and models of the best waterproof jackets from the world's leading manufacturers and with a choice for every budget from entry-level to hardened professional, there's something for everyone. For the entry-level and budget user the Berghaus RG1 combines style and protection in a time-proven...
CHICAGO, June 21 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 99,000 people die every year from infections acquired while in hospitals. "The goal in our profession is to help cure you not introduce you to another deadly infection," said Dr. Charles Kinder, Heart Rhythm expert and Director of Heart Rhythm Program at Heart Care Centers of Illinois. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100621/CG23768) (Photo:...
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Safe Boating Council is pleased to announce the winner of its "Float Yourself" online photo contest, an online contest that allows users to add their face to humorous photos featuring characters wearing life jackets. The online photo contest is aimed at promoting life jacket safety and overall safe boating practices. The winning entry, "Sea Vester the Viking," was submitted by J. Brian Becker and received 8,714 votes. "I love to water ski!"...
NAPLES, Fla., Sept. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Form and function have seamlessly merged in the development and introduction of an utterly new and unique barwares device: the Ice Jacket. Designed to conveniently and attractively encase a manufacturer's bottle of spirits in ice for service and presentation, the Ice Jacket -- developed and introduced by Ice Jacket, Inc. (http://www.icejacket.com) -- is set to revolutionize spirits' promotion, presentation and preparation. The current edition of the...
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of EMH Associates hooded jackets due to an entrapment hazard. About 4,400 jackets were imported from China by EMH Associates Inc. of New York City and sold nationwide at Meijers Stores in July 2008 for about $15 apiece. The jackets, which come in a variety of colors, include drawstrings around the waist that can trap a child, the commission said. The recall involves jackets sizes 7/8 through 16 with RN number 115036 in...
Plan to always wear a life jacket during summer family water activities WASHINGTON, June 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Now that school's over, is your family ready for the water? If you do not have a life jacket for every member of the family to always wear while boating, the answer is no. The National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) encourages life jacket wear as the No. 1 safety measure to protect your family in the event of a boating accident. By always choosing to "Wear It!" your family can enjoy a...
