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08 December 2009

Climate change summit gets underway

The world’s biggest ever negotiations aimed at tackling climate change began today in the Danish capital, Copenhagen.

More than 15,000 participants from more than 190 nations are all hoping over the next two weeks to reach a deal to cut greenhouse gas emissions in the talks, which have been dubbed ‘Hopenhagen’ by the world’s media.

Although the summit’s objectives were scaled back – a legally binding treaty to replace the Kyoto Protocol is not likely – the 105 world leaders have said they will push for at least a political declaration.

Yvo de Boer, the UN’s Climate chief, is insistent on the talks' success: “I don’t think it’s going to fail,” said de Boer. “I mean, if I look at the number of people who’ve committed to come here to make sure that it’s a success, the announcements of financial support that we have received, the targets that have been announced, the developing country engagement that we’re seeing, I don’t think it’s going to fail.”

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SSV

The Law of Garbage Truck

One day, I hopped into a taxi and took off for the airport . We were driving in the right lane when suddenly, a black car, jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver slammed the brakes, skidded, and missed the other car by just inches! The driver of the other car whipped his head around and started yelling at us. My taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy. I mean, was really friendly. So I asked, "Why did you just do that? This guy almost ruined your car and sent us to the hospital!" This is when my taxi driver taught me what I now call, 'The Law of the Garbage Truck'


He explained, "Many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage, full of frustration, full of anger, and full of disappointment. As their garbage piles up, they need a place to dump it and sometimes they'll dump it on you. NEVER take it personally. Just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on with the routine life." Don't take their garbage and spread it to other people at work, at home or on the streets.


The bottom line is that successful people do not let garbage trucks take over their day. Life's too short to wake up in the morning with regrets, so...... 'Love the people who treat you right.. Pray for the ones who don't.'


A very rightly said quote: Life is 10% what you make and 90% how you take!!!!

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T.M.KHALEEL BATCHA
DIRECTOR
INSTITUTE SAFETY MANAGEMENT-CHENNAI

07 December 2009

Hand wash most effective way to avoid H1N1

Washing your hands is one of the simplest and most effective ways to avoid infections such as H1N1 and seasonal influenza, says a Geisinger physician.

"Washing your hands is one of the simplest and most effective ways to avoid infections such as H1N1 and seasonal influenza," said Lisa Esolen, M.D., Medical Director of Infection Control, Geisinger Health System.

"Because this year's H1N1 virus has been so contagious and has rapidly spread widely, it is especially important to remember to wash your hands," she added.

"We don't realize how often we touch our eyes, nose or mouth after having touched food, other people, or inanimate objects, all of which carry germs, that can lead to illness" Dr. Esolen said. "Handwashing is the single most effective way to minimize your risk for getting and infection or spreading one to others."

To properly wash your hands, run them under running water and then apply soap. Rub vigorously for at least 20 seconds (say your ABC's or sing "Happy Birthday" twice) develop a thick lather, and then rinse and dry.

"You should always wash your hands before eating, after sneezing, coughing, and after touching anything dirty," Dr. Esolen said. (ANI)


SAFETY

04 December 2009

British Standards for Smoke and heat control Systems

1.Specification for natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilators

http://rapidshare.com/files/316143274/BSEN12101_2.pdf.html


2.Specification for powered smoke and heat exhaust ventilators

http://rapidshare.com/files/316143785/BSEN12101_3.pdf.html


3.Specification for pressure differential systems — Kits

http://rapidshare.com/files/316144154/BSEN12101_6.pdf.html

Building Research Establishment Report

External fire spread: building separation and boundary distances
http://rapidshare.com/files/316140192/BR_Report_187__External_Fire_Spread_.pdf.html

Design principles for smoke ventilation in enclosed shopping centres

http:///rapidshare.com/files/316140791/BRE186__design_smoke_ventilation_shopping_centres_.pdf.html

World AIDS Day

Each year, 1st December is celebrated as WORLD AIDS DAY.



The World Health Organization established World AIDS Day in 1988.



Started on 1st December 1988, World AIDS Day is about raising money, increasing awareness, fighting prejudice and improving education.



World AIDS Day provides governments, national AIDS programs, faith organizations, community organizations, and individuals with an opportunity to raise awareness and focus attention on the global AIDS epidemic.



The World AIDS Day theme for 2009 is ‘Universal Access and Human Rights’. World AIDS Day is important in reminding people that HIV has not gone away, and that there are many things still to be done.



According to UNAIDS estimates, there are now 33.4 million people living with HIV, including 2.1 million children. During 2008 some 2.7 million people became newly infected with the virus and an estimated 2 million people died from AIDS. Around half of all people who become infected with HIV do so before they are 25 and are killed by AIDS before they are 35.



The vast majority of people with HIV and AIDS live in lower- and middle-income countries. But HIV today is a threat to men, women and children on all continents around the world.





Lets us all join hands to fight with this deadly disease and increase awareness about this disease.



KNOW AIDS FOR NO AIDS.