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Segment Information - Net Income Reconciliation (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Jul. 31, 2014 | Jul. 31, 2013 | Jul. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items] |  |  |
Document Period End Date | Jul. 31, 2014 |  |
Total profit from reportable segments | $ 242,367 | $ 269,631 | $ 277,845
Unallocated amounts: |  |  |
Administrative costs | 120,015 | 121,693 | 114,098
Restructuring charges | 15,012 | 26,046 | 6,084
Impairment charges | 148,551 | 204,448 | 0
Investment and other income | (2,402) | (3,523) | (2,082)
Interest Expense | 14,300 | 16,641 | 19,090
(Loss) earnings from continuing operations before income taxes | (53,109) | (95,674) | 140,655
Workplace Safety [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items] |  |  |
Total profit from reportable segments | 66,238 | 95,241 | 117,187
Unallocated amounts: |  |  |
Restructuring charges | 5,999 | 10,176 | 1,830
Impairment charges |  | 182,800 |
Identification Solutions [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items] |  |  |
Total profit from reportable segments | 176,129 | 174,390 | 160,658
Unallocated amounts: |  |  |
Restructuring charges | 9,013 | 15,870 | 4,254
Impairment charges |  | $ 21,648 |

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