Construction’s Top ‘Fatal 4’ Workplace Injuries
Construction is a hazardous job filled with perils that could cause illness, injuries, and even death. According to OSHA, 20 percent of all workplace fatalities in 2013 occurred in construction. This equals 828 deaths. While there are many sources of construction site injuries, construction’s Fatal Four accounts for over 57 percent of construction workers’ deaths in 2013. Construction’s Fatal Four OSHA identifies the four leading causes of worker death on construction sites as: Falls — Falls caused 302 deaths in 2013. Construction workers are often required to work from high scaffolding, ladders, windows, or roofs. OSHA regulation 1926.501 requires employers to have fall protection systems such as guardrail systems, safety nets, or personal fall arrest systems. Being struck by objects — Falling objects caused over 80 deaths when they struck unsuspecting workers below. OSHA regulation 1926.501(c) specifically addresses …
Young Children Suffered Burn Injuries at Amusement Park
According to a recent news article from IJReview, a family was at an amusement park in Phoenix, Arizona when their two children were injured on a boat ride. The two boys were riding bumper boats when their boat broke down. A park employee attempted to restart the boat’s motor, when the gas tank burst into flames, and a massive fireball erupted from the engine, causing the two boys to suffer second-degree burns. Park managers have a released a statement expressing their condolences to the family for any pain and suffering experienced by the child and said they are investigating why the fire occurred and are speaking with the ride’s manufacturers about what went wrong with the boats.
Diagnosed Victims in the Lone Star State: Call the Texas Mesothelioma Victim … – PR Newswire (press release)
Nursery World (subscription)Diagnosed Victims in the Lone Star State: Call the Texas Mesothelioma Victim …PR Newswire (press release)WASHINGTON, May 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The Texas Mesothelioma Victims Center is urging all diagnosed victims of this rare asbestos exposure form of cancer anywhere in Texas, or their family, to call them first anytime at 866-714-6466 to ensure they …Texas Mesothelioma Lawyer Jeffrey Simon states 'Hypocritical' House Statement …Satellite PR News (press release)Asbestos helpline warns of the dangers of the substance in schoolsNursery World (subscription)Alert: Asbestos-Victims May Face Govt. Repayment IssueCity Watchall 5 news articles »
Contact a Denver Lawyer If You’re Victimized While in Town
Known as the “Mile High City,” there are many things you can do in bustling Denver. From fine dining to world-class entertainment and sports, this jewel in the Rocky Mountains has it all. Unfortunately, Denver can also harbor the criminal element looking to take advantage of unsuspecting visitors. In many cases, those who are touring the fine city go home after being victimized and chalk it up to a bad experience. However, you can make a difference by hiring a Denver lawyer regardless of where you’re from. Stolen Luggage or Personal Property In the event that your property has been stolen and the criminal protests any wrongdoing, you need a lawyer in town who can protect your rights. In some cases, a lack …
Who knew? Cartoon advises disabled should take tights off before a "bum shuffle"
Tanni Grey-Thompson’s tweets about a recent accessibility fail, inspired disabled cartoonist Hannah Ensor to create the above image. On arriving home late and discovering the lift in her building was broken, the disabled Baroness had to crawl up ten flights of stairs to her London flat, dragging her chair up too. The retired Paralympian tweeted during the ordeal that she would be removing her tights beforehand, so as not to ladder them. The cartoonist liked the disability detail: “Take your tights off before you bum shuffle. That’s Something,” Hannah says, “that’s so real to my world but alien to other people’s worlds. Noone tells you that as a wheelchair using woman.” Tanni was so impressed with Hannah’s image of her on the stairs, that…
Alabama Governor Signs Bill Quashing Innovator Liability Claims
On May 1, 2015, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley signed SB80, which expressly bars liability claims against manufacturers that did not design or make the product that a plaintiff actually ingested or used. While at first glance this appears to be…By: Faegre Baker Daniels
People with disabilities in emergencies – ICRC (press release)
ICRC (press release)People with disabilities in emergenciesICRC (press release)ICRC-hosted event calls for greater awareness and inclusion of people with disabilities during humanitarian crises. More needs to be done to ensure that people with disabilities – both mental and physical – are not left behind or forgotten during …
Tenth Circuit Lifts Stay on CPSC’s Magnets Rule
As we wrote about earlier this month, on April 1, 2015, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit (“Tenth Circuit”) temporarily stayed the effective date of “the enforcement and effect” of the CPSC’s safety standard for certain high-powered…By: Mintz Levin – Consumer Product Matters
Microsoft empowering people with disabilities via Ability Summit – TWCN Tech News (blog)
Microsoft empowering people with disabilities via Ability SummitTWCN Tech News (blog)Microsoft wants to empower people with disabilities. So far, every Surface product Microsoft has released is not really capable of allowing folks with disabilities to feel at home. The latest Surface tablet is capable of tracking the eye movement of …
I-Team: Asbestos fibers found near school, park and homes – KLAS-TV
I-Team: Asbestos fibers found near school, park and homesKLAS-TVTheir paper looked at disease rates and it predicted there must be asbestos out there somewhere. After health officials shut them out, they kept quiet, but busy, looking for natural asbestos that would prove their theory was right. They found it, in …
Why Should I Have More Than Minimum Insurance Coverage?
Every state requires all drivers to carry auto insurance. And Obamacare now requires everyone to have health insurance. Facing these laws, many people’s first thought is to get the absolute minimum insurance required, in order to save money. While this may seem like the most fiscally responsible move in the short term, not having more than the minimum insurance coverage could end up costing you later. Covering More Than Your Car While terminology and penalties may vary, every state has laws requiring a minimum amount of auto insurance coverage. And of the many different types of coverage available, many of us choose the minimum. But basic collision coverage may only cover that — collisions — paying just the cost to cover the damage to your vehicle in a car …
Garda IT system suspended over insurance errors – Irish Independent
Irish IndependentGarda IT system suspended over insurance errorsIrish IndependentA handwritten note, which was recorded by a senior official in the Department of Transport, appears to blame motor insurance companies for failing to update the database properly. It said that there was an issue "with insurance companies not notify …Gardaí drop vehicle insurance database after errorsIrish Examinerall 5 news articles »