Report outlines asbestos concerns for Alexandria highway workersWatertownDailyTimes.comALEXANDRIA BAY — A new state report said Alexandria's Highway Department committed several “serious” violations when it had employees work in an asbestos-filled structure without proper equipment. The report also called out the town for lacking … [Read More...]

Fire safety training is essential to know especially when you review the recent statistics concerning fire. Some Important Fire-related Statistics Over the span of a year, from 2011 to 2012, local rescue services in Britain were called out to almost 585,000 fires or false alarms. Of these call-outs, approximately 272,000 were for actual fires whilst 312,000 were false alarms. Of the 70,000 building fires reported, approximately 44,000 took place in private dwellings. Of the primary fires recorded, around 6,000 took place in dwellings whilst 7,300 happened in other structures. About 14,000 of the fires involved a fire in a car. When you review the above statistics, fire safety training is not the kind of knowledge you can blithely sweep under a rug or scan over randomly. In order to reduce any risk of liability and … [Read More...]

Every day, tradies build, create, design and install equipment and infrastructure people rely on to make their lives easier and more comfortable. The many demands of the work, including the many physical and labour-intensive tasks that are performed, mean there are some specific health and safety considerations unique to those working as a tradesperson. Since tradies rely on their physical and mental health to do their job well, below are some tips specific to tradies that can assist with staying healthy and safe while on the job. Schedule Regular Visits to the Physio Because of repetitive movements like lifting and muscle strains arising from working in challenging environments, tradies have a higher risk of physical injury than other workers. Because of this, it’s essential that tradies … [Read More...]

There are a variety of unsafe jobs. Even when people take proper safety precautions, accidents can still happen. Unfortunately, some accidents can leave families grieving the loss of a loved one. For example, one man was recently killed in a workplace accident in Illinois. The accident happened around 2 p.m. in late April. According to reports, the man was taking part in a two-week project that involved painting a water tower. The man and his co-workers were just beginning the second week of the project when he reportedly fell approximately 100 feet. Although CPR was administered at the scene, he reportedly died about 30 minutes after being transported to the hospital. The identity of the deceased worker is unclear at this time. As a result of the … [Read More...]

Most people take safety precautions in their everyday lives. They lock their doors at night, use their seat belts and obey traffic signals. Unfortunately, some people may not be fully aware of the hazards they face while completing their job duties and responsibilities. The family of one man in Illinois is likely more aware of these hazards after a fatal industrial accident. Police arrived at Acme Industries just before noon one day in mid-April. The man had reportedly became entangled in a machine that is used to cut or shape metal and wood products. Unfortunately, the man passed away before rescue workers arrived. While a representative for Acme has stated that the company is working to determine what caused the accident, the Occupational Safety and Health … [Read More...]

I-Team: Asbestos threat level varies between gov't agenciesKLAS-TVLAS VEGAS — State lawmakers are close to passing a bill to give the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health greater power to restrict access to the Nevada Central Cancer Registry. Assembly Bill 42 would allow the health division to restrict … [Read More...]