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The average American household contains dozens of different outlet-powered electronic devices, some of which include televisions, DVD/Blu-Ray players, stereo systems, video game consoles, computers, and more. Unfortunately, many homeowners leave the power cords for these devices exposed rather than hiding them behind a wall. In doing so, however, it creates a dangerous scenario in which family members and pets are susceptible to serious, potentially life-threatening injury.Arguably, one of the b …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a $497,000 citation to Behr Iron and Steel for safety violations which contributed to the death of a worker.39-year-old Hispanic worker Alfredo Arrendondo died on March 10, 2014 after his arm became stuck on in a conveyor belt. Other workers came to his assistance but were unable to successfully remove his arm. Arrendondo was reportedly separating and running scrap metal through the conveyor when his arm was caught and subseque …

Has your concrete sidewalk lost it’s natural luster and style it once possessed? Over time, moisture, mildew and grime will begin to set into the concrete, creating a dirty appearance. Concrete is incredibly porous and absorbs any surrounding moisture or small dirt particles. The good news, however, is that you can transform your sidewalk back into its original, clean condition by pressure washing it.Pressure washing a sidewalk offers several different benefits. Not only will it create a cleaner …

Standing for long periods of time can promote foot, ankle and even back pain. The pressure of your body's weight pressed against your feet stresses the tendons and tissue. Over time, this can lead to painful, swollen feet, and in some cases it can even promote certain types of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). Thankfully, however, there are some simple and effective ways for workers to protect themselves against these adverse effects.Choose The Right FootwearDon't underestimate the importanc …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has opened an investigation into the shooting death of an Arizona-based gun range instructor.The incident occurred last month, when a 9-year-old girl accidentally shot the instructor at near-point-blank range with an Uzi. The instructor, 39-year-old Charles Vacca, died that same night while receiving emergency medical treatment at the University Medical Center in Las Vegas. The Clark County, Nevada Coroner Mike Murphy issued a time of …