Peanut and almond butters sold at Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s and other grocers are being recalled because of possible salmonella contamination. There have been reports of four illnesses associated with these nut butters. The butters were sold under the brand names Arrowhead Mills Peanut Butters, MaraNatha Almond Butters and Peanut Butters, and private label brands […]
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While you may not have control over other driver’s actions, you can take certain safety precautions to make sure your little one is protected in an accident: Buckle Up: Believe it or not, some people still do not use seat belts to secure themselves or their children. In 2011, among fatally injured passenger vehicle occupants, more […]
Here’s a list of the most common construction site hazards and safety tips to help you avoid serious injuries: Falls from Scaffolding or Fixed Ladders: With over 50% of accidents, falls from scaffolding is the number one site hazard in the construction industry. To reduce your risk of injury, stay clear of unstable ladders and take […]
Ace Bayou has recently recalled their Ace Bayou Bean Bag Chairs due to suffocation and choking hazards. Two deaths have been reported. The zippers on the bean bag chairs can be opened by children who can then crawl inside, get trapped and suffocate or choke on the bean bag chair’s foam beads. Consumers may contact […]
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All hazards identified by risk assessment should be addressed. The type of hazard, the degree of risk it poses and the severity of harm that may result vary from workplace to workplace and sector to sector. The following are just some of the issues: 1. Work Equipment and Plant: Inadequate mechanical safeguards to prevent contact […]
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Electrocution is one of the leading causes of fatalities in the workplace. Below are five safety tips you should take in your workplace, regardless of weather you work in the construction industry or in an office building: 1. Be Cautious with Electrical Extension Cords: Extension cords can’t be avoided. Be sure that extension cords are […]
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Installation of a car seat is extremely important. Here are the top 10 most common mistakes when installing or purchasing a car seat and here are ways on how you as a parent can avoid them: 1. Getting a used car seat without researching it’s history: If you’re considering a hand-me-down car seat for your […]
On August 19, Governor Cuomo announced a new video public service announcement to remind motorists to drive safely in construction zones. The PSA comes after a maintenance worker for New York State DOT, Gary Farrell, was hit by a vehicle and killed while flagging traffic in a work zone. “Motorists should always exercise extra caution […]
Using an elaborate network of sensors, microprocessors, and a camera, the newly designed Skully AR-1 is able to deliver a Heads Up Display, with turn-by-turn GPS navigation, with information appearing approximately ten feet in front of the rider. The platform, called the Synapse platform, offers automatic infinitely variable focal distance, meaning that the GPS itself […]
It’s that time of year again. Our kids are getting ready to head back to school. Here are some simple tips they can follow for safe traveling: • Arrive at the bus stop at least 5 minutes in advance so you are not rushing down the driveway or street. • As the bus approaches, stand […]