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Asbestos Precautions to Take When Demolishing a Building
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Guest writer for safetyissues.com on 05/14/12 10:03:00
 
In a 2011 Construction Report performed by Aon Analytics, “injury to
workers” was ranked as the seventh most prevalent concern of the construction
industry. Construction employees do face a wide range of occupational hazards
while on the job – one of which is asbestos exposure during the demolition of
an older building.

Killer in the Attic - EPA Still Evades Zonolite Warnings
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Courtesy of AOL News on 12/08/10 10:10:00
 
(Dec. 8) -- The Environmental Protection Agency turned 40 years old this month,
and public health and safety experts say the agency has set a new low in failing
to protect millions of people at risk from the cancer-causing, asbestos-tainted
insulation detailed in last week's AOL News series, "A Killer in the Attic." The
agency also refuses to explain why it is shirking its mandated responsibility to
publicize what its own scientists have proved for years to be the extreme danger
from even gently disturbing asbestos-laden vermiculite in insulation that was
sold until the late 1990s as Zonolite.

Tips to Make Your Fireplace Safe
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Staff writer for safetyissues.com on 10/08/08 06:45:00
 
Everyone is getting reminders about cooler weather that’s coming. When winter
finally comes, many people will be using their fireplaces or wood-burning
stoves.

Changing Clocks? Change Batteries, too!
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Staff writer for safetyissues.com on 10/31/08 03:38:00
 
It is time to change your clocks this weekend, as Sunday, November 2 marks the
end of Daylight Saving Time. But while you are at it, do not forget to change
the batteries in your smoke alarms.

Are Cleaning Products Hazardous to Health?
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Staff writer for safetyissues.com on 07/26/08 09:26:00
 
Household cleaners may make your home sparkling clean, but they can also be
significant sources of indoor air pollutants and pose hazards to your health.

Beware of Lethal Gases in Your Home
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Staff writer for safetyissues.com on 08/21/07 04:20:00
 
There has been a spate of carbon monoxide incidents in the past days, resulting
in the deaths of 1 teenager and the hospitalization of several others.

Are Compact Fluorescent Bulbs Safe?
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Staff writer for safetyissues.com on 11/22/10 08:05:00
 
Compact fluorescent bulbs are the brightest idea in household lighting. However,
if they break and are not disposed properly, they can pose a very small risk of
mercury poisoning to young children, infants and pregnant women.