Vivvo CMS 4.0 http://www.safetyissues.com/site/ ©2007 Spoonlabs d.o.o. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/files.php?file=banner_450_255680058.jpg http://www.safetyissues.com/site/ http://www.safetyissues.com/site/home/asbestos_precautions_to_take_when_demolishing_a_building.html Home Mon, 14 May 2012 22:03:00 -0600 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. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/sports/recent_atv_accidents_remind_parents_of_safety_issues.html Sports Wed, 02 May 2012 09:47:00 -0600 Courtesy of KSLA-TV - The ATV wreck that resulted in the death of a 10-year-old Rodessa girl over the weekend was one of five ATV accidents reported over the weekend. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/science_technology/why_is_safety_a_divisive_issue_for_nuclear_regulatory_commission.html Science/Tech Sat, 28 Apr 2012 09:40:00 -0600 Courtesy of LATimes -Safety issues are at the heart of the unfolding fiasco at Southern California Edison's San Onofre nuclear plant, which is in Issa's district. San Onofre was completely shut down starting in February, after engineers discovered unexpectedly extensive ... http://www.safetyissues.com/site/Transportaion/traffic_safety_in_the_april_spotlight.html Transportaion Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:27:00 -0600 Awareness months are common among bringing attention to issues that often escape the country’s spotlight. This April marks the second annual Distracted Driving Awareness Month, which serves to point out an issue that’s certainly become the topic of heavy debate over the past few years. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/food_drinks/food_safety_chiefs_urge_vigilance_over_busy_holiday_weekend.html Food/Drinks Wed, 04 Apr 2012 22:24:00 -0600 Courtesy of IrishExaminer - One of Ireland’s premier private members’ clubs was served with a closure order over food safety fears. An area of the exclusive Stephen’s Green Hibernian Club in Dublin was shut for four days last month by environmental officers. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) said it deemed there was, or there was likely to be, a grave and immediate danger to public health at or in the basement and yard area between March 26 and 30. Six other food businesses were also rapped for breaches in food safety legislation last month, including... Read more.. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/food_drinks/insect_experts_issue_urgent_warning_on_using_biotech_seeds.html Food/Drinks Fri, 30 Mar 2012 23:41:00 -0600 Courtesy of NPR - For America's agricultural biotech companies, the corn rootworm is threatening to turn into their worst nightmare. Last year, we reported that a major insect pest, the corn rootworm, had "found a chink in the armor" of genetically engineered crops. In several different places across the corn belt, the insects have developed resistance to an inserted gene that is supposed to kill them. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/Transportaion/new_but_aged_tires_can_be_dangerous.html Transportaion Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:59:00 -0600 A few years ago the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA) stated in a report to the U.S. Congress that “tire aging is a serious safety issue,” but up to now the agency has not — or rather, does not — want to warn consumers about the issue. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/transportation/get_with_the_times_you_re_driving_all_wrong.html Travel Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:32:00 -0600 Courtesy of MSNBC- Most driving guidelines — including those now issued by AAA and most state transportation agencies — now say you should lightly grip the wheel at the 9 and 3 o'clock positions. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/science_technology/palisades_nuclear_power_plant_downgraded_by_feds_over_safety_iss.html Science/Tech Thu, 16 Feb 2012 05:36:00 -0700 Courtesy of WSBT-TV - COVERT TOWNSHIP, Mich. - The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has downgraded the Palisades nuclear power plant in southwestern Michigan after an investigation of two incidents last year that raised safety concerns. The NRC notified the plant Tuesday of its decision. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/sports/indycar_drivers_foresee_safer_sport_in_2012.html Sports Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:18:00 -0700 Courtesy of SI.com, Associated Press - INDIANAPOLIS (AP) With the IndyCar Series still recovering from Dan Wheldon's death, race director Beaux Barfield said double-file restarts would be scrapped at Indianapolis, Texas and Fontana and more changes to improve safety could be announced before next month's season-opener at St. Petersburg. SafetyIssues Personal and Public Safety News Articles