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2006 - Most Frequently Cited Safety Violations
OSHA has released an updated list of the most cited violations of its safety and health regulations for the fiscal year 2006, which runs from October 2005 through September 2006. picked by bmedini 1 year ago
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 2,787 safety violations at mine company's other coal mine
2,787 safety violations at mine company's other coal mine
Nowhere is Murray's companies' safety record more dismal than Galatia, the southern Illinois mine Murray bought in 1998, which has piled up 2,787 violations since June 2005. Of those, 660 violations were considered significant and substantial, meaning the hazard could "result in an injury or illness of a reasonably serious nature." picked by hisidea 1 year ago
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 Mine Safety hack is out, and then he's right back in
Mine Safety hack is out, and then he's right back in
Bush, for some reason, is determined to have Richard Stickler to head up the Mine Safety and Health Administration despite congress refusing to accept the nomination. He continues to pull one trick or another to get the man with a poor record of mine safety and leadership, but an excellent record of corporate interest in place. picked by 2manyusernames 11 months ago
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 Camping Safety - What's in Your First Aid Kit?
Camping Safety - What's in Your First Aid Kit?
How to pull a tick out, treat a burn or a sprain...Don't buy a first-aid kit until you understand first-aid basics. picked by myrthachang 2 years ago
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 American Airlines fined $7.1 million for safety violations
American Airlines fined $7.1 million for safety violations
American Airlines was aware that appropriate repairs were needed, and instead deferred maintenance. Because of their willful disregard for basic safety they have been fined over $7 million.

Too bad they don't have a safety manager who can ensure such things don't happen. I wonder where they may find one... picked by 2manyusernames 3 months ago
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 Real risk from fake condoms
Real risk from fake condoms
A FAKE novelty "condom" that broke while a man was using it has sparked a safety warning from sexual health workers to stick to the real thing. picked by melonthego 3 months ago
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 Natural Doesn’t Mean Safe: Dangerous Interactions Between Prescriptions & Supplements
Natural Doesn’t Mean Safe: Dangerous Interactions Between Prescriptions & Supplements
Ginseng, Vitamin A, Garlic, St. Johns Wort and more may react dangerously with common prescription drugs. picked by fred 2 years ago
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 8 Foods That May Ruin Your Health
8 Foods That May Ruin Your Health
While occasional hamburger or can of Cola won't ruin your health, frequent consumption of the following foods may result in numerous health problems. picked by karenben 7 months ago
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 Hawaii Ending Universal Child Health Care
Hawaii Ending Universal Child Health Care
Hawaii is dropping the only state universal child health care program in the country just seven months after it launched.

Image that... Universal Health Care not working out like they'd like us to believe. picked by Nateebiinature 2 months ago
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 Boy, 16, banned from using Hoover or hot water under health and safety rules
Boy, 16, banned from using Hoover or hot water under health and safety rules
A boy of 16 was told he could not work as a cleaner because he is too young to use a Hoover without health and safety clearance. picked by topofall 1 month ago
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 U.S. Ranks Worst in Preventable Deaths
U.S. Ranks Worst in Preventable Deaths
If the U.S. health care system performed as well as the top three countries, there would be 101,000 fewer deaths in the United States per year, according to researchers writing in the journal Health Affairs. picked by mandolinorange 11 months ago
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 1400 Women Die From Domestic Violence Every Year in the USA
1400 Women Die From Domestic Violence Every Year in the USA
Half of the men who frequently assault their wives also frequently abuse their children. Domestic violence is not just a female problem and is a topic no one likes to acknowledge. picked by 2longdogs 9 months ago
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 Moore's film attacks U.S. health care
Moore's film attacks U.S. health care
Director Michael Moore says the U.S. health care system is driven by greed in his new documentary "SiCKO." He also took a group of volunteers suffering ill health after helping in the September 11, 2001 rescue efforts to Cuba, where they received exemplary treatment at virtually no cost picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago
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 Clinton Fails To Pay Health Insurance
Clinton Fails To Pay Health Insurance
Hillary has been pretty unsuccessful running her campaign and is deeply in debt ($8.7 million at the end of February. That may include the $5 million she loaned the campaign). Now records show that although she touts a universal health care program she has a hard time paying the bill for her employee's current health plan. picked by 2manyusernames 8 months ago
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 The Real Effects Of Chocolate On Health
The Real Effects Of Chocolate On Health
Chocoholics, we've been told for the last three years how our drug of choice is so beneficial to our health. "Oh, chocolate is a wonderful anti-oxidant! Eat it! It will keep you healthy," they said. picked by Bornbad 2 months ago
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 Christmas Tree Tips
Christmas Tree Tips
For many people, decorating the Christmas tree is a favorite part of the holiday. The National Safety Council offers some safety tips to make sure a mishap doesn't spoil your holiday season. picked by wags273 12 months ago
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 "Bicycle Test" measures city safety
"Bicycle Test" measures city safety
An Argentine publicist is gauging the safety of various neighborhoods by leaving an unchained bicycle on the street and timing how long it takes before someone steals it. picked by Wingnut 2 months ago
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 Firefighters face 'ladders ban'
Firefighters face 'ladders ban'
Firefighters in Ampthill, Bedfordshire, UK have been banned from using their ladders to take down festive bunting because it is deemed a health and safety risk. picked by mitzuzake 1 year ago
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 Health Net Senior Analyst Given Bonus After Dropping Hundreds Of Policies
Health Net Senior Analyst Given Bonus After Dropping Hundreds Of Policies
Documents Health Net was forced to hand over reveal senior analyst, Barbara Fowler, single-handedly dropped hundreds of policy holders like Bates from the rolls every year.

*I.am.speechless. picked by dollyllama 1 year ago
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 When Druggies Made the Safety Videos
When Druggies Made the Safety Videos [video]
This bicycle safety video was shown in classrooms in the 1960s. There are so many strange things happening here bike safety was furthest from my mind! picked by gnikgnok 2 years ago
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 Map of countries with universal health care
Map of countries with universal health care
"Iraq and Afghanistan universal health coverage provided by U.S. war funding" picked by misswinkle 1 year ago
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