Every year in the United States, hundreds of construction workers tragically lose their lives while on the job. A leading cause of these fatalities is the inhalation of harmful chemicals, with carbon monoxide poisoning being the primary culprit. What makes carbon monoxide so dangerous is its stealthy nature – it’s an odorless, tasteless, and colorless … Read more
Introduction Respirators are essential personal protective equipment for workers exposed to airborne contaminants. Proper use, including donning (putting on) and doffing (taking off), is crucial to ensure that workers are adequately protected. This article, featuring general instructions for the two most common types of respirators, will help you understand the importance of following proper procedures … Read more
Respirators and surgical masks are two types of personal protective equipment (PPE) that are crucial for safeguarding workers in healthcare settings. Understanding the distinction between these two forms of PPE is essential for both employees and employers. In this article, we will review the significant differences between respirators and surgical masks, as well as discuss … Read more
Born in Akron, Ohio, on July 6, 1865, Mina Miller Edison was the daughter of inventor and industrialist Lewis Miller and homemaker Mary Valinda Alexander. As the seventh of eleven children, Mina was exposed to the Chautauqua Association through her father, a founder and leader of the organization. Her education at Akron High School and … Read more
On July 22, 2022, a trench collapse in Vernon, Connecticut, tragically took the life of a 56-year-old worker, Dennis Slater. The 8-foot-deep trench, which had collapsed twice before on the same day, was being dug to install piping for a housing development. Botticello Inc., the Manchester-based construction company responsible for the project, now faces grave … Read more
I’ve got a story to share with you about a Georgia contractor that was recently busted for violating child labor, overtime, and worker safety laws. It’s a tough lesson for everyone involved, but it’s important to remember that when it comes to the workplace, safety must always come first. Picture this: a 17-year-old kid falls … Read more
Introduction On November 15, 1990, President George H. W. Bush signed into law the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, a historic piece of legislation that had garnered overwhelming bipartisan support. The Amendments were designed to address four major threats to the environment and public health: acid rain, urban air pollution, toxic air emissions, and … Read more
Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 PERU. A strip of land with 1200 miles of sea coast, without a natural harbor, and 200 to 300 miles wide, consisting of a plain, mountains, a plateau, and still another range of mountains—this is Peru. In the west, where the rain never falls, are numerous small … Read more
Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 POPULATION OF SOUTH AMERICA. As the countries of South America were all settled at about the same time and by the same race and have passed through a like history, they can be considered as a whole. The United States and Canada, with a rough, uncongenial climate and sterile … Read more
Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 THE ABORIGINES. The aborigines of America, except the Esquimaux, are unlike the natives of other countries; the most marked difference is in their language. They are divided into a number of tribes differing from each other in some respects, yet with manners, customs and religious beliefs generally similar. … Read more
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