A Biography of Mina Miller Edison

Biography of Mina Miller Edison

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

The Dangers of Ignoring Trench Safety: A Tragic Case Study

The Dangers of Ignoring Trench Safety A Tragic Case Study

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

OSHA: Fall Exposes Contractor’s Child Labor, Overtime & Safety Violations

OSHA Fall Exposes Contractors Child Labor Overtime & Safety Violations

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

George H.W. Bush Clean Air Act

George H.W. Bush Clean Air Act

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

Gardiner Greene Hubbard – South America – Part 2

Gardiner Greene Hubbard - South America - Part 2

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

Gardiner Greene Hubbard – South America – Part 1

Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 “South America” is a book written by Gardiner G. Hubbard, published in 1891 as part of the National Geographic Magazine. As the annual address by the president of the magazine, this volume presents an in-depth exploration of the South American continent, its geography, culture, and history. The … Read more

OSHA Forklift Safety Rules: 10 Essential Rules for a Safer Workplace

OSHA Forklift Safety Rules 10 Essential Rules for a Safer Workplace

Forklifts are invaluable pieces of equipment that can boost productivity and efficiency in warehouses, industrial plants, and other facilities. However, they can also pose significant risks when not used properly. Forklift accidents result in fatalities, severe injuries, and damage to products and property every year. To protect your workers and maintain a safe environment, it … Read more