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Diet Safety: Acai and the New You

Posted on January 25, 2009
The Acai berry – I like to think of it as the pomegranate of 2009 (remember a couple of years ago when the pomegranate was hyped up all over the news for its health benefits? Well, a new superfood has taken its place: the acai berry). The acai berry is praised not only for its many, many health benefits, but also for its ability to help consumers lose weight...

Construction Safety - Worker crushed to death.

Posted on January 24, 2009
A 28-year old construction worker was crushed and killed while attempting to change a piece of equipment on the job in Prior Lake. OSHA is inspecting. The man, whose name was not released, was trying to change the bucket on a skid loader around 2:30 p...

Construction Safety - For road crews is being a flagman "the easy job"?(2)

Posted on January 23, 2009
This morning we covered a Minnesota case in which the county attorney had charged the another construction crew member with traffic violations from an incident in which the flagman had been run over and killed. I grew up in Rhode Island, a state famous since 1984 for it's cop who directs traffic in a way you've never probably seen before...

Salmonella's still out there...

Posted on January 23, 2009
Per yesterday’s article and the dozens of others that are decorating the ‘walls’ of Injuryboard, we know that the recent Salmonella outbreak is bad news. We know that 125 peanut butter products have been recalled as a result of them being linked to the nearly 500 people across the country that have fallen victim to a widespread outbreak of Salmonella...

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Slience of the lambs - Melamine Contamination Corruption Cover-up for the CCP - Death? Life in Prison? How about investigating government corruption.

Posted on January 23, 2009
Here is the report of two corporate dairy executives from China being sentenced to death. Jayne Akre, our IB National News Desk Reporter writes it as well as anyone so let's just link to her article. China Sentences Two Men To Death Over Melamine-Tainted Milk Scandal...

Construction Safety - For road crews is being a flagman "the easy job"?

Posted on January 23, 2009
In Minnesota, the Carver County Attorney charged a 73-year old construction worker with failing to drive with due car and following too closely, both misdemeanors for traffic related offenses. In the accident a flagman was run over by a truck and killed...

Construction Safety - Collapsing Scaffolding at Florida work site leaves six workers hanging for life.

Posted on January 22, 2009
Another scaffolding accident leaves three construction workers dangling six stories off the ground. The report from the Miami Sentinel indicates the scaffolding came loose from the building causing the men to lose their footing. A crane operator must have quickly swung into action supporting the scaffolding while the men hung on for dear life...

Highway Safety - What States have the worst bridges?

Posted on January 21, 2009
Today we will look at how your state ranks against other states for number of bridges needing replacement. See how your state stacks up against the rest. How does your state ranks against other states for number of structurally deficient and functionally obsolete bridges? To see how your state ranks against other states for number of structurally deficient and functionally obsolete bridges visit the U...

Diet Safety: The 2-day Citrus Diet

Posted on January 21, 2009
“Citrus fruits have many health benefits, especially for weight loss.” They’re known to help burn fat and suppress appetite – perhaps that’s why many choose to use them as a diet aid. Heck, some even choose to consume only citrus fruits as a sort of crash diet, so called ‘The Two-Day Citrus Diet” – which is exactly what it sounds to be: when on the cleansing diet, practitioners consume only citrus fruits and juices...

The Havoc Continues as the Salmonella Outbreak Continues to Spread

Posted on January 21, 2009
Three days ago, I wrote a brief intro to the widespread peanut butter scandal. Missed that article? Here’s a recap: Approximately two weeks ago, an open jar of peanut butter (from the King Nut Corporation) tested positive for strains of salmonella...

Highway Safety: Bridges - What is the condition of the bridges in your state, city or town?

Posted on January 20, 2009
Bridge Safety - Iowa and U.S. Highways Our goal at the InjuryBoard is to prevent injury. To prevent injury let’s examine the available data and government policies that predispose this country’s infrastructure to increased risk of injury...

Diet Safety: Is it really smart to take One A Day?

Posted on January 20, 2009
The week before Christmas, I announced to family and friends that I was getting a dog. And in response, every single individual responded “You?” (or something along those lines). Now, most of you don’t know me, but those who do will understand that the skeptical response is completely legit...

Peanut Butter Jelly time? Hmm...maybe not so much....

Posted on January 19, 2009
I spread it on toast with cinnamon and honey, I swirl it through triple chocalate brownies, I melt it in my oatmeal and sometimes even mix it with crushed red pepper and olive oil for a chicken strip dip (sounds weird, but think of Thai food). Yes, I’ve found many a use for it (as have the Buckwheat Boys) and consider myself an avid consumer of peanut butter – the infamous condiment that, as of late, has taken headlines by storm...

Construction Safety: Video Training of LOTO or Lockout/Tagout Procedures for Electricians

Posted on January 19, 2009
You'd be surprised at the educational training you can receive from YouTube, a source which is free to the user. In this video the electrician's LOTO procedures are covered. Here is a second example: And a third example of the why LOTO. Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Steve Lombardi

Construction Safety and Trial Lawyer Skills: LOTO or Lockout/Tagout Procedures for Electricians

Posted on January 18, 2009
Yesterday we covered Lockout/Tagout safety rules in a very general way. Today we look at it as lawyers are required. What is the law of Lockout/Tagout? Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) is addressed in specific standards for the general industry, marine terminals, longshoring, and the construction industry...

Construction Safety: The risk of being electrocuted

Posted on January 17, 2009
A construction worker on a site in Europe was electrocuted when he came into contact with a live wire/cable on which he was working. It killed him and the general contractor was fined 300,000 Euros. You might wonder why the fine? Electrical workers on a construction site must follow an established set of rules for protecting each other...

Winter Fire Safety Series: Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Posted on January 17, 2009
This blog is the sixth and final blog in a multipart series directed towards fire safety and prevention for the winter season. Within this blog, the dangers of the colorless, odorless, and toxic gas know as Carbon Monoxide. According to the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), an estimated 2,100 people die annually due to accidental Carbon Monoxide exposure...

Diet Safety: what's wrong under the Hood-ia

Posted on January 16, 2009
Just last night, I was watching the games (college basketball) with my neighbors and lo-and-behold, the topic of diet pills came up. We all know my stance (strongly opposed) and, needless to say, it didn’t quite mesh with that of my diet-pill-popping neighbor...

Trial Work: Construction safety issues lead the trial lawyer to read patent applications.

Posted on January 16, 2009
Today let's take yesterday's post, Construction Safety: Fellow construction worker killed by crane operation to a new level by examining how trial lawyers would go one step further to understanding crane stabilization systems. The crane’s front outriggers began to suddenly sink into the ground which caused the crane and its boom to fall forward into a wall...

Winter Fire Safety Series: Smoke Alarms

Posted on January 16, 2009
This blog is the fifth in a multipart series directed towards fire safety and prevention for the winter season. In this blog, smoke alarms will be briefly discussed and will be accompanied by a list of suggestions for the proper installation and maintenance of the smoke alarms within your home...

Construction Safety and Trial Lawyer Skills: The case of a fellow construction worker killed by crane operation

Posted on January 15, 2009
Today we are going to report the news of a crane accident that took a man’s life. Tomorrow we will look at it as a trial lawyer must, analytically. Between now and tomorrow you can think about where you would find useful information about the crane, information you will need to understand a large piece of equipment that most trial lawyers will never operate, but have to understand...

Winter Fire Safety Series: Electrical Fires

Posted on January 15, 2009
This blog is the fourth in a multipart series directed towards fire safety and prevention for the winter season. Within the United States there are over 485 deaths and 2,205 injuries as a result of electrical fires. Many electrical fires are caused by electrical system failures as well as appliance defects, but even more are caused by the inappropriate use and poor maintenance of electrical appliances, overload of circuits and extension cords, and incorrectly installed wiring...

Winter Fire Safety Series: Stop, Drop, and Roll

Posted on January 14, 2009
This blog is the third in a multipart series directed towards fire prevention for the winter season and discusses a well-known technique referred to as “stop, drop, and roll” that is commonly taught to children. Within the United States, children set about 8,000 home fires each year and account for 15-20% of all fire deaths...

Construction Safety - Pedestrian is killed as he passes by Mumbai construction site

Posted on January 14, 2009
A bulldozer operator caused a wall to suddenly fall onto a passing pedestrian in Mumbai. From news reports, demolition of homes in what appears to be a slum were being carried out without warning the occupants that it was time to leave. We really do live in a great country...

Diet Safety: Accomplishing your weight-loss goals with Acomplia

Posted on January 14, 2009
By many, it’s considered a miracle drug. It’s a new age weight loss tool and is “the next best hope for those who are struggling to keep their weight down or give up smoking.” It’s Acomplia, ladies and gentleman, and (supposedly) it’ll rock your world...

Pride in the Hoover Dam bridge and road expansion project continues in spite of worker's death

Posted on January 13, 2009
During the Great Depression of the 1930’s the Hoover Dam Project employed between 3,500 and 5,200 men and women in the construction trades. In the original project it is reported that 120 men died during the construction phase. Twelve men perished in the original building project...

Winter Fire Safety Series: How and When to Use a Fire Extinguisher

Posted on January 13, 2009
Most fires start small, thus they can be contained and eliminated by using the appropriate fire extinguisher within a couple minutes. All fire extinguishers list a class and rating number, which is listed and labeled by an independent testing laboratory...

Winter Fire Safety Series: Introduction

Posted on January 12, 2009
Now that January is approaching the halfway mark and with energy costs leading to an increase in the use of alternative home heating sources, it is never too late to re-familiarize yourself with fire safety precautions for the remaining winter months...

Construction Site Safety: Being your own contractor can be a tough way to save money.

Posted on January 12, 2009
Disgruntled drywaller kills over how much he was to be paid In front of co-workers a drywaller shot and killed the homeowner following a dispute as to how much he was to be paid. The homeowner was only 43-years of age. The Jackson County, Missouri man then held up in his pick-up truck and held police off for several hours while negotiations ensued...

Diet Safety: New Resolutions come with Old Health Threats

Posted on January 11, 2009
New Year, New You, right? That’s the new year’s resolution for many (mine is to stop hemorrhaging money). In fact, approximately 40-45% of American adults make a new year’s resolution each year – a resolution that most often centers around weight loss and quitting smoking...

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