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Concerns Over Non-Resident Board Members in Cooperatives

Concerns Regarding Non-Resident Board Members in a Cooperative Q: I reside in a sizable cooperative in Lower Manhattan that is governed by a board consisting of nine members. Recently, one of the board members sold their apartment and relocated to another state, while a second member is currently living abroad with his family and subletting his apartment, claiming that he intends to return…

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Unpacking House Bill 621: A Game-Changer for Property Owners in Florida

  Florida Squatters Effective July 1, 2024, House Bill 621 marks a significant shift in Florida’s approach to property rights and the handling of unauthorized occupants in residential dwellings. Codified as Section 82.036 of the Florida Statutes, this new legislation offers property owners and their authorized agents a streamlined process for reclaiming possession of their properties from…

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mumbo foreshadowed his own death earlier in the session. the minecart track is very finicky, with lots of levers and powered rails to make sure it works correctly. its the kind of system where if you breathe wrong everything can blow up in your face. multiple times mumbo got overzealous and forgot to check that everything was set back the way it should be which meant the minecarts just ran off the edge instead of gaining momentum. and this was still fine, because it didn't kill any of them.

the thing is though, on the part of the track you're supposed to initially place the minecart on they used a powered rail, but most of the time they had it turned off and just nudged the minecart until it ran onto the loop. but this time, someone had turned it on. mumbo, in his haste to try to kill gem, didn't bother checking if everything was safe. by the time he noticed the minecart was moving on its own it was too late.

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"How much safer has construction really gotten? Let’s take a look.

Construction used to be incredibly dangerous

By the end of the 19th century, what’s sometimes called the second industrial revolution had made US industry incredibly productive. But it had also made working conditions more dangerous...

One source estimates 25,000 total US workplace fatalities in 1908 (Aldrich 1997). Another 1913 estimate gave 23,000 deaths against 38 million workers. Per capita, this is about 61 deaths per 100,000 workers, roughly 17 times the rate of workplace fatalities we have today...

In a world of dangerous work, construction was one of the most dangerous industries of all. By the 1930s and early 1940s the occupational death rate for all US workers had fallen to around 36-37 per 100,000 workers. At the same time [in the 1930s and early 1940s], the death rate in construction was around 150-200 deaths per 100,000 workers, roughly five times as high... By comparison, the death rate of US troops in Afghanistan in 2010 was about 500 per 100,000 troops. By the mid-20th century, the only industry sector more dangerous than construction was mining, which had a death rate roughly 50% higher than construction.

We see something similar if we look at injuries. In 1958 the rate of disabling injuries in construction was 3 times as high as the manufacturing rate, and almost 5 times as high as the overall worker rate.

Increasing safety

Over the course of the 20th century, construction steadily got safer. 

Between 1940 and 2023, the occupational death rate in construction declined from 150-200 per 100,000 workers to 13-15 per 100,000 workers, or more than 90%. Source: US Statistical Abstract, FRED

For ironworkers, the death rate went from around 250-300 per 100,000 workers in the late 1940s to 27 per 100,000 today.

Tracking trends in construction injuries is harder, due to data consistency issues. A death is a death, but what sort of injury counts as “severe,” or “disabling,” or is even worth reporting is likely to change over time. [3] But we seem to see a similar trend there. Looking at BLS Occupational Injuries and Illnesses data, between the 1970s and 2020s the injury rate per 100 workers declined from 15 to 2.5.

Source of safety improvements

Improvements in US construction safety were due to a multitude of factors, and part of a much broader trend of improving workplace safety that took place over the 20th century.

The most significant early step was the passage of workers compensation laws, which compensated workers in the event of an injury, increasing the costs to employers if workers were injured (Aldrich 1997). Prior to workers comp laws, a worker or his family would have to sue his employer for damages and prove negligence in the event of an injury or death. Wisconsin passed the first state workers comp law in 1911, and by 1921 most states had workers compensation programs.

The subsequent rising costs of worker injuries and deaths caused employers to focus more on workplace safety. According to Mark Aldrich, historian and former OSHA economist, “Companies began to guard machines and power sources while machinery makers developed safer designs. Managers began to look for hidden dangers at work, and to require that workers wear hard hats and safety glasses.” Associations and trade journals for safety engineering, such as the American Society of Safety Professionals, began to appear...

In 1934, the Department of Labor established a Division of Labor Standards, which would later become the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), to “promote worker safety and health.” The 1935 National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), which legalized collective bargaining, allowed trade unions to advocate for worker safety.

Following WWII, the scale of government intervention in addressing social problems, including worker safety, dramatically increased.

In addition to OSHA and environmental protection laws, this era also saw the creation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

OSHA in particular dramatically changed the landscape of workplace safety, and is sometimes viewed as “the culmination of 60 or more years of effort towards a safe and hazard-free workplace.”"

-via Construction Physics (Substack newsletter by Brian Potter), 3/9/23

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The proposed crackdown on silica follows a fraught history of the mine safety agency's decades of failure to protect miners from the toxic dust. The proposal also overlooks a history of overexposure at coal mines.

Again, this downplays the need and justification for action.

The rule notes that 93% of silica dust samples have been in compliance with existing silica dust limits since 2016. But the remaining 7% of samples amount to 5,300 instances of excessive exposure to the dust based on the newly proposed limit, according to MSHA data analyzed by Louisville Public Media and Public Health Watch.

In the 30 years leading up to 2016, agency data analyzed by NPR and Frontline found 21,000 excessive silica dust samples based on the existing limit. More than twice that many dust samples — 52,000 — exceeded the newly proposed limit.

This means that coal miners worked amid dangerous levels of silica dust — which is easily inhaled, easily lodges in lungs and can lead to severe disease and death — tens of thousands of times in 30 years.

During those three decades, the risk of silica dust exposure increased, as mining consumed the thickest coal seams, leaving thinner seams embedded in rock. Cutting those thinner seams generated more fine silica particles.

Also, during that period, the agency did not respond effectively to the threat.

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Understanding the Wide Range of Hearing Protection Devices Available in the U.S. Hearing Protection Devices

Importance of Hearing Protection Hearing loss affects millions of Americans every year due to prolonged exposure to loud noise. Prolonged exposure to sounds over 85 decibels can damage hair cells in the inner ear and potentially lead to permanent hearing loss over time. Some of the common causes of loud noise exposure include operating power tools, working in construction, attending live concerts, working in factories, and recreational activities like hunting, target shooting, and use of personal watercraft. Wearing proper hearing protection is crucial to avoid damage from these loud sounds and preserve hearing ability long term. Types of Hearing Protection Devices There are a variety of hearing protection devices available on the U.S. Hearing Protection Devices to suit different noise environments and user preferences. Some of the main types include: Earplugs - Earplugs are small, flexible devices that are inserted into the ear canal to act as a barrier against loud sounds. Disposable foam earplugs are very inexpensive but also tend to be less comfortable for long periods of wear. Reusable silicone or rubber earplugs last longer but require proper fitting and maintenance. Custom molded earplugs offer the highest level of protection but also have a higher upfront cost. Earmuffs - Earmuffs form a seal around the entire outer ear. They contain padded ear cups connected by a rigid headband. When worn properly, earmuffs can block up to 32 dB of sound, protecting the ears from impact noise and continuous loud noise. Earmuffs tend to be bulkier than earplugs but provide more complete protection and are easier for some users to insert/remove. Combination Devices - Dual protection devices combine the sealing of earmuffs with insertable earplugs. They offer maximum attenuation of up to 38-40 dB, making them ideal for work in extremely noisy environments or around explosive blasts. However, combination devices are generally the most expensive type. Level-Dependent Devices - Also called electronic or active earmuffs, these devices contain sound sensors and Signal Processing Circuitry. At moderate sound levels they function like standard earmuffs, but they automatically reduce amplification and lower sound transmission when noise exceeds safe limits. This allows normal hearing at lower volumes but protection from sudden loud bursts. Get more insights on U.S. Hearing Protection Devices

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Occupational Health and Safety First Aid Regulations

Ensuring the health and safety of workers is one of the most important ways to ensure that a workplace is productive and complaint. Occupational Health and Safety First Aid Regulations are some of the major legislative frameworks put in place to protect workers by compelling employers to offer appropriate first aid provisions. Such regulations have laid down specific guidelines on what employers…

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"SEES LIVES MENACED IN HOSPITAL AND JAIL," Toronto Star. March 27, 1934. Page 1. ---- Improper Installations, Organizer for Steamfitters Declares ---- There was a sharp clash between W. A. Baird (High Park) and John Bruce, organizer for the Steamfitters' Union, before the labor committee of the legislature to-day when a bill sponsored by Hon. J. M. Robb, minister of health and labor, came before the committee. There was a sharp clash between W. A. Baird (High Park) and John Bruce, organizer for the Steamfitters' Union, before the labor committee of the legislature to-day when a bill sponsored by Hon. J. M. Robb, minister of health and labor, came before the committee.

The bill is aimed to license and regulate master and journeymen steamfitters and plumbers in the installation of heating systems.

Mr. Bruce stated that a man at the Home for Incurables, who is an electrician, was installing a system with the aid of a fireman. "The whole thing is criminal and anything is liable to happen in that place," he declared.

"That is a slanderous statement," said Mr. Baird. "The man is a first-class engineer besides being an electrician. I can prove it. I am vice-chairman on the board of the Home for Incurables. This is just a fight between the stationary engineers and steamfitters."

Mr. Bruce said he could prove his charge. Mr. Baird challenged him to do so.

Mr. Bruce also stated that at present at the Toronto jail a system of heating under a 50-pound pressure is being improperly installed. "Anything is liable to happen there. The situation has added danger with the prisoners cooped up in their cells at night," he said.

"Isn't it true that in each case you speak of, Mr. Bruce, there isn't a qualified stationary engineer in charge of the work?" the chairman asked. Mr. Bruce did not answer and the chairman stated the committee was only interested in the principle of the bill and not in a private feud.

It was decided to meet again tomorrow at 10 a.m. to discuss the bill.

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One of the reasons for their surge in popularity is just that: They can haul cargo.

Modern, US-style pickups don't have the bed space and are too high to comfortably load, so people who need or want to move cargo are moving toward old pickups or vans. No need to deal with straps or ramps when you're moving something maybe a foot versus doing the same from about chest height.

You also don't have to worry about rain, wind, or people stealing stuff if it's in a van. There's a reason why so many tradespeople use vans instead of modern trucks.

You can also see the road in front of you in a van instead of the modern truck where your blind spot is a dozen feet in front of you before you can see the road so gods help anyone who's below hood height (e.g. toddlers, people in chairs, cyclists) who you have no idea is there.

You can also fit more people in a van. "Soccer mom's van" may be a bit of a trope and looked down on but you could fit half or more of the team in a van and all the equipment you need in one. And because of how van doors are, everyone can easily get in or out.

And if someone needs a mobility device, there's plenty of room for one of those, too.

And as mentioned, they provide a safe place to sleep and while not the most comfortable (unless you have a proper sleeping surface) is far more comfortable to sleep in compared to in a seat. There's also room for clothes and such which, again, is protected from the elements and not easily stolen.

Vans aren't "cool," but they are enjoying a sort of renaissance of sorts. The desirability of these boxy, cargo-hauling conveyances represents some admittedly minor hope for the future. If vans regain their ancient popularity, there is a chance that we can overthrow the dictatorship of the pickup truck and return to our traditional values as a society.

Now, don't get me wrong. I'm not some wacko van fundamentalist. Sure, I do get into theological arguments with Ford people about which generation of the Econoline is derived most purely from van theory, but that's on our own territory. Not something for the regular folk to see.

You have nothing to fear about me giving you a shank if you accidentally call a half-cut container truck the deeply unfunny slur that is "cube van." I won't even get mad if you prefer a hatchback. Anything that can haul cargo in an enclosed vessel, and does so often, is an honorary van in my book. And it's a good idea, before we proceed, to talk about just why vans are becoming more popular.

Vans are in fact the only houses that many people can own. Sad but true. You could live in a pickup truck, too. Nobody is denying that, but that's like living in one of those strange Arizona desert homes where there's only enough roof for your bed, a novel about libertarianism, and a small overhang to keep your ammo and canned beans dry. Just not enough enclosed area. No sense of security. Throbbing paranoia at all minutes that if you stop at the Home Depot just for a minute that someone will steal your groceries out of the bed.

Me, I like to have a nice personal space which will be largely protected if I roll the thing into the ditch doing triple the speed limit. It's bad enough already without having to walk half a kilometre back from the impact site, picking up all your strewn possessions from the roadside. Better to keep the sleeping bags, provisions, and pet chickens on the inside of the vehicle.

If there can be said to be a downside to the growth of van popularity, it is that they are more popular than ever. Demand means resale value skyrockets, which means I can't easily get a new van to replace my old one when it gets towed by the cops or love-taps the bollard in the Tim Hortons drive-thru. That's why I've started investing in motorhomes, which are the van for people who can't afford vans or houses. They just so happen to come with big-ass V8s, too, like all of the other places I've ever lived. It's like I was never evicted at all.

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When it comes to health examinations that ensure the safety of commercial vehicle drivers, the role of a primary care clinic in North Providence, Rhode Island, cannot be overstated. DOT (Department of Transportation) physicals are critical evaluations required by federal law to help maintain the safety standards of the roads by ensuring that commercial vehicle drivers are medically fit to handle the demands of the road.

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Examples of legislation addressing the combined risks of agro-chemical exposure with excessive heat.

Costa Rica: Decree N° 33507-MTSS Occupational Health Regulations in the management and the use of chemicals.

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Workplace Safety Regulations are essential for safeguarding workers from danger and establishing a safe working environment. Employers must abide by the norms and principles set forth by these regulations, which guarantee the implementation and upkeep of appropriate safety measures. These regulations' main goals are to reduce the likelihood of mishaps, diseases, and occupational injuries, promote a culture of safety consciousness, and advance workers' general well-being. Adherence to these regulations serves multiple purposes: it protects employees, reduces legal risk, boosts output, and fosters long-term success. Workplace safety laws aim to strike a healthy balance between worker safety and business productivity, which will benefit both companies and workers. If you have faced workplace injuries and want help with the paperwork for your Occupational Injury Claims, contact Core Medical Center, USA, today.

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Fall Safety Training

Fall safety training is an essential aspect of workplace safety, especially in industries like construction where the risk of falls is high. This article will cover the critical components of effective fall safety training, explaining why it is crucial and how it can significantly reduce workplace accidents. By focusing on practical tips and guidelines, we aim to highlight the importance of fall…