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• Construction Safety - Construction Accidents: Scaffolding Safety Requirements

  Steve Lombardi | July 07, 2008 9:15 AM | 0 CommentsDes Moines, IA

  In today's post the general OSHA requirements for scaffolding use regulations are listed. Today's post is probably more for lawyers than for lay persons although construction workers need to know them as well.

• That center line is there for a reason.

  Steve Lombardi | November 11, 2009 9:00 AM | 1 CommentDes Moines, IA

  Samantha Martin (39) died when the Iowa State Patrol officer reports a car driven by Lisa Ann Smith (44 years-of-age) crossed the center line and caused a crash. Martin was driving a Dodge Neon,...

• Is it time to finally outlaw pit bulls?

  Steve Lombardi | October 15, 2009 10:28 AM | 3 CommentsDes Moines, IA

  Is it time to finally outlaw pit bulls? On September 19th Joyce Haynes heard a child screaming and ran outside to see a pit bull charging a child. When she attempted to intervene the dog turned on...

• Tsunami levels village on American Samoa after 8.3 quake strikes; Tsunami could hit Hawaii

  Barbara Tubridy Lombardi | September 29, 2009 5:07 PM | 1 CommentDes Moines, IA

  Tsunami levels village on American Somoa after 8.3 quake strikes Tsunami could hit Hawaii by 7:00 pm Eastern Time An offshore earthquake registering 8.3 has struck 120 miles off the...

• Titan Tire Worker Pulled into Milling Machine

  Steve Lombardi | August 09, 2009 11:45 PM | 0 CommentsDes Moines, IA

  Last Tuesday afternoon a Titan Tire worker from the mill room was pulled into a milling machine last week. His name is Christian Alvarez of 1807 Mondamin Ave. in Des Moines, Iowa. He is...

• What might have prevented this 24-year-old Des Moines electrician from being killed by electrocution?

  Steve Lombardi | August 08, 2009 8:58 PM | 0 CommentsDes Moines, IA

  What caused the death of a 24 year old Des Moines electrician? That was the question surrounding the death of Chris Turney but now the autopsy has revealed that it was in fact caused by...

• Toy Safety Month: US PIRG gets it RIGHT(2)

  Megan Roth | December 21, 2008 7:56 PM | 0 CommentsDes Moines, IA

  Alright, per my previous article, I’m already responsible for the ‘fun kill.’ Surprisingly enough, I don’t really feel that bad about it… In fact, I consider a...

• Crocs are dangerous. No, not the toothy reptiles; the clogs.

  Justin Rogers | August 04, 2008 9:00 AM | 31 CommentsDes Moines, IA

  Are you a fan of the colorful, rubbery-feeling, plastic clogs known as Crocs? Crocs, Inc. , founded in 2002, produces footwear for men, women, and children and has a $874.4 million total revenue....

• Heparin Deaths On The Rise – Kidney Dialysis , Heart Surgery and blood cell treatment, photopheresis, Patients Beware!

  Steve Lombardi | April 09, 2008 10:01 AM | 1 CommentDes Moines, IA

  Today it’s being reported that US deaths from Heparin use have climbed to 62. If you don’t know what Heparin is used for or want general information concerning the drug go to the InjuryBoard link or...

• Cheer Safety Clinic in Louisiana

  Steve Lombardi | October 31, 2009 8:58 AM | 0 CommentsDes Moines, IA

  Becky French has posted all the details you need to get low cost certification for cheerleading safety training with the Louisiana High School Athletic Association and Universal Cheerleading...