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4,000 home fires occur on Thanksgiving Day!

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Thanksgiving Day has more than double the number of home cooking fires than an average day according to the U.S. Fire Administration. In fact, each year more than 4,000 fires occur on Thanksgiving Day. The American Red Cross has released a Thanksgiving Day Fire Safety Factsheet that contains sobering information on the dangers of cooking fires.

 
More information on keeping this Holiday from becoming a tragedy can be found at:
 

Food Safety
https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep-food-safe/food-safety-by-events-and-seasons

Pet Safety
http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/pet-care-tips/thanksgiving-safety-tips.aspx

Stay safe and have a great Thanksgiving weekend everyone!

 

OSHA launches new webpage dedicated to I2P2

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NIOSH and OSHA release “Nail Gun Safety: A Guide for Construction Contractors”

NIOSH and OSHA release “Nail Gun Safety: A Guide for Construction Contractors”

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According to the newly released guidance on nail gun safety by NIOSH and OSHA; Nail gun injuries are so common that two out of five residential...

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Hazard Communication: Workers must be trained by Dec. 1, 2013

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