OSHA finds Crown USA Inc. failed to train workers in lockout/tagout proceduresATLANTA – A U.S. Department of Labor workplace safety investigation has found a Woodbury plastic and resin manufacturer could have prevented a 37-year-old employee from suffering fatal injuries by following required safety rules designed to keep machines from starting up during maintenance. Investigators with the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration learned the maintenance technician at Crown USA Inc. was crushed inside an unlocked hooding palletizer while servicing the machine. “Employers must understand federal workplace safety regulations exist to help prevent tragedies like the one that occurred at Crown USA Inc.,” said OSHA Area…
Author: admin
Kadyrova is the president of the Kadyrov Foundation, which runs re-education programs for Ukrainian children and teenagers abducted by Russian forces from occupied Ukraine. According to the EU listing, the foundation forces Ukrainian children to undergo military training in an attempt to alienate them from their home country and relatives. “Furthermore, the Kadyrov Foundation provides financial incentives to the families of the Chechen fighters involved in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine to attract new volunteers and keep those already fighting motivated,” the EU Council decision reads. Kadyrov — a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin — has previously…
More than 85% of women – and more than 300 million people worldwide at any given time – use hormonal contraceptives for at least five years of their life. Although primarily taken for birth control, many people also use hormonal contraceptives to manage a variety of symptoms related to menstruation, from cramps and acne to mood swings. For up to 10% of women, however, hormone contraceptives can increase their risk of depression. Hormones, including estrogen and progesterone, are crucial for brain health. So, how does modifying hormone levels with hormone contraceptives affect mental health? I am a researcher studying the…
Jutta Urpilainen, European Commissioner for International Partnerships, has been appointed Chair of the Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report Advisory Board, taking over from H. E. David Moinina Sengeh, Chief Minister of Sierra Leone, who was the Chair of the Board in 2021–2023, and following other eminent Chairpersons, including Helen Clark, Professor Jeffrey Sachs and Amina Mohammed. Established in 2002, the GEM Report is an editorially independent report, hosted and published by UNESCO. At the 2015 World Education Forum, it received a mandate from the world’s governments to monitor and report on progress on Sustainable Development Goal 4 “Quality Education” and the implementation of…
Welcome to our comprehensive travel guide for visiting Dubai Gold Souk, a destination known for its unique blend of cultural richness, history, and educational value in AE, United Arab Emirates. Here, you will find detailed insights into what makes Dubai Gold Souk such a unique cultural attraction. About Dubai Gold Souk is a shimmering must-visit for culture and art enthusiasts. Nestled in the heart of old Dubai, it dazzles with shops selling intricate gold, silver, and gemstone jewelry. And yes, you’ll see the world’s largest gold ring here! Wander through bustling alleys, feel the vibrant energy, and chat with friendly…
The below text is a joint statement on behalf of U.S. Senior Official for the DPRK Jung Pak, ROK Vice Foreign Minister for Strategy and Intelligence Cho Koo-rae, and Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Assistant Minister for Asian and Oceanian Affairs Namazu Hiroyuki following their June 24 call to discuss recent developments in DPRK-Russia relations. Begin Text: The United States, ROK, and Japan condemn in the strongest possible terms deepening military cooperation between the DPRK and Russia, including continued arms transfers from the DPRK to Russia that prolong the suffering of the Ukrainian people, violate multiple United Nations Security Council…
Some of us are all too aware that muscle disappears over time, but the removal of the word “muscle” from anatomical names feels like language imitating life. All joking aside, there has been a recent purge of the word muscle from anatomical terminology. But this move has an impact on how phrases and expressions are understood. The official list of Latin anatomical terms, called the Terminologia Anatomica (TA), is produced by the Federative International Programme for Anatomical Terminology (FIPAT). In 2019, FIPAT released the second edition of the TA, and one of its new principles states that terms should not…
You may have heard reports in recent days of a “flesh-eating bacteria” spreading in Japan, referring to an illness that can occur with streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS). Media reports indicate the country has seen more than 1,000 cases of STSS in the first six months of 2024, more than the total for all of 2023. However, these cases have not yet been published in peer-reviewed journals, so reports may not be entirely accurate. STSS is caused by Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria, or “Strep A”. These bacteria are quite common, but certain strains can cause more serious illness – called invasive…
Leading lawyers Mark and Karyn Harty, who live next door to the site which the Corcorans bought last year for €3.5m, have lodged an objection to the proposed development “in the strongest terms”.The Irish Georgian Society has told Dublin City Council it has “significant concerns about the scale, bulk, height and intensity” of the planned hotel at 73 Lower Baggot Street, a protected structure. It says the development is “very considerably in excess of what could ever be considered reasonably for a corner/side garden site within a sensitive historic build environment”.In its application the Corcorans’ Kilcolman Partnership said its proposed…
Kabco Builders Inc. failed to train, require workers to wear fall protectionBOAZ, AL – A Boaz mobile home manufacturer could have prevented a 62-year-old roofing laborer’s fatal fall had the employer followed required fall protection standards, a U.S. Department of Labor investigation found.The department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration determined that the Kabco Builders Inc. employee was alone loading shingles as they straddled a two-foot-wide space between a platform and a mobile home’s roof when they slipped and fell approximately 10 feet. OSHA cited Kabco Builders with 10 serious violations for hazards, including not providing fall protection, failure to train workers performing…