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• Jason Evans Associates Recalls Children’s Hooded Jackets

  Chrissie Cole | May 11, 2009 11:12 PM | 0 CommentsLincoln, NE

  Jason Evans Assoc. LLC, of New York, recently announced a voluntary recall of Children’s Hooded Jackets because the drawstring can pose a strangulation hazard to children. The U.S....

• Super Bowl party hosts liable for driving guests

  Staff Writer | January 31, 2007 9:22 PM | 0 CommentsLincoln, NE

  If you are planning to host a Super Bowl party this weekend, be sure your guests who are driving home haven't had too much to drink. According to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.), many states hold party hosts liable for motor vehicle accidents involving their guests who are driving under the influence. Statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) point...

• Graco highchair recall

  Staff Writer | January 25, 2007 10:13 AM | 0 CommentsLincoln, NE

  Graco is recalling 100,000 of their highchairs after more than one dozen reports of collapse and one child getting injured as a result. The defective product is the Graco Contempo Highchair. According to an article from the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Graco Children's Products Inc., a subsidiary of Newell Rubbermaid Inc., has voluntarily recalled the Graco Contempo Highchair because of 18...

• Hospitals blamed for recycling single-use devices

  Dan Friedman | July 31, 2006 3:24 PM | 0 CommentsLincoln, NE

  An associated press article has detailed the problems that have arisen from hospitals around the country recycling products that were intended to be used only once. Although the practice is seemingly not widespread, injuries and deaths have allegedly been caused by reconditioned medical devices. Congress is planning hearings in the fall.

• ASSE to discuss hexavalent chromium standard

  Staff Writer | January 18, 2007 1:22 PM | 0 CommentsLincoln, NE

  A report from Des Plaines, Illinois, says that The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) will host a discussion of the U.S. Occupational Safety and Healthy Administration (OSHA) Hexavalent Chromium Standard this month. OSHA created the standard to improve the safety, health and environmental profession. Hexavalent chromium (CR(VI)) exposure can be detrimental to workers' health in a...

• State trooper's family in worker's comp court battle

  Staff Writer | December 27, 2006 9:56 AM | 0 CommentsLincoln, NE

  The family of a state trooper who committed suicide after the Norfolk Bank shootings in 2002 is nearing a heated court battle over worker's comp claims.A report from ktiv.com News Channel 4 details the story:Zach committed suicide the day after five people were shot to death inside a Norfolk bank in September 2002.He'd pulled over one of the bank shooters, Erick Vela, the week before the...

• Car accident medical bills

  Dan Friedman | July 27, 2006 12:01 PM | 0 CommentsLincoln, NE

  When you're in a car accident that isn't your fault, the at-fault driver's insurance company will not pay your medical bills right away. As a result, you need to be certain that you have plenty of medical payments coverage available on your automobile insurance policy. Medical payments coverage is quite inexpensive. This insurance will pay for your medical expenses when you've been in an...

• USDA to Give $5.5 Million to Study Origin of E. Coli in Produce

  Jenny Albano | August 21, 2007 11:10 PM | 0 CommentsLincoln, NE

  The USDA has announced that they will be giving $5.5 million to study E. coli in produce. Officials from the agency want to make sure the deadly bacteria stays out of food. The money is being given to a California institute that will study the origin of E. coli 0157:H7, which is a bacteria that can cause diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and some life threatening complications such as Hemolytic...

• Butter Flavoring Chemical Removed From Popcorn Because of "Popcorn Lung" Concern

  Jenny Albano | September 06, 2007 12:32 AM | 0 CommentsLincoln, NE

  ConAgra Foods Inc., the nation's largest microwave popcorn maker, has decided to remove the chemical diacetyl from the buttery flavoring in Orville Redenbacher and Act II popcorn. This decision came after a pulmonary specialist at Denver's National Jewish Medical and Research Center claimed that a consumer developed lung disease from inhaling the fumes from microwaving popcorn numerous times a...

• Unions say electrical hazards high for workers

  Staff Writer | January 18, 2007 1:42 PM | 0 CommentsLincoln, NE

  UNI global union reports that there has been an recent increase in electrocution deaths among technicians at American companies, and many union leaders are pushing for employers to offer greater protection against these worksite injuries and deaths.CWA and the IBEW have met with Verizon, AT&T and others to discuss and encourage positive changes in training, education, equipment and other areas....