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fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Body scanners? Drug-sniffing dogs? L.A. County wants a contraband crackdown inside juvenile hall

"Probation doesn't even allow our young people in Los Padrinos to hug their mothers out of fear that drugs or contraband is being passed in that manner," said Supervisor Janice Hahn, who spearheaded the motion. "But drugs keep getting in."
Los Angeles
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

Waste company fined 400,000 after London council employee crushed in horror accident

"The investigation found the company had failed to implement suitable controls to segregate pedestrians and vehicles for which detailed guidance is available. This can be achieved through physical barriers and safe systems of work."
London politics
#air-travel
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

Eleven injured after flight bound for London Heathrow makes emergency landing in Porto

Emergency landing due to smoke alert injures eleven passengers, highlighting urgent medical response.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

Eleven injured after flight bound for London Heathrow makes emergency landing in Porto

Emergency landing due to smoke alert injures eleven passengers, highlighting urgent medical response.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 week ago

Police probe after Upminster care worker suffers fatal head injury at work

Don Mahendra Sunil Hettiarachchi, while performing his duties as a patient transport assistant, sustained a catastrophic head injury after falling from a tail lift on June 10.
London politics
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

6 Genius Tricks for Staying Cool Without Air Conditioning This Summer

"Swamp coolers... can produce similar results to what you'd get from an air conditioner... the temperature of that air will naturally drop."
Renovation
#new-york-city
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
NYC LGBT

Trendy NYC bathhouse plagued by grime, mold and worms, ex-workers say - as claims of pool infections go viral

fromNew York Post
3 months ago
NYC LGBT

Trendy NYC bathhouse plagued by grime, mold and worms, ex-workers say - as claims of pool infections go viral

#legal-proceedings
#emergency-response
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
2 weeks ago

libernovo's omni chair engineers motorized lumbar, adjustable armrests & massage function

The Omni chair by Libernovo is designed to intuitively mirror body movements, providing biomechanical support that enhances comfort and spinal alignment for users throughout the day.
UX design
#housing-issues
NYC parents
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Protest at housing association after baby death

Housing association Notting Hill Genesis faced protests after the death of a baby, linked to poor living conditions of damp and mould.
An inquest into the baby's death is ongoing, highlighting concerns around housing and resident safety.
NYC parents
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Protest at housing association after baby death

Housing association Notting Hill Genesis faced protests after the death of a baby, linked to poor living conditions of damp and mould.
An inquest into the baby's death is ongoing, highlighting concerns around housing and resident safety.
#productivity
#mental-health
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Hospital and manager guilty over patient death

The hospital trust and staff member were found guilty of failing to ensure the safety of a young woman who took her own life.
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Hospital and manager guilty over patient death

The hospital trust and staff member were found guilty of failing to ensure the safety of a young woman who took her own life.
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Kraft Heinz is ditching artificial dyes in Kool Aid, Jell-O, and other products after RFK Jr.'s ultimatum

Kraft Heinz will stop using artificial dyes in its U.S. products by 2027, focusing instead on natural colors, following pressures from health officials.
SF food
fromThe Local France
5 years ago

Can your boss force you to work during a heatwave in France?

Employers must ensure 'the necessary measures to ensure the safety and protect the health' of their workers, potentially relating to extreme heat exposure.
France politics
#emergency-services
#pest-control
#government-policy
SF politics
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Coal miners lose safety nets as black lung programs collapse under Trump

Government funding cuts threaten safety programs for coal miners diagnosed with black lung, potentially exacerbating health risks.
SF politics
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Coal miners lose safety nets as black lung programs collapse under Trump

Government funding cuts threaten safety programs for coal miners diagnosed with black lung, potentially exacerbating health risks.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

Havering activity camp makes significant food hygiene improvement

We're pleased to confirm that SSS Essex Ltd has now been reinspected and received a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5. We're proud of the improvements made and the swift actions taken by our team to meet and exceed the standards expected.
SF food
#trump-administration
SF politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Rep. Pramila Jayapal says Trump recission request is 'bad on all accounts'

Rep. Jayapal criticizes Trump's proposal to cut billions from foreign aid and public broadcasting as damaging and detrimental to health and safety.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

Childcare Workers Are Sharing Parent Horror Stories That Left Them Speechless

We had a kid who was severely allergic to peanuts. He really liked peanut butter cups, though, so his parents would give them to him with an EpiPen.
Parenting
fromwww.sloughobserver.co.uk
1 month ago

Liquid Leisure 'did not have correct planning permission' when Croydon girl drowned

Kyra, from Croydon, tragically drowned during a birthday party at a water park lacking proper permissions and safety measures, later deemed unlawfully killed.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

We decided to become a shoes-off house. It was more complicated than I thought

A bit of reading informed me that shoes carry in germs, bacteria, pesticides and a variety of other nasties such as carcinogenic asphalt sealants that are invisible but can linger in domestic dust.
Fashion & style
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Family sue Royal Mail after delivery driver left in 'vegetative state' following 7.5 tonne lorry crash

I'll never forget the day I got a call saying Petar had been involved in an accident. I knew he was in a bad way, but nothing prepared me for seeing him in hospital. Petar was a strong and extremely active man.
UK news
#farmworkers
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Fire Extinguisher Servicing and Electrical Safety Testing in Birmingham

Our trained engineers carry out thorough visual inspections and use calibrated instruments to test plugs, leads, sockets, and appliances, ensuring workplaces remain safe and compliant.
London startup
fromYoga Journal
1 month ago

We Sweated It Out in Natural Deodorants. These 5 Made the Cut.

"Many deodorants contain synthetic chemicals, including antiperspirant agents such as aluminum, to prevent sweating. Natural deodorants rely on natural chemicals to neutralize odor instead."
Alternative medicine
#inquest
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
UK news

Girl unlawfully killed at water park, coroner says

An 11-year-old girl drowned at a water park due to gross breaches in safety protocols.
fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Pensioner 'choked to death at home in between visits from carers'

Beverley Davis, 79, died from choking in her home between carer visits, prompting an inquest into her death.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Girl unlawfully killed at water park, coroner says

An 11-year-old girl drowned at a water park due to gross breaches in safety protocols.
fromABC7 Chicago
1 month ago

31-year-old man dies after going into cardiac arrest while running Brooklyn Half Marathon

On-site medical staff performed CPR on the man at the scene before transporting him to Maimonides Hospital, where he died.
NYC LGBT
#community-events
fromsilive
2 months ago
NYC LGBT

Staten Island Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. hosts 2025 May Week events

fromsilive
2 months ago
NYC LGBT

Staten Island Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. hosts 2025 May Week events

fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

My teenage sons started strength training, which terrified me. I implemented some rules to keep them safe.

I'm now trying to be more open to my sons' interest in weightlifting, recognizing its benefits while addressing my concerns about gym culture and their well-being.
Parenting
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I study microplastics and toxic chemicals. That's why my family doesn't wear shoes in the house.

Removing shoes indoors can significantly reduce exposure to microplastics and toxic chemicals.
Microplastics are highly pervasive in the environment, found in air, food, and water.
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

Worker safety agency NIOSH lays off most remaining staff

Nearly all of the remaining staff at the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health were laid off Friday, significantly impacting critical safety programs and services.
Public health
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Santa Clara County uses of force drop, hospital visits rise - San Jose Spotlight

It indicates that higher levels of use of force are being used, as noted by Sean Allen, president of the NAACP of San Jose/Silicon Valley.
SF parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Residents of London apartment block left without running water for 12 days

Residents were left without running water for 12 days due to repairs, causing distress and health concerns, especially for vulnerable individuals who struggled to cope.
London politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Influencer accidentally films herself being stung by deadly box jellyfish

"I think I was screaming for like an hour, my voice was gone nearly because I was screaming so much, that's how bad the pain was."
Mental health
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

From rats to sewage leaks: NHS staff expose reality inside UK hospitals

The Independent emphasizes the importance of journalism in critical issues without paywalls, aiming to inform all Americans.
NHS buildings face significant pest issues, raising concerns about hygiene and safety among health workers.
fromstupidDOPE
3 months ago

How to Safely Try Weed for the First Time | stupidDOPE

"Before jumping in, it's important to approach weed with respect and a clear understanding of how it can affect the body and mind."
Mental health
#travel-tips
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Nigeria: Boxer dies after collapsing during fight DW 03/31/2025

"Oluwasegun, a few seconds before the end of round 3, stepped back during the fight and leaned on the ropes with his back without any punch whatsoever from his opponent."
MMA
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

My Mother-in-Law Made a Wild Accusation Against Me. We Proved Her Wrong. But She's Still Spreading Her Lies.

I work in health care, so I am aware that gonorrhea is primarily transmitted via intimate sexual contact, not casual contact such as kissing, hugging, shaking hands, or using a toilet seat.
Parenting
#construction-industry
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Moment welder crushed at Sunderland shipyard caught on CCTV

A welder was severely injured due to unsafe work practices at Pallion Shipyard, leading to legal action against the company involved.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Moment welder crushed at Sunderland shipyard caught on CCTV

A welder was severely injured due to unsafe work practices at Pallion Shipyard, leading to legal action against the company involved.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

UK Athletics denies Paralympian's manslaughter

UK Athletics and its former head of sport are facing manslaughter charges related to the death of Paralympian Abdullah Hayayei due to equipment negligence.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

My beloved tube station book-swap has gone. Who's to blame for its passing? | Zoe Williams

"The little exchange libraries vanished overnight, and while many expressed outrage, the real reason was fire-safety regulations established after the tragic King's Cross fire in 1987."
London politics
fromHouse Digest
3 months ago

What Is The Knob Under An Office Chair For? Here's How To Use It - House Digest

Adjusting your chair's tension control knob can significantly improve comfort and support, enhancing your work performance while preventing posture-related injuries.
Exercise
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Asylum seekers housed 'unlawfully' at air base

Suella Braverman acted unlawfully in her treatment of asylum seekers, neglecting their health and safety needs.
UK news
#child-safety
NYC parents
fromCbsnews
4 months ago

3-year-old dies at New York City hospital after being dropped off by 2 unidentified people, police say

Police are searching for two individuals accused of leaving a 3-year-old child at a hospital where he later died.
Parenting
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Father who reversed over son, 3, with telehandler jailed for 12 months

A father was jailed for 12 months after accidentally killing his son with a vehicle, highlighting severe safety oversights at their farm.
NYC parents
fromCbsnews
4 months ago

3-year-old dies at New York City hospital after being dropped off by 2 unidentified people, police say

Police are searching for two individuals accused of leaving a 3-year-old child at a hospital where he later died.
Parenting
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Father who reversed over son, 3, with telehandler jailed for 12 months

A father was jailed for 12 months after accidentally killing his son with a vehicle, highlighting severe safety oversights at their farm.
Atlanta Falcons
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

NFLPA team report cards: Chargers, Falcons, Commanders make big leaps as league improves overall

NFL teams made significant improvements in player working conditions in 2024, with notable advancements by the Chargers, Falcons, and Commanders.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

How a 'Beast Games' crew member was nearly crushed on set: 'I don't want to die'

"If it was really well organized or well communicated, this wouldn't happen in the first place."
Canada news
Public health
fromBig Think
4 months ago

4 key steps to transform the USA back into a scientific nation

The trade-off between individual freedoms and societal welfare must prioritize scientific understanding for long-term health and safety.
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 months ago

Family sues after Toronto mother, son contract food poisoning, die on Dominican Republic vacation | CBC News

The family's lawsuit alleges negligence from the resort and travel company regarding food safety protocols and failure to provide immediate medical assistance.
Toronto
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

1985 was the last time an inauguration was indoors. Ronald and Nancy Reagan felt they had no choice

The decision to hold President Reagan's second inauguration indoors was primarily a health and safety concern, as cold temperatures posed a serious risk to participants.
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