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fromwww.mercurynews.com
8 hours ago
East Bay (California)

Three suffer severe burns in East Bay when outdoor firepit explodes

Three people hospitalized due to serious burn injuries from fire pit explosion in Antioch.
fromBusiness Insider
14 hours ago
Parenting

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

Staying engaged in your teenagers' fitness activities is crucial for their safety and mental well-being.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
17 hours 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.
#housing-issues
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago
Renovation

More than 600 reports of damp and mould at council homes since October

Havering Council received 636 damp and mould reports in six months, indicating significant housing condition issues.
fromIndependent
2 days ago
Renovation

'Hoarder' has 'ceiling-high' waste, sleeps in chair and can't use own toilet, court told

Mayo County Council was granted temporary access to remove excessive plastic waste from an apartment due to health concerns.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

London council pays tenant 4.7k after taking 11 months to repair exposed' electrical wires in bathroom

The tenant faced ongoing maintenance issues, prompting an escalation of complaints over a year, highlighting systemic failures in addressing tenant needs.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago
Renovation

More than 600 reports of damp and mould at council homes since October

Havering Council received 636 damp and mould reports in six months, indicating significant housing condition issues.
fromIndependent
2 days ago
Renovation

'Hoarder' has 'ceiling-high' waste, sleeps in chair and can't use own toilet, court told

Mayo County Council was granted temporary access to remove excessive plastic waste from an apartment due to health concerns.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

London council pays tenant 4.7k after taking 11 months to repair exposed' electrical wires in bathroom

The tenant faced ongoing maintenance issues, prompting an escalation of complaints over a year, highlighting systemic failures in addressing tenant needs.
more#housing-issues
fromsilive
4 days ago
NYC LGBT

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

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority's 2025 May Week events focus on health, empowerment, and community safety, emphasizing collaboration and free activities for all.
fromCbsnews
1 week ago
Public health

Worker safety agency NIOSH lays off most remaining staff

The layoffs at NIOSH severely impact health and safety programs, hindering critical investigation and approval processes.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago
SF parents

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

Santa Clara County saw a decrease in use of force incidents but an increase in hospitalizations related to those incidents.
#workplace-safety
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 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.
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Workplace Safety & Health News: What you need to know in 2025

Workplace health and safety is essential, focusing not only on legal responsibilities but also on moral obligations and mental health.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 months ago
Remote teams

How can UK companies improve their health and safety policies: Necessary strategies for 2024 - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Effective health and safety policies protect employees and enhance productivity, calling for regular updates and proactive measures.
fromeLearning Industry
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

World Day For Safety And Health At Work: 7 Compliance Training Ideas To Highlight The Day's Importance

Safety and health in the workplace are essential for employee well-being, emphasizing culture and compliance training.
World Day for Safety and Health at Work raises awareness about the importance of workplace safety.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 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.
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Workplace Safety & Health News: What you need to know in 2025

Workplace health and safety is essential, focusing not only on legal responsibilities but also on moral obligations and mental health.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 months ago
Remote teams

How can UK companies improve their health and safety policies: Necessary strategies for 2024 - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Effective health and safety policies protect employees and enhance productivity, calling for regular updates and proactive measures.
fromeLearning Industry
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

World Day For Safety And Health At Work: 7 Compliance Training Ideas To Highlight The Day's Importance

Safety and health in the workplace are essential for employee well-being, emphasizing culture and compliance training.
World Day for Safety and Health at Work raises awareness about the importance of workplace safety.
more#workplace-safety
#government-policy
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago
SF politics

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 weeks 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.
more#government-policy
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
London politics

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

Residents went 12 days without running water due to a supply pipe issue, leading to significant distress and concerns over health and hygiene.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Trump and DOGE Are Planning Deregulation at a Massive Scale

Trump's administration is moving aggressively to deregulate several federal regulations across multiple agencies.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
UK news

Pontins owner charged with corporate manslaughter over death of grandmother

Pontins' parent company charged with corporate manslaughter after roof collapse led to a fatality and injuries.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Mental health

Influencer accidentally films herself being stung by deadly box jellyfish

Julie, a travel blogger, was stung by a box jellyfish while filming, experiencing excruciating pain and a life-threatening situation.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month 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
1 month ago
Mental health

How to Safely Try Weed for the First Time | stupidDOPE

Approach first-time weed use with clarity and respect for its effects.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

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

Former employees claim that Bathhouse has serious health and cleanliness issues, while the company denies such allegations.
#travel-tips
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Travel

The Lifesaving Items That Doctors Always Pack On Vacation

Having a one- to two-day supply of medications and copies of important documents is crucial for safe travel.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago
Gadgets

My Doctor Dad Tells Me to Always Have These 10 Items in My Carry-on While Traveling 'Just in Case'

Pack a 'just in case' bag to be prepared for unexpected travel issues.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Travel

The Lifesaving Items That Doctors Always Pack On Vacation

Having a one- to two-day supply of medications and copies of important documents is crucial for safe travel.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago
Gadgets

My Doctor Dad Tells Me to Always Have These 10 Items in My Carry-on While Traveling 'Just in Case'

Pack a 'just in case' bag to be prepared for unexpected travel issues.
more#travel-tips
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago
MMA

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

Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju collapsed during a fight and was later pronounced dead, highlighting potential concerns about fight sanctioning and health oversight.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago
Parenting

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

The mother-in-law wrongly accuses her daughter-in-law of transmitting gonorrhea after her own diagnosis, leading to a family-testing decision.
fromwww.hackneygazette.co.uk
1 month ago
London politics

Building firm that showed 'total disregard for safety' fined 90k

Nofax Enterprises demonstrated a serious disregard for health and safety regulations, exposing workers to significant health risks.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month 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
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Canada news

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

A freelance crew member was critically injured on set due to a preventable accident during disassembly work.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Can exoskeletons change the farming industry?

Exoskeletons can help alleviate the physical toll of farming on the human body, enabling workers to perform tasks with greater ease.
fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk
2 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.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
New York City

Dundalk FC ordered to pay 64k to its former sporting director Brian Gartland, who lost his job after he raised player safety concerns

Mr Gartland received over €64,000 for employment law breaches by Dundalk FC after raising health concerns.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago
Toronto

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

The Gougeon family is suing a resort and travel company after a mother and son died from food poisoning during their vacation.
#pest-control
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Mouse droppings lead to Man Utd hygiene downgrade

Mouse droppings led to Manchester United's food hygiene rating dropping from 4 to 2 out of 5.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Rat 'falls from the ceiling' into Romford 99p store

Sam's 99p store management attributes a rat incident to unresolved ceiling damage from a leak caused by the Travelodge above.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Mouse droppings lead to Man Utd hygiene downgrade

Mouse droppings led to Manchester United's food hygiene rating dropping from 4 to 2 out of 5.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Rat 'falls from the ceiling' into Romford 99p store

Sam's 99p store management attributes a rat incident to unresolved ceiling damage from a leak caused by the Travelodge above.
more#pest-control
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Seven people rescued from fire in block of flats in Upper Norwood

Seven individuals were rescued from a flat fire in Upper Norwood by firefighters using advanced firefighting techniques.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
East Bay (California)

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

Cold weather can significantly impact inauguration decisions, prioritizing health and safety over tradition.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Tips to find the best air purifiers to protect against L.A. wildfire smoke

Increased interest in air purifiers due to wildfire smoke; quality and type matter most for effective air cleaning.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Swimmer lay at bottom of leisure centre pool for five minutes as lifeguards 'stood chatting', trial hears

Lifeguard negligence contributed to the tragic drowning of Christopher Rodgers, highlighting critical failures in health and safety protocols at the leisure center.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
4 months ago

Inside Temple Street: Why it's time to look at the new children's hospital like the banks and admit it's too big to fail

Hospital health and safety measures may prioritize compliance over patient care, highlighting systemic issues within healthcare.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

German gymnastics launches probe over abuse allegations DW 12/29/2024

Tabea Alt alleges systemic abuse within the German gymnastics federation regarding coercion to compete despite serious injuries.
Miscellaneous
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Dayle Haddon appeared happy, healthy in final appearance days before her sudden death

Dayle Haddon spoke on ageism, advocating for embracing the gifts of different ages and recognizing women's worth just before her untimely death.
fromSacramento Bee
4 months ago
California

78-year-old getting mail vanishes, then drones find him in bitter cold, CA rescuers say

Drones equipped with infrared technology played a crucial role in locating a missing man with dementia in Malibu.
fromCardplayer
4 months ago
Poker

Casino Anti-Smoking Effort Launched In Kansas, Missouri

Legislators in Missouri and Kansas aim to introduce anti-smoking regulations for casinos in 2024, addressing concerns of casino employees exposed to secondhand smoke.
fromBusiness Matters
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Why Contracting A Commercial Cleaning Service Is A Good Idea

Outsourcing cleaning services leads to a healthier work environment, improved productivity, and long-term cost savings for organizations.
fromThe Mercury News
5 months ago
Online Community Development

Los Gatos community center project makes progress

Los Gatos residents are actively engaged in developing a new community center to serve multiple generations.
fromwww.newhamrecorder.co.uk
5 months ago
London

Central line screeching 'is so loud it could cause hearing damage'

There are serious concerns regarding overcrowding and noise on the Central line, raising health and safety issues.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

A 14-year-old's award-winning invention uses AI to detect pesticides on fruit and vegetables

A 14-year-old invented an AI device to detect pesticides on produce, winning a major science competition for its potential health benefits.
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