Natural gas leaks are becoming commonplace in aging urban underground pipe networks, which can present a real danger to occupants of homes and businesses. In fact, according to a 2014 study, leaks and explosions involving natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines in the U.S. cause an average of 17 fatalities, 68 injuries and $133 million… Read More »
Archives for July 2016
Davenport Mesothelioma Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos is known to cause lung cancer and mesothelioma. However, unprotected workers across the U.S. continue to face enormous health and safety risks from exposure because some companies are violating the law. Recent findings suggest that contractors involved in building, construction and demolition are not following asbestos abatement procedures. In fact, federal investigators have cited… Read More »
Popular News Anchor Alleges Sexual Harassment
Gretchen Carlson, long time anchor for Fox News, is suing network chief executive Roger Ailes for sexual harassment. Carlson alleges that Ailes retaliated against her following complaints she made about ongoing discrimination and harassment and eventually fired her 9 months after she refused his sexual advances. In the lawsuit seeking unspecified damages, Carlson recounts a… Read More »
OSHA to Limit Mandatory Drug Tests Following Workplace Accidents
New federal rules going into effect soon will prevent employers from automatically drug-testing workers following a workplace accident or rewarding employees for avoiding accidents altogether. The fines for breaking the rules are doubling to ensure compliance. Mandatory Drug Testing Discouraged Many employers have long required drug or alcohol tests for all workers who have had… Read More »