The costs of occupational accidents in 1998 were $121 billion, which is equal to the total, combined profit of the 50 largest corporations in America. This does not include occupational illnesses (e.g., lung diseases, cancer, etc) which cost many times more! No business is immune from accidents and we all have to pay a portion of the bill. This year, you and each one of your employees will have to produce $960.00 worth of goods or services to off-set the cost of work related injuries.

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A recent study conducted by the Fire Protection Research Foundation is the first of its kind to assess the electrical risks and hazards present in older homes. The findings reveal that potentially hazardous electrical conditions can exist, and often remain hidden, in older homes.

amantha Catalano from the Mesothelioma and Asbestos Awareness Center contacted me about some of the different resources and information they provide. The sites looks to be a great resource of information, namely the free informational packet they send out. Here’s some basic information for you.