The World Health Organization (WHO) is again warning us about the impending international bird flu crisis. But is it really something to worry about? Boating accident takes the life of a Massachusetts teenager. Just how common are these types of accidents and what can...
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Texas Jury Awards Plaintiff $19 Million For Grocery Store Pallet Trip and Fall.
In this episode Russ interviews San Antonio Texas trial attorney Jason DeSouza about his record trip and fall jury verdict. Grocery stores who do not use pallet guards around their palletized displays are liable for customer injuries. Why is it that Walmart sells...
Boy Dies From Brain Eating Bacteria From Treadmill Injury. Every Parents Nightmare!
Family struggles to understanding how their 11 year old son died from brain eating bacteria shortly after twisting his ankle on a treadmill. What are the symptoms and what can you do to prevent serious injury. Why is Beverly Hills cutting down their iconic Ficus...
“People Falling to Their Death? How TikTok is Involved…”
In todays episode Russ discusses OSHA's update to their long-standing policy on instance-by-instance citations.The new rule will certainly gain employers attention. Kansas worker is trapped and killed inside a baggage machine. Worker disabled the safety switch. Major...
Discover the Unique Method YellowBird Uses to Connect Risk & Safety Professionals to Industry
In this video, Russ interviews YellowBird's Founder and CEO Michael Zalle who reveals the unique method they use to connect risk & safety professionals. As the world becomes ever-more complex and dangerous, it's more important than ever to have a safe and reliable...
U.S. Congressman Falls 25 Feet Off Off a Ladder
In this episode Russ covers U.S. Congressman Greg Steube's miraculous survival from a 25 foot fall from a ladder. How many people each year die from ladder falls? You may be surprised! A Mexican diver is attacked and decapitated by a shark. How big of a deal are shark...
Coping With Parkinson’s Disease.
Senior safety expert Dan Zarletti sits down with Russ to discuss his 40+ years of work as a safety expert and the challenges he now faces as a victim of Parkinson's disease.
Have COVID Deaths Been Grossly Over Recorded. One Former CDC Official Says Yes!
In this video Russ looks into the recent news from the CNN analysis and former CDC spokesperson Dr. Leana Wen regarding the over counting of deaths due to COVID-19. Russ and Tony also discuss the dangerous icy conditions in Seattle which led to more than 200 calls to...
Are NFL Split-Turf Fields Causing Player Injuries? A Former Player Speaks Out.
The NFL Players Association has filed a lawsuit against the league claiming that slip-turf playing fields are injuring players. Is this true? Russ interviews former NFL player Richard Umphrey about player safety. Are the team owners really committed to protecting...
Music Artists Who Fell On And Off Stage. What Celebrity Wardrobe Failure That Led to a Nasty Fall?
How many times have you seen it? A music artist falling off the stage or on stage. In this episode Russ examines famous music artists like Post Malone, Madonna, and Paula Abdul's on-stage falls. Matthew McConaughey's wife Camila Alves takes a nasty fall down the...