As more people drive electric vehicles the demand on our energy grows and with no new power plants scheduled to be constructed how will this impact our energy grid? Its anyone's guess! Actress Halle Berry takes a tumble at a Los Angeles charity event and posts it on...
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Everywhere You Go Your Being Watched! Slips, Trips and Falls Caught on Surveillance Cameras.
This is the first episode in the series which is based on the 1960's television show called the "Twilight Zone" and features five real-life slip, trip and fall events which were caught on surveillance cameras. For every fraudulent slip and fall scam artist you see in...
How Worried Should You Be About The Bird Flu?
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...
Change in Elevation Step Warning
Russ discusses a good example on how one property owner warns their customers as to a potential stair step fall hazard. Paint them Yellow!
Proper Storage of an Aerial Lift /Pallet Jack
Big Box retailers frequently use aerial lifts and pallet jacks to restock their shelves however, when not in use the metal platform or pallet forks can create a trip hazard. Here is the proper way to store an aerial lift as to not present a trip and fall risk.
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...
Doorway Trip Hazard. How Do They Expect Someone in a Wheelchair to Safely Pass Through This Door?
Another building code violation. This time at a Freddy's Restaurant. There is a 3" difference between the height of the interior and exterior floor levels making this doorway a trip hazard and virtually unusable for disabled persons.
These Steps Are Too Short! How Did This Pass The Building Code?
At first glance you might think: "something is not right with these stairs" and you would be right! This shopping center built a short flight of stairs with 4" tread risers which in violation of the building code which calls for 7" risers. Why does this matter? Look...
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...