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    building that does not have exit signs or fire extinguishers here in America. Fire drills are regularly practiced in schools and workplaces to ensure the tiniest amount of fatality would not occur. However, it wasn’t like that in the 1900’s. Neither safety issues nor regulations were taken into thought. “The waist industry was flourishing in New York: there were more than five hundred blouse factories, employing upward of forty thousand workers.” In this time of history, the Triangle Waist Company

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    The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Could the fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory have been prevented? If the working conditions weren’t so flammable, maybe this fire could have never happened. There were about tons of scraps, and they used paper as thin as air. If the workers and managers were more aware of these things, there could have never been a fire. The Triangle Shirtwaist could have not lost 145 workers that day if they had been more considerate.     To begin with, the working conditions

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    Safe Around Trains

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    Trains can be dangerous if you don't know how to be safe around them. Being safe around trains is a thing that people all around should know how to do weather that be in a vehicle, on a bike, or on foot. In the, "Utah transit Authority Operation Lifesaver" video says that, "When the guards go down and the lights start to flash just slow down and wait for the train to pass." If people would just listen to the warning signs and not try to race the trains there would be less accidents. When people race

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    who could be unaware of the layout of the building and therefore require guidance. Cornerstone Grille and Loft is a popular 2nd floor sports bar in College Park off of Route 1 (Baltimore Avenue), which was selected because of its inadequate fire safety for the large occupant load it has frequently. Cornerstone is a very popular bar for University of Maryland students to go drink, socialize, and dance with friends. As a result, the 2nd floor tables get moved after 11 PM on popular nights, and

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    After several weeks of investigating, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission assigned blame to the combination of incompetent employees and a defective and convoluted user interface. The most glaring of these user interface issues was found on the control panel itself. A light on the panel meant to indicate the position of the steam vent's valve was shown to be confirming that the vent was closed, while in truth the vent was open. Many workers were also discovered to have been improperly trained on appropriate

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    what causes things to be changed whether it is for good or bad, and the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire death toll caused legislation to be enacted to ensure employee safety. This tragedy took the lives of 146 men and women and spurred an outcry for employee safety. Until this point there were very few regulation of employee safety, and this tragedy changed the scope of employee relations. The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire was a tragedy, court case and legislation starter. On March 25, 1911

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    The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire occurred on the 25 March 1911. In the Asch building, on the eighth, ninth, and tenth floor there were around 500 workers present. To avoid theft all the doors on the floors was locked, except one.The door that was unlocked happened to be surrounded by fire so there was no escape. The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory was owned by Max Blanck and Isaac Harris. These factories specialized in making women’s blouses. Women that worked there were mainly European and Jewish

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    The video is relevant to safety in a science lab and classroom. In a lab environment, the space should always be cleaned. There should never be food, drinks or gum in a lab because the food or drink might get contaminated, or it might have a reaction with chemicals and it can be a distraction to other students. Everyone should always wear safety glasses or goggles in a lab environment to protect their eyes and face. For example, the boy in the video forgot his safety goggles and gloves so he could

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    Water damage can result from a number of factors ranging from a simple pipe or appliance leak to flooding or drainage backups. The amount of damage can also vary widely from a wet carpet to warped wood or even harmful mold. If you think your insured has [you have] {there is} water damage in their [your town] home or business {your property}, you should call a qualified water damage repair service, like ServiceMaster Dynamic Cleaning, to assess the damage and estimate what water damage restoration

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    Safety During Lab

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    Safety during an experiment is extremely important. It prevents accidents, injuries and more. There is a lot of equipment that can keep you safe in a lab. Accidents can happen, so it’s best to be prepared. These are some of the rules you should follow. Goggles are useful in physical and chemical experiments. They will protect your eyes from projectile objects and explosions. Also googles have side protectors for chemical experiments. Chemicals in your eye will hurt. Most labs should have a shower

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