Ensuring Worksite Safety When Multiple Employers Are Involved
Employers owe it to their workers to create policies that ensure their safety, but where the issue may get clouded is when the work site is not the sole purview of one individual employer. When dealing with complex projects, there might be various contractors and subcontractors on hand to oversee numerous facets of work, which… read more
Shock and Fire Risks Prompt Crate and Barrel to Recall Pendant Lamps
The Northbrook, Illinois-based Crate and Barrel has announced the recall of pendant lamps from the Finley Collection due to a potential shock and fire hazard posed to consumers. The recall affects rectangular, small, and large lamps available across the United States and Canada, with all but 860 of the 19,860 products recalled being sold in… read more
Recall Expanded For Reser’s Fine Foods Products At Risk For Listeria
Last week, numerous refrigerated products were recalled by the Beaverton, Oregon-based Reser’s Fine Foods due to a possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall affected myriad ready-to-eat products under a number of brands available across the country. Now, the company has announced an expansion of that recall. The recall affects those products that hailed from a… read more
Audi S7 and S6 Vehicles Recalled Due to Possible Fuel Leak
The threat of a fuel leak has led to the recall of Audi S7 and S6 automobiles of the 2013 and 2014 model years. The recall was announced by Volkswagen Group of America and pertains to an estimated 3,594 vehicles that have a 4.0L engine. The fuel leak hazard was apparently created by tolerance issues… read more
U.S. Chamber Names Brian Panish As A Leading Plaintiffs’ Lawyer
The U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform recently published “The New Lawsuit Ecosystem: Trends, Targets and Players” which it describes as a report on “big ticket litigation” and “the players that drive it.” Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP partner Brian Panish is named in the report as being among the leading plaintiffs’ lawyers in… read more
Misunderstandings About Car Seats Can Be Dangerous
Parents do their children a favor when they sign up for free car seat installation education programs in their community. Unfortunately, safety is undermined when these events are sparsely attended. Many adults may simply believe that installation is so easy that they don’t require instruction. Still others might figure that they’ve been using a seat… read more
FDA Explains Why Decorative Contact Lenses Imperil Halloween Safety
As people around the country ready their Halloween costumes for next week, some may look into the possibility of adding decorative contact lenses to make their outfits stand out from the rest. Unfortunately, those that aren’t careful could end up incurring a serious injury or infection. The Food and Drug Administration is warning citizens against… read more
FDA’s Animal Food Proposal Could Aid Humans As Well
For a long time, the safeguards that citizens of the United States enjoy in terms of food production have not extended to animals. While the Food and Drug Administration has numerous checks and balances in place in order to protect Americans from the threat of an undeclared allergen, a bacterial contamination, or other types of… read more
Discontinuation of Controversial Practice In Wake Of BART Tragedy
Following a recent tragedy, Bay Area Rapid Transit will reportedly cease taking part in a practice wherein workers along tracks are not alerted to approaching trains. The move has come after years of protests among employees and safety advocates who wondered about how the policy could endanger workers. The situation is explored further in a… read more
KCB Pista Khatie Sold In California Recalled Over Allergen Risk
30 ounce versions of KCB Pista Khatie available in California are being recalled by the Linden, New Jersey-based Kashmir Crown Baking because of a potential undeclared allergen hazard posed (an additional 13 ounce version of the product sold in Ontario is also being recalled). An analysis by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency uncovered eggs in… read more
FDA Proposes New Classification For Hydrocodone
Hydrocodone, a drug that’s readily available in such medications as Vicodin, is a Schedule III substance that is widely prescribed throughout the country. This is seen by some as being problematic given the item’s highly addictive nature, and to combat the threat, the Food and Drug Administration has announced new recommendations focused on curbing the… read more
Blade Detachment Risk Leads to Recall of 2,800 Tommy Bahama Fans
A series of outdoor ceiling fans are being recalled by the St. Louis, Missouri-based Emerson Air Comfort Products due to a potential injury risk posed. The recall affects 2,800 or so 52-inch ceiling fans rated for outdoor use. Each was sold across the country and is of the Copa Breeze style under the Tommy Bahama… read more
