Sentences with phrase «dangerous equipment such»

«Seventy percent of Americans use the garage to store potentially dangerous equipment such as saws and power tools, while nearly 60 percent store flammable liquids, such as oil, gasoline, propane and kerosene, as well as other dangerous chemicals, including pesticides and other lawn - care products in their garage space,» the company says.

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Citing a phenomenon called «risk compensation» - in which the use of protective equipment is thought to result in behavioral changes, such as the adoption of more dangerous playing techniques, which can result in a paradoxical increase in injury rates - they also fear that that making helmets mandatory could actually lead to an increase in concussion rates in the sport.

While hospital - grade pumps should still be available to customers with a documented clinical «need» for them — such as an infant in the NICU — the idea that a breast pump is a discretionary item for new mothers, and that «access» to medical equipment is something an insurance company can toggle up or down to suit its bottom line, is dangerous.

Spaces that give access to plugs and power cables and the back of electrical equipment such as behind the TV are very dangerous.

Pedestrians walking by construction activity also face dangerous conditions, such as falling debris, equipment or moving construction vehicles.

Many jobs can be dangerous, such as those on construction sites or that require the use of heavy equipment, but even seemingly safe office work can cause injuries like trips and falls.

Direct liability of a hospital or clinic may also result when a hospital or clinic has been negligent in other ways, such as by failing to adopt adequate childbirth policies, failing to maintain hospital or clinic equipment, or failing to prevent the existence of unsanitary conditions that are dangerous to a mother or child's health.

Examples we have litigated are poorly designed guards on dangerous machinery or equipment such as chain saws, power saws, printing presses and lawnmowers.

We also handle product liability cases involving defective cars, defective trucks, faulty equipment, defective medical devices and medications, improperly designed electronics, dangerous toys, and other products such as talcum powder.

Work - related accidents such as slip and falls and accidents resulting from defective or dangerous equipment can occur in any work environment, from retail to industrial.

The workplaces are inherently dangerous, involving such hazards as working with or around heavy equipment, including heavy haul trucks, cable and hydraulic shovels, high voltage power lines, radiation, chemicals, explosives, high temperature steam, high pressure piping, high pressure, flammable liquids and gases, and in blast zones.

Hazardous occupations or hobbies that are considered dangerous, such as structural metal workers, miners, heavy - equipment operators, stuntmen, race car drivers and other «hazardous» occupations or hobbies are usually excluded from applying for coverage, though employers of these occupations often provide special protection for their employees.

To get your Springfield insurance rates down, consider weatherproofing your home, installing security systems and smoke alarms, opting for a higher deductible, paying off more of your mortgage, and getting rid of dangerous equipment (such as trampolines), which might indicate to insurers that your property is a risky place to be.

Reported unusual and dangerous conditions to management and service departments such as irregularities, damaged equipment, or impediments to meter access in keeping with established policies and procedures.

Occupational Health and Safety Officer SEDONA COMPASS, Binghamton, NY (1/1995 to 6/2002) • Inspected workplace area and equipment to determine possible hazardous situations • Ascertained the workplaces conformed to organizational procedures and safety standards • Trained personnel to make good use of protective equipment such as hearing protection, dust masks, safety glasses and safety helmets • Oversaw the storage of dangerous materials such as chemicals • Identified and test workplaces for potential accident and health hazards such as toxic fumes and gas - air mixtures • Took corrective actions to ensure eradication of hazardous materials in the air

A security officer may want to provide information such as knowledge of using security and surveillance equipment and the ability to diffuse potentially dangerous situations.

HILLSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Huntington, WV 2/2015 to Present School Cleaner • Sweep and mop classrooms, offices and waiting areas • Dust and polish wooden furniture and ensure that all pieces of furniture are appropriately arranged • Mix cleaning liquids in correct and safe quantities and ensure that any spills are immediately cleaned • Clean bathrooms by washing and disinfecting sinks, water closets and surrounding areas • Wash window sills and dust and polish wooden doors • Dust computers, shelves and pipes and ensure that all property placed on desks such as telephones and fax machines are carefully cleaned • Ascertain that parking areas and playgrounds are free of debris and dangerous materials • Shovel snow and clear grit footpaths during inclement weather • Ascertain that appropriate amount of cleaning supplies are available and liaise with administration officers to ensure that procurement of supplies and equipment is handled on time • Make sure that school premises are properly secured after school hours and report any incidents of vandalism or suspicious activities on campus