The risks of getting a serious disease from exposure to asbestos have been known for a long time. Contrary to popular belief, the United States has not banned the use of asbestos. In 1989, the Environmental Protection Agency tried to ban asbestos, but the asbestos...
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Month: February 2022
18” corded electric DeWalt chainsaws recalled; may not turn off
If you bought an 18”, 15-amp corded electric chainsaw from DeWalt in the last couple of years, you need to check if it is included in a recent safety recall. If it is, you need to stop using it immediately. About 8,500 of these saws have been recalled because they may...
What to know about exercising your Miranda rights after an arrest
If you have been placed in handcuffs or are no longer free to leave, you are under arrest. If you have been arrested, you want to do whatever is most likely to get you free. The temptation will be high to go along with what the police want. Most of the time people see...
The age dynamics of distracted driving
Distracted driving certainly isn’t unique to any single age group. The data shows, however, that people under the age of 45 are the most likely to drive while distracted. This includes not only texting or other uses of a phone, but also other forms of distraction such...