Monthly Archives: April 2013

Waco Texas fertilizer plant explosion Lawsuits Predicted News 25

At least one U.S. congressman and many safety experts raised questions about whether incomplete disclosure to the Department of Homeland Security may have contributed to the explosion. In a statement, Mississippi Congressman Bennie Thompson said: “It seems this manufacturer was willfully off the grid. This facility was known to have chemicals well above the threshold amount to be regulated under… (more…)

What you need to know about workplace safety and sequester

In Massachusetts, there are many laws in place intended to protect workers. Some of those laws exist at the state level and others exist at the federal level. Many of the laws are enforced by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).  Unfortunately, Massachusetts workers could find themselves facing greater risk of work injuries in upcoming months. This is because… (more…)