In preparation for the winter season and in an effort to keep homeowners and business owners safe, OSHA recently posted an article about how to reduce your risk for premises liability, both home and workplace, this winter season. Here are some of their tips:
Holiday Home Safety
Carnival Accident Leads To Serious Injuries
Sometimes, a day at the fair is more dangerous than what it may seem. Recently, information was released regarding an accident involving a Ferris wheel at the York fair. According to a state report, a metal rod on the Ferris wheel ride came loose, hitting a car that lodged it in place as the ride turned. Since the car was unable to swing, it was locked into a position that made one rider fall out from a height of about 25 feet. The rider landed on both power cables and asphalt, while another rider in the car remained inside, but sustained a potential back injury when the car was released from the metal rod. The riders had attempted to alert the workers about the ride defect, but they could not hear the riders over the hum of a generator nearby.
