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										Many of us use elevators on a daily basis. They provide a quick and convenient way to go up or down many floors. Most of us don’t think about safety issues when riding in elevators. However, 27 people die each year as the result of elevator accidents and 10,200 more are injured. These numbers include […] 
										Many people enjoy having a summery, bronzy glow year round. To accomplish this, people often head to tanning salons where they will undergo basking in a UV light emulating the sun’s rays. However, using a tanning bed is not safer than tanning outside. It still presents health hazards, including increasing the risk of melanoma, skin […] 
										The New York City Council recently introduced nine bills aimed at police department reform. The bills are targeted at police behavior and would criminalize chokeholds, which have been banned as a practice by the police department since 1993. The new legislation, if adopted, would make the use of a chokehold a misdemeanor. Additionally, some of […] 
										During the warm summer months, many people enjoy barbequing. In fact, three out of five households own grills. However, it is important to exercise safety precautions to ensure that your summertime festivities don’t require a trip to the emergency room. In 2012, nearly 17,000 individuals were brought to hospitals for emergency treatment due to grill […] |