الأحد، 30 يونيو 2019
Ben Swift wins from break to become British national road race champion
His Ineos team-mate Ian Stannard came second
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السبت، 29 يونيو 2019
الجمعة، 28 يونيو 2019
الخميس، 27 يونيو 2019
Welders Face High Risks for Lung Cancer Due to Fumes
In recent years, several studies have established how much inhaling welding fumes can affect workers' health. One University of Utah study found that welders or those who had exposure to welding fumes were 43% more likely to develop lung cancer, including mesothelioma.
As a result, scientists have classified welding fumes as a Group 1 carcinogen. Previously, welding fumes were considered as only possibly carcinogenic to people.
Some welding fumes are easy to see, while others are invisible. Often, very fine solid particles (mainly metal oxides) release into the air while welding.
The risk for developing cancer depends on many factors, including:
- Welding process used
- Material being welded
- Other air contaminants
- Location welding is being done
- Length of time welding
Welding stainless steel with a high arc produces a lot of fumes and easily can result in overexposure. If a welder feels dizziness, nausea or eye, nose or throat irritation while welding, he or she should stop immediately and go outdoors for fresh air.
OSHA notes that welders can reduce their exposure to welding fumes (and reduce their cancer risk) by doing the following:
- Staying upwind of welding fumes when working in open or outdoor areas
- Using a ventilation system for indoor welding (simply leaving a door to the shop open isn't enough)
- Wearing respiratory protection in places where ventilation doesn't negate welding fume exposure
- Cleaning welding surfaces often, to remove coatings that could result in toxic exposure levels
Exposure to welding fumes also increases the risk of kidney damage and nervous system damage. If you have had long-term exposure to welding gases at your workplace and are now facing lung or kidney cancer, consult an experienced attorney. You may be able get compensation for your medical costs and more.
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الأربعاء، 26 يونيو 2019
الثلاثاء، 25 يونيو 2019
الاثنين، 24 يونيو 2019
Five things we learned at the Tour de Suisse 2019
Egan Bernal provided another glimpse of his immense talent
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الأحد، 23 يونيو 2019
Egan Bernal: ‘If Geraint Thomas is better than me I will help him at the Tour de France’
The Colombian heads off to his second Tour de France after taking the overall victory at the Tour de Suisse
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السبت، 22 يونيو 2019
الجمعة، 21 يونيو 2019
JUUL: the mega-addictive nicotine product plaguing kids today
Vaping and e-cigarette markets are booming. With attractive flavors and small size that is easy to hide from teachers and parents, kids are buying a popular e-cigarette about the size of a USB drive-JUUL.
Research shows that cigarette smoking is declining among middle and high schoolers, but nicotine use through e-cigarettes and vaping has increased. In 2018, 4.9 percent of middle schoolers and 20.8 percent of high schoolers reported using e-cigarettes.
Consumers often believe that e-cigarettes and vaping are safe alternatives to smoking traditional cigarettes. However, products like JUUL contain nicotine and many other toxic chemicals that are associated with respiratory and heart diseases.
Kids are attracted to flavored e-cigarettes and think they are safe
JUUL appeals to younger generations with their attractive flavors. The CDC has found that these flavorings are one of the major factors in why nicotine use is attractive to kids. Around 60 percent of kids using JUUL thought that they were simply inhaling the flavoring and that the product was nicotine free. The reality is, 99 percent of JUUL brand product contain nicotine.
JUUL has a higher nicotine content than most cigarettes and e-cigarettes
JUUL products contain about twice the concentration of nicotine compared to other e-cigarettes. Nicotine negatively impacts metabolism, is associated with increased cancer risk, and respiratory problems. When children start using nicotine at a young age, they often have a stronger and more rapid addiction than adults who use nicotine products. Nicotine use at a young age is also associated with brain remodeling and changing the threshold for addiction to other substances; kids who become addicted to nicotine are more likely to become addicted to other drugs later on.
With double the nicotine and enticing flavors, young brains have an extremely hard time giving up JUUL. The Washington Post warns parents that these new sources of nicotine are creating a resurgence among kids. All of the work, health campaigns, and "billions of dollars spent to try to eliminate tobacco use for kids has been undone."
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الخميس، 20 يونيو 2019
الأربعاء، 19 يونيو 2019
الثلاثاء، 18 يونيو 2019
الاثنين، 17 يونيو 2019
Five things we learned at the Critérium du Dauphiné 2019
Jakob Fuglsang is in the form of his life, can he go on to perform at the Tour?
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الأحد، 16 يونيو 2019
السبت، 15 يونيو 2019
الجمعة، 14 يونيو 2019
الخميس، 13 يونيو 2019
Jury Awards Couple $2 Billion Verdict in Roundup Case
A California jury found that Monsato's Roundup caused a married couple's non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Alva and Alberta Pilliod were awarded over $2 billion in damages in their case against Monsanto.
The Pilliods believe their cancer was caused by using Roundup on their property between the years of 1975 and 2011. They filed their lawsuit in 2017 after they were diagnosed with cancer in 2011 and 2015.
The jury awarded the Pilliods $55 million in non-economic damages and $1 billion in punitive damages for each of them.
This is the third consecutive jury verdict against Monsanto in the United States.
Expert toxicologist, Dr. William Sawyer, told the jury that the carcinogen found in Roundup, glyphosate, and polyethoxylated tallow amine (POEA) easily penetrates the skin. The body then stores the harmful chemicals in the body and ultimately develops into lymphoma.
Other experts called by the couple testified that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Roundup in the '70s per fraudulent studies performed by Industrial Bio-Test Laboratories. Monsanto continued to produce Roundup after the studies were exposed and the EPA's toxicologist requested they stop production.
Monsanto knew the dangers of their product and failed to warn customers, many of whom are now facing life-threatening illness. There are still over 13,000 cases alleging Roundup of causing cancer.
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Chris Froome could be back racing in six months, according to surgeon
Chris Froome could be back racing in six months after he underwent successful surgery for multiple fractures, according to his surgeon.
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الأربعاء، 12 يونيو 2019
الثلاثاء، 11 يونيو 2019
Five talking points from stage three of the Critérium du Dauphiné 2019
Sam Bennett the season’s most consistent sprinter While the broad feeling is that no top-tier sprinter has dominated the 2019 season, Sam Bennett has undeniably been the most consistent. The Critérium du Dauphiné hasn’t attracted the most elite sprinting field this season, with the likes of Caleb Ewan (Lotto-Soudal), Elia Viviani (Deceuninck – Quick-Step) and […]
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Watch: Helicopter blows peloton off the road as it takes off
Shifts in the bunch are all too common in bike racing.
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الاثنين، 10 يونيو 2019
Five talking points from stage two of the Critérium du Dauphiné 2019
The yellow jersey changes hands and the GC battle kicks off early - all the hot topics
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الأحد، 9 يونيو 2019
السبت، 8 يونيو 2019
الجمعة، 7 يونيو 2019
Motivational speaker left in intensive care after being hit by car during John o’Groats to Land’s End attempt
A motivational speaker was left in intensive care with life threatening injuries when he was hit by a car during a John O’Groats to Land’s End attempt.
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June’s tech of the month: New Brompton X, Cannondale SystemSix and Maxxis tyres
We have some unusual products this month products in this month with Symon and James offering two alternative products to the norm
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Tweets of the week: Marcel Kittel, Thomas De Gendt, Adam Blythe, and more
The best social media posts from across the cycling world this week
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Six things to look out for at the Critérium du Dauphiné 2019
From a heated GC battle to tough team decisions for the Tour de France - here are the things to keep an eye out for
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الخميس، 6 يونيو 2019
Whistleblower Retaliation: Are Employees Afraid to Speak Up?
It is not uncommon for employees to uncover questionable or even illegal situations while at work. Unfortunately, many are too afraid of workplace retaliation to speak up. To combat this, the government has developed numerous protections from retaliation such as when employers demote, punish, threaten or terminate employees who voice concerns.
One highly publicized case centered on an Albany-based asbestos abatement and demolition company. Champagne Demolition, LLC, was ordered to pay more than $173,000 to a former employee who was fired after reporting improper asbestos removal practices at a school worksite.
The employee had informed company management of the improper practices and was terminated the next day. According to statements, the employee was also subjected to verbal threats and legal action. The employee subsequently filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), which opened a whistleblower investigation. OSHA's investigation found the complaint to have merit.
Following the verdict, OSHA's Regional Administrator Robert Kulick stated "Every worker has the right to report potential safety and health hazards without fear of harassment, termination or retaliation."
Asbestos is a naturally-occurring mineral used in numerous building materials predominately until the 1980s but is still in limited new products today. Inhalation of asbestos dust can cause a broad array of respiratory and cancerous conditions such as asbestosis, mesothelioma, lung cancer, stomach cancer, colon cancer, and other cancers. Renovation projects and asbestos abatement must follow strict procedures to ensure the safe removal of the asbestos without any fiber release. Unfortunately, when these standards are not met, deadly exposure can be a consequence.
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الأربعاء، 5 يونيو 2019
Watch: Delivery rider crashes bike and head injury causes him to stumble into path of bus
A delivery rider had a lucky escape when a head injury suffered in a crash caused him to stumble into the path of an oncoming bus, which hit him head on.
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BMW driver facing jail after horrific Swain’s Lane hit and run on cyclist
A BMW driver is facing jail after a terrifying hit and run on a cyclist in Swain’s Lane, London.
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الثلاثاء، 4 يونيو 2019
Cyclist hospitalised after being impaled by thru axle lever in crash
A cyclist has shared details of a shocking injury when he was impaled by a thru axle lever in a crash.
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الاثنين، 3 يونيو 2019
Giro d’Italia 2019 ratings: How did each team perform?
Some outstanding performances and some huge disappointments at this year's race
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الأحد، 2 يونيو 2019
Five talking points from stage 21 of the Giro d’Italia 2019
From Chad Haga's emotional win to a tough battle for third place - the moments you don't want to miss from the final TT
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LIVE: Giro d’Italia 2019 final time trial
Follow along with live updates from the 2019 Giro d'Italia stage 21 time trial in Verona
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