Is a law that currently bans dogs from the patios of bars and restaurants and the new legislation designed to reverse that an issue of the need to protect the public's health versus the public's will? In years past, it was pretty common to see dogs on the outside...
Month: August 2017
How can you prevent farm equipment injuries?
Farming is a high-risk occupation -- one that many people underestimate when it comes to exactly how risky it can be. As fall approaches, local farms take on seasonal help in order to get through the harvest -- which means that there are suddenly a lot of...
Preventing construction falls: What you should know and do
Falls have remained the No. 1 cause of construction deaths for a long time now -- despite the best efforts of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to change things. In 2015, the year for which the latest statistics are available, falls caused...
Veterinarians, dog bites and the law: Facts you should know
In many cases, a veterinarian can end up being an important part of a lawsuit involving a dog bite. This is why: 1. Veterinarians and their staff are generally fairly familiar with the dogs in their care. In many cases, the vet may have known the dog since it was a...
Exotic animals kept as pets are a risk to everyone
Some people just aren't content with a dog or cat -- and even a pet rabbit or bird won't do. Instead, they're drawn to the wild side. Exotic pets like monkeys, alligators, bears, wolves, large or venomous snakes and even certain lizards have their fans -- but there...