When Iowa lawmakers voted last week to roll back certain child labor protections, they blended into a growing movement driven largely by a conservative advocacy group. At 4:52 a.m., Tuesday, the state’s Senate approved a bill to allow children as young as 14 to work night shifts and 15 year-olds on assembly lines. The measure, … Continue reading Foundation for Government Accountability behind child labor law rollbacks, emails show – The Washington Post
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Stop Child Labor in Your State!
A shadowy national effort funded by big corporations and PACs is working to roll back child labor laws that have been in place since the 1930s. Why? Because corporate lobbyists are looking for a new pool of workers to exploit! The most extreme child labor bill is under consideration in Iowa, where they’re trying to … Continue reading Stop Child Labor in Your State!
Iowa Fire marshals sound the alarm over proposed bill
Fire marshals from dozens of Iowa municipalities are fighting legislation now moving through the Statehouse. — Read on http://www.kcci.com/article/iowa-fire-marshals-sound-the-alarm-over-proposed-iowa-bill/39317228
Fire Prevention Weekly Update – September 17, 2013
Campus fire safety Inspections/code enforcement Smoke alarms Sprinklers Wildland fire safety Fire safety tips and reminders Other safety news International news Fire prevention news articles Campaigns/other fire safety activities 10,000 smoke detectors; Fire department plans one-day blitz (Iowa) American Red Cross partners with Harvey firefighters to educate about home fire safety … Continue reading Fire Prevention Weekly Update – September 17, 2013
New Technology Helps In Preventing Grain Bin Deaths
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa -- The one sure-fire way to avoid dying in a grain bin is to stay out. That's where Scott Haugan and some high-tech wizardry come in. Haugan, who runs the Howgan grain storage technology firm in Marshalltown, has teamed up with the Iowa's science and technology apparatus to push the idea of using … Continue reading New Technology Helps In Preventing Grain Bin Deaths
Grain Bin Entrapment Leads To 1 dead in Dayton, Iowa
Another all too frequent grain bin accident is putting the spotlight on grain bin safety. Thiry-year-old Brandon Mullen got trapped Tuesday afternoon. His body was pulled out about an hour and a half later, when rescue crews cut holes on the side of the bin. The National Education Center for Agriculture Safety travels around the … Continue reading Grain Bin Entrapment Leads To 1 dead in Dayton, Iowa
Fire Prevention Weekly Update – September 6, 2012
Campaigns / Other Fire Prevention Efforts Campus Fire Safety Inspections/Code enforcement Smoke Alarms Sprinklers Wildland Fire Safety Fire safety tips and reminders Other Safety News Smoke Alarm Saves Sprinkler Saves International News Links to Fire Prevention-related news articles - Updated 09/04/2012 Campaigns/ Other Fire Prevention Activities Marion Fire Department provides safety kits to kindergarteners (Iowa) … Continue reading Fire Prevention Weekly Update – September 6, 2012
Fire Prevention Weekly Update – August 28, 2012
Campaigns / Other Fire Prevention Efforts Campus Fire Safety Inspections/Code enforcement Smoke Alarms Sprinklers Wildland Fire Safety Fire safety tips and reminders Other Safety News Smoke Alarm Saves Sprinkler Saves International News Links to Fire Prevention-related news articles - Updated 08/27/2012 Campaigns/ Other Fire Prevention Activities City to inspect rental properties for smoke detectors (Iowa) … Continue reading Fire Prevention Weekly Update – August 28, 2012
Fire Prevention Weekly Update – July 24, 2012
Campaigns / Other Fire Prevention Efforts Campus Fire Safety Inspections/Code enforcement Smoke Alarms Sprinklers Wildland Fire Safety Fire safety tips and reminders Other Safety News Smoke Alarm Saves Sprinkler Saves International News Links to Fire Prevention-related news articles - Updated 07/23/2012 Campaigns/ Other Fire Prevention Activities Citizen installers needed for fire department smoke alarm program … Continue reading Fire Prevention Weekly Update – July 24, 2012
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