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JAY SHORT ATTORNEY AT LAW
Construction sites can expose workers to many serious hazards, from falls and falling objects to heavy equipment, power tools, electrical systems, and hazardous materials. Even with proper safety precautions, accidents can happen in a matter of seconds. When injured on the job, knowing what to do afterward can help protect both your health and workers’…
Firefighters regularly put themselves in dangerous situations to protect and rescue others. While every emergency call can present risks, certain rescue operations require firefighters to work in especially hazardous conditions. Structural collapses, vehicle extrications, confined-space rescues, high-angle rescues, and other emergency operations can expose firefighters to serious physical hazards. When a Nevada firefighter is injured…
Firefighting is physically demanding work under even normal circumstances. Firefighters routinely carry heavy protective equipment, hoses, breathing apparatus, tools, and other gear while responding to emergencies. When staffing levels, response areas, or department operations change, those physical demands can become even greater. In Nevada, firefighters who suffer a work-related back injury may be entitled to…
Nevada’s battery manufacturing industry has become an important part of the state’s advanced manufacturing economy. The Reno-Sparks area is home to major battery operations, including Tesla’s Gigafactory Nevada and Panasonic Energy’s lithium-ion battery manufacturing operation. Tesla describes its Nevada facility as one of its highest-volume plants, while Panasonic has operated its battery manufacturing operation in…
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