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Cal State University Channel Islands dorms now are safe

by Dennis Beaver | education, lawyers, leadership, safety

September 20, 2019 • By Dennis Beaver  Today’s story will be of special interest to students who attend California State University Channel Islands and live on campus in a residence hall. For those who cherish Freedom of Speech and Expression, it is now a safe place...

Can a landlord be civilly liable for a tenant’s murder?

by Dennis Beaver | liability, negligence, safety

March 23, 2018 • By Dennis Beaver 
 For a moment, I would like you visualize the unthinkable. It is 5 AM. The phone rings. A somber voice identifies himself as a police detective and asks if you know “Sammy.” “Of course,” you reply, “What’s wrong?” “I am so sorry to...

Hearing damage doesn’t always come from industrial work

by Dennis Beaver | employment, safety, workplace

July 21, 2017 • By Dennis Beaver  The Firestone Grill family of restaurants in Cambria, San Luis Obispo, Fresno and Bakersfield has been voted by customers as having hands-down the best BBQ, tri-tip, burgers, fries, onion rings and salads found anywhere on the planet...

How a Simple Clue Unlocked a Workplace Safety Crisis: All We Had to Do Was Listen

by Dennis Beaver | employees, employment, family, healthcare, hearing aids, Jobs, safety, workplace

A lot of people with hearing issues won’t seek help, or they refuse to wear hearing aids. “Nicole” had a very good reason not to wear hers, but figuring out why took some sleuthing. Here’s what you can do if you know someone who needs help...

How Much Fun Is Too Much Fun When You’re in the Office?

by Dennis Beaver | business, employees, human resources, leadership, safety, workplace

January 27, 2025 • By Dennis Beaver Recently, I received an email from “Ivan,” a young university graduate with a business degree and IT specialization. He and several friends from college established an IT service company in the Midwest, with an eye toward emulating...

If Cars With Touchscreens Are Unsafe at Any Speed, Why Do We Have Them?

by Dennis Beaver | auto insurance, consumer, safety, technology

May 31, 2024 • By Dennis Beaver With homage to Ralph Nader, author of Unsafe at Any Speed, a landmark in consumer advocacy and journalism, today’s story looks at just how little the major auto manufacturers care about safety by forcing us to take our eyes off the road...
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