Scientists discover a stinging tree in Australia that secrets scorpion-like venom
Scientists from the University of Queensland have discovered ‘scorpion-like’ toxins secreted by a tree. The tree, Dendrocnide excelsa, is better known by
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Greenworks Commercial 82V battery-powered 18-inch chainsaw
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Man injured in a chipper accident in Milford Township
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Settlement reached from a 2011 Texas wildfire
On Wednesday The Texas Attorney General announced a $20 million settlement has been reached between the Texas Parks and Wildlife
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US Forest Service accused of illegally selling lumber in Kentucky
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MTD Southwest Recalls Remington Pole Saw due to laceration hazard
MTD Southwest recalls the Remington 25cc 2-Cycle polesaw. According to the report from the CDC, the head of the pole
C3 Manufacturing Recalls Perfect Descent Climbing Systems Climbing Belay Devices Due to Fall Hazard
C3 Manufacturing has recalled its Perfect Descent Auto Belay model 220 Indoor, Outdoor, Speed Drive and Direct Drive auto-belay climbing
ECHO Recalls Backpack Blowers and Replacement Shoulder Straps Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards
Some ECHO and Shindaiwa backpack blowers are being recalled due to impact and laceration hazards. According to the release, the
Petzl Safety Bulletin Update: Maintenance issue not manufacturing defect
Update from Petzl on 2 / 27 / 2020 PETZL are aware of the product referred to in the (UK)