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Month: July 2023

Water Park Attractions Require Pinpoint Engineering and Rules of Operation

Anyone who grew up loving water parks probably has at least one memory of being frustrated with the height requirements for certain attractions. There are good reasons why most theme park rides have these restrictions, however, and they’re especially important for water slides. Unlike rollercoasters, which use heavy cars and sometimes mechanical propulsion systems, water slides rely solely on the rider’s mass to carry them through to the end of the ride. As a result, riders with different ...

Savannah’s Sugar Refinery Has a History of Preventable Deaths

The sugar refinery in Port Wentworth, at the north end of Savannah, has been in operation almost continuously since 1917. The most infamous day in its history was February 7th, 2008, when a buildup of sugar dust under one of the conveyor belts ignited, leading to a massive particle explosion that killed 14 workers, injured 38 more, and leveled large portions of the facility. Sadly, one major accident might not sound like a terrible record for a high-volume industrial facility that had been...

Gas Stations Near Jonesboro Have a Legal Duty to Help Prevent Violence

Violent crime can sometimes feel like an unstoppable force that no one, not even the richest companies, can do anything about. In reality, the way even a single business is run can make a huge impact on local crime rates. Simple changes like good lighting, cameras, and security guard presence can greatly reduce the risk of violence on or near the property. Of course, not every business needs a full-time guard, and some need more than one. Exactly what security a business should provide ...