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  • December 20, 2010
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Sprinklers Causing Highway Hazards

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) reminds property owners near streets and highways to be careful about using lawn sprinklers during cold weather. Water that runs off the property and into the roadways can freeze overnight creating dangerous driving conditions.

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  • December 18, 2010
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Featherbedding

A website defines ‘featherbedding’ as “the practice of hiring more workers than needed to perform a given job.” But that is not what I think of when I see the word.

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  • December 18, 2010
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Christmas Holidays Are Fraught With Fire Hazards

While it may seem Scrooge-like to think about fire hazards during the holidays, many of the activities people engage in – cooking, entertaining, and decorating – all present increased fire risks. According to the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), candles and Christmas trees play a role in these incidents.