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  • More Durable and Affordable Prosthetics Use DuPont Science

    This DuPont video follows Jesus Carlos, a market trader and amputee who uses the durable, less expensive Niagara Foot.

    Handicap International estimates a high-end prosthetic foot costs around $5,000. Dr. Robert Gabourie, innovative founder of Niagara Prosthetics & Orthotics, teamed with researchers at Queens University in Kingston, Canada, and DuPont to create a more affordable and durable prosthetic foot. They used DuPont™ Hytrel®, a flexible, sturdy polymer proven to withstand three million cycles of use. This prosthetic will be available to amputees in developing countries for less than $100 and can provide better work and living opportunities for amputees. This video follows Jesus Carlos, a market trader and amputee who uses the Niagara Foot. http://www2.dupont.com/Plastics/en_US/Products/Hytrel/Hytrel.html more

  • The Master Builder

    The video explains the history of Volvo Construction Equipment.

    Volvo Construction Equipment's Corporate History Film, posted on YouTube in June 2011, explains how the company was created and developed. more

  • A+A 2011: Scott Safety and the rebranding

    Sales Director Thomas Möller discusses the recent rebranding of Scott Safety during A+A 2011.

    Thomas Möller sends out a clear message: "Customer first and innovation with purpose." Scott Safety underwent a rebranding procedure. During A+A 2011 on Oct. 20, the sales director tells one of Messe Dusseldorf's roving reporters what the rebranding is all about. more

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OSHA Region 6 Administrator John Hermanson says the agency assessed the maximum statutory fines, a total of $21,500 for four alleged serious violations, against a small Oklahoma grain company in connection with amputation injuries suffered by two teenage workers. Does this case demonstrate the need to increase the amounts OSHA can issue in penalties?