One safety - related horror story is a childcare place that had a pool without proper fencing. A toddler almost drowned as they were able to access the pool area easily. Another is about a home - based childcare where the caregiver left knives on the kitchen counter within reach of the children. And in some daycare centers, the stairs were not gated properly, and children could have fallen down them.
A common safety - related 'child care horror story' is about a babysitter who smoked around the kids. Second - hand smoke is very harmful to children. Also, there have been cases where the cribs in a daycare were not up to safety standards. The slats were too wide, and a baby could have easily gotten stuck. There was also a situation where a childcare provider left cleaning chemicals within reach of the children, which is extremely dangerous.
In some instances, the Kimber pistol's safety was difficult to disengage quickly. For example, in a self - defense training scenario, when the trainee needed to quickly fire the pistol, they struggled to disengage the safety in time. This delay could be life - threatening in a real - life self - defense situation where every second counts.
Sure. In some cases, the employer fails to communicate clearly about FMLA requirements. An employee might submit a request, but the employer doesn't clearly state what additional information is needed. So the employee keeps submitting incomplete forms, and the leave is not approved in time.
Some founders face horror stories in the form of contract disputes. For instance, a founder entered into a contract with a supplier. But the contract terms were not clear, and the supplier took advantage of the loopholes. The founder ended up paying much more than expected for raw materials, which severely affected the company's profit margins.
Yes. Some employees have reported being afraid during late - night shifts because of insufficient security. There have been instances where the store was robbed while they were on duty, and they felt that there was not enough protection. Also, slippery floors due to spills not being cleaned up promptly pose a safety risk. Employees could easily slip and get injured, but management doesn't always seem to prioritize these issues.
Well, there are cases where xanax has caused breathing problems. One man took xanax as prescribed but still developed a condition where his breathing became shallow and labored. He was constantly feeling out of breath and it was really scary for him. His doctors had to adjust his treatment plan and monitor him closely to make sure he didn't have any more serious respiratory issues.
Another safety - related horror story is about the braking system. Some owners have reported that the brakes felt spongy or didn't respond as quickly as they should. This can lead to dangerous situations on the road, like not being able to stop in time to avoid a collision.
Sure. One story is about a construction worker. He always wore his hard hat backwards for some 'fashion' statement. One day, a small piece of debris fell from above. By chance, it hit the back of his head where the hard hat was. Because it was on backwards, it protected him just as well as if it was the right way around. Everyone had a good laugh about it afterwards.
Sure. In some cases, the VA appraiser requests additional paperwork at the last minute. For instance, a veteran was trying to close on a home. Right before the final approval, the appraiser asked for more documents regarding some minor repairs that were made. It was a scramble to get the paperwork in time, and it almost derailed the whole deal.
In one case, the HR interviewer was on the phone during the in - person interview. They were half - listening to the candidate and half - talking on the phone. The candidate felt so unimportant and it was clear that the interviewer wasn't taking the process seriously. This is a real horror story in terms of communication during an interview.
One horror story is about a student who didn't wear proper eye protection during a chemical experiment. A splash of strong acid flew into his eyes. He was in extreme pain and had to be rushed to the hospital immediately. His eyesight was severely affected for a long time after that.