The op-ed describes the storming of the US Capitol as an "American tragedy" that undermined democracy and weakened US institutions. It argues that President Trump encouraged the protests and refused to accept election results, exacerbating political divisions in a way that threatens long-term stability. The events highlighted vulnerabilities in American democracy and the need for national reconciliation to restore trust in government.

1. 1. The CSU Widget Factory has been experiencing an increase
in back and shoulder injuries due to manual lifting of boxes in
the warehouse. You have observed that the workers may not
understand the importance of body mechanics when lifting a
load. Prepare a paragraph that explains how to lift a load
properly, including a discussion of the forces on various parts
of the body when lifting is done incorrectly. As an additional
illustration, calculate and compare the load moment for lifting a
12-pound electrical motor held close to the body with the load
moment for lifting the same motor held 20 inches from the
body. Show all calculations.
should be a minimum of 200 words in length
2. Based on your recent analysis of injuries related to
musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) at the CSU Widget Factory,
your boss wants to try to reduce the amount of manual material
handling, especially in the warehouse. Using the hierarchy of
controls, propose at least five control measures that would help
reduce the amount of manual lifting and/or reduce the
likelihood of injuries caused by manual lifting. Explain clearly
how each of these proposed controls would reduce the risk of
injury, the advantages and disadvantages of each, and what new
hazards, if any, might be created if the control is implemented.
should be a minimum of 500 words in length
3. Your analysis of injuries at the CSU Widget Factory has
revealed that 98 employees were required to take time off last
year due to issues related to musculoskeletal disorders ( MSDs),
mostly back and shoulder injuries. Discuss a variety of
strategies that can be used to identify operations or processes
with the potential to create or aggravate MSDs. Keep in mind
that employees do not always recognize MSD symptoms as

2. work-related, and may also be reluctant to report symptoms.
There is no need to propose solutions—we are just trying to
identify the sources of the problems.
should be a minimum of 500 words in length.
4. In this class, you have learned about many scenarios related
to the generation of hazardous wastes, about the standard
practices and technologies used to manage these wastes, and
about the regulatory structure that has been put in place to
address hazardous wastes that are abandoned in the
environment. As you look to your current or future employment,
record how you will apply what you have learned to upgrade
current waste management practices or how you will apply the
key principles that you have learned in a future position where
you are involved with the management of hazardous wastes.
entry must be at least 200 words
By Star-Ledger Guest Columnist
By Leslie Wilson
Washington, D.C. is among one of the most recognizable cities
in the world. It is a
city characterized by protests and politics, and known for its
historical landmarks —
none more prominent than the Capitol, with its magnificent
dome.
The Capitol is a central part of American history, recording
military, civil and
political events. It has actually seen its share of violence and

3. protests: It was first
attacked and burned during the War of 1812, and rebuilt five
years later. It suffered
gunshot damage from Puerto Rican Nationalists in 1954, a
Vietnam War protest
bombing in 1971, and additional bombings in 1983 and 2015
among other events.
Yet, there has never been protests quite like those that occurred
yesterday, because
these are the first events of their kind in American history that
were welcomed by a
sitting President.
In reality, the Capitol witnessed two protests. Inside, there was
a non-violent
protest — a disagreement between politicians over the outcome
of the presidential
election. In what should have been a ceremonial procedure
confirming the Electoral
College’s vote, some Republican congress members decided to
challenge the legality
of the electors. Although each side believes they are correct,
there is broad
agreement that the Constitution does not give members of
Congress the ability to
re-examine the election, particularly in states they do not
represent.
Outside, there was a different type of confrontation. When the
debates inside
became heated, the mood outside changed and the protest
became a riot. Protesters
breached the barricades around the Capitol and charged into the
building.

4. People broke the law, participating in an illegal takeover of a
function of the
American government. Their behaviors represented a form of
militaristic action.
The men and women who occupied the Capitol and the Capitol
grounds committed
actions against the federal government. What was once
described as a Cold Civil
War is quickly transitioning toward a hot one.
In many respects, today’s marchers are not unlike the mobs that
marched against
the government in the years shortly after the nation’s formation.
On one occasion,
General George Washington actually came out of retirement to
stop what was
thought to be an insurrection because he believed the nation
needed to be saved.
This is quite ironic because President Trump believes through
his actions that he is,
in fact, “saving democracy.” Yesterday morning, he spoke at a
“Save America Rally”
at the Ellipse and recited his claims about the election being
stolen. He told crowds
he would never concede. It was President Trump’s intent that
the crowds would
walk to the Capitol.
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5. Simply put, President Trump is channeling national frustration
for his own benefit.
In the process, he is weakening our democratic traditions. By
using misinformation,
he has shown how a peaceful protest can be turned into a
violent mob.
I referred to George Washington because he took an oath to
defend the Constitution
when he became president. From 1789 to 2017, every American
president has
faithfully defended the Constitution and placed the nation in
front of his own
interests. Yes, some like John Adams, Herbert Hoover and
James Buchanan made
it difficult for their successors, but all have peacefully handed
over power.
However, this is different. President Trump is refusing to leave
office. He and his
supporters are calling for insurrection, to overthrow the
Constitution. President
Trump lost the popular and the electoral vote. He has lost nearly
every court case to
change the course of the election and like others before him, it
is time for him to
abide by the laws of the land.
There have been some presidential candidates who have lost the
popular vote and
won the electoral vote, and some who have won the popular
vote and lost the
electoral vote. Yet, in all cases, regardless of the circumstances,
candidates have
accepted the outcome. America has remained strong because of

6. its peaceful transfer
of power.
Today, all of that has been lost. It is hard to imagine an
inauguration taking place
on January 20 without a real risk of violence. We have lost sight
of democracy and
what it means to be a citizen in a democratic society. In the
past, Americans fought
for liberties because they did not have the right to vote or
freedoms of expression.
Sadly, now one group of Americans wants to deny another
group the rights and
traditions that we claim make us unique.
We have witnessed an American tragedy. The short-term
consequence of this event
is that Americans have demonstrated to the world that we are
not better than a
fledgling republic. We are bitterly divided and in need of
national reconciliation.
However, the long-term consequence is that our belief in a
strong democracy is
fragile and hanging by a thread.
Leslie Wilson is a Professor of History and the Associate Dean
of the College of
Humanities and Social Sciences at Montclair State University.
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Montclair's very own Leslie Wilson (History and the Associate
Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at
Montclair State University) penned this excellent opinion piece
on the 2021 storming of the United States Capitol. After reading
his article, please answer the following questions:
• Do you agree with the author that the events were an
"American tragedy." Why or why not?
• In your opinion, what political processes caused this
event?
• In your opinion, how can we prevent similar events from
happening in the future? More security? Different political
climate?
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