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Construction Worker Safety Issues
by Elizabeth Smith According to the Centers for Disease Control, 816 construction workers lost their lives in 2009 due to injuries suffered on the job. That means that during that year, close to 20% of all work-related deaths in the United States were attributable to this one industry. Clearly, the number of serious health and [...]
Continue reading Construction Worker Safety IssuesToaster Ovens and Toasters: Shock, Burn and Fire Hazards
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Before dropping another piece of bread in the toaster or heating up a pizza in your toaster oven, check to be sure you’re using one of the safest models on the market. Far too often, consumers suffer serious burns and electrical shocks when using these types of appliances. Over time, cords can become frayed and [...]
Continue reading Toaster Ovens and Toasters: Shock, Burn and Fire HazardsSafety Tips for Mowing the Lawn
Friday, July 8, 2011
by Elizabeth Smith Although cutting the grass with a power mower may seem like an easy task, it’s important to observe basic safety measures to fully protect yourself and others. Every year, more than 67,000 people have to seek out emergency room care due to power mower injuries. About 9,000 of those injured are just [...]
Continue reading Safety Tips for Mowing the LawnRecall of Britax B-Nimble Strollers Due to Brake Issues
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall of all Britax B-Nimble Strollers due to possible brake problems. About 20,000 of these strollers were sold in the United States and close to 800 in Canada. In its notice, the CPSC tells consumersto stop using these strollers immediately and reminds everyone that it’s against [...]
Continue reading Recall of Britax B-Nimble Strollers Due to Brake IssuesRecalled Computers and Related Equipment Posing Injury Risks
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Since many of us need to remain very active on our computers, it’s important to avoid using potentially harmful equipment. Far too many computer products pose fire, burn and shock hazards to consumers. You simply cannot fully protect yourself by just turning off a machine that’s been running for a long period of time. In order [...]
Continue reading Recalled Computers and Related Equipment Posing Injury RisksProduct Recalls and Related News
Monday, September 20, 2010
Part One of Two An unusually high number of products posing choking and strangulation risks are set forth in the September 2010 Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC’s) recall list. Other items posing laceration and impact injuries are also noted. These monthly government lists help protect consumers by urging them to avoid using or purchasing dangerous [...]
Continue reading Product Recalls and Related NewsHow To Handle Children Who Fight You About Booster Seats
Friday, September 17, 2010
Let’s face it, there are some children who simply refuse to sit still, and often this happens when you need them to be in the car with you driving. Unfortunately, for the child, there is no way out of this kind of situation because in many states, a child between 7 to 8 is required [...]
Continue reading How To Handle Children Who Fight You About Booster SeatsThe Costs of Underage Drinking
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
In 2007, the cost U.S. citizens had to shelf out to pay for minors caught in an accident due to intoxication and drunkenness was an astounding $68 billion! The costs paid for their insurance, medical care, post surgery, trauma, and rehabilitation. In terms of direct cost through medical care and loss of income of a [...]
Continue reading The Costs of Underage DrinkingDangers of Baby Slings – What You Need to Know Before You Buy
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Over the past 11 years, there have been not one but 7 recorded deaths from a baby sling. The causes were ranging from suffocation, falls, and the baby’s head bumping against something hard like a door. There is even a write up from the Consumer Reports that includes baby slings as one of the baby [...]
Continue reading Dangers of Baby Slings – What You Need to Know Before You BuyTips for Preventing Falls in the Elderly
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Can we prevent falls as we are getting older? There are certain truths we have to face when there is an elderly or senior citizen in our homes. First, women are more likely to fall than men and the risk increases with age. Those who do fall have a greater chance of falling again within [...]
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Recent safety news
- Climbing Ropes Recalled by Porter Athletic Due to Fall Hazard May 17, 2012
- Circulon 13-Piece Cookware Set Recalled by Meyer Corporation Due to Laceration Hazard from Glass Lid May 17, 2012
- Aqua-Leisure Recalls Children's Trampolines Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Toys "R" Us Stores May 17, 2012
- Safety 1st Toilet and Cabinet Locks Recalled Due to Lock Failure; Children Can Gain Unintended Access to Water and Dangerous Items May 17, 2012
- Five Retailers Agree to Stop Sale and Recall Tots in Mind Crib Tents Due to Strangulation and Entrapment Hazard May 16, 2012
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Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Workplace Injuries