High-powered magnets are a safety risk for children. These aren’t the kind you’ll find on your refrigerator; they’re up to eight times stronger than magnets used in toys. Injuries due to ingestion and inhalation of magnets have increased. These injuries are serious and sometimes fatal. When two or more magnets are swallowed, they attract each […]
How to Safely Use Ladders
Ladder safety can get overlooked, but ladders are commonly used in workplaces and homes. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that ladder-related incidents accounted for over 800 deaths and more than 27,000 nonfatal injuries resulting in days away from work between 2017-2021. Learn how to prevent ladder-related incidents with these tips from the […]
Used Car Owners: Air Bag Inflator Alert
Have you purchased a used vehicle that was previously involved in a crash? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is alerting used vehicle owners to issues involving substandard air bag inflators. These parts are typically manufactured by foreign companies with little to no reputation of quality manufacturing, sold at prices significantly lower than the […]
CPSC Finds Amazon Responsible for Hazardous Products Sold by Third-Party Sellers
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently issued a Decision and Order against Amazon.com, Inc. The CPSC determined that Amazon was a “distributor” of products that are defective or don’t meet federal consumer product safety standards, therefore bearing legal responsibility for recalling the products. According to the official press release, more than 400,000 products […]
How it Works: Driver Assistance Technologies
More than 42,500 people died in motor vehicle crashes in 2022, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Many of these incidents were related to human error. Driver assistance technologies are designed to help reduce crashes, keeping you, your passenger, other drivers, and pedestrians safe. Keep reading to find out how they can […]
