January is National Bath Safety Month. The smallest room in the home can also be the most dangerous, especially for older adults. Each year, approximately 235,000 individuals aged 15 and over visit emergency rooms for bathroom-related injuries according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Bathroom-related slip and fall injuries are most prevalent […]
Holiday Shopping Safety: Avoiding Accidents in Crowded Stores and Parking Lots
Crowded stores, additional traffic, parking lot incidents, and other hazards can make holiday shopping even more hectic. The holiday season is typically a busy time for retail stores, so it’s not surprising that accidents increase along with sales. QBE North America shared claims data for accident years 2019-2022, highlighting the top three causes of insured […]
Magnets Pose Risks for Children and Teens
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 […]
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 […]
CPSC Reports 33% Increase in Off-highway Vehicle Fatalities
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently released its annual report on deaths and injuries from off-highway vehicles (OHVs). OHVs include all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), four-wheelers, dirt bikes, snowmobiles, and other vehicles capable of off-highway travel. Riding an OHV should be a fun experience, but it’s important to follow safety guidelines. In this article, we’re […]
