For the past several years, Takata air bags have presented a risk to American drivers. So far, tens of millions of vehicles with these air bags are under recall. Long-term exposure to high heat and humidity can cause the air bags to explode when they are deployed; these explosions have caused injuries and deaths. As […]
Improve Your Indoor Air Quality
Many seasonal allergy sufferers find relief in winter months, but there are millions of others who have indoor allergies. Since most individuals spend most of their time indoors, indoor air quality is of paramount importance, but air within homes and other buildings can be more seriously polluted than outdoor air. Sources of indoor air pollution […]
New Window Cord Safety Standard
Between 2012 and 2017, there were 50 infant and child fatalities reported to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) that were related to window cord strangulation. To help prevent child injuries, a new voluntary standard (ANSI/WCMA A100.1-2018) took effect on December 15, 2018 for stock window coverings that are sold in stores or […]
Holiday Toy Safety
Toys are a popular gift for children, especially during the holiday season. While the United States has strict toy safety standards, toy injuries can and do happen regularly, so it’s important to know what to look for while shopping. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), Safe Kids Worldwide, and […]
Prevent Poisoning
From cleaning solutions to snake bites, poisoning can cause serious injury or even death. While many substances are only poisonous in higher concentrations, others are dangerous if ingested. Kids are especially sensitive to even small amounts of some poisonous substances. In this blog post we’ll share some tips from the Mayo Clinic for what to […]
