How safe is your home? Is your TV secure? Do you have top-heavy furniture? Furniture tip-overs are one of the top hidden hazards in family homes. According to data from the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, unstable televisions and large furniture items kill a child every two weeks on average. These deaths are caused […]
Common Causes of Workplace Injuries
Injuries in the workplace occur all too frequently in the United States. Sprains, strains, tears, and back injuries are among the most common workplace injuries. Common Workplace Injuries Most workplace injuries are covered by the employer’s workers’ compensation insurance. According to insurance claims throughout the United States, these are the ten most common workplace injuries: […]
Consumer Safety Tips for Children’s Toys
Children’s toys are designed for learning and fun, but sometimes they can become dangerous. Many toys manufactured in the United States must meet toy safety standards as defined by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, but not all toys have to meet a specific safety standard. That means that parents and caregivers need to pay […]
Unsafe and Defective Products
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that about 400 defective products are recalled each year. Defective products are products that do not meet safety standards and/or do not perform the function for which they are intended. Unsafe and defective products include playpens, prosthetics, car and truck tires, medical devices, space heaters, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, […]
Indiana’s Child Safety Seat Laws: Protecting Our Children
Indiana’s Child Restraint Law requires all children under the age of 8 to be properly restrained in a child safety seat or booster seat according to the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions. Vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 13 years. The number one way to prevent this tragedy, […]
