March 21, 2022 Risks for Older Americans: Falls and Fires The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently released a report that details the safety hazards older adults face in and around their homes. The report comes on the heels of Consumer Protection Week, which the nation observed earlier this month. According to data from the CPSC, Americans over the age of 65 account for 71% … Read More »
March 2, 2022 CPSC Sues Defective Infant Lounger Manufacturer The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is suing Leachco, an infant lounger manufacturing company, after its refusal to undergo a voluntary recall despite two infant deaths. According to a recent report from the Commission, Leachco’s “Podsters” line, which features the Podster, Podster Plush, Bummzie, and the Podster Playtime, poses such a great threat to consumer … Read More »
February 12, 2022 CPSC Warns Consumers About the Risk of Child Entrapment in Residential Elevators Over this past summer, at least three children were entrapped in residential elevators that were produced by some of the nation’s leading elevator manufacturing companies. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), one of the children sustained fatal injuries. The other two young victims suffered an array of grievous injuries, including fractured vertebrae, skull … Read More »
December 7, 2021 What Are the Most Dangerous Toys of 2021? Toy safety is a critical concern throughout the year, especially during the holiday season. Gift-givers should use caution when choosing toys for the children on their lists, especially those who are 5 years old and younger. The statistics around toy safety are sobering. According to World Against Toys Causing Harm (W.A.T.C.H.) one child is treated … Read More »
November 23, 2021 Food Service Workers Face Machine-Related Dangers The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that employment in the food and beverage industry will grow by 17% from 2020-2030, which is faster than the average growth rate in all other industries. With more than one million positions available annually, the industry is undoubtedly a booming one. While many food and beverage sales positions … Read More »
November 11, 2021 Kids Health Alert: Increase in Button Battery and Magnet-Related Injuries According to national data, emergency medical workers treat 55,000 to 60,000 children for injuries associated with swallowing foreign objects every year. Children under 5 who unintentionally ingest batteries, magnets, and other types of small, foreign objects account for the majority of annual hospitalizations. Because button batteries and magnets pose significant and unique risks that can … Read More »
November 9, 2021 How Common Are Deadly Workplace Accidents in the United States? Every year, there are nearly 3 million reported workplace accidents resulting in serious injuries, and more than 5,000 of these injuries are fatal, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The deadliest accidents are the result of explosions, fires, or toxic chemical exposure. In many cases, these incidents are the direct … Read More »
November 3, 2021 What Are the Hazards of Metal Casting? Metal casting is one of the backbones of manufacturing in the U.S., providing jobs to nearly 490,000 workers. The parts produced by workers in metal casting foundries are found in all sorts of products, including automobiles, trains, trucks, medical devices, appliances, and toys. About 90 percent of the world’s durable goods include component parts that … Read More »
October 29, 2021 What Injured Workers Should Know About Products Liability? Most employees who are injured on the job know that they can file for Workers’ Compensation to cover their medical bills and a portion of their lost wages. While these benefits help, they do not pay for all lost wages, nor do they compensate for pain and suffering. Many workers are unaware that they may … Read More »
