February 24, 2021 Defective Snowblowers Recalled Due to Amputation Hazard On February 17, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) posted a notice regarding the decision by the Toro Company to recall thousands of its Toro Max Snowthrowers due to an amputation hazard. The product has been deemed hazardous because the auger can fail to disengage when the control lever is released. The company received five … Read More »
December 16, 2020 What Should I Know About Power Tool Accidents? Power tools help workers perform tasks more efficiently because electricity, compressed air, steam, or an internal combustion engine powers them. Unlike hammers and other implements that are operated manually, power tools have a component that controls the movement of the tool. These components are capable of applying immense force to get a job done. However, … Read More »
November 6, 2020 It’s Time: Check Your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms Each year we like to remind our readers how important it is to check their residential smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Making sure your household alarms are properly installed and working correctly is key in limiting preventable deaths and injuries related to unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning and household fires. If you have not done so … Read More »
November 6, 2020 Study Shows Vaping Increases COVID Risks, Especially in Teens and Young Adults In light of recent findings from a study conducted by researchers at Stanford University, public health advocates are urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to implement tighter regulations overseeing the sale and use of e-cigarettes. The study found that young adults and teens that use e-cigarettes are five times more likely to contract COVID-19 … Read More »
October 16, 2020 FDA Issues Important Benadryl Warning The FDA is issuing a warning that taking higher than recommended doses of Benadryl, a popular over-the-counter allergy medication, can lead to major health complications like seizures, heart problems, coma, and even death. The recent death of a 15-year-old girl largely prompted the FDA’s warning. The teen overdosed on the drug after participating in a … Read More »
October 10, 2020 Children Most at Risk for Injuries from All-Terrain Vehicles According to a recent press release from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), riding all-terrain vehicles or ATVs can result in serious – sometimes even fatal – injuries. Nearly 82,000 individuals received emergency medical treatment for injuries associated with ATV riding in 2018. Children and teens 16-years-old and younger accounted for 25% of those injuries. … Read More »
September 18, 2020 Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month Ovarian cancer is the fifth-leading cause of cancer deaths for American women. When a doctor catches and treats ovarian cancer early, the survival rate hovers around 92%. Sadly, only 15% of ovarian cancer cases are found in Stage 1, or before cancerous tumors have spread throughout the pelvis, abdominal lining, lymph nodes, and other organs. … Read More »
July 21, 2020 FDA Warns Consumers About Contaminated Hand Sanitizers The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been seeing a surge in contaminated hand sanitizers. Most of the contaminated units claim to contain ethanol (or ethyl alcohol), but they have tested positive for methanol, or wood alcohol. Methanol is a toxic substance that can cause serious and deadly complications when absorbed through the skin. Why … Read More »
May 18, 2020 Pressure Washer Injuries Pressure washers (also sometimes called power washers) are power tools that spray water at high pressures. They clean different types of surfaces and can remove mold, paint, dust, mud, grime, and paint. As such, they are popular tools in a variety of workplaces as well as in residential settings. Pressure washers spray water at such … Read More »
