Hurricane season: CPSC Says Be Prepared During Pandemic
June 4, 2020, Food Poisoning Bulletin
The CPSC is offering tips on safety during the hurricane season. CPSC Acting Chairman Robert Adler said “Powerful storms and hurricanes are likely to affect millions of Americans. That is why we urge everyone to be informed, be prepared, be safe.”
He Saved Us From Defective Products; Now He Needs Our Help
June 2, 2020, Carroll Times Herald
In a box store or on a retailer’s website you’ll see some of the horrors he’s dedicated a professional life to removing from the seemingly safe shelves where Americans grab the stuff of quick errands or big birthday bashes. Now he needs our help.
Our Leaders Of Tomorrow Are Going To Need These 4 Rare Skills
June 4, 2020, Forbes
Gone are the days when the leaders that made sense for humanity were “the big guy who fights good.” And gone are the days when it was smart to pick “the guy who says he has all the answers.” Tomorrow’s leaders need to be systems thinkers.
8 Small Fixes That Make Your Kitchen Safer
June 4, 2020, She Knows
The kitchen may be the heart of the home, but it can also be dangerous. Especially if you have little ones. There are plenty of things that can go wrong where you cook.
Leadership During a Crisis Means More Than Keeping The Lights On
June 3, 2020, CMSWiRE
The changing nature of the COVID-19 crisis has created extraordinary challenges for leaders. What worked when we were all struggling to make it through the day, may not be serving you now as we’ve all settled somewhat into “the new normal.”
Australian Consumers Need Better Product Safety Laws
June 4, 2020, Manufacturers Monthly
Australia’s product safety laws are poor in comparison to some other nations and this means that there are 6.6 million unsafe products currently under voluntary recall that have been allowed to remain in Australian homes, according the the ACCC.
Tackling Legal And Business Challenges Caused By The COVID-19 Pandemic
June 4, 2020, National Law Review
Virtually every consumer-facing business has been impacted by shelter-in-place orders, supply chain issues, or new uses for products in a socially distanced society. Many are making headway in adapting to the “new normal” as lockdowns are lifted, employees return to work, and facilities are gradually reopened to the public. In the face of these challenging circumstances, it is important that companies take an analytical step-by-step approach, and exercise diligence in following those steps even as the cries for a speedy resolution get louder.
Opinion: An Unexpected Risk Of COVID-19: Canceled Supplier Audits
June 4, 2020, Supply Chain Dive
As society continues to adjust to the strange new world brought on by COVID-19, we need to react in a way that prioritizes the health and well-being of people and society while ensuring business continuity. Maximizing supplier visibility and health while trying to mitigate disruptions is key for success. This highlights a new challenge as ongoing travel restrictions and quarantines are requiring many companies to cancel on-site supplier audits, inhibiting progress and increasing risk exposure.
UK’s Post-Brexit Product Liability And Safety Laws ‘Could Cause Confusion’
June 3, 2020, Out-Law Analysis
Changes to UK product liability and product safety laws after the UK’s withdrawal from the EU will lead to changes for companies bearing liability and regulatory responsibilities for unsafe products.
Minnesota Bans Toxic Chemical TCE; EPA Twiddles Thumbs
June 4, 2020, Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families
Minnesota recently became the first state to ban the dangerous chemical trichloroethylene (TCE), a volatile organic compound that’s used in manufacturing processes and consumer products.
