House Passes Four Consumer Protection Bills
September 29, 2020, House Energy and Commerce Committee
“Protecting consumers has always been one of this Committee’s top priorities, and these bills achieve that by improving the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s ability to screen imported consumer products,” according to House leaders.
Ohio High Court Holds Amazon Not Liable For Teen’s Death
October 2, 2020, ABC News
Retail giant Amazon can’t be held responsible under current Ohio product liability law in the death of a high school senior who ingested powdered caffeine purchased on Amazon’s “fulfillment by Amazon” program.
CPSC Approves Delaying Rule For Infant Carriers
September 9. 2020, QIMA.com
On July 31, 2020, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published a final rule to delay the effective date of the CPSC’s mandatory standard for hand-held infant carriers, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The effective date for the direct final rule published on May 20, 2020, at 85 FR 30605, is delayed from August 3, 2020, until January 1, 2021.
Leaders Need To Harness Aristotle’s 3 Types Of Knowledge
October 2, 2020, Harvard Business Review
A critical skill a leader must bring to the table is the ability to figure out what kind of thinking is required to address a given challenge. Distinctions between types of knowledge go as far back as Aristotle, who highlighted, for example, the differences between the realm of scientific fact on one hand and ethical judgment on the other.
FDA Warns Of Methanol-Tainted Hand Sanitizer — But Can’t Force Companies To Recall It
October 1, 2020, NBC News
The FDA has counted 17 deaths from exposure to methanol-tainted sanitizer this year and the agency has received an additional 2,000 reports of exposure or injuries. It’s a vivid example of the FDA’s lack of authority to crack down on dangerous over-the-counter drugs, a category that includes hand sanitizers.
Child Safety Group Says Poison Control Calls Up 70% Since Start Of Pandemic
October 1, 2020, ABC7 Chicago
A child safety group is warning parents about dangerous household products that are poisoning kids at record rates this year. Products that have become common during the COVID-19 pandemic, like disinfectants and hand sanitizers, are the main problems, the group said.
PFAS Firefighting Foam Ban Passes In California
September 30, 2020, National Law Review
California Governor Gavin Newson has signed into law a bill that is in essence a PFAS firefighting foam ban and is said to be strong step forward in eliminating firefighting foams as a significant source of PFAS contamination in drinking water. The law bans the manufacture, sale and use of PFAS firefighting foam in most applications starting on January 1, 2022, including training classes.
Honoring Our Heroes
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The field of safety salutes its professionals
Toy Association’s Alan Kaufman Honored With Painter Memorial Award By ASTM International
September 28, 2020, The Toy Association
Alan Kaufman, senior vice president of technical affairs at The Toy Association and ASTM board member, has been honored with the Robert J. Painter Memorial Award from the ASTM International.
8 Qualities Of Great Leaders Who Get The Best Out Of Their Teams
September 29, 2020, Entrepreneur
In a world of increased flux and uncertainty, today’s sense of normal continues to shift and slide to finds its place in our lives and work. Amid significant business changes, leaders need to dig deeper into their sense of courage, empathy and trust.
