CPSC Approves First-Ever Home Elevator Safety Recall
December 16,2020, Penn Patriot News
According to an announcement with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, “Children can become trapped between the exterior landing (hoist way) and the interior elevator car door or gate, and suffer serious injuries or death when the elevator is called to another floor.”
Graco Recalls Infant Inclined Sleepers Due To Suffocation Risk
December 16, 2020, Consumer Reports
Graco has recalled about 51,000 infant inclined sleepers because infant deaths have been tied to other, similar inclined sleep products, according to an announcement from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
How Companies Can Meet The Needs Of A Changing Workforce
December 18, 2020, Harvard Business Review
The modern workplace is experiencing 2 intertwined trends: rising life expectancies have extended career trajectories by decades, while improvements in gender equality have led more women to enter the workforce than ever before. What will it take for companies to keep up?
Free Webinar Series: Product Safety Crisis Management
December 21, 2020, Wfmj.com
Saint Louis University management program experts will discuss the challenges of managing facilities, people, products and processes for a product safety system during times of crisis.
Amazon Asks CDC To Vaccinate Its Essential Workers ASAP
December 16, 2020, Geek Wire
As the first vaccines for COVID-19 are being administered in the U.S. this week, Amazon is asking the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to take care of some of the tech giant’s workers as soon as possible.
Plan For Fighting PFSA Chemicals In Wisconsin Is Released
December 16, 2020, WDIO
A new Wisconsin action plan is recommending the prevention of future pollution from forever chemicals known as PFAS and the development of ways to reduce the use of the chemicals. Gov. Tony Evers said the plan took a year of study involving nearly 20 state agencies and the University of Wisconsin.
3D Printers May Be Toxic For Humans
December 15, 2020, EurekaAlert
Risk researchers are asking new questions about the health and safety implications and how to mitigate any potential health risks to users of 3D printers and consumers of products manufactured with this emerging technology, especially children.
Scots Firm Creates Tech To Identify Fake Toys Online
December 16, 2020, The Scotsman
A Scottish firm has teamed up with the British Toy and Hobby Association to help stamp out the sale of dangerous toys available from online marketplaces. Vistalworks has developed technology that provides consumers with advice and warnings when the URL of an item is entered.
Despite Decrease In Recent Years, Rate Of Sledding-Related Injuries Still Concerning
December 16, 2020, Science Daily
Sledding is a popular winter activity, but it may not be as risk-free as many people think. A new study conducted by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that 220,488 patients were treated in ERs for injuries related to sledding from 2008 – 2017.
Agency Warns Of Social Media Purchase Scams
December 16, 2020, Morganton News Herald
Social media advertising is an effective way for small businesses to get the word out about their products. Unfortunately, the BBB says the same goes for scammers.
CPSC Warns To Beware Of Potential Devastating Christmas Tree Fires
December 18, 2020, azfamily.com
With Christmas just a week away, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning about potentially devastating Christmas tree fires. According to the agency, there are about 100 Christmas tree fires reported every year.
Honoring Our Heroes
SPSP Website
SPSP makes a permanent home for the salute poster at its website.
