CPSC OIG: 2019 Data Breach More Significant Than Reported
October 7, 2020, National Law Review
The CPSC OIG released its long-awaited report summarizing its investigation of the 2019 CPSC data breach. Most notably, the report finds that the data breach was larger and went on for longer than originally disclosed by the agency. The report further concludes that the primary causes of the data breach were mismanagement and incompetence but rejects any speculation that the data breach was the result of outside hackers or a deliberate leak by a CPSC employee.
Infant Deaths Prompt Warnings Against Using Nursing Pillows For Sleep
October 7, 2020, Today.com
Sleeping with a nursing pillow or a lounging pad could spell danger for infants, according to a new report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The agency noted that almost 1,000 infants suffocate in their sleep every year.
Q4 data: Asia manufacturers rebound after pandemic downturn
October 2020, QIMA
Strong recover is reported by China, Vietnam and Bangladesh, despite the poor outlook that prevailed earlier in the year, QIMA sourcing insights for Q3 suggest that the crash of global trade in 2020 may ultimately be less dramatic than predicted.
Not All Baby Products Are Created Equal: Identifying Safety Concerns Before It’s Too lLte
September 30, 2020, Forbes
As September ends, so does Baby Safety Month, sponsored by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association. The month is meant to raise awareness about the safe use and selection of products for kids.
Electric Scooter Are Coming To UK cities – A Good Idea?
October 6, 2020, Motherwell Times
Previously banned everywhere except on private land, American-made electric scooters have been approved for use on Britain’s streets. The Transport Committee of MPs had previously suggested making so-called ‘e-scooters’ legal on roads – but not pavements – as a green method of transport.
How To Manage A Hybrid TeamOctober 7, 2020, Harvard Business Review
The hybrid workplace, one in which some employees are in an office and others are working remotely, presents management challenges. You need to ensure employees in the office are in sync with those working from home with fairness in your workflow.
CPSC’s Adler: Cordless Blinds Are “Only Safe Option” With Kids In Area
October 10, 2020, CPSC
“Accessible window cords are dangerous,” said CPSC Acting Chairman Robert Adler. “Even if you tie them high, or use so-called “safety cleats,” kids can still strangle to death in under one minute. Cordless window blinds and curtains, or those with inaccessible cords, are the only safe option to use in homes, childcare centers or any other places where young children are present.”
Expanding the Internet of Things: Four key legal issues
October 9, 2020, JDSupra
Web-enabled sensors and devices with broad data-collection capabilities promise to transform life and business, but the law hasn’t kept pace and could hinder development. What are the key legal issues that need to be addressed?
CPSC Urges Families to Follow CDC Halloween Advice for Safe Celebrating
October 6, 2020, CSPC
The CSPC is urging families to follow CDC advice for Halloween. Among the key guidance: A Halloween mask is not an appropriate substitute for a protective cloth mask. CPSC joins with CDC in recommending that consumers wear a protective cloth mask of at least two layers of breathable fabric—not a costume mask. Protective masks should never be worn under a costume mask because it can become hard to breathe.
5 Things You Need To Stay Safe In Public Amid COVID-19
October 6, 2020, USA Today
In addition to wearing a mask in public settings and doing your best to stay at least 6-feet away from anyone outside your household, you can take extra precautions by using disinfecting and antiseptic products, such as hand sanitizer and cleansing wipes, while you’re on-the-go.
Honoring our Heroes
October 2020, SPSP
SPSP Makes A Permanent Home For The Salute Poster At Its Website
