E-scooter, E-Bike And Hoverboard Injuries Up 70% During The Past 4 Years
September 30, 2021, cpsc.gov
Advance data from a soon-to-be-released CPSC report on hazard patterns associated with micromobility products says injuries and deaths continue to rise. There were more than 190,000 ER visits due to all micromobility products from 2017 through 2020. ED visits had a steady 70% increase from 34,000 (2017), 44,000 (2018), 54,800 (2019) to 57,800 (2020).
WARNING! California Announces Proposed Amendment To Prop 65 Warning Requirements For Acrylamide
September 29, 2021, JD Supra
Recently, the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment issued a proposed amendment to the current acrylamide warning regulations under Proposition 65. The amendment would include a new subsection to the current regulation Section 25607.2 of Title 12 of the California Code of Regulations. It would not alter the current acrylamide warning under Section 25607.2(a) but would offer alternative language.
5 Techniques To Build Rapport With Your Colleagues
September 30, 2021, Harvard Business Review
So much of what we accomplish in the workplace relies on building relationships and trust of colleagues. When we take the time to connect and understand each other, we position ourselves for success. Here are 5 techniques to help build trust.
How A Safety Agency Plans To Fix Infant Deaths Associated With Nursery Products
September 28, 2021, ABC11
There are new safety standards on the horizon that hope to help eliminate potentially hazardous sleep products for babies and the Consumer Product Safety Commission launched a baby safety campaign. CPSC data shows there are 119 infant deaths annually associated with nursery products, a large percentage of those deaths the agency says are associated with cribs, play yards, inclined sleepers and swings.
Halloween Warning To Parents: Be Aware Of Button Batteries
September 27, 2021, The Western Australian
Toys that light up and make noise are supposed to be fun but within many of these devices are a hidden danger — button batteries. If young children gain access to just one button battery and ingest it, they may suffer serious illness and even death.
CPSC Insights – September 2021
September 30, 2021, Retail & Consumer Products Law Observer
Here’s a brief review of key developments concerning the Consumer Product Safety Commission from the past month or so to help you stay aware of important product safety legislative and regulatory happenings.
Miami Commissioners Push To Ban Use Of Scooters
September 28, 2021, Miami Today News
The scooter program in the City of Miami may be running on empty when it comes to continued support from elected leaders. Proposed legislation to make the current pilot scooter program permanent is in jeopardy as City Commissioners are expressing a desire to end the program for good.
Mom Whose Infant Son Died Due To Crib Bumpers Calls For Change
September 30, 2021, ABC News
A new federal safety rule on the sale of padded crib bumpers is expected to be handed down soon by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. It is a change that did not come soon enough for parents who have lost infants to what they and many doctors say are potentially dangerous sleep products, like Laura Maxwell who said she has waited more than a decade to see more regulations on crib bumpers after her 7-week-old son suffocated in his sleep after rolling into a padded crib bumper.
Youth ATVs Recalled Because They Don’t Meet Federal Safety Standards
September 29, 2021, Penn Live
Two companies have recalled all-terrain vehicles intended for youth because they don’t meet the federal safety requirements. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Luyuan Youth ATVs “fail to comply with the requirements of the federal mandatory ATV safety standard, including maximum speed limitations and other mandatory safety requirements for vehicles intended for children under 10 years of age.”
Cars From Ford, Honda, Nissan And Toyota Top CR’s New Rear-Seat Safety Tests
September 28, 2021, Consumer Reports
For years, car buyers have been using safety ratings to determine what level of protection a vehicle offers its occupants in a crash. But those ratings have largely focused on the people sitting up front. Now, Consumer Reports is providing safety ratings for the rear seat, so car buyers can compare rear-seat safety across 35 popular new vehicles. The new Rear-Seat Safety Score is designed for occupants of all ages and is based on the results of our child safety tests as well as the presence of key safety technology that helps protect both adults and kids.
European Commission Honors Winners Of EU Product Safety Award
September 29, 2021, European Sting
11 companies from eight different countries were celebrated for their innovations and investments to protect consumers. In its second edition, the award focuses on two aspects: protecting vulnerable consumer groups and the use of new technologies to enhance consumer safety, with separate awards for small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) and large companies.
Honoring Our Heroes
SPSP Website
SPSP makes a permanent home for the salute poster at its website.
