Family Grieves After 1-Yr-Old Strangles In Window Blind Cord
October 4, 2021, ABC News 4
Christopher Elkins was playing with his sister. “The father went out of the room to switch laundry,” said his aunt. “And when he came back in, Christopher was hanging from his neck by the cords. In the blind cords.” Christopher died 2 days later.
SIDS Still One Of Top Causes Of Baby Death In Oklahoma
October 5, 2021, Oklahoma News 4
October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month. SIDS is the third leading cause of infant death in Oklahoma, despite major improvements in reducing infant deaths in the state over recent years, says the State Department of Health.
Re-Entry Stress Is Contagious. Here’s How To Protect Yourself.
October 12, 2021, Harvard Business Review
Managers need to protect against re-entry stress as absorbing direct reports’ emotions will fuel greater angst and a cycle of fear. Here are strategies to avoid being an emotional sponge while being empathetic to your team’s needs and concerns.
Children’s Brain Development At Risk Due To Common Chemicals
October 6, 2021, news-medical.net
Chemicals increasingly used as flame retardants and plasticizers pose a larger risk to children’s brain development than previously thought, according to a commentary published in Environmental Health Perspectives.
UK: Make Sure Toys You Buy Online Are Safe For Children?
October 8, 2021, Metro.com
Buying from online sellers is becoming increasingly commonplace. In fact, according to a Populus survey for Which? nine in 10 people in the UK have bought a consumer good from an online marketplace. But how do we know what we are buying is safe?
Zuckerberg Notes On Privacy Haunt Facebook In Lawsuit
October 7, 2021, livemint.com
Facebook was ordered by a court-appointed referee to search for any personal notes by the company founder that haven’t been destroyed and might be relevant to a consumer lawsuit accusing the social networking giant of failing to safeguard privacy.
UK Study: To What Extent Can Penalties For Non-Compliance With Safety Regulations Have Unintended Effects?
October 7, 2021, SHP Online
An independent report examines the extent to which penalties for non-compliance with safety regulations can have unintended effects, depending on whether they are equal or unequal, and whether the information concerning them is accessible or inaccessible. It draws on a compliance study with 666 UK participants, who played the role of the owner of a business manufacturing toys.
Boeing’s Chief Test Pilot Indicted For Fraud Over 737 Max Crashes
October 14, 2021, Washington Post
A former chief test pilot for Boeing has been charged with allegedly lying to federal authorities about a part of the flight controls on 737 Max airplanes — a model that led to horrific crashes in 2018 and 2019 that killed hundreds of people.
UK Petition: Regulate Online Marketplaces, Preventing Third-Parties Selling Unsafe Products
October 7, 2021, Petition.parliament.uk
Online marketplaces are not deemed retailers and have no legal responsibility for ensuring product safety. The British Toy and Hobby Association is calling for changes to legislation, preventing third parties selling unsafe products to UK consumers.
Newsome Signs Laws Banning Forever Chemicals In Children’s Products
October 6, 2021, The Hill
California Gov. Newsome recently signed 2 laws banning use of toxic “forever chemicals” in children’s products and disposable food packaging, as well as a package of bills to overhaul the state’s recycling operations his office said in a statement.
Experts Offer Window Blind Safety Tips For Families With Small Children
October 7, 2021, KETK/Fox news
“The highest risk group are between ages of 1 and 4. This is when they gain mobility, they’re toddlers, they’re curious, they explore their environment, but they have no idea what’s dangerous,” according to Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Dr. Gary Smith.
Honoring Our Heroes
SPSP Website
SPSP makes a permanent home for the salute poster at its website.
