Another New Face At The CPSC As Senate Confirms Richard Trumka. Jr., For Commission Position
November 17, 2021, National Law Review
Richard Trumka, Jr., nominated by President Biden for a seat on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission was confirmed last week by a unanimous voice vote in the Senate. When he takes his oath of office, which will likely be within a week or two, Trumka will take the seat of fellow Democrat and former Acting Chair Bob Adler, whose term expired October 27.
Newer Consumer Product Industry CEOs More Likely To Issue Recalls Than Veteran Leaders
November 16, 2021, Newswise
“We believe this is the case because newly tenured CEOs can attribute blame for the recall to the previous CEO,” said George Ball, associate professor at the Indiana University School of Business. Ball is co-author of a new study of 25 years of recalls at publicly traded companies that says newly tenured CEOs in the consumer products industry are more likely to announce a product safety recall than CEOs who have been in the position longer.
A New Crisis Playbook For An Uncertain World
November 17, 2021, Harvard Business Review
Over the next 20 years climate change, globalization and inequality will create uncertainty that will make the previous 2 decades look stable. For smart firms, preparing for crisis will mean calculating risks and developing stronger social licenses.
5 Things To Remember When Shopping For Toys This Christmas
November 16, 2021, Lovin Dublin
When it comes to toy safety, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has loads of advice on their site to help in shopping. From making sure toys meet regulations to researching online sellers, you can find loads of helpful info there.
Phthalates’ Standards May Not Protect People’s Health
November 17, 2021, Environmental Health News
Focusing on 5 of the “worst-offender” phthalates, a new study says “safe” limits on exposure by regulatory authorities may not adequately protect public health. The study was published in the journal Environmental Health.
Unsafe Sleep Products To Keep Out Of The Crib
November 18, 2021, Yahoo News
New parents will do just about anything to encourage their babies to sleep soundly. While they might be tempted to surround them with cozy blankets and stuffed animals, placing any product inside a baby’s crib can create an unsafe condition.
Making A List, Checking It Twice: Tips For Celebrating Safely This Holiday Season
November 18, 2021, CPSC.gov
As people nationwide prepare to celebrate the holidays, new data from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission highlights the importance of taking safety precautions to avoid potential dangers associated with common holiday products and traditions.
Clues You’re Probably Not Using This Soft Skill To Your Advantage
November 5, 2021, Forbes
There’s nothing worse than a clueless boss or colleague who’s oblivious to everything and everyone around them. They’re the folks who haven’t tapped into the power of awareness, the soft skill that helps you better understand yourself, others and your environment.
How Development Leaders Can Help Curb The Great Resignation
November 13, 2021, Forbes
Learning and development leaders play a key role in retaining, attracting top talent and inspiring and facilitating change. TalentLMS research says limited career progression and a lack of learning opportunities are the top reasons why 72% of tech employees say they’re thinking of quitting their jobs in the next year.
The CPSC Warns Water Your Christmas Tree “Or Else”
November 16, 2021, CNN
The Consumer Product Safety Commission tweeted this image as a warning about dry Christmas trees. From 2015 to 2017 there was an average of 100 tree fires and 1,100 candle fires, the CPSC says, resulting in 20 deaths, 160 injuries and about $50 million in property damage each year.
Australian Product Safety Pledge Improves Consumer Safety Online
November 19, 2021, Mirage
Over 90 per cent of identified unsafe product listings were removed within two business days by online businesses signed up to the Australian Product Safety Pledge. The voluntary initiative commits signatories to 12 product safety actions, that go beyond ordinary legal requirements, and which aim to prevent the sale of unsafe goods online. Some of the new innovations used by current signatories include predictive technology and web crawling to ensure that unsafe product listings are removed as soon as possible.
Honoring Our Heroes
SPSP Website
SPSP makes a permanent home for the salute poster at its website.
