CPSC Head Says People Mistakenly Assume Consumer Products Are Safe
February 2, 2022, CBS News
Just because a product is for sale doesn’t mean it’s safe, says the man leading the Consumer Product Safety Commission. “I do know in talking to people, they often think because it’s on the shelves, it’s been pre-approved by the government, which is not the case,” said CPSC Chair Alexander Hoehn-Saric. He urged consumers to do their homework before making purchases. “It’s easy and fast to check for recalls and obtain product safety information,” he said, pointing to government websites saferproducts.gov and cpsc.gov as reliable sources.
Your Guide To A Safe Sound Baby Nursery
February 3, 2022, Consumer Reports
A baby’s room can be comfy and cozy and safe above all. You don’t have to sacrifice comfort to create a safe sleep space. You just need to think creatively about how to achieve it.
Create Learning Pathways To Close Your Company’s Skills Gap
February 2, 2022, Harvard Business Review
How can you guide your workforce to the skills and competencies both you and they need? The answer is the learning pathway: a sequence of activities, often from different sources and in different formats, to develop needed skills and behaviors.
40 Schools In Galway To Take Part In E-Scooter Safety Course
January 31, 2022, Connacht Tribune
Pupils in 40 schools across Galway are set to take part in Ireland’s first e-scooter safety course. The program is designed to educate transition year and after school students on safe riding practices for the use of shared e-scooters.
CPSC Injury And Fatality Report Shows, Despite Some Progress, Need For TV And Furniture Tip-Over Prevention Remains Strong
February 3, 2022, CPSC.gov
A new Consumer Product Safety Commission report on furniture, TV and appliance tip-over injuries and fatalities, presents an analysis of hospital injury department treatment. Between 2018-2020, an estimated annual average of 22,500 Americans required hospital emergency department treatment for tip-over injuries, nearly 44% of whom were under 18. The report found that since 2000, there have been 581 tip-over fatalities involving furniture, TVs or appliances, of which 472 were children.
Analysis: CPSC’s Aggressive Enforcement In 2021 Signals Increased Regulatory And Product Liability Risk For Retail Industry
February 3, 2022, National Law Review
The Consumer Product Safety Commission ramped up its enforcement efforts in 2021, raising regulatory and litigation risk for the retail industry. 2021 saw the return of civil penalties after a two-year hiatus and also brought the first-ever criminal prosecution of a company for failure to report a product defect under the Consumer Product Safety Act.
Consumer Product Safety Commission Amends Proposed Clothing Storage Unit Rule To Prevent Tip-Overs
February 2, 2022, JD Supra
On Jan. 19, 2022, the CPSC voted to publish its notice of proposed rulemaking for clothing storage units in the Federal Register. During its meeting, the CPSC approved two proposed amendments. The first involved a provision to prevent manufacturers from stockpiling noncompliant products before the rule’s effective date. The second involved a reduction in the compliance timeline from 180 days after promulgation to 30 days after promulgation.
Perrigo, California Cut Deal To Lower Lead In Store-Brand Baby Formulas
February 2, 2022, Reuters
Perrigo Company and two subsidiaries agreed to limit the amount of lead in the baby and toddler formula to settle a four-year-old lawsuit brought under Prop 65, California’s right-to-know chemicals warning law, said state Attorney General Rob Bonta.
Many States Seek To Regulate PFAS, Other Chemicals In 2022
February 3, 2022, Bloomberg Law
Nearly 3 dozen states will consider 210 bills addressing new laws and policies to tighten regulation on toxic chemicals in 2022. PFAS will dominate the chemical agenda, according to a report from the Safer States advocacy group.
E-Scooters With ‘Smart Technology’ Set For UK Can Stop When Riding Recklessly
February 2, 2022, Globe Circulate
The technology, designed to make the devices safer, comes as companies try to prove that they are not dangerous. More than 50 UK cities currently operate e-scooter trials from hire companies in the hopes they could help reduce traffic and emissions.
Honoring Our Heroes
SPSP Website
SPSP makes a permanent home for the salute poster at its website.
