August 29, 2018 Product Recall: Zebra Technologies The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced an expanded recall of more than one million printer power supply units that Zebra Technologies imports and distributes through the United States. So far, there have been 30 reports of the power supply units overheating or starting fires, which results from a dangerous and potentially deadly product … Read More »
August 16, 2018 Silica Exposure in Construction Construction work comes with many occupational hazards, but exposure to crystalline silica is a particular area of focus for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Enforcement of new standards for silica exposure went into effect for those in the construction industry last year; but as of June 23, 2018, all general and maritime industries … Read More »
July 13, 2018 Tree Stand Dangers Tree stands – also commonly called “deer stands” – are open or enclosed platforms that hunters use as stable, secure outlooks for increased hunting visibility. Although manufacturers are generally responsible for creating safe and effective products, a lack of regulations coupled with manufacturing defects and unreasonably dangerous tree stands currently cause more fatalities for hunters … Read More »
June 16, 2018 Consumer Recall: Cordless Electric Chainsaws The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall for three different brands of cordless electric chainsaws due to their serious – and potentially lethal – hazards. The recalled models all have a defect that affects their brake guards, which leaves thousands of consumers in danger for serious and preventable injuries. Although no consumer … Read More »
June 14, 2018 Consumer Recall: Honeywell Hard Hats More than 82,000 construction hard hats have been recalled for failing to protect individuals from impact injuries to the head. Although the recalled hard hats are manufactured outside of the United States, Honeywell Safety Products USA Inc. imports them and is voluntarily complying with the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) recall. It should come as … Read More »
May 8, 2018 Water Safety Month May is National Water Safety Month, which means it is important for everyone to start thinking about having fun – and staying safe – while they enjoy water-related activities this spring and summer. The American Red Cross (ARC), National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), and other organizations have partnered to ensure that children and adults … Read More »
April 6, 2018 CPSC Sues Britax Over Dangerous Jogging Stroller The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has filed a lawsuit against Britax Child Safety, Inc. Specifcally for their Dangerous Jogging strollers, for their refusal to recall several models of their B.O.B. Jogging Stroller that have reportedly injured close to 100 individuals. A design defect reportedly causes the front wheel of the three-wheeled jogging … Read More »
March 29, 2018 Cancer and E-Cigs When e-cigarettes first started becoming popular, most people thought that they had to be safer than traditional tobacco cigarettes. Although there is much more for scientists to learn about these relatively new products, numerous studies indicate that “e-cigs” aren’t safe at all. Vaping has become popular amongst adolescents as well as adults – but does … Read More »
March 28, 2018 Consequences of Dangerous Equipment A New York City sanitation worker’s arm got sucked into a street cleaning machine as he was working recently. The man, who’s also a drummer, said the first thing that went through his mind was whether or not he’d ever be able to play music again. Although he’s worked as a street sweeper for more … Read More »
