April 12, 2019 Flashlights Recalled for Burn Hazards Nearly half a million Harbor Freight rechargeable flashlights have been recalled due to a product defect that creates burn hazards for unsuspecting consumers. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently launched the recall, which so far the manufacturer is voluntarily complying with. Luckily, no reports of injuries have occurred – but the only way to … Read More »
April 11, 2019 Children’s Makeup Recalled for Asbestos Concerns On March 12th, Claire’s announced its decision to comply with the FDA’s recall request and pulled three of its makeup products off the market because of concerns over asbestos contamination. Numerous makeup manufacturers use talcum powder in their products – despite the wealth of evidence that talc and asbestos minerals regularly form together and often … Read More »
April 10, 2019 National Work Zone Awareness Week Driving through a work zone can be hazardous for even the most experienced drivers. Each year, there are approximately 100,000 crashes in work zones. To help raise awareness about how to handle the dangerous conditions found in highway construction zones, the Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (ASHTO) and the American Traffic Safety Services … Read More »
April 5, 2019 Crackdown on Distracted Driving Local and state police throughout the country are joining forces with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the National Safety Council (NSC) in a campaign to bring awareness to distracted driving, a public epidemic that is responsible for thousands of deaths in the U.S. every year. The goal of the program is to … Read More »
April 4, 2019 Youth Sport Safety Month Youth Sports Safety Month has been observed since April 2001 – and that’s because nearly twenty years ago a Massachusetts mother lobbied for it after her daughter sustained a debilitating back injury that ended her promising tennis career. According to Safe Kids Worldwide (SKW), more than 1.2 million kids require emergency room care for sports-related … Read More »
April 3, 2019 Federal Railroad Administration Delays Safety Rule The Federal Railroad Administration, or FRA, decided to give railroad contractors, rail industry employers, and subcontractors an extra year to submit training programs for employees who provide “safety-related services.” This means that railroad employers will not have to document that they have these programs in place until January of 2020. This could leave not only … Read More »
April 2, 2019 April: Distracted Driving Month Did you know that April marks Distracted Driving Awareness Month? At least 9 people die in accidents that involve distracted driving every day – and an average of 100 others sustain injuries that range from mild to severe. A variety of activities and behaviors can distract drivers behind the wheel, but every single one is … Read More »
March 27, 2019 Risk Factors Affecting Construction Safety Construction accidents happen more often than most people realize. In fact, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), about one in five workplace fatalities happen on construction sites. What makes construction less safe than other occupations? The industry has some very specific aspects that increase the risk of a workplace accident. Injured Construction … Read More »
March 25, 2019 Xarelto Litigation Settles for $775 Million Settlement News Bayer and Johnson & Johnson agreed to resolve nationwide litigation over its blood thinner, Xarelto, for $775 million. The litigation involves over 22,000 cases in both federal and state court. Xarelto has been linked to internal bleeding, including cerebral or gastrointestinal hemorrhage, pulmonary embolism (PE), deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and, in some instances, … Read More »
