Manufacturers of industrial equipment such as electrical equipment and heavy machinery are held to certain standards for safe design, manufacture, and installation. Workers using factory equipment and power tools are especially vulnerable to potential hazards on the job and suffering a serious injury as the result of a defective product. If a worker suffers an[…]
A recent medical study found a link between hair straightening products, or relaxers, and women’s chance for developing uterine cancer. The study, published by the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, is not the first to demonstrate the concerning connection between certain types of hair care products and cancer. The study’s researchers also highlighted how[…]
Many parents feel the increased pressure that kicks in each year during the holiday season, while frantically shopping for the most popular toys. It can be easy to overlook the reality of dangerous toys this time of year. Toy safety has been a national concern for decades, and it remains the mission of World Against[…]
According to a recent press release from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), e-bike, e-scooter, and hoverboard injuries and fatalities are on the rise. In commemoration of last month’s National Fire Prevention Week, the commission is reminding Americans with micromobility products to be cautious and safe while using them. E-scooters, e-bikes, and hoverboards have become[…]
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), corded window coverings are one of the top five hidden dangers in the home. Tragically, nearly half of the incidents that involve children and corded window coverings result in fatalities. Even though corded window covers such as blinds, drapes, and shades create significant entrapment and strangulation hazards[…]