Articles, tagged with "consumer product safety", page 5

Safety with Trampoline Pads

Trampolines can be dangerous and even life threatening. Some medical organizations have even suggested banning this fun apparatus because of increased reports of injuries while using it. So authorities recommend safety measures such as providing trampolin... Read >
Author: valent20

Are ATVs Safe?

ATVs are known as all terrain vehicles, quad or four wheeler. It's a vehicle that travels on low pressure tires, a seat that is straddled by the operator with handlebars for steering. These vehicles are able to handle a variety of terrain and are street l... Read >
Author: Christine Breen

Safety in Baby Cribs

Safety Checks for Baby Cribs These days, one of the most significant pieces of child care furniture for the modern family home is the baby crib. Baby cribs today, in fact , are only made according to a particularly firm set of safety standards, so as to ... Read >
Author: Stacey Waller

Children Are In Danger Again From Chinese Toy Manufacturing Use Of Cadmium

An Associated Press (AP) investigation has revealed that some Chinese Manufacturers, after being banned from using toxic lead in children's jewelry, have now been substituting an even more dangerous heavy metal'cadmium. This metal has been found in many p... Read >
Author: James Ballidis

CPSC Hoping to Get Homeowner's Drywall Resolution

The saga of contaminated drywall has been going on now for a few years since the problems were first discovered. For many home owners, there is no end in sight either. Thousands of home owners have been affected across the nation; many insurers will no... Read >
Author: Karrie Rose

Why do Warning Labels exist?

Warning Labels make for most wonderful jokes on the rainiest days. Why are they so prolific? What is the need for all of these crazy warning labels? Are these companies just trying to find more things for their staff to do? And why, most importantly... Read >
Author: Gilby

Dangerous Toys‏

When I was a young tyke, seeing the words "Made in Japan" at holiday gift giving time meant someone got a bargain on a cheap toy. Now the Japanese are world renowned for producing high quality merchandise. Nowadays the bargains come from China. Unfortunat... Read >
Author: gmanty

The Hidden Hazard in Backyard Spas and Pools -- Industry Approved Drain Covers Provide the Answer

Why are pool and spa drains so dangerous? Because if the drain cover is flat, any object or body part that covers that drain can become trapped by a powerful suction from which escape is difficult, and sometimes impossible. Luckily, the Pool and Spa Saf... Read >
Author: Trey Collier

How To Avoid Gym Injury Risks

these activities have risen substantially. In the United States, these gym or sports injuries have become the number 2 reason for people visiting the doctor's office just behind the common cold, reported by the National Ambulatory Medical Care in 2003.... Read >
Author: Lionel Mejia

Asbestos Safety

Worried about asbestos that may be in your home? Asbestos fiber exposure has a lot of associated health risks, so it is always important that a homeowner that thinks a material may contain asbestos proceed with as much caution as possible. Read on for wha... Read >
Author: Joe Cline

The Basics of Bedding Sets For Baby Rooms

What exactly do you need, and what should you look for? On the minimalist end, you will need three or four crib sheets and a few light crib blankets. A bumper isn't really necessary, and should be taken out of the crib as soon as the baby is sitting or pu... Read >
Author: baby azee

Round Cribs Safer by Design!

OK, so a round crib is naturally safer for you baby then a rectangular crib but did you know that for the same amount of space used in a room the round crib has more space for your baby in the crib and you can put your baby in from any angle as well, just... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer

How the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Protect Your Well Being

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is responsible for protecting the public "from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death" that could be caused by the thousands of different kinds of consumer products that are under this agency's juris... Read >
Author: Wendy Moyer

Importance of OSHA Hazardous Waste Course

In today's modern industry highly hazardous materials are widely used and they are an ever presence source of potential danger during transportation, usage and storage. To have lack of knowledge about the hazardous waste can be a risk to the environment a... Read >
Author: Mr. Tysone Mark

Potential Playground Hazards

Springtime is finally here, which for most of us means the snow has (hopefully) melted, flowers are in bloom, and schoolchildren across the country are ready to reclaim their playgrounds! Before school administrators open those doors to the fresh air and ... Read >
Author: Donna McMullin

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