There’s A New Push To Ban The Sale Of Crib Bumpers
April 21, 2021, Motherly
The Safe Cribs Act would require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to enforce a nationwide ban on crib bumper use. “This bill would ensure deadly and dangerous crib bumpers are pulled off store shelves,” Senators Blumenthal and Portman, bill sponsors said.
Pixie’s Fidgets Magnetic Balls Line Recalled Over Choking Fears
August 18, 2021, The Australian
The popular children’s product has been recalled over fears it can cause kids to choke to death if they accidentally swallow it. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission recalled the children’s toy, citing choking hazard risks. The amount of small, high-powered magnets in the product exceeded the maximum allowable set by the ACCC’s previous permanent ban on the magnets, a statement from the watchdog said.
How To Work With Someone Who Creates Unnecessary Conflict
August 17, 2021, Harvard Business Reviews
Disagreements on a team aren’t necessarily bad. But you want to watch out for unhealthy conflicts; animosity when there’s a “conflict entrepreneur” on your team. The author suggests actions to take to identify these people and mitigate their impact.
Mom Seeks Increased E-Scooter Safety After Child Is Hospitalized
August 14, 2021, ABC News 7 Pittsburgh
A Pennsylvania mom is calling for stricter safety measures for Pittsburgh’s Spin e-scooters. The scooters are bright orange and easy to get rolling. Riders must be at least 18. Spin officials are working with police to stop underage scooter riding.
“Think Safety First” As Kids Head Back to School
August 17, 2021, CPSC.gov
As schools reopen this fall, the Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging parents and students to “Think Safety First.” Every year, thousands of kids are hurt while playing sports, or as they walk, bike, skateboard or scooter to and from school.
Product Safety Leadership Program Features “How To” Approach For Managing Issues
August 2021, EIN Presswire
A new education program designed for consumer product safety professionals features academic instructors and established leaders in consumer product companies explaining to program participants how they met challenges in their careers and went on to succeed. The Saint Louis University program consists of 9 webinars beginning Sept. 23 and ending Oct. 5, 2021. Program tuition has been reduced by $1,500 for each participant through a grant from Amazon.
Full D.C. Circuit Asked To Hear Challenge To Infant Bath Seat Rule
August 17, 2021, Reuters
Petitioner Lisa Milice, represented by Jared McClain of the New Civil Liberties Alliance, has asked the full D.C. Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals to revive her challenge to a recent Consumer Product Safety Commission standard for infant bath seats on the grounds that the standard was not made available to the public and that a panel wrongly dismissed her case as time-barred.
Some Argue Beach Rental Home Elevators Are An Accident Waiting To Happen
August 3, 3021, WRAL
A 7-year-old boy’s death in North Carolina could spark a change in state law. Weston Androw died on the Outer Banks last month in a residential elevator accident. An elevator that, by law, doesn’t require annual inspections like commercial elevators.
Spin Scooters And E-Bikes Will Now Be Shown In Google Maps
August 16, 2021, Future Car
Locating a scooter or e-bike from Ford’s Spin has become easier, as the platform will include a global integration with Google Maps, Ford says. Customers using Google Maps will now see available Spin scooters and e-bikes along the route in real-time.
New Initiative To Set Benchmarks, Standards For AI In Education Globally
August 15, 2021, University World News
This week saw the launch of the EdSAFE AI Alliance, an initiative to develop benchmarks and standards to measure the quality of new AI in education technologies worldwide. The organisers have called for researchers and experts in the field to become involved in an open global process to help shape a future of equitable and trustworthy edtech tools.
Honoring Our Heroes
SPSP Website
SPSP makes a permanent home for the salute poster at its website.
