Peloton Asks Judge To Toss Investors’ Treadmill Safety Lawsuit
April 27, 2022, Bloomberg Law
Peloton Interactive Inc. investors are attempting to “spin” the company’s transparency about treadmill safety issues into a securities suit, but their claims have “no merit” and should be dismissed, the company told a federal judge in New York.
Landmark Bill Introduced To Protect Firefighters From “Forever Chemicals” Used In Firefighting Foam
April 17, 2022, Toxic-Free Future
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (NY) and Rep. Dan Kildee (MI-5) introduced the PFAS Firefighter Protection Act in the House and Senate to ban firefighting foams containing “forever chemicals”— PFAS. The legislation would prohibit the manufacture, import and sale of all firefighting foam that contain PFAS for use in training and firefighting within two years of enactment.
Make Better Decisions By Challenging Your Expectations
April 26, 2022, Harvard Business Review
When we face a difficult decision, we often unconsciously set expectations about both the decision-making process and the outcome. To fight bias, the author has created a framework that asks you to consider your decisions from four vantage points.
Statement by CPSC Chair Hoehn-Saric regarding vote to approve ASTM’s Revised Safety Standard for High Chairs
April 21, 2022, CPSC.gov
“CPSC’s career scientific and engineering experts evaluated the most recent update to the ASTM high chair standard and submitted to the Commission a formal recommendation that the revision increases safety, and contains no elements that reduce safety,” CPSC Chair Alex Hoehn-Saric said.
UK’s RoSPA Finds E-Scooters Safer Than Cycling
April 28, 2022, Midlothian Views
A new study into the safety of e-scooters published by The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), found that e-scooters are significantly less risky than many other forms of transport on Britain’s roads.
New Report Links PFAS Exposure To Liver Damage
April 27, 2022, Consumer Reports
In the review, published in Environmental Health Perspectives, researchers found that PFAS could be a contributing factor to rising rates of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease PFAS. These chemicals used in nonstick pans, firefighting foam, takeout containers waterproof gear and more.
Traceability Technology Is Crucial For Effective Product Recalls
April 28, 2022, EPS News
Product recalls are an unfortunate but urgent reality. Traceability technology such as the Internet of Things (IoT), telematics, artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing can enable faster, more effective recalls.
PHTA Issues Call For Help On Revision Of Suction Outlet Fitting Assemblies Standard
April 27, 2022, Pool Magazine
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) has issued a call for participation on the PHTA-16 Standard Writing Committee to develop a revision of the ANSI/APSP/ICC-16 2017 American National Standard for Suction Outlet Fitting Assemblies for Use in Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs. That is the Drain Cover Standard referenced in the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act.
Warning Issued Over ‘Highly Dangerous’ Energy Saving Device
April 26, 2022, Stroud News & Journal
A device, bought on eBay, that claims to help save money on energy bills is “highly dangerous”, the nonprofit Electrical Safety First has warned. eBay said it took the findings “extremely seriously” and removed the products from sale.
4 Ways To Show Your Leadership Skills In A Job Interview
April 28, 2022, Fast Company
The job interview is an opportunity to impress and heighten the other person’s respect for you. To do that, you need to see yourself as a leader. Here are four ways to shine as a leader during an interview.
Honoring Our Heroes
SPSP Website
SPSP makes a permanent home for the salute poster at its website.
