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If your baby could talk – -what would she/he say? Perhaps, “keep me warm and cuddly,” “feed me, and change me” or “KEEP ME SAFE!” The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is all about safety, especially when it comes to our little bundles of joy. That’s why we are proud to recognize September as Baby Safety Month along with the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) and other federal partners.
It’s a fact that most injuries can be prevented, (…)
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Reading, writing, math, and so much more to learn, it’s back to school time! As kids get back to the books, school sports and other fun activities, CPSC encourages families to get smart about safety!
Here’s why. Injuries and even deaths among children are real possibilities if proper precautions are not taken. Let’s take a look at some of the data.
Distracted Walking:
In 2017, 1,800 people were seen in emergency rooms for injuries that occurred while they were walking (…)
Operation Safe Gate: Put An End To Automatic Security Gate Tragedies
by CPSC Blogger electric gates operation safe gateCPSC’s Operation Safe Gate wants to put an end to preventable tragedies caused by automatic security gates.
While the good news is that deaths and injuries have gone down dramatically since the tougher Underwriters Laboratories 325 (UL 325) took effect in 2000, incidents and deaths still happen.
CPSC estimates that there are about 300 emergency room injuries each year due to automatic gates. Many of the injuries have been serious and resulted in cuts, broken bones, hematomas and amputations. (…)
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After a long, cold winter, you’re probably looking forward to opening the windows in your home to let the fresh spring air in! But an open window is an open invitation for a curious child to investigate and that could spell danger if an adult isn’t around to supervise.
In an effort to raise awareness about the dangers of children and window falls, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is joining the National Safety Council in recognizing National Window Safety (…)
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