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Planning on doing some Christmas shopping at local garage sales?  It’s a great way to check some gift recipients off the list in a way that won’t break the bank.  And once the holidays are at a close, there are sure to be some great yard and garage sales put forth by people who didn’t… read more

The Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group wants parents to understand just how dangerous certain toys might be, and to that end, a press conference was recently held at a daycare center in Dartmouth. The press conference was called to relate some of the ideas found in the group’s 27th annual report on the dangers of… read more

Toys that appear safe might be anything but once a closer look is given.  The truth is, it’s sometimes hard to tell if an item being purchased would be suitable for a child.  Enterprising youngsters can often find a way to make seemingly harmless toys dangerous.  Thankfully, though, the Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group is… read more

Heightened levels of a flammable and toxic substance known as vinyl chloride have led officials in Paulsboro, New Jersey to close schools for at least a day.  The elevated amounts of the chemical were the result of an incident in which seven freight cars carrying the substance were derailed, spilling upwards of 12,000 gallons into… read more

Sometimes safety advice isn’t enough and consumers don’t begin to take the threat seriously until an incident drives home just how real a threat can be.  A shed fire in Quincy, Illinois illustrates how there are certain dangers that go along with improperly hanging holiday lights.  An overloaded circuit was to blame for this particular… read more

Hanging strands of lights is an annual tradition for many families around this time of the year, but as a report out of Twin Falls, Idaho shows, there are numerous hazards that go along with this festive activity.  Lights hung on a dry Christmas tree could pose a fire hazard, so make sure the tree… read more

The workplace should be an area of safety for all employees.  Employers are required to not only provide adequate protection from possible harm that might befall workers amid potentially dangerous circumstances, but they must also train all employees on equipment that could be detrimental to safety if not used in the right way. Safety is… read more

The Food and Drug Administration plays a vital role in ensuring the safety of consumers all across the country.  It’s the agency’s responsibility to approve only those medical devices that would provide ample benefits whilst mitigating unnecessary risks, and they also keep track of food that might be contaminated in order to prevent an outbreak… read more

Truck recalls are always particularly disappointing.  Although a defect present on any vehicle could possibly pose a significant safety hazard, but large trucks, should they suffer from some sort of defect, could affect many different vehicles on the road given their size.  It’s therefore imperative that all owners of recalled trucks take note and react… read more

Glidescope GVL Video Laryngoscope reusable blades are being recalled by the Bothell, Washington-based Verathon Inc. because there’s a possibility that the tips of the blades could crack or even break.  If this occurs while a doctor is tending to a patient, it could lead to the blade cracking away inside the mouth of the individual. … read more

The year is almost at a close and thus the Consumer Product Safety Commission is touting some of their results from the previous fiscal year.  In addition to just revealing their recent track record, though, the agency is providing some valuable safety tips to consumer just in time for the holidays.  We’d like to relate… read more

Are you a parent to a special needs child? If so, have you taken the time to verify that the bus driver that transports your child to school on a daily basis has received the training necessary to ensure your child’s safety? If he or she hasn’t participated in training that specifically addresses how to… read more