2011

The Food and Drug Administration has warned parents that products which claim to prevent of lower the change of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome are not backed by the FDA, according to recent news soureces. The FDA has stated that the best thing parents can do to lower the occurrence of SIDS is to place the… read more

Target has issued a recall of a children’s mask product because it lacks proper ventilation, according to recent news sources. About 3,400 of the products are subject to recall. The mask is a Children’s Frog Mask that is primarily green and yellow with some red accents. There are two cutouts for eyes and the mask… read more

A campaign that focuses on infection prevention and improved medical outcomes has been launched by the California Hospital Association, according to recent news sources. The California Hospital Association president stated, “Hospitals across California are making huge strides in improving the quality of care by advancing a culture of safety. Our campaign will highlight these efforts,… read more

According to news sources, a sole senator has blocked federal legislation to regulate pipeline safety, an issue the pipeline industry itself supports. The federal government has zoned in on pipeline safety after several incidents of explosions. PG&E had a significant explosion is San Bruno, California in 2010, and the accident raised issues over how records are… read more

Pacific Gas and Electric Co’s safety systems have called for concern from federal investigators due to poor record keeping, according to recent news reports. And expert on pipeline safety said, “The system that is used in Pacific Gas and Electric CO.’s transmission system for gas and fuel is flawed in such a way that it doesn’t… read more

The U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration is awarding one million dollars to 8 groups for developing emergency training programs for miners and also preparing workers to avoid any accident while working in underground mines, according to recent news sources. This has been announced by U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration and is called as… read more

A recall of drop-side cribs is being conducted by Shermag Inc. due to suffocation and strangulation hazards, according to recent news sources. About 2,300 cribs in the United States and 800 in Canada are being recalled because the hardware of the cribs has been proven to break, which causes the drop side to detach from… read more

Officials are introducing new safety standards to construction firms on how to maintain, clean, repair, and install industrial pipes, according to news sources. The U.S. Chemical Safety Board and National Fire Protection Association will be explaining the standards. The revisions come after an energy plant explosion in Connecticut proved fatal to several workers. The deadly… read more

The outbreak of Listeriosis that has caused eight deaths has been expanded to include five more states, making the total number of states affected 22, according to news sources. The Food and Drug Administration found that cantaloupes were also sold in Arkansas, California, Idaho, Ohio and Oklahoma, as well as the previously mentioned 17 states:… read more

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, in cooperation with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health have issued a new set of guidelines to help those in the construction industry avoid work-related nail gun accidents and injuries, according to news sources. The text, called Nail Gun Safety: A Guide for Construction Contractors, is expected… read more

Professional Disposables International Inc. has issued a recall for five different products of their non-sterile alcohol prep pads due to a bacteria contamination, according to news reports. The company shares a supplier with another wipe-maker whose products tested positive for Bacillus cereus bacteria. That company was shut down and is currently facing at least eight… read more

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced an investigation of Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey minivans after reports that several tire jacks had collapsed, posing a safety hazard, according to news reports. About 206,000 total vehicles are involved in the investigation from the 2004-2005 model years. The NHTSA has received five total complaints from… read more