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U.S. CPSC
May 19, 2005 |
CPSC Warns about Drowning Dangers As Summer Begins The agency highlights the hidden hazards of pool and spa drain entrapment.   |
U.S. CPSC
May 25, 2004 |
CPSC Warns about Pool Hazards, Reports 250 Deaths of Young Children Annually Among unintentional injuries, drowning has been the second leading cause of death to children under age 5, after motor vehicle incidents. CPSC is launching a campaign to help reduce the rate of drowning deaths. |
U.S. CPSC
May 24, 2007 |
CPSC Warns Toddler Drownings Happen Quickly and Silently: Agency Premiers New Pool Safety Public Service Announcement Tips on reducing the risks of drowning and other pool-side problems. |
U.S. CPSC
May 23, 2002 |
Pools Are Not the Only Drowning Danger at Home for Kids Young children are irresistibly drawn to water, and tragically, about 350 children under age 5 drown in swimming pools each year. But even if you don't have a pool, your young children may not be safe from drowning... |
U.S. CPSC
May 17, 2006 |
As Pools Open for Summer, Young Children Face Drowning Risks The agency is warning about the increase in drowning deaths reported in inexpensive, inflatable pools, and again reminding parents and caregivers to take critical steps that will help protect children from drowning hazards in all types of pools. |
U.S. CPSC
May 21, 2008 |
New Report Shows Increase In Pool and Spa Drownings A new report issued today by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission indicates that the average number of drowning deaths involving children younger than 5 in pools and spas has increased. |
U.S. CPSC
March 22, 2002 |
ESFI Warn Flood Victims About the Dangers of Mixing Water and Electricity As the mountain snow melt begins and flood season approaches, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) are warning consumers to beware of the dangers that are present when water comes in contact with electricity... |
U.S. CPSC
September 9, 2004 |
September is Baby Safety Month As summer ends and pools close, CPSC warns drowning dangers remain all year long. |
U.S. CPSC
July 27, 2004 |
CPSC Holds Public Hearing in Phoenix on Swimming Pool Safety The purpose of these hearings is to gather information that can be used to improve CPSC's pool safety guidelines and to raise awareness of the drowning problem in the U.S. |
U.S. CPSC
September 4, 2010 |
The 2010 Pool Safely Summer Snapshot The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Home Safety Council, a Pool Safely campaign partner, are releasing a snapshot on drowning incidents for the 2010 summer swimming season. |
U.S. CPSC
June 21, 2004 |
CPSC Holds Public Hearing in Tampa, Florida on Swimming Pool Safety The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) currently is intensifying its efforts to reduce the rate of child drowning deaths, and deaths and injuries due to entrapments in pool and spa suction outlets. |
U.S. CPSC
July 1, 2003 |
CPSC Warns Backyard Pool Drownings Happen "Quickly and Silently" The key to preventing these tragedies is to have layers of protection. This includes placing barriers around your pool to prevent access, using alarms on doors that access the pool, and being prepared in case of an emergency. |
U.S. CPSC
May 21, 2009 |
CPSC Announces New Report on Child Drownings and Near-drownings in Pools and Spas CPSC's latest data reveals that nearly 300 children younger than 5 drown in pools and spas each year, and about 3,000 suffer pool or spa-related injuries requiring attention at hospital emergency rooms. |
U.S. CPSC
September 28, 2006 |
CPSC Warns Drowning Dangers Do Not End with Pool Season Children need to be supervised around the home and protected from this list of potentially hidden drowning hazards. |
U.S. CPSC
May 26, 2011 |
CPSC, U.S Olympian Hold Pool Safely Press Event to Release New Drowning and Entrapment Stats The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission today kicks off the summer swimming season and the second year of its Pool Safely: Simple Steps Save Lives campaign. |
U.S. CPSC
May 24, 2010 |
CPSC Launches National Campaign to Change the Way People Think and Act about Pool and Spa Safety Pool safely campaign aims to reduce child drownings and entrapments |
U.S. CPSC
June 18, 2003 |
CPSC, ESFI Warn Consumers About Electrical Hazards In The Home "Inspect and Protect!" campaign encourages homeowners to safeguard homes |
U.S. CPSC
April 21, 2011 |
75 Drownings and Near-Drownings in 15 Weeks With the summer swimming season just around the corner, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's Pool Safely: Simple Steps Save Lives campaign is releasing its 2011 television and radio public service announcements highlighting various water safety steps that can be taken to save a life. |
Home Toys
April 2003 |
What You Don't Know about Home Electrical Safety Can Shock You To best protect yourself and your family, have GFCIs installed in all areas both inside and outside your home where a water source is present and receptacles are required. |
U.S. CPSC
August 12, 2004 |
CPSC Warns of Post-Storm Hazards from Generators, Candles, and Wet Appliances Safety tips involving the post-natural disaster use of equipment used when electricity has been knocked out. |
U.S. CPSC
December 5, 2002 |
CPSC Urges Consumers to Decorate Safely for the Holidays The holiday season should be merry and bright, not dangerous. Avoiding hazards such as dried out Christmas trees, unsafe lights and unattended burning candles could prevent thousands of injuries. |
U.S. CPSC
June 28, 2011 |
CPSC Releases Snapshot of 2011 Summer Swimming Season The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's Pool Safely: Simple Steps Save Lives campaign is releasing its 2011 summer snapshot of the number of drowning and near-drowning incidents across America. |
U.S. CPSC
March 18, 2011 |
Government Investigation Raises Concerns About Pool and Spa Drain Cover Testing and Entrapment Risks The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is conducting an investigation into the safety of pool and spa drain covers and the adequacy of testing procedures used to determine the flow rating of these covers. |
U.S. CPSC
December 15, 2008 |
Pool And Spa Safety Law Aimed At Preventing Drain Entrapments of Children Goes Into Effect This Week: Failure to comply with Congressionally-enacted law can result in closure Failure to comply with Congressionally-enacted law can result in closure |
U.S. CPSC
September 4, 2003 |
CPSC, Industry & Safety Groups Mark Baby Safety Month with Drowning Prevention Campaign Babies "R" Us and other child safety organizations are marking Baby Safety Month with the launch of an information campaign on water safety and preventing drowning in and around the home. |
U.S. CPSC
November 4, 2010 |
CPSC Pool Safely Campaign Partners with Industry on Education and Outreach The Pool and Spa Industry Association will become the campaign safety partner and serve as information hub for industry and consumers |
U.S. CPSC
July 1, 2010 |
New Pool and Spa Messages Available in Advance of July 4th Holiday Today, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission debuts a series of Public Service Announcements about their Pool Safely campaign illustrating how simple steps saves lives at pools and spas. |
U.S. CPSC
April 29, 2003 |
CPSC Says Deadly Products Are Still In Use Despite Warnings and Recalls Agency releases "most hazardous" list and urges home inspections |
U.S. CPSC
December 13, 2004 |
CPSC Announces Holiday Season Decorating Safety Tips Holiday decorations, like candles, lights and Christmas trees, add a joyous and festive mood to the holiday season. But when these decorations are not used properly, they can cause fires, injuries and death. |
U.S. CPSC
July 23, 2010 |
CPSC Announces Pool and Spa Kids Safety Education Effort Hundreds of pool and spa incidents have happened since Memorial Day Weekend |
This Old House
Josh Garskof |
Shocking Truths The top 10 wiring problems and what to do about them |
U.S. CPSC
September 22, 2009 |
The Tipping Point: CPSC Urges Parents to Inspect and Secure TVs, Furniture, and Appliances to Prevent Tip-Over Deaths and Injuries Today, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging parents once again to take simple, low-cost steps to prevent deaths and injuries associated with furniture, TV, and appliance tip-overs. |
U.S. CPSC
May 10, 2010 |
CPSC Announces State Grants On Pool and Spa Safety Now Available The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced today that the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act's State Grant program is now accepting applications for funding from eligible states. |
Popular Mechanics
August 1, 2008
Joseph Truini |
6 Steps to the Perfect Inground Pool According to the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals, there are about 5 million existing inground pools in the U.S., and 175,000 to 200,000 new pools are built each year. Are you ready to take the plunge? |
U.S. CPSC
November 30, 2005 |
Federal Agencies Working to Keep Children Safe from Dangerous Toys -- Advise Consumers to Shop Smart for Appropriate-Age Gifts for Youngsters While the government is doing its part to protect young children from hazardous toys, parents and grandparents can contribute to their families safety by being educated shoppers. |
U.S. CPSC
May 9, 2007 |
May Is National Electrical Safety Month: CPSC Warns of Dangerous Counterfeit Electrical Products Unlike a fake purse or watch, counterfeit electrical products could pose the risk of injury or death. |
U.S. CPSC
September 12, 2006 |
CPSC Warns about TV, Large Furniture Tip-Over Dangers More than 100 deaths have been reported since 2000; most involve young children. |
U.S. CPSC
May 24, 2006 |
CPSC Warns of Dangers After a Hurricane or Power Outage Hits Carbon monoxide from portable generators can kill you in minutes. Follow these safety tips. |
U.S. CPSC
May 1, 2002 |
CPSC Alerts Consumers To Electrocution Hazards From Overhead Power Lines In recognition of National Electrical Safety Month, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is reminding consumers of the serious electrocution hazard when ladders or antennas touch high-voltage, overhead power lines... |
U.S. CPSC
September 27, 2010 |
Communities Celebrate Pool Safely Day Across America The U.S. CPSC brings national pool safely campaign to Minnesota water park to ensure that kids stay safe in the water year-round. |
U.S. CPSC
May 1, 2003 |
May Is National Electrical Safety Month Good news for homeowners -- aluminum wiring fix still available |
This Old House
Max Alexander |
Shockproof How ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) receptacles keep you safe |
U.S. CPSC
January 23, 2002 |
MCM Recalls Electric Pressure Washers MCM International imported the pressure washers from a manufacturer in China who installed counterfeit ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) plugs on some of the units, without MCM's approval. GFCIs protect consumers against shock or electrocution... |
U.S. CPSC
January 22, 2003 |
CPSC and FEMA Warning of Gasoline-Powered Generators When a storm knocks out power, don't risk carbon monoxide poisoning by using gasoline-powered generators indoors. |
U.S. CPSC
November 30, 2001 |
Holiday Decoration Safety Tips for Avoiding Fires and Injuries Tips on choosing and using a Christmas tree, lighting, etc. |
U.S. CPSC
October 7, 2009 |
CPSC Warns of In-Home Drowning Dangers with Bathtubs, Bath Seats, Buckets After pools, more children drown in bathtubs than in any other product in and around the home. |
U.S. CPSC
September 13, 2005 |
CPSC Warns of New Dangers Among Gulf Coast Victims of Hurricane Katrina From Deadly CO Poisonings Here are important new safety tips for residents able to return home after the hurricane. |
U.S. CPSC
September 30, 2008 |
CPSC Reminds Parents of Drowning Dangers Inside the Home The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning parents that children need to be supervised around common but sometimes hidden drowning dangers. |
U.S. CPSC
April 1, 2004 |
CPSC Recommends Fresh Batteries for Smoke Alarms and Fire Safety Tips for Every Home Everyone needs a smoke alarm with a fresh battery on every level of the house and in every bedroom |
U.S. CPSC
January 27, 2004 |
CPSC Warns Of Hazards from Heaters and Fireplaces During this season, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is aware of at least 51 deaths from fires started by heaters and fireplaces. The CPSC reminds consumers to follow safety precautions when purchasing and using electric or fuel-fired heaters and fireplaces. |
