If you deal with these… You need to be here: 2015 IEEE Symposium on Product Compliance Engineering The 12th Annual Symposium on product compliance is in Chicago this year – May 18-20 at the Hilton Rosemont Hotel. Hundreds of the most influential compliance engineers will be in attendance. The Technical … Continue reading “Register Now for ISPCE 2015”


Category: John’s Corner
Don’t Get Burned by Being Fire Safety Ignorant
Posted on Categories John's CornerOct. 7-13 is National Fire Prevention Week. According to the National Safety Council, there were 3100 deaths related to fire, smoke and flames already in 2013. The NSC puts together a great list of safety tips and a check list of things to do around the house to keep safe. Do your part today.
Pool Season is Near: Keep Your Children Safe This Summer
Posted on Categories John's CornerPool season is near; keep your children safe from the water this summer… http://youtu.be/v0mUPr68x2U
Flame Retardants in our Household Products
Posted on Categories John's CornerFlame Retardants in our household products – do they work? How safe are they? The Chicago Tribune has won three national awards for their Investigative Series on Flame Retardants. Check out the six articles… http://media.apps.chicagotribune.com/flames/index.html
Firefighters and Flame Retardant Chemicals
Posted on Categories John's CornerMore on Flame-Retardants. California is not liking them either, but is there an effective alternative?? http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michaelgreen/flame-retardants-_b_2925045.html?utm_hp_ref=fb&src=sp&comm_ref=false
Beware Turkey Fryers!
Posted on Categories John's CornerGobble, Gobble……..of course now is the time to be thinking about those very hazardous oil filled Turkey fryers. A couple of thoughts before you decide to use one…. Don’t use it. Find an oil-less fryer!! They’re out there. UL and the NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency) are totally against them. Neither company will Certify … Continue reading “Beware Turkey Fryers!”
Beat the Heat, Check the Backseat!
Posted on Categories John's CornerSo far in 2013 there have been at least twenty deaths of children unattended in vehicles; ten which has been confirmed as heatstroke and ten which, based upon the known circumstances, are most likely heatstroke. These incidents can occur on days with relatively mild (~ 70 degrees F) temperatures and that vehicles can reach life-threatening … Continue reading “Beat the Heat, Check the Backseat!”
On the Road with HP
Posted on Categories John's CornerJohn Allen on the road with HP, got to have some fun. Product Safety Consulting has been travelling across the U.S. with HP. PSC has been doing Field Evalutions and labelling on HP’s printing presses.
Using Fireworks Safely
Posted on Categories John's CornerThe festivities are coming with the 4th of July holiday. Unfortunately, hospitals keep pretty busy this time of year. Data shows that children between the ages of 10 and 14 are at three times the risk of fireworks injuries than the general population. About a third of the injuries were from small firecrackers, 21 percent … Continue reading “Using Fireworks Safely”