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Editorial shorts: Homeland Security liked cut of Pitt's jib
Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN - Aug 1, 2008
Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., wrote the lead ban that's included in the bill and made toy safety her top issue during her first year in the Senate. ...
House backs bill banning lead in kids' toys
Seattle Times, United States - Jul 31, 2008
The legislation also would toughen rules for testing children's products and take steps to give more muscle to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. ...
South Jordan may ban use of toy guns
Deseret News, UT -
Toy guns have become ever more realistic and have caused safety concerns for police and residents, city officials have said. The proposed ordinance, which ...

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Mintz Levin Establishes Practice Group Dedicated to Landmark ...
MarketWatch - Jul 30, 2008
WASHINGTON, Jul 30, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Responding to a landmark product safety bill that is expected to pass Congress this week and will substantially ...
Product safety, higher ed bills advance Politico
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?Today, my colleagues and I will be considering final passage of an important piece of toy safety legislation that takes the first step in restoring ...
Mall guards catch group of shoplifting students
Malaysia Star, Malaysia -
?The moment the shop attendant turns away they would quickly stuff items into their bags,? said the Pasar Seni Safety Department head Suhaimi Zainal. ...
How Texans voted in Congress
Houston Chronicle, United States - Aug 2, 2008
The bill would ban lead and chemicals known as phthalates from children's products, require new toy-safety standards, and empower state attorneys general to ...
Govt, industry strengthen toy safety
The Daily Yomiuri, Japan - Jul 17, 2008
Shinjuku Takashimaya department store in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, sells domestic- and foreign-made toys. The revelation of high lead levels in the toys made ...
Government looks out for itself first
Edmonton Sun,  Canada - Aug 3, 2008
Full-size ATVs aren't toys. They can be deadly. Common sense dictates people should, at the least, be required to take a driving safety course prior to ...
The Patsy
Antiwar.com, CA - Aug 3, 2008
... employees at the facility, including putting obscene and racist poems on his desk and presenting him with a rubber camel adorned with a sex toy. ...
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Medication misadventures resulting in emergency department visits at an HMO medical center. -
O Schneitman-McIntire, TA Farnen, N Gordon, J Chan … - American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, 1996 - pt.wkhealth.com
... William A. Toy, Pharm.D., is Chief Pharmacist, Department ... adherence, knowledge, and
skills with emergency department visits by ... Quality & Safety in Health Care. ...

Suffocation, choking, and strangulation in childhood in England and Wales: epidemiology and … -
JW Nixon, AM Kemp, S Levene, JR Sibert - Archives of Disease in Childhood, 1995 - pt.wkhealth.com
... although it is essential that strict safety standards for cots ... prams, and small parts
of toys are maintained ... senior research fellow from the Department of Child ...

Safety and use of autologous blood donation during the third trimester of pregnancy. -
PA McVay, RW Hoag, MS Hoag, PT Toy - Am J Obstet Gynecol, 1989 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Safety and use of autologous blood donation during the third trimester of pregnancy.
McVay PA, Hoag RW, Hoag MS, Toy PT. Department of Laboratory Medicine ...

Safety pictograms: are they getting the message across? -
S Davies, H Haines, B Norris, JR Wilson - Applied Ergonomics, 1998 - Elsevier
... warnings, consumer safety, toy safety Introduction In 1995 a research study was
commissioned by the Consumer Safety Unit (CSU) of the UK Department of Trade ...

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O Safety - … camp. StPaul (MN): Minnesota Department of Labor and …, 2001 - kentcounty.org
... Listed below are some safety tips from the Health Department given to ... Toys Each year
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Noise level analysis of commercially available toys -
K Yaremchuk, L Dickson, K Burk, BG Shivapuja - International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 1997 - Elsevier
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Investigation of bias after data linkage of hospital admissions data to police road traffic crash … -
PC Cryer, S Westrup, AC Cook, V Ashwell, P Bridger … - British Medical Journal, 2001 - injuryprevention.bmj.com
... London: Department of Health, July 1996. ... a collision, and hands-free kits offered
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Consumer safety policy in the EFTA countries
N Ringstedt - Journal of Consumer Policy, 1991 - Springer
... A special product safety department in the Federal Ministry ... recommendations from
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Blood loss and replacement in total hip arthroplasty: a multicenter study. The Preoperative … -
PT Toy, EB Kaplan, PA McVay, SJ Lee, RG Strauss, … - Transfusion, 1992 - Blackwell Synergy
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(2008) A randomized, single-blind, increasing dose safety trial of an ...

An introduction -
L Flaherty, JA Snyder - Journal of Emergency Nursing, 1998 - Elsevier
... Department of Labor The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is
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Keep Safety In Mind When Buying Toys - Alabama Department Of Public Health
As Alabamians look for perfect toys, the Alabama Department of Public Health reminds them to shop with safety in mind. Although the majority of toys are safe, they can become dangerous if misused or if they fall into the hands of children who are too young to play with them.

Millions of toys have been recalled recently due to unsafe levels of lead. What kind of exposure to lead constitutes a health risk for a child? According to the American Academy of Pediatrics all children are exposed to lead and have some lead in their bodies. However, no "safe level" of lead exposure has been defined. Therefore, the goal is to keep the level of exposure as low as possible. Children most often get lead into their bodies by getting lead-contaminated dust or dirt on their hands and then putting their hands in their mouths, or by directly sucking or chewing leadpainted or lead-containing objects. Because these types of mouthing behaviors are a normal part of development between the ages of 6 months and 3 years, a child's age is an important factor when considering who is at highest risk for swallowing lead.
Recently, the Chinese government signed new agreements to conduct pre-export inspections to prevent lead painted toys from being exported to the U.S. A lead-specific recall list is available at the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Web site at http://www.cpsc.gov. Other toy safety resources are available at the American Academy of Pediatrics Web site at http://www.aap.org or by calling (847) 434-4000.

Safety experts stress the need to select "age appropriate" toys to reduce the risk of choking, strangulation, and other potentially fatal hazards. Dianne Sims, director of the Children's Health Division, Bureau of Family Health Services, suggests, "Include toys that help promote learning and growth in all areas of development."

The leading causes of toy-related fatalities are choking and aspiration of toy parts. Toy manufacturers must design and manufacture their product to meet regulations so that hazardous products are not sold. If a product causes a safety risk to children, a recall can be issued. Consumers should be aware and informed of recalls.

Toy Safety Tips

- Before shopping for toys, consider the child's age, interest and skill level.

- Make sure the toy is sturdy and that no small parts (such as eyes, noses, buttons or other parts) can break off the toy.

- When shopping, read labels and follow the age and safety information on the warning labels.

- Keep toys with small parts away from children under age 3. They can choke on small toys and parts. Small, rounded and oval objects (like balls and marbles) can easily fit into a child's mouth. Government regulations specify that toys for children under age 3 cannot have parts less than 1 1/4 inches in diameter and 2 1/4 inches long.

- Carefully read instructions for the assembly and use of toys.

- Always remove and discard all packaging before giving it to a baby or small child. Remind caregivers, including grandparents, of play-related safety concerns.

- Separate and store toys by age levels. Teach children to put toys away after playing. Safe storage prevents falls and other injuries.

- Check old and new toys regularly for damages such as sharp edges or small parts. Make repairs immediately or throw away damaged toys.

- For all children under 8, avoid toys that have sharp edges and points.

- Keep un-inflated balloons and broken balloon pieces away from children.

- Crib toys with strings, cords and ribbons present a strangulation hazard.

The SafeKids Coalition offers these tips to find suitable toys for children by age:

0 to 1: Newborns to 1-year-olds explore with their hands, mouths and eyes, and enjoy toys they can touch or squeeze. Crib gyms, floor activity centers, activity quilts, squeaky toys, soft dolls or stuffed animals

1 to 3: One- to 3-year olds climb, jump, walk and throw and play rough-and-tumble games. Soft blocks, large blocks, push and pull toys, pounding and shaping toys, books

3 to 5: Three- to 5-year-olds like to experiment with imaginary situations and have toys that are close companions. Non-toxic art supplies, Pretend toys (play money, telephone), teddy bears or dolls, outdoor toys such as tricycle with a helmet

5 to 9: Five- to 9-year-olds like to be challenged with complex games that teach specific skills and concepts. Arts and crafts kits, puppets, jump ropes, non-toxic art supplies, miniature dolls and action figures

9 to 14: Nine- to 14-year-olds develop lifelong skills, hobbies and enjoy team sports. Handheld electronic games, board games, sports equipment, model kits, musical instruments

Alabama Department of Public Health
 
 
 
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