Product safety
Legal validation: 31/03/2011
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Injuries and accidents at home: Overview
Into: Product Safety 
Product categories Household
Household accidents are among the most frequent cases of injury. Prevention of accidents is fundamental towards decreasing their incidence. A highly effective accident prevention initiative necessitates a thorough understanding of the various forms of accidents, and the underlying factors linked to them. Causes of Accidents Insufficient forethought and haste in the use or placement of household articles and activities is a major factor as is the inherent level of safety of the products (...) Read more
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Electric Shock or Burn Hazards
Into: Product Safety Product categories Children’s items Toys Hazards Associated with Toys
Electric toys (e.g. such as train sets, electric ride-on toys, radio control toys) may present two types of hazards, namely: i. electric shock; or ii. over-heating causing burns or fires. On such matters the essential safety requirements of the Toys Directive stipulates: a) Electric toys must not be powered by electricity of a nominal voltage exceeding 24 Volts and no part of the toy may exceed 24 Volts. b) Parts of toys which are connected to, or liable to come into contact with a (...) Read more
Safety at Work
Into: Keep Yourself Safe Safety at Work
Safety at work is significant for workers, employers, workplace visitors and, perhaps indirectly, for their family. All necessary measures and precautions must be implemented and monitored so that employees do not endanger their health and safety in order to earn a living. The protection of health and a safe work environment should always take highest priority in every workplace. It is of paramount importance that work practices, including the use of certain materials, do not (...) Read more
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