News by subject: PSF

With the holiday travel season just around the corner, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) reminds its customers to prepare for the unexpected when traveling away from home....

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is announcing that BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. of Marlborough, Massachusetts, has agreed to pay a $9 million civil penalty. The settlement resolves CPSC's charges that BJ's knowingly failed to...

With the popularity of online shopping, Canada and countries around the world have seen an increase in the availability of unsafe products with potential risks to consumers. Product safety is a shared responsibility, and online businesses play an...

Canada is facing an unrelenting and tragic toxic drug and overdose crisis. No community has been left untouched. The impacts are seen and felt among our friends, our family, and our neighbours. That's why we are leveraging all the tools at our...

Natural disasters like the devastating wildfires in Lahaina on Maui highlight the importance of rapid deployment disaster relief solutions. And unfortunately, it wasn't just this disaster; in 2022, the United States experienced the third-highest...

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is seeking applications for its Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Grant Program (COPPGP) to assist state, local and tribal governments reduce deaths and injuries from carbon monoxide poisoning....

On Wednesday, October 4, 2023, the National Police Federation invites British Columbians and all Canadians to wear red to recognize and remember Cst. Rick O'Brien for his bravery, commitment to public safety, and for making the ultimate sacrifice in...

Canada is facing an unrelenting and tragic toxic drug and overdose crisis that has left no community untouched. Family members, friends, and neighbours are losing their lives to one of the most serious public health crises in our country's history....

College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving®, an award-winning industry leader in stress-free solutions for moving and junk-hauling needs, continues to take a stand against domestic violence. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and throughout the...

The country's leading brewer, Anheuser-Busch, the nation's largest drunk driving victim services and advocacy nonprofit, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), and ridesharing platform, Uber, are bringing their first-of-its-kind coalition to college...

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using 5in1 Rocker Bassinets because they pose suffocation, strangulation, and fall hazards to infants....

Watch Duty, the only app that provides real-time wildfire information, announced that it has added language support for Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Filipino. Since expanding throughout the American West earlier this summer, Watch Duty has...

The Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) has declared September 28 "Test Your Smoke Alarm Day" encouraging everyone to press their smoke alarms' test button and make sure they are in working order. Last year, Ontario suffered 133 fire deaths ? the worst...

Today, the United States Commission on Civil Rights releases the report, The Federal Response to Anti-Asian Racism in the United States.  Based on extensive research, expert and public testimony, the report assesses the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes...

Police and community leaders in every state in the U.S. are partnering to convene thousands of outreach activities during the 2023 National Faith & Blue Weekend (Faith & Blue) to help law enforcement and community members unite with mutual respect to...

The fire protection system testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) market is projected to grow from USD 533 million in 2023 to USD  633 million by 2028, registering a CAGR of 3.5% during the forecast period according to a new report by...

As the U.S. surpasses 240 school shootings in 2023, setting the stage for a record-breaking year of gun violence in schools, Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) is launching "Just Joking," its latest public service announcement (PSA) to underscore how important...

Ontario Fire Marshal Jon Pegg to be joined by Toronto Fire Chief Matthew Pegg to launch "Test Your Smoke Alarm Day" event with remarks followed by media availability...

In a pivotal move to elevate occupational health, safety, and environmental standards, Oizom has successfully deployed its real-time air quality monitor - Dustroid - at the world's deepest gold undermine South Africa. Oizom is a leading global...

The Fire Testing Market size is projected to increase by USD 2.61 billion, accelerating at a CAGR of 6.48% during the forecast period. The increasing number of fire accidents in the commercial and industrial sectors in the North American region has...

Between September 14 and 21, 2023, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, multiple packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized on the perimeter of Drummond Institution, a medium-security federal institution. The...

St. Cloud, MN: GeoComm, provider of Public Safety Location Intelligence®, announces a new Vice President and General...

The California Fire Foundation (www.cafirefoundation.org), the California-based non-profit that assists families of fallen firefighters, firefighters, and the communities they protect, has proclaimed October as California Firefighter Appreciation...

On September 21, 2023, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Cowansville Institution, a medium-security federal institution. The contraband and unauthorized items seized included hashish,...

Today on Cybertip Awareness Day, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is encouraging everyone to learn what financial sextortion is, to understand how to protect yourself and those around you, and know how to report this crime. Financial...

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) is actively working to better protect consumers and build public confidence in the mortgage brokering sector....

Car crashes continue to be the number one cause of preventable death for teens in the U.S., with more than 2,700 losing their lives in 2021. To curb this trend and keep young drivers safe on U.S. roadways, the National Safety Council DriveitHOME...

In a pivotal move to elevate occupational health, safety, and environmental standards, Oizom has successfully deployed its real-time air quality monitor - Dustroid - at the world's deepest gold undermine South Africa. Oizom is a leading global...

With new scams becoming more frequent and sophisticated, a majority of Canadians (88 per cent) report they've experienced an increase in attempts at fraudulent activity, and seven out of 10 (73 per cent) say they were knowingly targeted, according to...

The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) recently conducted two live wildfire demonstrations in California showing the effectiveness of the research-based wildfire mitigation actions in its Wildfire Prepared Home designation program,...

In a pivotal move to elevate occupational health, safety, and environmental standards, Oizom has successfully deployed its real-time air quality monitor - Dustroid - at the world's deepest gold undermine South Africa. Oizom is a leading global...

In response to the increase in domestic violence throughout the state, Legal Aid of North Carolina announced today the launch of its new Breaking the Silence: Abuse Affects Us All campaign. The campaign's focus is amplifying survivor stories and...

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) is warning consumers that an individual referring to themself as Harry Insurance, Swaveer Khati and/or Jarmandeep Singh is not licensed to conduct insurance business in Ontario. ...

Outfitting the Pittsburgh Penguins' hockey team with the proper protective equipment helps keep them in the game and safe on the ice. For MSA Safety , the global leader in the development and manufacture of safety products and solutions, its mission...

Product: Tahina Issue: Food - Microbial Contamination - Salmonella Distribution: Ontario and Quebec See the affected products and product photos for this recall SOURCE Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)

Extraordinary crossing guards across Canada are at the front line of children's safety, providing vigilance, caring and community as children travel to and from school. Parachute, Canada's national charity dedicated to injury prevention, wants to...

Saturday, September 30, the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) will host a border press conference in McAllen, TX, with 100 state legislators and sheriffs from 28 states to address the havoc illegal immigration is wreaking on...

Brigade Electronics will be showcasing its range of safety solutions for ground support equipment at the International GSE Expo in Las Vegas between 26th and 28th September....

September is National Preparedness Month, a critical reminder to safeguard families and communities against the unpredictable challenges of disasters and emergencies. Recent natural disasters worldwide, such as the devastating earthquake in Morocco...

During HUAWEI CONNECT 2023, Huawei held the first intelligent healthcare summit themed "Build a Digital Health Community to Accelerate Intelligent Healthcare". Huawei released the Digital Medical Technology Solution to help the healthcare industry go...

Jarek Jakubcek, Binance's Head of Law Enforcement Training, was recognized for his contributions and commitment to enhancing friendship and cooperation between Binance and the Korean National Police Agency (KNPA), particularly in the field of...

When it comes to preparing for a natural disaster or emergency don't forget some of the most important people in your life. Senior citizens, people like your grandparents or an elderly neighbor, can use a helping hand to get ready....

Oceania Cruises, the world's leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, has announced that its new ship, Vista, secured a perfect score of 100 during the luxury vessel's recent United States Public Health (U.S.P.H.) inspection conducted...

Norfolk Southern Corporation broke ground Thursday on its First Responder Training Center. The new regional safety training center in East Palestine, Ohio will provide ongoing, free training for first responders from Ohio, Pennsylvania, West...

The California Fire Foundation (CFF), with support from The PG&E Corporation Foundation (The PG&E Foundation), has awarded wildfire safety grants to 49 local fire departments, fire agencies and community groups in Northern and Central California....

Asthma Canada; as a leading national health organization dedicated to improving the lives of Canadians affected by asthma and allergies, are pleased to announce a crucial partnership aimed at enhancing community health and well-being. In...

Canadians across the country are already facing the consequences of climate change, which is causing more frequent and severe weather. Climate-related natural disasters, including flooding, pose a serious threat to the safety of Canadian communities...

With the arrival of fall and the annual shedding of the leaves, a great many of us get busy with tree pruning, gutter cleaning and other outdoor tasks. Hydro-Québec would like to remind everyone of the importance of safety: before starting any work...

The newly formed Forward Party, co-founded by onetime Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang and Republican governor of New Jersey Christine Todd Whitman, today endorsed Joe Rockey for Allegheny County Executive, broadening the Rockey...

The Water Sports Industry Association (WSIA) created a new Wake Responsibly educational video that has been awarded the Seal of Safe Boating Practices from the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators, making them the first industry...