My parents thought nothing of going out for dinner with friends, leaving my siblings and me at home alone. My sister was 8 when she started 'babysitting' my brother (6) and me (4). We had the phone number for the restaurant, but that was about it. Today, that would be seen as neglect!
Susan Cliffe, deputy chief inspector of Hiqa, stated, "The homes included 52 run by the HSE, another was a voluntary home funded by the HSE and 23 were privately owned."
Third-party certified fire doors are rigorously tested for fire performance, offering proven reliability, ongoing audits, and traceability of components. They are essential for legal compliance.
The removal of safety documents from the Department of Labor related to diversity in firefighting equipment highlights the administration's broader agenda against diversity initiatives in federal agencies.
All of the toys tested by Choice had unsafe battery compartments and failed at least one mandatory safety standard related to button-battery operation. This poses serious risks for children.