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AT A GLANCE Lithium battery incidents in air cargo are rising as more rechargeable products move through a complex global supply chain where safety responsibilities are often shared and unclear. Read the article to learn how battery quality, training gaps

Washington, D.C. - Today, UL Standards & Engagement released a new report, The Rechargeable Society: Building Trust in a Battery-Powered World, examining how rechargeable battery technology is transforming everyday life - from the devices consumers carry

Invisible, odorless, and deadly, carbon monoxide is called the "silent killer" for good reason. While most Americans know CO is dangerous, knowledge gaps around detection, emergency response, and prevention continue to put families across the country at r

Throughout your home, there are undoubtedly a number of products that use button and coin cell batteries - the key fob for your car, the watch on your wrist, the small flashlight in your kitchen junk drawer, the hearing aid in your ear, the digital thermo

AT A GLANCE Portable generators can provide critical power during outages, but improper use remains a leading cause of carbon monoxide poisoning deaths. Read the article to learn where generators should be placed, why carbon monoxide alarms matter and wha

AT A GLANCE As students prepare for life on campus, a few simple safety checks can help reduce risks related to fire, carbon monoxide, electrical hazards, and everyday products. Find out what safety experts recommend when it comes to smoke alarms, power s

Every week, passengers carry thousands of rechargeable devices through U.S. airspace without incident. But a small number of these devices enter a dangerous, uncontrollable overheating state known as thermal runaway. When an incident like this occurs, the

Portable Charger Incidents Jumped 42%, Becoming the Leading Cause Washington, D.C. - Today, UL Standards & Engagement released the Lithium-ion Battery Incidents in Aviation: 2025 Data Review highlighting that incidents are rising, portable chargers are no

New installation highlights Chicago's role as the birthplace of modern safety science and the enduring impact of Underwriters Laboratories CHICAGO, IL - The Chicago History Museum will open "The Symbol of Safety: The Story of Underwriters Laboratories and

AT A GLANCE UL Standards & Engagement interviewed U.S. consumers to find out what they know about smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms. Read on to find out why every home needs both alarms for complete protection. Your standard smoke alarm is not a car