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Safety Science in Action
Evanston, IL USA
Joined October 2012
The world is changing—so are the risks. Through our work, we’re on a mission to make the world #SaferForYou. Learn more about our impact at
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Cooling off from this heat by heading to the water? When you put on your life jacket, remember that our standards help make sure they are safe. We make summer fun #SaferForYou. ☀️ . Learn more:
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ULSE's David Wroth recently joined @NPR to talk about the real dangers of thermal runaway during air travel and why rechargeable devices should never be packed in your checked luggage. Hear the full segment:
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After the #AirBusanFire, airlines like @SingaporeAir & @ThaiAirways have banned using power banks in-flight. Our latest report reveals 70% of Asia-Pacific flyers know the risks of lithium-ion batteries, yet unsafe packing habits persist. ✈️Learn more:
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Planning on traveling this #MemorialDayWeekend? It’s the perfect time for a safety reminder, no matter if you’re flying or hitting the road. ✅ Pack your portable CO alarm.✅ When flying, only pack rechargeable devices in your carry-on, and keep them within arm's reach
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3.61 million people are planning on flying this Memorial Day Weekend, according to @AAAnews’s 2025 Memorial Day Travel Forecast. If you're one of the 3.61 million, remember – always keep your rechargeable devices within reach when flying!. ✈️
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Discover essential tips for safely traveling with lithium-ion battery-powered devices. Learn how to pack and fly with these devices safely.
AAA projects 45.1 million Americans will travel domestically over Memorial Day weekend. Most people will drive to their destinations, setting a new record for car travel for the holiday with 39.4 million travelers.
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“City officials must evaluate these tactics [for strengthening CO poisoning preparedness] and seek improvements, or they risk sharpening the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning within their municipality.”. Check out our recent report in @smartcitiesdive:
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Warm weather is here and we’re all looking forward to sunny days and outdoor fun. ☀️. From the battery in your e-bike to the CO safety features in your portable generator, ULSE standards help make life #SaferForYou.
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This is a very real example of the fire risk that rechargeable devices, like power banks, can pose and why they should NEVER go in your checked bag. ⚠️ Remember: Always keep rechargeable devices within reach when flying. Learn more about the risk:
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Through UL Standards & Engagement’s Thermal Runaway Incident Program, we are collaborating with airline industry dangerous goods and hazardous materials
🔥Watch how a power bank exploded in a passenger's luggage at #TallinnAirport! Luckily nobody was injured. That's why these devices must NEVER go in checked baggage - imagine if this happened mid-flight in the cargo hold! #AirportSafety #TravelTips @IATA @flightradar24
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ULSE has many standards that support sustainability efforts. On #EarthDay, we recognized the important work of standards development organizations to help make our world more sustainable and safer for all.
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🏛️ @HouseCommerce unanimously voted H.R. 973 out of committee. It can now head to the House floor for a vote. 63% of e-mobility owners mistakenly believe they’re already protected by federal regulations. It’s time to establish the protections Americans think they already have.
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CO alarm rules vary by state, so your vacation spot might not be protected. ULSE found 46% of travelers don’t worry about this risk, assuming alarms are installed. Detection is prevention—always travel with a certified portable CO alarm. 🔗 @TODAYshow:
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$519 million. That's how much e-mobility fires cost NYC from 2019-2023, according to our new report conducted with @OxfordEconomics. This represents lives lost, families displaced, and communities scarred from preventable tragedies. View the report:
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