Are toys safe?

What is the loudest allowable noise for a toy to make?

• 30 dB - Like the sound of a quiet rural area
• 50 dB - Air conditioning unit at 100 feet away
• 85 dB - Deisel train going 45 mph at 100 feet away
• 90 dB - Boeing 737 one nautical mile away from landing

Which of these toxic chemicals is found in some kids' toys?

Please select all that apply.

• Cadmium - a heavy metal used as a stabilizer in PVC and in the coatings and pigments in plastic and paint. Cadmium can have adverse effects on the kidney, lung and intestines and is classified as a known human carcinogen,
• Mercury - persistent toxic chemical that can build up in the body that is toxic to the nervous system and can cause damage to the nervous system.
• Lead - mpacts brain development, neurological damage, and excessive amount of lead can lead to muscle weakness and kidney damage.
• Phthalates - endocrine disrupters that can change hormone levels and cause birth defect

How many children under 5 were sent to emergency rooms as a result of a toy-related injury in 2008?

• Almost 6,000
• Almost 30,000
• Almost 60,000
• Almost 85,000