DEKRA solutions 2/2019
Safety is very important to us – especially for children. Did you know that around two-thirds of all accidents happen at home or on the playground? The current DEKRA solutions shows where dangers lurk for children and covers a wide range of topics, from silent killers at home to the risks of artificial intelligence such as Alexa and Co. Don’t miss out on it.
Play it safe
Parents keep a close watch on everything that may even come close to harming their children: food, clothing, toys, their way to school, the list goes on. But is one hundred percent safety even achievable? Our author shows starting from page 8, where dangers lurk, how we deal with it and what we have to keep in mind.
Also in the new issue: Playground testers in action. The DEKRA playground testers are once again doing their rounds. Each spring, they commence their tour of Germany’s playgrounds and test the apparatus’ safety. Join the experts in their work.
Electromobility has also found its way into the so-called ‘last mile.’ Commuters, hipsters and urbanites are all jumping on their e-scooters, hoverboards and monowheels. Are these electric micro-vehicles the solution to urban traffc chaos? How safe are the scooters? You will find an answer from page 33.
Just a regular trip to the grocery store is enough to bring many potentially hazardous substances into the home: Glass cleaner, adhesives, dishwashing liquid, stain remover. At first glance harmless, belying the dangers within. The guide on page 19 of the new DEKRA solutions provides important information and an overview of ten typical pollutants and hazardous substances at home.
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Take a Look at the DEKRA solutions Magazine 1/2023
The energy transition is enormously important against the background of climate change. In the current issue of DEKRA solutions, the authors focus on this vital topic and the numerous sustainable ways of generating energy. You can also read how smart dummies are enriching accident research and how they differ from their conventional counterparts.
Micromobility on the Rise
Ride sharing and car sharing in competition with taxicabs, short range mobility via e-scooters or bicycles – so-called micromobility services are regarded as an important component of the mobility revolution. Large cities in particular expect them to reduce traffic and parking problems, improve the use of public transport – and thus reduce CO2 emissions overall.
