The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has launched an innovative album of safety-themed songs to capture the attention of the younger generation. Titled “We’re Safety Now Haven’t We,” the seven-track album aims to target individuals aged 13 to 24 and raise awareness about the hazards that are most likely to cause injuries among this age group. From ATVs to fireworks, the album covers a range of topics, incorporating various musical genres to appeal to different tastes. For instance, there is a K-Pop song about firework safety and an EDM track encouraging people to put their phones away while walking. The album also includes a Spanish-language track called “Se Pone Caliente” as a reminder to check the functionality of smoke alarms.
Joseph Galbo, a social media specialist at the CPSC, explains that the intention behind the album is to provide young people with a gentle nudge towards adopting safety measures in their everyday lives. Galbo states, “One of the things we want to do with this album is just kind of provide young people a reminder that, ‘Hey, it’s important to wear a helmet when you’re riding a bike. And if you do it, you’ll be in a better position to live a healthier and safer life.” The CPSC collaborated with several artists, some of whom are well-known, to create the album. Galbo describes the process of creating the lyrics as a “really fun collaboration” where the artists were provided with the agency’s safety materials and given the freedom to interpret them creatively. The artists remain anonymous to ensure that the focus remains on the safety messages conveyed through the songs.
The album is available for listening and downloading on the CPSC’s website, and all the tracks are in the public domain, allowing people to remix them. Those familiar with the CPSC’s social media presence will not be surprised by this album release. The agency has gained a reputation for its unique and eye-catching public safety warnings, often shared as memes on platforms like Twitter. The album cover features some of the agency’s mascots, such as Potato the dog standing on an ATV and Quinn the quarantine fox wearing a bike helmet. Galbo reveals that the cover is labeled “Volume 1” with the hope of potentially releasing more albums in the future if this one is well-received. (Read more Consumer Product Safety Commission stories.)
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