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Welcome to the Delaware Safety Council's NEWS ROOMFor More Information Contact: Harry Roosevelt, Executive DirectorPhone: 302-654-7786 Fax: 302-654-4617
Drawstring Strangulation Hazard Wet Leaves Warning Preventing "Back to School" Germs OSHA 500 Series Coming to Wilmington On-Line OSHA 510 & 511 Courses! Time to re-Order Personal Best Publication! Take a Defensive Driving Course On-Line Save $ on Discount Group Defensive Driving Courses First Aid/CPR/AED Adult Certification Training Schedule Upcoming Safety Training Opportunities Upcoming DSC Events The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns that portable gas generators, often used by consumers to restore power to their homes and businesses in the aftermath of a storm, produce high levels of deadly carbon monoxide (CO). CPSC warns consumers that generators should be used outdoors only, far from doors, windows, and vents that could allow CO to come indoors. "Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless poison gas. It is an invisible killer,"said CPSC Acting Chairman Nancy Nord. "While generators can come in handy after a storm, using one indoors can kill you and your family in minutes." A Porter Novelli "Healthstyles" survey of more than 10,000 adults found dangerous misconceptions about generator safety. The surveys found that most respondents (62 percent) believe it is safe to run a generator in a garage as long as the garage door is open. Many (47 percent) also believe it is safe to run a generator in a basement as long as a window is open. But both scenarios have caused deaths. CPSC records show that there were nearly 100 generator-related deaths due to CO poisoning in 2005. As the children go back to school and colder weather begins to make its debut in the area, the Delaware Safety Council warns that drawstrings at the hood or neck area are a strangulation hazard. They can catch on playground equipment and other items. Remove hood and neck drawstrings from upper outerwear clothing already in your child’s closet, and do not buy children’s clothing that uses them.  In addition to watching out for children crossing streets to go to school or the school bus stop, motorists should also be alert to wet leaves on the roadways and the ever-present deer population. Early morning frost can cause the underside of leaves to be slippery especially on roadways that lack sunshine. When to Wash
The following schedule will be offered during the remainder of 2008 and in 2009: Sept 15-17- OSHA 502 - Update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainer and the OSHA 511 General Industry Course on line at our website. It’s that time to order your subscription to the Delaware Safety Council’s quarterly Personal Best publication for your employees. Help keep them safe and healthy on and off the job with this easy-to-read informative newsletter. The cost is only $1.95 per annual subscription with a minimum of 15 subscriptions. Subscription order deadline is October 1, 2008.  The Delaware Safety Council’s CDRom based On-line Defensive Driving Courses are fully approved and certified for auto insurance premium reductions. It’s easy to register - just go the Safety Council website at www.delawaresafetycouncil.org, click on the red box entitled "On-Line Defensive Driving Courses" and order your CDRom. It will arrive in about a week. Insert it in your computer and take the course. When you complete the Course just pick up your certificate in person at any one of several approved UPS Stores throughout Delaware...its that easy. Now you can take a Defensive Driving Course over the course of several days at your own pace and on your own schedule.
 on Discount Group Defensive Driving CoursesWhen you arrange a group Basic 6-Hour Course or an Advanced 3-Hour Course with 20 or more employees you will receive a $7 per student discount. Discount Group Basic Defensive Driving Courses are $25 per person and an Advanced Course is $20 per person.  Just give us a call today at 654-7786 x 220 or 211 to take advantage of this special discount program. First Aid/CPR/AED Adult Certification Training Schedule August 8, 2008 September 19 October 10 November 7 December 12 Reminder - Is it time to have your employees recertified?? Remember CPR certification is valid for two years and First Aid certification is valid for three years. On-site First Aid/CPR Courses for your employees are now available through the Delaware Safety Council. 
Enrollment is made by calling Del Tech at 302-857-1400
Need a Professional Safety Audit conducted at your facility? We can help, give us a call 1-800-342-2287 Reminder...these and other courses are available on-site anywhere in the tri-state area for you convenience just call 302-654-7786 |
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