Health & Safety/Risk Management Committee saw a need for the Health & Safety Bulletins. They were created to insure a more safer environment for the youth we serve. These bulletins are produced and handed out at each month's District Roundtable. And now they are available here.
Addendum to Guide to Safe Scouting - FL Policies
Age Appropriate Guidelines for Scout Activities
May 2008 - Article reprinted from Tree Care Industry Magazine April 2008 Titled "Ticks Sucks"
December 2007 - Handling of Firewood
November 2007 - Construction of the new Science & Technology Building now underway at Camp Babcock-Hovey has been declared an OFF LIMITS AREA.
October 2007 - Update, Wound and CPR Care
September 2007 - Meeting Place Inspection Form for Units
June 2007 - Summer Camp Health Check-In Tips
May 2007 - BSA Bike Safety Guidelines
April 2007 - Finger Lakes Incident Report Form
March 2007 - Finger Lakes Illness - Close Call - Accident Report Form
February 2007 - Blisters [also refer to "May 2004 - Common Foot Problems" below]
January 2007 - Stroke Awareness
December 2006 - Quality Unit Camping Worksheet for Troops & Crews
November 2006 - Camping Magazine Reprint, "Some Risks Just Won't Go Away"
September
2006 - Be Prepared for Emergencies
New Website sponsored by New York State
May 2006 - Fire Extinguisher Know How
April 2006 - Packing the Unit First Aid Kit
February 2006 - Liquid Fuels Policy Change & Information about getting trained
January 2006 - Giant Hogweed Alert
October
2005 - Black Bear Facts
also refer to H & S Bulletin about Mandatory Bear Canisters (August
2004)
September 2005 - Safety Training
April 2005 - Health & Accident Insurance Coverage for Units
November 2004 - Unit First Aid Kits
August 2004 - Mandatory use of Bear Canisters in Eastern High Peaks area in NY
May 2004 - Common Foot Problems
March 2004 - Thunderstorms and Camping Safety
December 2003 - Emergency Preparedness BSA (Award Program)
April 2003 - Available Websites on Diseases from Ticks & Mosquito
January 2003 - Cold Weather Apparel & Wind Chill Chart
December 2002 - Trailer Safety
November 2002 - FLC Class III Medical Form
November 2002 - Cub Scout Camping during Colder Months (Oct-Apr)