The committee saw a need to pass out information to help leaders and scouts to run a more safer program. The Health & Safety Bulletins were born. These bulletins are produced and handed out at each month's District Roundtable. And now they are available here.
October 2008 - Ice Thickness for Ice Fishing
May 2008 - Article reprinted from Tree Care Industry Magazine April 2008 Titled "Ticks Suck"
December 2007 - Handling of Firewood
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
November 2005 - Obesity
October 2005 - Black Bear Facts
also refer to H & S Bulletin about Mandatory Bear Canisters (August 2004)
September 2005 - Safety Principles, S.T.O.P.P. program used at the 05 National Jamboree
April 2005 - Health & Accident Insurance Coverage for Units
December 2004 - Head Lice
November 2004 - Unit First Aid Kits
November 2004 - Pocket Knives
September 2004 - Hyponatremia
August 2004 - Mandatory use of Bear Canisters in Eastern High Peaks area in NY
May 2004 - Common Foot Problems
April 2004 - Skin Protection
March 2004 - Thunderstorms and Camping Safety
December 2003 - Emergency Preparedness BSA (Award Program)
April 2003 - Available Websites on Diseases from Ticks & Mosquito
March 2003 - FLC Stave Policy
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)
October 2002 - National Tour Permits
June 2002 - Heat Index Chart
May 2002 - Local Tour Permits
March 2002 - Swimmers' Itch
