Safety Moment

Safety Moment – Cell Phone Up to Date? Is your cell phone up to date?     I am not talking about the latest model, aps, or bells & whistles. I am talking about your contact list. Little known fact, cell phones can be used to make, what we called in the old days, phone calls.  In…

Safety Moment – Safe Scouting Website Update Having trouble finding Safe Scouting forms, documents, and information? Check out the updated Scouting Safety Resources page. Have a safety related question? – contact [email protected]

Safety Moment – Happy Birthday BSA This month we celebrate the BSA’s 114th birthday on February 8th!  What does this have to do with safety? Well, 114 candles are a lot on a cake. Better have a fire extinguisher handy. Here are some safety tips from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): Use a portable fire…

Safety Moment – COLD to Stay Warm Keeping warm is the most important part of cold-weather camping and outdoor activities. Use the “C-O-L-D” method to stay warm.   C=Clean: Since insulation is only effective when heat is trapped by dead air spaces, keep your insulating layers clean and fluffy. Dirt, grime, and perspiration can mat…

Safety Moment – Let’s Eat! Keep your holidays happy by handling food safely. The www.foodsafety.gov website from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provides some valuable holiday food safety tips:  Wash your hands frequently when handling food Keep raw meat away from fresh produce Use separate cutting boards, plates and utensils for uncooked and cooked…

Safety Moment – Don’t Be a Clark Griswold (plus bonus ladder safety Decorating is one of the best ways to get in a holiday mood, but emergency departments see thousands of injuries involving holiday decorating every season. When decorating follow these tips from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: Keep potentially poisonous plants – mistletoe, holly…

Safety Moment – Thanksgiving Safety The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) presents these top safety tips: Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the stove top so you can keep an eye on the food. Stay in the home when cooking your turkey, and check on it frequently. Keep children away from the stove. The…

Safety Moment – Scouting for Food Safely Use the Buddy System. Scouts traveling in Pairs is the best Practice of all. Utilize Parents, Adult Leaders, and Adult Staff. Wear Your Uniform. It clearly says who you are and what you are doing. Inform the Public. Make sure the Scouts can clearly identify who they are…

Safety Moment – Halloween Tips Here are some Halloween Tips from the National Safety Council Costume Safety To help ensure adults and children have a safe holiday, fda.gov has compiled a list of Halloween safety tips. Before Halloween arrives, be sure to choose a costume that won’t cause safety hazards. All costumes, wigs and accessories…

Safety Moment – Top Ten Things Heard Just Before a Visit to the Camp Medic (Adult Edition) 10. Watch this . . . 9. Are there any scouts around? . . . 8. When I was a scout. . . 7. Cool, let me try. . . 6. Don’t worry, I tried it at home …