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Chinese Delegation Visits Delaware Safety Council

A special delegation from the Hubei Provincial Supervision and Management Bureau for Work Safety visited the offices of the Safety Council in October. Hubei is a province in central China and the Management Bureau is the provincial government agency. Former DSC Executive Director Harry Roosevelt met with the delegation and provided them with information regarding the Council’s operations and training courses. “The delegation was particularly interested in and responsive to the wide variety of training courses offered by the Council” noted Roosevelt. Each member of the 6 person delegation was presented with a Delaware Safety Council gift as a memento of their visit.

Non-fatal U.S. Workplace Injuries Decline

The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses among private industry employers declined in 2010 to a rate of 3.5 cases per 100 equivalent full-time workers, down from a total case rate of 3.6 in 2009. Nearly 3.1 million injuries and illnesses were reported among private sector industry employers in 2010, down from 3.3 million reported in 2009.

 

Clothes Dryers Can Be A Fire Safety Hazard

While most home appliances are used without incident, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that 15,500 fires associated with clothes dryers occur annually, causing an average of 10 deaths, 310 injuries and more than $84.4 million in property damage. A lack of maintenance, buildup of lint, placing inappropriate items in the dryer and inadequate venting are frequently cited as contributing factors.

Here are some clothes dryer safety tips from Liberty Mutual Insurance to keep your home “fire free” this winter.

1. Have a gas-powered dryer inspected by a professional at least once a year to check flexible gas lines for damage and proper connection, and to ensure all piping is free of leaks.

2. Keep areas around heating sources clear of debris and insulated from the heating source.

3. Be sure to clean the lint tray in your dryer before each use and check around the drum for any accumulated lint.

4. Have a professional clean the inside of your dryer every one to three years.

5. Do not store clothing or other combustibles any closer than one foot from the dryer.

6. Do not let your dryer continue running when you leave your home.

Recognizing the Signs of Highway Hypnosis

Drowsy driving can occur to anyone to anyone. Drivers should be aware of the following signs which signal that they are too tired to be behind the wheel:

• You have trouble keeping your head up

• Can’t focus or remember the last few miles

• Repeatedly driving out of your lane

• Can’t stop yawning

• Eyes repeatedly close

• Missed your exit

Quote of the Month

October 14, 2011 “We know from our first report for this season that influenza activity in the United States is low now, with few people going to the doctor for flu–like symptoms and few respiratory viruses testing positive for flu. Though we can′t predict the exact timing, we expect increases in influenza illness, hospitalizations and deaths in the next few weeks,” –

Joe Bresee, M.D., Chief of CDC′s Influenza Epidemiology and Prevention

 

Did You Know?

Keep those handiwipes handy when using filling up your gas tank. One of the worst places to pick up germs is from the handle of a gas pump.

 

Take a look at our NEW Webpage at “www.delawaresafetycouncil.org”

Over the past month, the Delaware Safety Council has been busy redesigning our webpage.

While our fresh look is new, our webpage address is unchanged and you can still find us at

www.delawaresafetycouncil.org for up-to-date events and safety news, OSHA class enrollments, and our on-line defensive driving course. NOTE: If you’re a regular visitor to our webpage, don’t forget to put the refresh button on your computer to see the new design.

WE’VE MOVED!!

Please mark your records… the Delaware Safety Council has moved its offices and training center to:

Delaware Safety Council, Inc

2 Read’s Way – Suite 205
New Castle Corporate Commons
New Castle, DE 19720

AND our Phone Numbers have changed!!

New Phone Number: 302-276-0660
New Fax Number: 302-276-0655

Our toll free phone number will remain the same 1-800-342-2287.

Have You Tried Our New Online Defensive Driving Course Yet?

The Delaware Safety Council’s On-line Defensive Driving Courses are fully approved and certified by the State of Delaware for auto insurance premium reduction and 3 point credit. It works for PCs and Macs.

It’s easy to enroll, just go the Safety Council website at www.delawaresafetycouncil.org, click on On-Line Defensive Driving Courses take the Basic or Advanced course at home. When you complete the Course just print your certificate and take it to your insurance agent.. ...it’s 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.

Special discounts are offered for corporate or business groups or fleets!!!
Call us for special corporate/group discount details.

 

OSHA 510 or 511 Course On Line!

The Delaware Safety Council is now offering OSHA 510 Construction Industry Course and the OSHA 511 General Industry Course on line at its website www.delawaresafetycouncil.org.

 

Before “What if” Becomes “What NOW”?

January 20, 2012- First Aid/CPR Certification Training

Is It Time to Recertify??

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 and AED Courses for your employees are now available through the Delaware Safety Council. For information and special group rates, just call us at 302-654-7786.