Health and Safety Alerts
The BSA Health and Safety and Risk Management Teams periodically issue alerts on important issues.
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Flu Prevention (January 2012)
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Insurance Coverage (December 2011)
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Aquatics Safety: Hyperventilation (August 2011)
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Summer Aquatics Safety (June 2011)
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National Lightning Safety Awareness Week, June 19-25, 2011 (May 31, 2011)
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Understand Heat Index and Hydration (April 25, 2011)
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2011 Guide to Safe Scouting Available (April 7, 2001)
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Winter Sports Safety (December 3, 2010)
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Are You Weather Smart? (October 26, 2010)
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Insurance Programs (Updated May 6, 2010)
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Chemical Fuel and Equipment Policy (Updated April 12, 2010)
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H1N1 Influenza Update (April 27, 2009; updated August 4, 2009)
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OnSite AED Special From Philips Medical (June 8, 2009)
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Special AED Limited-Time Offer From Cardiac Science (February 19, 2009; updated June 8, 2009)
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Flaming or Magic Neckerchiefs (April 21, 2009)
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Pool Safety (April 13, 2009)
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Parade Safety (December 10, 2008)
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SHIFT Happens ... Be Prepared to Move Quickly! (October 22, 2008)
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AEDs Available to Councils and Units (October 9, 2008; updated January 6, 2009)
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Norovirus FAQ (August 13, 2008; updated November 12, 2008)
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Paintball Is Prohibited in Scouting! (May 16, 2008)
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Traditional CPR Technique Still Official (May 9, 2008)
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Protection Strategies Against West Nile Virus
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Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
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Guidelines for Using Cannons
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Avian/Bird Flu Pandemic
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Take a Bite Out of Cyber Crime
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Water Chugging
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Radio Telemetry Tracking Devices
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What Moves U
Incident Reporting Tools
Information Regarding the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
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