April 2009
OSHA Notifies Workplaces with High Injury and Illness Rates
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has sent letters to more than 13,500 employers nationwide notifying them that their injury and illness rates are considerably higher than the national average. The letters explained that the notification was a proactive step to encourage employers to take action now to reduce these rates and improve safety and health conditions in their workplaces.
OSHA identified businesses with the highest rates of workplace injuries and illnesses through employer-reported data from a 2008 survey of 80,000 worksites (this survey collected injury and illness data for calendar year 2007). Workplaces receiving notifications had rates more than twice the national average among all U.S. workplaces for injuries resulting in days away from work, restricted work activity, or job transfer. Employers receiving the letters were also provided copies of their injury and illness data, along with a list of the most frequently cited OSHA standards for their specific industry. The letter offered assistance in helping to reduce these numbers by suggesting, among other things, the use of free OSHA safety and health consultation services provided through the states, state workers' compensation agencies, insurance carriers, or outside safety and health consultants.
U.S. Labor Department's OSHA orders Southern Air Inc. to withdraw retaliatory lawsuit and pay more than $7.9 million to 9 whistleblowers
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has ordered Southern Air Inc., a Norwalk, Conn.-based air cargo carrier, to withdraw a lawsuit it filed against nine former employees and pay them more than $7.9 million in wages, damages and legal fees. Southern Air filed a defamation lawsuit against the former employees in Connecticut Superior Court in May 2008 after some of the workers raised air carrier safety concerns with Southern Air, OSHA and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The workers, all former flight crew members, subsequently filed a whistleblower complaint with OSHA. OSHA's investigation found that the company's lawsuit was filed in retaliation for the workers' protected activities under the whistleblower provisions of the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century (AIR21).
OSHA's new guidance document focuses on mandatory respirator selection provisions added to existing Respiratory Protection standard
A new guidance document published by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Assigned Protection Factors (APF), provides employers with information for selecting respirators for employees exposed to contaminants in the air. OSHA revised its existing Respiratory Protection standard in 2006 to add APFs and Maximum Use Concentration (MUC) provisions. APF means the workplace level of respiratory protection that a respirator or class of respirators is able to provide to workers. The higher the APF number (5 to 10,000), the greater the level of protection provided to the user. APFs are used to select the appropriate class of respirators that will provide the necessary level of protection against airborne contaminants. Such exposures can come from particles or a gas or vapor.
MUC represents the limit at which the class of respirator is expected to provide protection. Whenever a hazard's exposure level exceeds MUC, employers should select a respirator with a higher APF. MUC means the maximum atmospheric concentration of a hazardous substance for which a worker can be expected to be protected when wearing a respirator.
APF and MUC are mandatory respirator selection requirements that can only be used after respirators are properly selected and are used in compliance with the entire standard. The Respiratory Protection standard requires fit testing, medical evaluations, specific training and proper respirator use. The standard applies to general industry, construction, longshoring, shipyard and marine terminal workplaces.
U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA revises Field Operations Manual to enhance enforcement and compliance assistance
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has revised its Field Operations Manual to provide OSHA compliance officers with a single comprehensive resource of updated guidance in implementing the agency's mission to more effectively protect employees from occupational injuries, illnesses and fatalities. This is part of OSHA's continuing commitment to make its standards and enforcement activities transparent.
The Field Operations Manual, formerly called the Field Inspection Reference Manual, constitutes OSHA's general enforcement policy and procedures for use by the agency's field offices in conducting inspections, issuing citations and proposing penalties. It is the guiding document for OSHA's compliance officers, whose mission is to assure the safety and health of America's working men and women. The manual assists compliance officers in scheduling and conducting inspections, enforcing regulations, and encouraging continual improvement in workplace safety and health. It also offers guidance on how to inform employers about OSHA's free On-Site Consultation Service and compliance assistance. The manual is available online at: http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/Directive_pdf/CPL_02-00-148.pdf.
Product safety recalls for April 2009
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prerelapr09.html
March 2009
BLS to Begin Recording Contractor Fatalities
Beginning in 2011, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will begin tracking contractor fatalities. With the increasing number of contractor work and the amount of risk typically involved in these jobs, these statistics will help the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) be aware of the condition of the contractor sector.
The construction industry has experienced a rise in contractor jobs. According to BLS, specialty contractors make up 63.4 percent of the U.S.'s construction workers compared, to 57.4 percent twenty years ago. Healthcare is also using an increased number of contractors.
NIOSH Issues Medical Screening Guidance for Nano Workers
The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) issued interim guidance for medical screening and hazard surveillance for workers who could be exposed to engineered nanoparticles.
Also recommended is standard industrial hygiene: identifying processes that involve production and use of engineered nanoparticles and continued use of established medical surveillance to detect any increase in the frequency of adverse health effects.
"Leaders in business, the health community, and public policy have widely agreed on the need for prudent occupational safety and health strategies in the growing nanotechnology industry," NIOSH Acting Director Christine Branche, Ph.D., said. "NIOSH is pleased to help provide scientific guidance for such strategies, which are integral for maintaining U.S. leadership in the global nanotechnology market."
For complete article, please visit www.cdc.gov/niosh/updates/upd-02-13-09.html.
Bringing Safety & Health Home: Thunderstorm Safety
With spring and warmer weather approaching, so are showers and thunderstorms. Here are a few tips to keep you, your family and your home safe during a thunderstorm.
When outside
* Trees are a primary cause of power outages today. Often when trees are planted too close to power lines, high winds and lightning can knock tree limbs and sometimes even whole trees into the lines, making the lines fall. If you see a downed power line, leave the area and immediately call 9-1-1. Keep pets, children and others away from the area. Remember - never touch a downed power line or any object touching a power line and never try to remove tree limbs from downed power lines.
* If a power line falls across your vehicle, call 9-1-1 and stay put until help arrives. Your tires provide important insulation from electric currents. Stepping out of your car could make you part of a complete electric circuit, resulting in electric shock or even death.
* If caught outside when a storm hits, seek shelter immediately in a building or car. If this isn't an option, go to a low-lying, open space away from trees, poles or metal objects. If you're caught in the woods, take shelter under shorter trees. Lightning typically strikes the tallest object around.
When at home
* Protect electronic equipment and appliances by installing surge protectors or by unplugging valuable electronics. * Keep an emergency kit handy with a flashlight, battery-powered or crank radio, bottled water and extra batteries if needed. Make sure to have the phone number for your retail electric provider handy in case
you need to report a power outage.
* Exercise extreme caution if using candles during a power outage. Always keep candles away from flammable objects and never leave them burning unattended.
* If you choose to use a portable generator during a power outage, make sure the main circuit breaker in the electric service panel box is in the OFF position or, in older electric service panel boxes, that the main fuse block is removed.
Newly Revamped Teen Workers Page on OSHA Web Site
March 2009
BLS to Begin Recording Contractor Fatalities
Beginning in 2011, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will begin tracking contractor fatalities. With the increasing number of contractor work and the amount of risk typically involved in these jobs, these statistics will help the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) be aware of the condition of the contractor sector.
The construction industry has experienced a rise in contractor jobs. According to BLS, specialty contractors make up 63.4 percent of the U.S.'s construction workers compared, to 57.4 percent twenty years ago. Healthcare is also using an increased number of contractors.
NIOSH Issues Medical Screening Guidance for Nano Workers
The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) issued interim guidance for medical screening and hazard surveillance for workers who could be exposed to engineered nanoparticles.
Also recommended is standard industrial hygiene: identifying processes that involve production and use of engineered nanoparticles and continued use of established medical surveillance to detect any increase in the frequency of adverse health effects.
"Leaders in business, the health community, and public policy have widely agreed on the need for prudent occupational safety and health strategies in the growing nanotechnology industry," NIOSH Acting Director Christine Branche, Ph.D., said. "NIOSH is pleased to help provide scientific guidance for such strategies, which are integral for maintaining U.S. leadership in the global nanotechnology market."
For complete article, please visit www.cdc.gov/niosh/updates/upd-02-13-09.html.
Bringing Safety & Health Home: Thunderstorm Safety
With spring and warmer weather approaching, so are showers and thunderstorms. Here are a few tips to keep you, your family and your home safe during a thunderstorm.
When outside
* Trees are a primary cause of power outages today. Often when trees are planted too close to power lines, high winds and lightning can knock tree limbs and sometimes even whole trees into the lines, making the lines fall. If you see a downed power line, leave the area and immediately call 9-1-1. Keep pets, children and others away from the area. Remember - never touch a downed power line or any object touching a power line and never try to remove tree limbs from downed power lines.
* If a power line falls across your vehicle, call 9-1-1 and stay put until help arrives. Your tires provide important insulation from electric currents. Stepping out of your car could make you part of a complete electric circuit, resulting in electric shock or even death.
* If caught outside when a storm hits, seek shelter immediately in a building or car. If this isn't an option, go to a low-lying, open space away from trees, poles or metal objects. If you're caught in the woods, take shelter under shorter trees. Lightning typically strikes the tallest object around.
When at home
* Protect electronic equipment and appliances by installing surge protectors or by unplugging valuable electronics. * Keep an emergency kit handy with a flashlight, battery-powered or crank radio, bottled water and extra batteries if needed. Make sure to have the phone number for your retail electric provider handy in case
you need to report a power outage.
* Exercise extreme caution if using candles during a power outage. Always keep candles away from flammable objects and never leave them burning unattended.
* If you choose to use a portable generator during a power outage, make sure the main circuit breaker in the electric service panel box is in the OFF position or, in older electric service panel boxes, that the main fuse block is removed.
Newly Revamped Teen Workers Page on OSHA Web Site
With the summer hiring season fast approaching, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has increased its online resources for teenagers, parents, educators and employers. New and improved areas of the Web site include:
- successful training tools from pervious Teen Summer Job Safety campaigns
- video clips with demonstrations of teens using safe work practices in construction and landscaping
- a guide on how to file an OSHA complaint
- links to information about hazards that teens commonly find on the job
- frequently asked questions for small businesses looking to hire young workers
To learn more about how employers and employees can keep their work environment safe and health, visit www.osha.gov/SLTC/teenworkers/.
President Obama nominates Deputy Secretary of Labor
On March 3, President Obama nominated Seth Harris to serve as Deputy Secretary of Labor. Harris is a former labor policy aide in the Clinton administration. While in the Clinton administration, he served as counselor to the labor secretary and as acting assistant secretary of labor for policy. He most recently served as the Obama transition
project's agency working group leader for the labor, education and transportation agencies.
Prior to joining the Clinton administration, Harris served as a law clerk to Judge William Canby of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and Judge Gene Carter of the U.S. District Court for the District of Maine. He is also a professor and director of labor and employment programs at New York Law School.
Bringing Safety & Health Home: Home Safety Council's Research Shows Families Underestimate the Danger of Poisonings at Home
Accidental poisoning is the second leading cause of home injury death in the U.S., yet a survey by the Home Safety Council (HSC) found that only one percent of U.S. adults ranked poisoning at the top of the list when asked to identify their leading home safety concern. Only 18 percent of U.S. adults have put safety locks on cabinets or have posted the Poison Control Hotline near phones - two of the key actions the Home Safety Council recommends to reduce the risk and severity of poisoning injuries.
"Perhaps the most important finding from our research is that parents and other caregivers aren't doing nearly enough to protect themselves and their families from serious home poison dangers," said Dr. Angela Mickalide, Director of Education and Outreach for the Home Safety Council. "This is a helpful reminder for all of us to take action
against this major health problem."
The most critical actions the Home Safety Council recommends taking now are to read product labels and lock away those with the words "Caution," "Warning" or "Danger" on the label; properly use and maintain fueled appliances; install a carbon monoxide alarm near sleeping areas; and post the Poison Control Hotline (1-800-222-1222) and other emergency numbers next to every phone and store them in cell phones.
The Home Safety Council also encourages adults to conduct a home walk-through, looking for dangerous products in every room and paying careful attention to the rooms where harmful products are most commonly stored.
Kitchen
In the kitchen, it is important to store all dangerous products away from food and drinks. Be especially aware of cleaning products with fruit shown on the label, which could be confused as being edible.
Bathroom
The bathroom is often home to the family's medications, which should be kept in their original containers with child-resistant caps and the original labels in tact. Keep each family member's medicines in a separate place so they don't get mixed up.
Garage & Storage Areas
Common items found in the garage such as chemicals, fuels, car fluids, pesticides and lawn/garden products are all poisons and should be kept in their original containers. Close the lid after use and always store these items in locked cabinets out of children's reach.
Poison Control Center
Every Poison Control Center across the nation can be reached by calling the Poison Control Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Post the help number and other emergency numbers near every phone. Call 9-1-1 if someone won't wake up, is having trouble breathing or is having seizures. If the person seems okay, but you think they may have taken poison or if you have a question about poisons, call 1-800-222-1222. The help number also provides local poison control information.
For a complete list of the Home Safety Council's poison prevention tips visit: www.homesafetycouncil.org/safety_guide/sg_poison_w001.aspx
For more information, please visit www.mysafehome.org.
Product safety recalls for March 2009
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prerelmar09.html
February 2009
OSHA publishes new Deck Barge Safety Guidance Document and Spud Barge
Fact Sheet
Slips, trips and falls, fire and falling overboard are among the major safety
topics addressed in two new Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
online publications designed to protect maritime industry employees.
The Deck
Barge Safety Guidance Document was developed to educate employers
and employees on preventing injuries and illnesses from hazards associated
with deck barges. Other topics mentioned in the document are machinery
and equipment, confined or enclosed spaces and training. The Spud
Barge Safety Fact Sheet lists three methods that can prevent the
spuds, which are vertical steel shafts that hold deck barges in place,
from accidentally dropping or slipping. The fact sheet also offers safety
measures for employers and employees working on barges and towing vessels.
Both publications were produced as a result of a 2006 barge-related accident
that caused five fatalities.
Deck barges and spud barges are flat boats or vessels that carry cargo
and are also used in the marine construction industry for work such as
pier or bulkhead construction, dredging, bridge construction and maintenance,
and marine oil service.
Both the guidance document and the fact sheet identify the connection between
proper controls, procedures and training, and they also seek to increase
awareness of hazards and identify solutions to prevent injuries and fatalities.
U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA announces informal
public hearing on proposed cranes and derricks standards in construction
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) will hold an informal public hearing on
the proposed cranes and derricks in construction standard published in the
Oct. 9, 2008, edition of the Federal Register (73 FR 59713).
The hearing will be held beginning March 17 at 10 a.m. EST in the auditorium
on the plaza level of the Frances Perkins Building, U.S. Department of Labor,
200 Constitution Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C.
Participants who intend to present testimony must notify OSHA in writing by
Feb.13. For participants requesting more than 10 minutes to present testimony
or documentary evidence, OSHA must be provided with copies of the testimony
or evidence by March 3.
Notice of intent to appear and copies of testimony or evidence may be submitted
electronically to http://www.regulations.gov,
the federal e-rulemaking portal. Alternatively, submissions of 10 pages or
less may be sent via facsimile to 202-693-1648. Or, if submitting by mail,
hand delivery or courier service, three copies may be sent to the OSHA Docket
Office, docket number OSHA-2007-0066, Technical Data Center, Room N-2625, U.S.
Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C. The docket
number, OSHA-2007-0066, must be included on all submissions.
Technical inquiries should be directed to Cathy Legan in OSHA's Directorate
of Construction at 202-693-2020.
U.S. Labor Department's OSHA to publish proposed
rule on occupational exposure to diacetyl and food flavorings containing
diacetyl
The Jan. 21 edition of the Federal
Register will contain a U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on occupational
exposure to diacetyl and food flavorings containing diacetyl.
The proposal seeks public comments on issues related to occupational exposure
to diacetyl and food flavorings containing diacetyl, including the relationship
between exposure to diacetyl and the development of adverse health effects;
methods to evaluate and monitor exposure; methods to control exposure; employee
training; medical observation for adverse health effects related to diacetyl
exposure; and related topics.
The agency will accept public comments on the proposed rule for 90 days.
To submit comments electronically, log onto http://www.regulations.gov,
the federal e-rulemaking portal, and follow the online instructions. Alternatively,
if comments do not exceed 10 pages, they may be faxed to 202-693-1648. Or,
if submitting comments on paper by mail, hand delivery or courier service,
send three copies to the OSHA Docket Office, Docket Number OSHA-2008-0046,
U.S. Department of Labor, Room N-2625, 200 Constitution Ave. N.W., Room N-2625,
Washington, D.C. 20210.
SHA Enhance Enforcement Activities in FY 2008: Ensuring Safe and Healthy
Workplaces
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) mission is to promote
and to assure workplace safety and health and to reduce workplace fatalities,
injuries and illnesses. OSHA continues to respond to new challenges from emerging
industries, new technologies, and an ever-changing workforce by utilizing strategic
mechanisms such as Site Specific Targeting (SST), National Emphasis Programs
(NEPs), and the Enhanced Enforcement Program (EEP). The OSHA report
on the success of their FY 2008 enhanced enforcement activities is available
at: http://www.osha.gov/as/opa/2008EnforcememtData120808.html
USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service offers On-Line Food Safety
Education
The Food Safety Inspection Service offers online food safety training to
educate consumers about the importance of safety food handling and how
to reduce the risks associated with food borne illness. The service
is located at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Food_Safety_Education/index/asp
Spring into the season with home fire safety tips
Along with spring come thoughts of fresh air, flowers, and a sense of renewal.
Getting organized and doing a bit of spring-cleaning helps to bring thatl
fresh feeling into your home. Spring-cleaning is a great time to review important
fire safety practices with your family. Answering the following questions
will help identify some activities you can complete to work your way to preventing
fire in your home.
If you live in an apartment or high-rise building, contact the building
management for information on the building’s fire escape plan.
Product safety recalls for February 2009
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prerelfeb09.html
January 2009
Winter Safety Tips
Keeping Your Home Safe
- Install a smoke alarm near bedrooms and on each floor of your home. Test
it monthly. If it has a 9-volt battery, change the battery once a year.
- Install a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm near bedrooms and on each floor of
your home. If your alarm sounds, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
suggests that you press the reset button, call emergency services (911 or
your local fire department), and immediately move to fresh air (either outdoors
or near an open door or window). Know the symptoms of CO poisoning: headache,
fatigue, dizziness, and shortness of breath. If you experience any of these
symptoms, get fresh air right away and contact a doctor for proper diagnosis.
- Make sure heating equipment is installed properly. Have a trained specialist
inspect and tune up your heating system each year.
- Keep portable space heaters at least 3 feet from anything that can burn,
including bedding, furniture, and clothing.
- Keep children and pets away from space heaters.
- If you use a kerosene heater, use only the fuel recommended by the manufacturer.
Never put gasoline in a kerosene heater--it could explode. Before you refuel
the heater, turn it off and let it cool down. Refuel outside only.
- When using a kerosene heater, keep a door open to the rest of the house
or open a window slightly. This will reduce the chance of carbon monoxide
build-up in the room.
- Have your fireplace chimney and flue inspected each year and cleaned if
needed. Open the flue and use a sturdy fireplace screen when you have a fire.
Burn only untreated wood; never burn paper or pine branches--pieces can float
out the chimney and ignite your roof, a neighbor's roof, or nearby trees.
- If you use a wood-burning stove, have the chimney connection and flue checked
each year. Make sure the stove is placed on an approved stove board to protect
the floor from heat and coals.
- Never use your range or oven to heat your home, even for a short time.
These safety tips are courtesy of: The Center for Disease Control, the National
Fire Protection Association, and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Surviving A Winter Storm
- Be prepared. Before cold weather hits, make sure you have a way to heat
your home during a power failure. Keep a multipurpose, dry-chemical fire
extinguisher nearby when using alternative heating sources.
- Keep extra blankets, flashlights with extra batteries, matches, a first
aid kit, manual can opener, snow shovel and rock salt, and special needs
items (e.g., diapers) on hand.
- Stock a few days' supply of water, required medications, and food that
does not need to be refrigerated or cooked.
- Monitor the temperature of your home. Infants and persons over age 65 are
especially susceptible to cold. If it's not possible to keep your home warm,
stay with friends or family or in a shelter.
- Dress in several layers or cover up with blankets to maintain body heat.
These safety tips are from “Extreme Cold: A prevention guide to promote
your personal health and safety,” a publication of the Center for Disease
Control's National Center for Environmental Health.
Clearing Snow And Ice
- Dress warmly, paying special attention to feet, hands, nose, and ears.
- Avoid shoveling snow if you are out of shape. If you have a history of
heart trouble, do not shovel snow unless your doctor says it's okay.
- Do light warm-up exercises before shoveling and take frequent breaks.
- If possible, push snow in front of you. If you have to lift it, pick up
small amounts and lift with your legs, not your back. Do not toss snow over
your shoulder or to the side.
- Don't drink alcohol before or while shoveling snow. Never smoke while shoveling.
- Use rock salt or de-icing compounds to remove ice from steps, walkways,
and sidewalks. Sand placed on walkways may also help prevent slipping.
- If you use a snow blower (also called a snow thrower), follow these safety
guidelines:
- Read the owner's manual before starting your snow blower. Make sure you
understand all the recommended safety steps.
- Make sure all people and pets are out of the way before you begin.
- Do not put your hand in the snow blower to remove impacted snow or debris.
Turn the machine off and wait a few seconds. Then use a stick or broom handle
to remove the material.
- Do not leave the snow blower unattended when it is running.
- Fill up with fuel before you start, when the engine is cool.
These safety tips are courtesy of: the National Safety Council, and the American
Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.
Driving In Winter Weather
- Before winter arrives, have your car tuned up, check the level of antifreeze,
make sure the battery is good, and check your tire tread or put on snow tires.
- Keep emergency gear in your car for everyday trips:
- cell phone
- flashlight
- jumper cables
- sand or kitty litter (for traction)
- ice scraper, snow brush, and small shovel
- blankets
- warning devices (e.g., flares, reflectors)
- For long car trips, keep food, water, extra blankets, and required medication
on hand.
- Avoid driving in snow or ice storms. If you must travel in bad weather,
drive slowly. Let someone know what route you're taking and when you plan
to arrive so they can alert authorities if you don't get there.
- If your car is parked outside, make sure the exhaust pipe and the area
around it are free of snow before you start the car. Snow packed in or around
the exhaust pipe can cause high levels of carbon monoxide in the car.
- Don't sit in a parked car with the engine running unless a window is open.
Do not let your car run while parked in a garage.
- If your car stalls or gets stuck in snow, light two flares and place one
at each end of the car, a safe distance away. Make sure snow has not blocked
the exhaust pipe. Then stay in your vehicle and open a window slightly to
let in fresh air. Wrap yourself in blankets and run your vehicle's heater
for a few minutes every hour to keep warm.
These safety tips are from Center for Disease Control, the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration, and the National Safety Council.
Walking In Winter
- Dress in layers and wear boots with nonskid soles. Wear a bright scarf
or hat or reflective gear so drivers can see you.
- Walk on sidewalks if possible. If sidewalks are covered in snow and ice
and you must walk in the street, walk against the flow of traffic and as
close to the curb as you can.
- Don't wear a hat or scarf that blocks your vision or makes it hard for
you to hear traffic.
- When traveling with babies or small children, dress them in bright or reflective
clothing. Always keep children--whether in a stroller or on foot--in front
of you and as away from vehicular traffic.
- Before you step off the curb, make sure oncoming cars and trucks have come
to a complete stop.
These tips are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Additional Winter Safety Resources Can Be Found At:
Product safety recalls for January 2009
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prereljan09.html
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