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July 2, 2008. The Safety Council of Greater St. Louis elects new board. Read more about board election and other safety council news and tips.

Gov. Blunt and Department of Mental Health Announce Counseling Available to Missouri Families Impacted by Floods
June 24, 2008 - Jefferson City - Gov. Matt Blunt and the Missouri Department of Mental Health today announced that counseling services are available for Missourians and families whose lives have been disrupted by recent flooding. Anyone seeking counseling assistance and support can call 1-800-811-4760 for a confidential referral to a local community mental health center. Read entire announcement.

Train from Your Home and Office

Safety Council of Greater Saint Louis now offers online training. Categories include Occupational, workplace and public safety. Online Training

FDA Warns Consumers Nationwide Not to Eat Certain Types of Raw Red Tomatoes

The Food and Drug Administration is expanding its warning to consumers nationwide that a salmonellosis outbreak has been linked to consumption of certain raw red plum, red Roma, and red round tomatoes, and products containing these raw, red tomatoes. Read the Press Release.

Information on safe handling of produce can be found at
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/prodsafe.html
Tomato consumer page can be found at
www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/tomatoes.html
Updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention can be found at
www.cdc.gov/

Energy Saving Tip

Be a Fan of Fans
Fans are excellent energy-savers when compared to air conditioners. For example, ceiling fans often use about 98 percent less energy than most central air conditioners. Even if an air conditioner is running, it’s energy efficient to use fans. Fans don’t lower air temperatures, but they make the air feel about five degrees cooler. And since they also circulate the cool air, you can raise an air conditioner’s thermostat and remain comfortable.

2008 Training Schedule

Safety Council of Greater Saint Louis 2008 training schedule:

	Defensive Driving Courses
	Emergency Care
	Occupational Safety & Health
	Personal Management
	SATOP

As a National Safety Council chapter, the Safety Council of Greater Saint Louis provides training, conferences, workshops, networking avenues and much more. Call the chapter at (314) 621 9200 to be connected to the latest information on emergency care, driver improvement, and occupational safety and health training for the public, employers and instructors. Call today and be connected.

Summer Job Safety for Teens

Young workers, ages 14-24, are at risk of workplace injury because of their inexperience at work. OSHA is committed to indentifying ways to improve young workers safety and health. New OSHA site provides safety and health information for the young worker and others. It answers questions often asked by the working teen. Details about workers' rights and responsibilities, and links to training and other educational tools can also be found here. You can look over your State's youth employment laws, too. Important information for teen workers, parents, educators, and employers.

2008 National Safety Month

“Make a Difference” is the theme of the National Safety Council’s 2008 National Safety Month observance – and a call to action to employers and other organizations to help reverse a dramatic national increase in accidental injuries and deaths.

This year’s National Safety Month will feature a weekly focus on the leading causes of preventable deaths -- motor vehicle collisions, unintentional poisonings from overdoses, and falls -- as well as the lifesaving benefits of CPR/AED training for people in the workplace, at home and in their communities. Schedule of 2008 National Safety Month weekly topics:

	Week 1: June 2-6 Emergency Preparedness
	Week 2: June 9-13 Distracted Driving
	Week 3: June 16-20 Poison Prevention
	Week 4: June 23-27 Falls Prevention

Contact the Safety Council of Greater St. Louis at (314) 621 9200 for information on National Safety Month posters and other materials.

Are you prepared for an emergency?

Anticipating emergencies and planning a response can greatly lessen the extent of injuries and limit equipment, material and property damage. An emergency can occur anywhere, at any time. Our collection of resources will help you prepare and respond to an emergency.