The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) issues Safety Alerts/Advisories to both private and public sector service vendors to apprise them of potential health concerns and safety hazards.  These publications specify what training must be provided to staff and what documentation must be maintained.  In addition to being sent to all vendors, Safety Alerts/Advisories are posted on the department’s web site so they can be readily available to all constituents.

Date	Subject
5/5/08	Safety Alert: FDA Reports a Food Recall.  Warns of Listeria monocytogenes risk with Certain Meat and Poultry Products.
4/8/08	Safety Alert: CT Dept. of Public Health Reports a Food Recall.  Warns of Salmonella risk with Certain Cereal Products.
4/2/08	Safety Alert: FDA Warns of Salmonella Risk with Cantaloupes from Agropecuaria Montelibano
3/31/08	Safety Alert: Ohio Firm Recalls Frozen Chicken Products Due To Mislabeling
3/26/08	Safety Alert: Alabama Firm Recalls Poultry Giblets That May Be Adulterated
3/6/08	Safety Alert: Canadian Firm Recalls Frozen Chicken Entrées For Possible Listeria contamination
3/6/08	Safety Alert: New York Firm Recalls Meat and Poultry Products for Possible Listeria Contamination
1/29/08	Safety Alert: Virginia Firm Recalls Chicken Products Due to Undeclared Allergen
12/11/07	Holiday Decorations & Door Decorations - Fire Safety Guidelines to Assure A Fire Safe Holiday Season
12/11/07	Carbon Monoxide: The Invisible Killer - Informational Sheet
4/4/2007	Individual Safety Monitoring Devices
7/6/2006	Hurricane Advisory
6/1/2006	Summer Safety Alert
2/10/2006	Client Funds
1/11/2006	General Safety Accountability
10/20/2005	Recall of Kidde Brand 10 lb. Fire Extinguishers
9/29/2005	Use of electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle
9/26/2005	Fire Alarm Systems
4/18/2005	Vehicle Access Precautions
3/28/2005	VAIL 500, 1000, and 2000 ENCLOSED BED SYSTEMS made By Vail Products Inc.
12/27/2004	Hot Water Temperature Safety Awareness
11/1/2004	Oral-B CrossAction Power / PowerMAX toothbrushes & refills
9/23/2004	Amusement Ride Supervision
6/9/2004	Hot & Cold Water Unit Dispensers
5/23/2002 (re-issued 6/1/2004)	15-Passenger Van Safety