MAY-2015 Topic 1 of 31 JAD DAILY SAFETY TOOL BOX TOPICLIFT IT TWICEMost of you have heard the general rules of safe lifting. Remember to Get a firm grip on the load, keep itclose, bend at the knees, use your legs to lift the load, and keep your spine in the natural position (with anarch in your lower back). These principles always apply and should be incorporated into every lift--ifpossible!Given the enormous number of risky lifting situations that you are faced with at your place of work, youmay not be able to apply these principles every time. This is why you must always remember to LIFT ITTWICE! What?!The act of lifting is the same as any other movement that you can learn to do better with practice. As youknow, the more you practice a skill the better you become at doing it. But preparing to master a skillnormally involves mental as well as physical training. Consider bowling, golf, skiing or sharp-shooting. Youthink carefully about the movements youre going to make before you do them. This is the only way to getthem right--at least until they become second nature. Similarly, lifting TWICE means applying the principalof planning your movements prior to performing the lift:1.Your first lift is a mental lift. Think about the lift prior to actually doing it:2.How am I going to lift the item? Can I do it myself or should I get some help?3.How heavy is the item? Do I need to use mechanical assistance?4.Where am I taking the item being lifted? Is the area clear where I need to set it down?5.Is it a difficult path or a distance to go?6.What hazards may hamper the lift or obstruct the travel path?7.Eliminate those hazards before you lift the item. In other words, Plan the Lift First!8.The second lift is the actual physical lift. Here is where you carry out your plan.9.Use proper body mechanics and techniques while going through the motions. Bend those knees!10.Most important: Keep the load as close to your body as possible and dont twist.Next time someone tells you to lift twice remember

TWO LIFTS ARE BETTER THAN ONE WHEN IT COMES TO REDUCING THE RISK OF A STRAIN ON YOUR BACK!

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ARE YOU YOUR BROTHERS KEEPER?Im a big boy and I can take care of myself. How many times have you heard this comment whenobserving and attempting to challenge risky behavior? Why do we hesitate to question someone elsesactions? And why dont we listen to co-workers concerns? First, I believe we dont want to deal with theconfrontation, and second, we either dont consider the consequences or we dont believe theconsequences will occur. Why else would we allow a crew members unsafe actions to continue?Three Critical ComponentsAccountability is one of three critical components that empower crew members to protect one anotherfrom poor decisions that lead to risky actions and, ultimately, accidents. The other two components areresponsibility and authority. Together, the three components create an essential balance that preventsunsafe acts and promotes a safe work environment. The balance is achieved when a team has a clearunderstanding of its responsibilities, has the authority necessary to fulfill those responsibilities and takesaccountability for the consequences of their outcomes. The responsibilities should not be a secret. Theconsequences for not following these rules need to be clearly stated and enforced by leadership. While thesupervisor on the crew has the authority to guide the crews actions, everyone on the crew has to have theauthority to question whats happening and stop other crew members from conducting unsafe workpractices. If this culture is created, accountability among the crew members will blossom and flourish.Now, this may sound easy, but the personalities of the crew members can make this culture difficult todevelop. How does the young worker question the seasoned workers actions without being criticized forbeing wet behind the ears and told to keep his comments to himself? This is exactly the type of interactionoccurring on the job that stops accountability in its tracks. An attitude of caring for one another has to becultivated. The young worker has to respect the seasoned worker and be willing to learn from him or her,while the seasoned worker has to be willing to be challenged by and learn from the young worker.I have gotten to know hundreds of workers in my career and have yet to meet one who is perfect. Somebelieve they are very close, but they all make mistakes. A word of caution from one to the other may savethem from serious injury or death. However, this truth is often overpowered by pride.The Superman PhilosophyWe know the consequences of making mistakes while working with energized lines and equipment, but wenever believe it will happen to us. I call this the Superman philosophy. It takes a great amount ofconfidence in your abilities to be a worker; however, that same confidence that enables you to excel canalso cause you to believe you cant be hurt. Bad things will always happen to the other guy. When youlisten to accident reports in safety meetings, you never believe it can happen to you.For those of you who have been involved in serious accidents or suffered the loss of a co-worker, you knowthe consequences all too well. The nagging regrets of what you could have done to prevent the accidentstay with you for a long time. Instead of reacting, we must respect the potential consequences of ouractions and be motivated to prevent an accident from occurring.

MAY-2015 Topic 3 of 31 JAD DAILY SAFETY TOOL BOX TOPICSAFETY GLASSSafety glasses werent always considered part of everyday utility construction equipment. It was during themid-1980s when companies really started embracing the use of safety glasses as mandatory personalprotective equipment (PPE). Today you cannot step foot on a utility construction site without proper PPE,including safety glasses. Much has been accomplished in eyewear design, fit and comfort over the past 25years, and many eye injuries have been avoided as a result of these significant changes. The purpose of thistool box is to cover some of the basics of safety glasses, as well as address some of the concerns aboutwearing them.The Basics : Safety glasses are made with shatter-resistant lenses to protect the eye from flying debris.Although safety lenses may be constructed from a number of materials with various impact resistances,testing standards require that they maintain a minimum thickness at the thinnest point, regardless ofmaterial. The following table contrasts the benefits of each lens type typically available in approved safetyeyewear.

Approved industrial eye protection meets the performance standards of ANSI Z87.1. Safety glasses thatmeet this standard must pass a high-velocity object test for frames and lenses, and meet the criteria forlens thickness, corrosion, flammability and side-shield protection, as well as optical requirements. Glassesthat meet the ANSI Z87.1 standard are marked with Z87 on the inside of the frame temple bars.Issues and Concerns : Although much has been done to ingrain safety glass use into everyday life, manyeye injuries still occur on a daily basis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, morethan 2,000 workplace eye injuries occur every day, with 100 of them resulting in one or more days of lostwork. A U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey of workers who suffered eye injuries found that nearly threeout of five were not wearing eye protection at the time of the accident. The most common answer givenby construction workers with eye injuries when asked why they werent wearing safety glasses? I didntthink that I needed them! Beyond the pain and suffering incurred by the injured employee, additionalconsequences exist for every eye injury that occurs. The cost of eye injuries to employers is more than$300 million in lost production time, medical expenses and workers compensation. The rates of eye injuryand lost work time can each be reduced by 50 percent or more when personal protective eyewear is worn,according to a review of the effectiveness of various interventions for preventing work-related eye injuries.Although we have seen dramatic improvement in eye protection development and use over the past threedecades, an opportunity exists for all of us to do our part and help those we work with protect their eyes.By using the suggestions in this Tailgate, you can have a positive and significant impact on your co-workersand their families

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IMPROVE SAFETY THROUGH COMMUNICATIONRecently we have heard about serious accidents and fatalities in industry that have had a significant impacton the injured employees, their fellow workers, their family and friends, and virtually everyone else whoknows them. These accidents should not have happened, and when we look at the events leading up tosome of them, they could be described by the famous quote from Cool Hand Luke: What weve got hereis failure to communicate.Freeman Teague Jr. said, Nothing is so simple that it cannot be misunderstood. Think about your mostrecent conversation regarding a topic not related to work. It might be the football game over the weekend,or maybe it was the basketball game last night. Whatever the conversation was about, did you have aproblem getting your point across? Did your audience understand what you were saying? Did they respondwith questions or suggestions about the topic? Did they have a difference of opinion? How was yourdiscussion left? Were you hesitant to point out a problem or issue that the others did not identify? Isuggest that you did not have a problem sharing your thoughts and ideas about the subject, and I believewe need to carry that same process and attitude into the workplace.In order for communication to be successful, all parties must participate. It is interesting that in deliveringor receiving messages, we often trust nonverbal behaviors more than verbal behaviors. Our individualcultures, backgrounds and biases all play into how we perceive a message. We may have a feeling ofsuperiority (I am the Lead man and I know more than an apprentice or worker.), a feeling ofdefensiveness (I am the new guy, so I will not say anything to get along.) or we may let our ego get in theway (I have been in this business for 20 years.). We may be talking too fast and not speaking clearly, andsometimes as listeners, we focus on the words instead of the facts. We may take things for granted as weoften believe certain information has no value or we think we are already aware of the facts. We areinfluenced by our frames of reference, values, beliefs, knowledge and experiences, and remember, we donot see things the same way while under stress. Add to that the noise from external surroundings that canimpede communication, and we have a surefire recipe for failure.So, while discussing your tool box talk, pre-job briefing or change in the work process, did you makeyourself clear and understood? Was your audience engaged, asking questions and making suggestions? Didyou lay out the work plan and identify the hazards so everyone understood? Did you listen to everyonewho had a question or suggestion on the work process even if it was the new guy? What if someonequestioned part of the plan, identified a hazard that was not mentioned or suggested another way of doingthe work? How did you respond? Was everyone truly engaged in the conversation?Ultimately, we need to ask ourselves, what can I do right now to make my work environment safer andmyself a safer worker? How about taking personal responsibility for our behaviors by improving our owncommunication? When each and every employee takes personal responsibility and becomes directlyinvolved in the safety process by improving communication at their level, success toward zero accidentsand injuries can become a reality. I believe Yoda said it best in The Empire Strikes Back: Do or do not.There is no try.There are many safety initiatives that want us to adapt our behaviors in order to become safer workers. Intaglines we are encouraged to be our brothers keeper, focus on the moment, and keep our headsand hands in the same place. I contend that with all the safety improvement programs available, it canboil down to us doing something very basic improving our communication. To borrow a phrase from theU.S. Department of Homeland Security, If you see something, say something, and to that I would add,Do something. I believe part of improving our safety communication is really simple: We need toremember to take care of each other out there.

MAY-2015 Topic 5 of 31 JAD DAILY SAFETY TOOL BOX TOPICMULTI TASKING OR SWITCH TASKING?In computer terms, multitasking is the concurrent operation by one central processing unit of two or moreprocesses. Interestingly enough, this is not accomplished because computers can perform multipleprocesses at once. They simply give the appearance of multitasking because they can switch betweenprocesses thousands of times a second. Multitasking applied to human beings isn't much different. Wehave a central processing unit the brain and give the illusion of multitasking by switching between tasksperformed in the same time frame, but not at the same time. Im not proposing that people cannotmultitask. We can, but only when the tasks performed are simple and familiar. The reality is that usually atleast one of the tasks being performed is complex or unfamiliar. In these situations, we are notmultitasking, we are switch-tasking. Try this exercise as an example: Get a blank sheet of paper and put itbeside this article. As you continue reading, write your name in cursive on the blank sheet. You wereprobably successful at multitasking and signed your name although it probably doesn't look as good asusual. In this case, both tasks, reading and signing your name, were simple and familiar tasks that youperform frequently. Now, without looking at what you are writing, continue reading and write I am aneffective multitasker in cursive. How does that look? In this case, reading remained a simple and familiartask while writing the phrase was simple and unfamiliar. As Ive been writing this article, Ive answered thephone, my boss has walked in, a co-worker has stopped by and I've answered emails. I was doing fivethings at once, and I did them all well. They each got the attention they deserve. Or did they? Did Ieffectively multitask or was I distracted? Is there really such a thing as multitasking and, if not, how doesthe fallacy of multitasking relate to safety?Understanding the DifferenceUnderstanding the difference between switch-tasking and multitasking is important to working safely. Thebelief that we have to multitask is a good example of prioritizing productivity over safety. As it is phrased inalmost every safety manual in existence, either texting and driving or texting while driving is not permitted.The problem is that there is no such thing as texting and driving or texting while driving. There is textinginstead of driving. You stop driving and start texting, which is not multitasking it's switch-tasking. Theproblem is that when you stop driving your vehicle, it keeps going.The leadership doom loop is one of bestexamples of multitasking. A leader is multitasking and doesnt explain his expectations when assigning aproject to a subordinate. The subordinate does good work, but the finished product isnt what the leaderexpected. When the work product is turned in, the leader who is multitasking again reviews it, quicklymarks it up and chastises the employee for not doing what was expected the first time. The subordinaterevises it and submits it again. This time the leader yells at the subordinate for not doing what wasexpected. The leader is too busy multitasking to explain the assignment yet again, so he decides to do ithimself, adding yet another task to his to-do list and becoming even busier. The next project comes alongand while assigning it to a subordinate, he is still multitasking.Effective Switch-TaskingHowever you feel about multitasking, hopefully you realize most of the tasks you are required to performas part of your job deserve your full attention. Also, Im sure your company expects you to work safely andproductively. Here are some thoughts on effectively switch-tasking rather than ineffectively multitasking.Your company is not going to shut down nor will the world stop spinning if it takes you an hour to answeran email. Dont text instead of driving. If its too much temptation, turn your phone off and pull over atregular intervals to check and respond to emails. Youll be a much safer driver and your body willappreciate the breaks. Do one thing and do it right. There are simple and frequent tasks suitable formultitasking, but most demand effective switch-tasking. If someone interrupts your work, stop looking atyour phone or computer and look them in the eye. If youre designated as an observer, observe. Be clear inyour instructions and training. The results you get from your subordinates will amaze you and make yourjob easier.In conclusion, dont let the demands of todays fast-paced world affect your ability to stay safe.Understand and utilize switch-tasking as a tool to perform tasks correctly and safely the first time around.

MAY-2015 Topic 6 of 31 JAD DAILY SAFETY TOOL BOX TOPICOVERUSE AND OVEREXERTION INJURIESAs every utility employee knows, our work at times is hard, dirty and dangerous. The demands of our jobrequire much physical work. Whether climbing poles or towers, hand-digging holes or moving materialfrom street to rear property, the machines most used and abused are our bodies. All this wear and teartakes its toll, and eventually the body signals overuse through pain and swelling. The types of injuries thatcan be inflicted often include back pain and problems with joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves andother soft tissue.Focus Area 1: AwarenessEvery worker should be thinking about how to extend the warranty on his or her body. If your chosenprofession is to work with tools, how long are you planning to be in your career? Twenty-five to 35 years?Thats a long time working a physical job where a lot of damage can occur, unless you purposely thinkabout how to get through each day working smarter, not harder. A focused approach and the building ofgood habits that limit your exertion can help you avoid injuries over time. A second function of awarenessis your ability to understand your bodys limitations. This includes the need to condition and maintain yourbody for the tasks you routinely perform. The old mindset of climbing a pole only once a year for pole-toprescue training needs to be challenged; the body is a machine, and exercise and conditioning keep ourbodies in top-performing condition. A third function of awareness is what is referred to as job hardening.Many of us get into the trade through an apprenticeship program, so some of the most labor-intensivework is given to apprentices. Some advice for crew leaders and foremen: Your job is to ensure that yournew workers are provided a break-in period during which they condition their bodies withoutoverexertion. The entire crew needs to be aware of this approach, as a new apprentice on the crew willtypically attempt to work harder to prove their worth. Unfortunately, a strain injury often occurs. And forthe tenured employees, work pacing is needed to get you back up to speed any time you move into a jobfunction that exercises the body in a new way.Focus Area 2: Proper Body Mechanics and ErgonomicsMuch attention has been given to reducing strain injuries over the past 30 years, and much of the sameadvice offered 30 years ago is still valid today, specifically the use of good physics and body mechanics toreduce the stress on your body. Following are some guidelines: Stand close to the load and center yourself over it with your feet shoulder-width apart. Tighten your abdominal muscles. Keeping your back straight, bend your knees and squat down to the floor. Get a good grasp on the load with both hands. Keeping the load close to your body, use your leg muscles to stand up, lifting the load off the floor. Your back should remain straight throughout lifting, using only the leg muscles to lift the load. Lift using a slow, even pace dont jerk the load. Do not twist your body when moving the load. Instead, take small steps with your feet, turning until youare in the correct position. Again, bend at the knees using only your leg muscles and place the load in the appropriate spot.Focus Area 3: Task EvaluationFor the average person, a good rule of thumb when it comes to handlng material is setting a limit of 50pounds or less for an individual to carry or move. Its OK to say "I can't." Don't try to move or lift an objectthat you can't handle. Instead of lifting a 75-pound load, break it down into smaller parts. If something isn'tdivisible, use a mechanical device like a wheelbarrow or cart, or lift it with a co-worker. If team lifting isused, it must be coordinated. Ideally, workers should be of approximately the same size for team lifting.One individual needs to be responsible for control of the action to ensure proper coordination. If oneworker lifts too soon, shifts the load or lowers it improperly, either they or the person working with themmay be injured. By focusing on these three areas awareness, proper body mechanics and ergonomics,and task evaluation you will create habits that will successfully get you through every day without injury.

MAY-2015 Topic 7 of 31 JAD DAILY SAFETY TOOL BOX TOPICLINE OF FIRELine of fire is a military term that describes the path of a discharged missile or firearm. Its the path anobject will travel. In utility work there are many objects that have potential to create line of fire exposure.Awareness is the first defense. Be alert for conditions that may change where the line of fire zone exists,including wind gusts and falling objects. Perform a job site walk-down to identify missing or weak defensesin areas such as arrow trucks, equipment guards and excavation shoring. Remind workers to stay clear ofhazards by using flagging, barricades, job briefings and three-way communication.Pay close attention to personnel and objects above, below and in the immediate work area during any jobevaluation. No material should be dropped from a pole unless absolutely necessary; this shall be doneunder the crew leaders direction. The drop zone shall always be guarded and cleared.Lifting/Hoisting Never walk under a suspended load. Communicate to other workers when entering a lifting/hoisting zone, even if for a short period. Balance the load prior to lifting. Rigging equipment shall never be loaded in excess of its maximum safe loading limit.Tensioned Lines Be aware and stay clear of tensioned lines such as cable, chain and rope. Use only correct gripping devices. Select proper equipment based on size and load limit. Be cautious of torque stresses that drilling equipment and truck augers can generate. Equipment canrotate unexpectedly long after applied torque force has been stopped.Objects with Fall Potential Not all objects may be overhead; be especially mindful of top-heavy items and items being transportedby forklift or flatbed.Objects with Roll Potential Secure objects that can roll such as tools, cylinders and poles. Secure rolling stock using approved binders; apply parking brakes or use chocks to prevent movement.Pressurized Cylinders and Lines Safety standards for compressed cylinders include securing all tanks upright and installing caps when notin use.High-Pressure Hydraulic Tools Only trained or instructed individuals should change fittings on or make modifications to hydraulic tools.Regulator/Gauge Pressurization During the instant that pressure is introduced into a cylinder regulator gauge, stand aside and avoidfacing the front or back of the regulator gauge.Electrical Equipment Stand aside when racking breakers into position in case of malfunction and breaker fragments. Stay clear of equipment when breakers are being closed remotely.Spring-Loaded Devices Springs come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and can release tremendous energy if compression astension is suddenly released.Vehicle/Heavy Equipment Use parking brakes and wheel chocks for any vehicle or equipment parked on an incline. When working near moving, heavy equipment such as line trucks and cranes, remain in operators fullview. Obtain operators attention prior to approaching equipment. Vacate the back of the bucket truck when the boom is being moved or cradled. Get the operatorsattention if you must get into the back of the truck so he or she can stop boom movement. Take precautions for all pedestrian and vehicle traffic when positioning vehicles and equipment at a jobsite.

MAY-2015 Topic 8 of 31 JAD DAILY SAFETY TOOL BOX TOPICSCALPEDThis is not a story.Just an incident happened at other part of world where safety have high priority. A lady was working inautomotive part company. She went to clear out a machine she was operating when her long brown hair,which hung to midback and pulled back for work into a ponytail, became tangled in the machine. She waspulled face first into the machine.The machine ripped her scalp from just above her eyebrows backward toward her neck. Screaming in painand unable to reach the emergency stop button, a coworker shut down the machine that cuts steel tubing.Paramedics were called and it required 20 minutes to free her and she was taken to Akron GeneralHospital.Surgeons reattached about 75 percent of her scalp, the remaining 25 percent was too mangled and moreplastic surgery is expected in the future.This incident is still under investigation but there are several things to look at from this incident. Theanswers for this particular case we won't know, but for us, as we go to work today, there are things weneed to look at closely to prevent this from occuring to us.

Do you have loose clothing or hair that can pull you into equipment? Take care of it. Do you have enough training on your 6th day of the job to know the right way to do things?

Especially upset conditions and the like. Ask for it. Do you reach into moving equipment? Don't. Do you know the proper lockout procedures for your equipment? Learn them. Do all the interlocks work on your equipment guards? Check them. Do you need interlocks on doors or guards on your equipment? Let us know.

This is truly tragic and one of those life changing injuries we don't like to hear about. Look at yourself andyour equipment and procedures today so we don't have a repeat incident here.

MAY-2015 Topic 9 of 31 JAD DAILY SAFETY TOOL BOX TOPICCHOLESTEROLTo understand high blood cholesterol (ko-LES-ter-ol), it helps to learn about cholesterol. Cholesterol is awaxy, fat-like substance thats found in all cells of the body.Your body needs some cholesterol to make hormones, vitamin D, and substances that help you digestfoods. Your body makes all the cholesterol it needs. However, cholesterol also is found in some of thefoods you eat. Cholesterol travels through your bloodstream in small packages called lipoproteins (lip-o-PRO-teens). These packages are made of fat (lipid) on the inside and proteins on the outside.Two kinds of lipoproteins carry cholesterol throughout your body: low-density lipoproteins (LDL) and high-density lipoproteins (HDL). Having healthy levels of both types of lipoproteins is important.LDL cholesterol sometimes is called bad cholesterol. A high LDL level leads to a buildup of cholesterol inyour arteries. (Arteries are blood vessels that carry blood from your heart to your body.)HDL cholesterol sometimes is called good cholesterol. This is because it carries cholesterol from otherparts of your body back to your liver. Your liver removes the cholesterol from your body.High blood cholesterol is a condition in which you have too much cholesterol in your blood. By itself, thecondition usually has no signs or symptoms. Thus, many people dont know that their cholesterol levels aretoo high.People who have high blood cholesterol have a greater chance of getting coronary heart disease, alsocalled coronary artery disease. (In this article, the term heart disease refers to coronary heart disease.)The higher the level of LDL cholesterol in your blood, the GREATER your chance is of getting heart disease.The higher the level of HDL cholesterol in your blood, the LOWER your chance is of getting heart disease.Coronary heart disease is a condition in which plaque (plak) builds up inside the coronary (heart) arteries.Plaque is made up of cholesterol, fat, calcium, and other substances found in the blood. When plaquebuilds up in the arteries, the condition is called atherosclerosis (ATH-er-o-skler-O-sis).Over time, plaque hardens and narrows your coronary arteries. This limits the flow of oxygen-rich blood tothe heart.Eventually, an area of plaque can rupture (break open). This causes a blood clot to form on the surface ofthe plaque. If the clot becomes large enough, it can mostly or completely block blood flow through acoronary artery.If the flow of oxygen-rich blood to your heart muscle is reduced or blocked, angina (an-JI-nuh or AN-juh-nuh) or a heart attack may occur.Angina is chest pain or discomfort. It may feel like pressure or squeezing in your chest. The pain also mayoccur in your shoulders, arms, neck, jaw, or back. Angina pain may even feel like indigestion.A heart attack occurs if the flow of oxygen-rich blood to a section of heart muscle is cut off. If blood flowisnt restored quickly, the section of heart muscle begins to die. Without quick treatment, a heart attackcan lead to serious problems or death. Plaque also can build up in other arteries in your body, such as thearteries that bring oxygen-rich blood to your brain and limbs. This can lead to problems such as carotidartery disease, stroke, and peripheral arterial disease (P.A.D.).

MAY-2015 Topic 10 of 31 JAD DAILY SAFETY TOOL BOX TOPICHEAD INJURIES - AFTER THE FALLYou can work for years and hardly get a scratch, then one day a fall can turn your life around. Fall injuriesmay cause abrasions, fractures and dislocations. However, the one of the most serious result of a fall, otherthan death, can be a head injury. How this will affect you depends upon which part of your brain has beeninjured as a result of a fall or impact. Broken bones usually heal, but head injuries can result in life longserious problems, such as:

Changes in personality, such as increased anxiety, depression or anger. Difficulties with eye and hand coordination, and inability to handle tools or play sports well. Defects in vision and visual illusions. Short-term memory loss or interference with long term memory. Increased aggressive behavior. Difficulty in distinguishing left from right. Changes in social behavior

You will have a question now, How You Fall Often Determines Your Specific Injury. From the time a workerloses a secure grip, footing or balance, until impact, several factors influence what part of the body will beinjured and how severe the damage will be. They are:

Distance of the fall -momentum and velocity effect the impact on your body.

The angle of the body at impact - we're not like cats landing on all fours.

The obstacles the body strikes - what if you fall on railings, steps, or vehicles? The surface eventually landed on - will it be a pile of hay, or broken concrete & re-bar?

What You Can Do: THINK! Help remind your co-workers to play it safe and avoid taking risks. Report unsafe conditions to the nearest supervisor. Make it a habit to work safely, regardless of time pressures and productivity goals. Practice caution at home - accidents and head injuries from falls happen more often off the job

than at work. Know how to use fall protection and fall restraint equipment. Never say, "I don't need to fool

around with that stuff-I'll only be up there a minute."Stay Alert! Head injuries can have devastating-consequences that may impact your life forever.

MAY-2015 Topic 11 of 31 JAD DAILY SAFETY TOOL BOX TOPICEMERGENCY EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWERSLet's hope you never need one, but if you do let's hope it's clean and accessible. If you get foreign particlesin your eyes or a chemical spill on your body, an emergency eyewash station or deluge shower is the mostimportant initial step in first-aid treatment. Chemical burns to the eye are among the most urgent ofemergencies.An eyewash/shower is required if:

The Material Safety Data Sheet indicates a chemical in use is caustic, toxic, or corrosive. The MSDS informs that serious eye damage may result. Warnings such as "causes chemical burns" or "causes permanent eye damage" are posted on

container labels.Eyewash/showers in addition must have the following:

Pure clean water Hands free operation Constant water flow rate for a full 15 minutes Highly visible markings and signs Unobstructed access

Accessibility: The single most important treatment for chemically-burned eyes is copious irrigation withinseconds of injury. This means that victims should not have to climb over or around obstacles to find theeyewash station. Make sure there are no barriers to the unit.Clean, Functional Equipment: Deluge showers should be inspected often to insure they function properlywith adequate water flow, and are clean and sanitary. Portable eyewash units are an option in areas whereplumbed in water is not accessible or of high enough quality. Portable units also need an anti-bacterialadditive to ensure proper water sanitation. Flushing with any water is better than none, but purified waterreduces potential for secondary eye infections.Training in Proper Use: Employees who are exposed to possible chemical splashes must know in advancehow to use an eyewash/deluge station properly:

Immediately after the accident, flood the eye with water or eyewash solution, using fingers to keepthe eye open as wide as possible. Water may be colder than body temperature, which can beuncomfortable, but it is imperative to irrigate for the recommended period of time.

Roll the eyeball as much as possible, to remove any loose particles retained under the eyelids. Donot put anything except water into the eyes to remove particles.

The eyes should be irrigated for at least 15 minutes, and the victim transported to a medical facilityimmediately. Continue irrigation of eyes during transport. The best way to accomplish this may beto have a portable eye-wash system ready, that can be carried along.

It's easy to forget about eye-wash stations or showers until they are needed in an emergency.Don't let yours become buried or covered with dust. It could save your sight!

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UNDERSTANDING ELECTRICITY AND BREAKER PANELThe process of forcing electrons to move through a material creates electricity. A standard generatorperforms this process. The best material for carrying electricity is a "conductor." Most metals are excellentconductors and the most common material used for electrical wiring is copper.In order to provide protection from direct contact with the conductor, an "insulator" is used as a coveraround the conductor. Electrons will not move easily through insulators such as most plastics and rubber.Insulators and proper grounding help to prevent electrical shocks.Typically, electricity is provided to your building or facility by way of underground or overhead power linesoriginating from a nearby electrical power plant. The power lines feed into your electrical breaker panel (s).Each breaker in a panel represents a circuit supplying electricity to a designated area of your building. Themajority of your electrical safety considerations begin at the breaker panel.Here are some basic safety considerations for all panels:The breaker panel should be readily and easily accessible at all times. Do not store any items on the floorarea directly in front of the panel. Maintain an aisle in front of the panel that is at least three feet wide.The panel should have a closed cover. The cover should not be locked unless work is in progress requiringthat the cover be locked as part of the lock out procedure.The panel should have a directory index identifying each individual circuit breaker. It is usually foundsecured to the inside face of the cover. The directory should identify the various receptacles, general area,or equipment serviced by each circuit breaker.There should not be any missing breakers or other openings in the breaker faceplate that would allow youto contact the "hot" electrical bus at the back of the panel. Dust may damage the breakers to the pointwhere they will not "trip" when needed.Breakers should never be taped or otherwise secured in the "closed" (on) position. Each circuit breaker andcircuit is rated for a maximum amount of amperes. An ampere is the unit for measuring the rate of flow ofelectricity through the circuit. If the rate of flow in the circuit exceeds the designated maximum for thebreaker, the breaker "trips" and stops the flow of electricity. If the breaker is not allowed to trip, insulatorscould melt from excessive conductor heat caused by electricity flowing too fast! Fires or increasedexposure to shock may also occur.Lastly, breakers should not be taped in the "open" position as a means of de-energizing the circuit duringrepair or maintenance activity. Open breakers should be properly tagged or locked out.FOLLOWING THESE STEPS WILL HELP PROTECT YOU, CO-WORKERS AND OUR FACILITY

MAY-2015 Topic 13 of 31 JAD DAILY SAFETY TOOL BOX TOPICKNOW YOUR COMPANY QUALITY POLICY.Our company and we are committed to consistent provision of quality catering, camp management,marine and logistic support services to oil and gas sector clients in the markets we operate by meetcustomer requirements and exceed their expectations.We engage modern day technologies, competent, motivated employees and abide by customer, regulatoryand statutory requirements in our business environment.We adopt continual improvement as permanent objectives and review the performance of the qualitymanagement system from time to time to meeting changing needs in the environment we operate.

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ZEN OF SAFETYThe practice of Zen is to bring one totally into the present moment. This is also a continual theme in safety:keeping one's attention on what one is doing. Perhaps this is where similarities end but maybe not.One school of Zen uses "koans" or sayings that are meant to bring a person out of mental constructs. Themost famous of these is the koan: "What is the sound of one hand clapping?" Of course, there is no answerbut one wry answer tells you that it is getting cuffed in the head by the hand. And there is some truth tothat.If your attention is wandering, you are daydreaming or simply not paying attention to what you are doingyou can easily get injured. The injury is the sound of that one hand clapping. It is a rude awakening andcertainly has the effect of bringing you back to the present moment. The pain is a reminder for a while andthe story of what happened is a larger reminder for everyone else at the work place.Some of the most serious injuries in industry involved a moment of inattention. After the fact, the personusually cannot believe they did it. After the fact it is too late. So, how do we stay present?The best advice that anybody has had on the subject recently is to build in "safety moments" into your day.Clearly we must do this at the beginning of every new task. Research has shown that taking four secondsbefore performing a task and doing a mini hazard assessment can reduce your chances of injury by morethan 90% versus not taking the four seconds. Look around. Who is working in the area? Is the area clear?Do you have the right tools? What are the conditions around you?Also, as we proceed with the job, watch for any changing conditions and see if they are going to affect you.Think of these changing conditions as that silent hand that wants to smack you. The "hand" can only strikeyou if you ignore it and change is one thing you can count on at work. Has someone started operating toolsor equipment in your area? Is there a strange smell that could come from equipment or processes in yourarea? And ask how the change is going to affect you. It is your ability to recognize the change for what it isand deal with it that will keep you safe.The sound of one hand clapping is, in many ways, your personal safety program. And though you may notpractice Zen, you cannot ignore the "safety moments" you should be taking at work.

MAY-2015 Topic 15 of 31 JAD DAILY SAFETY TOOL BOX TOPICTIPS TO PREVENT CARPAL TUNNELCarpal tunnel is caused by repetitive hand or wrist motions. A few jobs that often have the risk of carpaltunnel syndrome are office workers,waitresses,warehouses and any other job were repetitive hand andwrist movements are required. Carpal tunnel occurs when the median nerve which runs from the fingers tothe forearm becomes compressed or pinched at the wrist. There are many tips for preventing carpal tunnelin the workplace. Any jobs that require the constant use of the hands and wrist should have a training classfor their employees that offer tips on preventing carpal tunnel syndrome.Reducing Your Chances Of Carpal TunnelPreventing Carpal Tunnel is something that can be done at all times with almost no effort at all. There areseveral things you can do that will help prevent carpal tunnel while you are at work. Below is a list of thebest tips for preventing carpal tunnel at work. Use this tips as guidelines or starting places to help youreduce the risk of painful carpal tunnel.

Make sure your chair is adjusted to the correct height. Your forearms should be level with thekeyboard and you should not have to flex in order to type.

If the task only requires the use of one hand for repetitive motion try and switch hands. Using bothhands will help reduce the strain you are putting on them.

Avoid sitting in the same position for long periods of time. Depending on how you are sitting it cancause a strain on your wrist.

Try to reduce the stress you are putting on your hands and wrist. many people tend to grip pensand other equipment tighter than necessary. This can cause the muscles to strain.

Use a pad across the front of the keyboard. It will help cushion and elevate your wrist. This willreduce the strain that is usually put on them.

Exercise To Prevent Carpal TunnelThere are a few different exercise routines you can do to prevent carpal tunnel. Most of them can be doneright at your desk while you are working.There is a simple way to stretch your arm and wrist muscles while at your desk. The first thing you do isextend your arms straight out in front of you with your palms facing forward. Hold this position for 5seconds. Next, straighten both wrist and relax your fingers. They should by pointing in front of you but notstiff. Third, make a fist with both hands and than bend both wrist down so your knuckles are facing thefloor. Hold this position for five seconds. Finally, let your arms hang loosely at your side. Shake them for afew seconds. Repeat this ten times.These is something that is relatively quick and can be done anytime of the day at work. It is important tohave proper posture and keep your wrist straight in order to prevent carpal tunnel from happening.

MAY-2015 Topic 16 of 31 JAD DAILY SAFETY TOOL BOX TOPICGIVE US YOUR IDEASWere go. Hang tight, were go. With these words, Neil Armstrong, Commander of the Apollo 11mission, piloted the lunar module Eagle to an historic touch-down on the chalky gray surface of the moon.As Americans, we take pride in the Apollo moon shots. The astronauts of Apollo 11 and 12 will beremembered for their remarkable feats as long as there are history books.But there is something else the moon shots will be remembered forthey represent one of the largest,most complicated safety programs ever launched in the world. The safe lunar voyage of the astronauts, ortheir return when things didnt go according to plans, was the most vital concern of the hundreds oftechnicians, engineers, scientists, and others who worked behind the scenes to make the launchespossible.The entire Apollo crew worked as a team. Each person, from the assembly line worker who fittedcomponents in the vital retro-rocket re-entry system, to the designer, from the doctors who guarded thehealth of the astronauts, to the security personnel who guarded the gates of NASA; each person workedtogether contributing ideas and helping each other over the rough spots.Uppermost in each of their minds was the idea that the astronauts must be safe, regardless of whathappened.They must have a safe lift-off from Cape Kennedy.And a safe lunar landing and return to Earth.Finally, the astronauts must be quarantined to protect the public from any bacteria they might pick upfrom the moons surface or in space itself.Safety is important to the space program and even more important right here where we work. Nothingless than the future of your family is at stake. They are counting on you to provide food and shelter, andan on-the-job accident could very easily disable you and leave security and future plans up in the air.Teamwork is just as important to our own safety as it was to the safety of the Apollo astronauts. Whenpeople work together, participating and exchanging ideas, theres no end to what they might accomplish.Even the sky isnt the limit anymore, Apollo proved that. Together, you and I can get our own safetyprogram off the ground.How? By giving me any ideas you may have on how things can be made safer. Any idea, no matter howinsignificant it may seem to you, may prevent a serious accident that could mean the difference betweenhappiness and misery for you and your family, or for one of your fellow workers.If you are one of our seasoned employees, we can use your years of valuable experience to spot potentialsafety hazards. Look around.Can you see something that has caused an accident before or may cause one now?Is there a loose railing on the staircase? It could cause a serious fall that might cripple one of us for life.Is there a broken or defective plug on one of the electric tools. Electric shock, even a low voltage one, canbe fatal.Poor lighting, broken chairs, sharp edges on furniture, slippery substances on the floor, these are all thingsthat can cause accidents and should be reported to me.If you are a new employee, you can be a valuable asset to our safety program, too. You may be able tospot something right away that an old pro may ovenice to know rlook. Potential dangers may be obviousto a new worker, one with a fresh approach, like you.In short, safety takes teamwork - the kind of joint effort that launched the Apollo moon rocket andreturned it safely to Earth; that kind of joint effort can effectively launch our safety program. So whateveryour job status, whatever your duties are, keep your eyes open for safety ideas and report them to me.Like Apollo, lets get our safety program off the ground.

MAY-2015 Topic 17 of 31 JAD DAILY SAFETY TOOL BOX TOPICNEAR MISSES - PAY ATTENTION TO THE WARNING SIGNALHow many times have you shrugged off a near miss? Never gave it a second thought? Next time, thinktwice. The difference between a near miss and an accident often is a fraction of a second or an inch. Andwhen it happens again, that difference may not be there.We never know when the serious injury is next.One study shows that for every 330 incidents of the same type, 300 produce no injuries, 29 produce minorinjuries and one produces a major injury. (Of course, these statistics vary with the job being done.) Theproblem is we never know which time the major injury will occur. Near misses are warnings. If we heedthese warnings and look for causes, we may be able to prevent injury or damage.Heres an example:You are going up a walkway into a building. Your foot slips. Being agile and empty handed, you regainyour balance with no harm done.Another person comes along. He slips, but his reactions are a little slower than yours. To keep fromfalling, he jumps off the walkway. Again no harm done.Then comes a third person carrying a load. He has the same experience, but falls off the walkway with theload on top of him. He breaks his ankle.Two warnings were ignored. Finally, someone was hurt. Now the loose cleat, sand, or mud on thewalkway is discovered and the condition corrected. We've locked the barn after the horse has been stolen.Two of us saw the thief lurking around, but failed to take action.Whenever you see a near miss, ask "Why?"Suppose you're walking toward a suspended mason's scaffold. You see a brick fall, but hear no warningshout. Ask yourself: "Why did it fall? Was it kicked loose? Is a toe board missing?" Then correct thiscondition if possible. If not, report it to someone who can.Keep the right attitude.Never take the attitude that a miss is as good as a mile.The next time, it may be the last mile for you or a fellow worker.

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SETTING GOOD EXAMPLEDid you know we have some real heroes working right here with us? Every day these folks save lives andprevent countless injuries. Some of them are in here with us today; you may even be one. Who are thesepeople? They are the men and women who go to work each day and set a good example for everyonearound them by working safely and responsibly.Setting a good example is not a put-on. It is simply working safety into your daily routine at home andon the job. When we all work safely, it means everyone is less likely to get hurt on the job and our futuresare more secure.New employees certainly benefit by seeing operations conducted the safe way. As you all know fromexperience, people new on the job take a while to adjust and to discover how they fit in the overall set-upof the plant.New employees who have never held a job before or those who were employed by a firm that had a weaksafety program probably will need considerable safety instruction. We try to tell them how to do their jobthe safe way, but as with everything else, actions speak much louder than words. The actions these newemployees will hear - and ultimately copy - are yours.Remember how it was for you the first day on your job. You watched the old hands to see how they didthings. You asked them questions, and did what they told you. So Id like to ask each of you old hands todo your new co-workers -- and yourself -- a favor. Teach the new folks the safe way to work by setting agood example and working safely every day. Dont take shortcuts. Dont by-pass guards and safetydevices. Be a hero. Do the right thing.You may think I dont have anybody new in my area. And that may be the case. But you never knowwhen someone with less experience will be watching -- and copying -- what you do.New employees arent the only ones that need to have a good safety example. Old hands get hurt, too.How many times have you heard these comments:

I dont have time to do it the safe way. Lets finish this off before safety see

Saying these things - and acting this way -not only puts you at risk, but makes it harder for people who dowant to work safely to do so. Dont be responsible for someone getting hurt because you talked him or herout of wearing the proper safety gear or doing a job the safe way.You also need to remember how your safe or unsafe actions make our plant look to the visitors we havefrom time to time. Often these visitors are our customers. It makes our plant look sloppy and poorly run ifthey see our people disregarding safety. You know how hard we try to show our customers that we are agood plant that makes a good product. A poor safety record and poor compliance with safety out on thefloor sends the message that we do sloppy work.Id like for each of you to be a hero for safety. Its good for business and helps us all keep our jobs. Itsgood for your co-workers, new and old alike because it sends the message that safety is important and theright thing to do. But most importantly, its good for you and your family because it will help keep youfrom getting sick or hurt on the job.

MAY-2015 Topic 19 of 31 JAD DAILY SAFETY TOOL BOX TOPICYOU ARE RESPONSIBLEEvery person is the architect of his or her own fortune, and that fortune, good or bad, depends on theindividuals acceptance of personal responsibility.At a young age, we are taught to assume responsibilities. (Look before you cross the street ... playing withmatches is dangerous ... be home before dark ....) Even today, as adults, we still learn and decide whetherto accept certain obligations. Young or old, we make individual choices.When responsibilities are shunned or rejected, someone must cope with the results. Police officers,judges, juvenile officers, and social workers respond to most of these rejections in our society. In safety,doctors, nurses, and funeral directors deal with the consequences of rejected responsibilities.There are laws, procedures, designed to spell out responsibilities for safety in the work place, but actualperformance of these obligations still belongs to you.By accepting and practicing safety responsibility, you ensure your future both at home and on the job. Youdo the same for your fellow worker as well, because socially and morally you are responsible forpreventing accidents to others as well.If you see an unsafe act, do something about it - point it out so others are aware and can avoid futuremistakes.! Point out to other employees when safety isnt being practiced. After all, its their responsibility toprevent an accident to you as well.! Be willing to serve on a safety committee. Be more than just a member; be active and creative.! Use good work habits - dont be impulsive, and remember that hurrying can hurt.

Develop the attitude that if I do something wrong, Im taking the chance of getting hurt. Then dothe job the right way.

If youre a supervisor - help new employees learn that safety is the rule, not the exception. Teachthem proper safety responsibility before you turn them loose.

Practice leaving personal problems and emotional stress away from the jobRemember that accidents dont happen - they are caused.Correct little mistakes before they grow into permanent bad habits.While attempts may be made to cloud or reject the responsibility for safety, when all is said and

done, safety responsibility is up to you. You are the architects of your own fortune.Practice safety - dont learn it through Accidental Experience.

MAY-2015 Topic 20 of 31 JAD DAILY SAFETY TOOL BOX TOPICSHOCKING ELECTRIC SHOCKIm going to tell you a story about Chinedu. Its a short story with a shocking ending.Chinedu was 20 years old and home after three weeks work at EGTL. He borrowed his brothers car toroam around for a few days and decided he should wash it. After washing the car, Chinedu noticed thatthe interior was rather dirty, so he borrowed his mothers vacuum to clean it. Chinedu turned the vacuumcleaner on while standing on the wet floor where waste water after cleaning is. Chinedu, is dead. This is atrue story, and it happened in Nigeria. Only the name, now on a tombstone, has been changed.What caused the tragedy?Two rules for the safe use of electric tools and appliances were violated. They were violatedunintentionally, of course, but most tragic accidents are never intentional.First of all, never stand on wet or damp surfaces when using electric tools. Secondly, the vacuum cleanerwhich Chinedu used was apparently faulty and in need of repair. It never should have been used.There areseveral precautions against accidental grounding that we all should observe when using portable electrictools. Check your tools for these conditions:! Defective or broken insulation.! Improper or poorly made connections to terminals.! Broken or otherwise defective plugs.! Loose or broken switches.! Sparking brushes.If any of these conditions exist, have the tool repaired before using it, or report it to me. Dont use thedefective tool.A couple of other safety rules are important, too. Do not attempt to repair or adjust portable electric toolswhile theyre plugged in. Dont use portable electric tools in the presence of flammable vapors or gases,unless they are specifically designed for such use. Theres a lot about electricity thats misunderstood andseems to be mysterious. Im not going to even attempt to cover all of these points. Let me just say thatelectricity has become an intricate part of our lives. Its a valuable friend, but it must be respected andused wisely the same as a hunting rifle or an automobile.Some people believe that low voltage shocks cant harm them. Actually, these low voltage jolts can befatal. The severity of a shock is measured by three factorsthe quantity of current flowing through thebody; and the duration of the current.Faulty tools can be responsible for an accident. Tools should receive proper care so they will not becomefaulty. They should always be returned to their proper place, should be handled with care, and should beinspected regularly.To reduce the hazard of electric shock, thirdwire grounded or approved doubleinsulated tools must beused. Any extension cords you use must have threepronged plugs. These approved types of accessoriesshould be used at home as well as at work.There are three factors involved in accidental grounding mishaps which should be recognized. All of thesefactors are contributed by people. They are a lack of knowledge of safety precautions, ignoring hazards,and neglect. Again, its important to check your tools before using them. If they appear to be broken,defective, or in poor condition, report it to me. Dont use the tool until it has been approved for furtheruse. You are all valuable employees or you wouldnt be here. Its important that we keep you on the job -important to you, to your families, and to the company. Portable electric tool safety is just one phase ofour overall safety program, but its an important one. I urge you to stay alert on the job and do not takeunnecessary chances.

MAY-2015 Topic 21 of 31 JAD DAILY SAFETY TOOL BOX TOPICHANDLING OF EMPTY SKIDS AND PALLETSThe handling of empty skids and pallets may seem like a rather routine job to most of you, at least so far assafety is concerned. But dont be fooled. In doing this type of work, you perform certain acts that caneasily result in injuries if safety precautions arent taken. Material handling causes more injuries than anyother type of work. I can even be more specific and say that lifting is the leading type of accident sufferedby people on the job. And, of course, in handling skids and pallets, lifting is a basic maneuver.So, lets take a few moments to go over some of the steps we can take to keep injuries at a minimum.First, inspect the skids and pallets youll be working with for splinters, loose nails, and other defects. If youfind a unit that is unsafe, it should be set aside and marked for discard or repair.Any lifting to be done should be performed with caution. Usually the handling of skids requires two men,whether stacking or discarding, and they should lift in unison. The same procedure should be used forlifting pallets if they are heavy or bulky.Lifting should be done by bending your knees, then straightening your legs to lift. Keep your back straightand use leg muscles, not back muscles.

As an added safety measure while handling objects, there is certain protective equipment whichshould be worn. Leather work gloves will protect your hands, and, of course, safety shoes will protect yourtoes. You probably already realize how important a clean work area is to your safety and the safety ofothers. Well, a lot of safe housekeeping has to go into skid and pallet handling, too.Stacking should be done with care so that piles will be stable. Piles should be limited to a height of fourfeet, and units should be stacked flat, never on end.Piles and individual units must be kept clear of aisles and doorways, and they shouldnt obstruct switchboxes, fire extinguishers, and other emergency equipment. Runners and deck boards shouldnt stick outinto aisles where someone will bump into them or trip over them. If possible, avoid walking on or steppingover skids and pallets, as this can easily result in an accident.Another thing that must be considered in stacking units is the weight capacity of the floor. The crushstrength of units youre working with shouldnt be exceeded either. If youre working with paperboard,you have to allow for its lower resistance, which makes it easier to be damaged than wood. It also willabsorb more moisture, which can weaken it. Skids and pallets may look sturdy, but when you drop units,you can weaken them. Noise has to be kept under control, too.

The skids/pellet should be stacked flat in a rack-no more than 32 units high. Again, care must betaken when removing the platforms from the rack. Usually, a man is stationed on each side.

As I mentioned earlier, it may be necessary to discard certain units for scrap. In that case, trucks ordollies should be used, especially if the load is to be moved any distance. Loads of units to be discardedshould be stacked carefully. Be on your guard for nails and splinters, and, if disposal of the units is to becarried out by burning, all fire and safety regulations should be observed.

Ive taken several minutes to cover some of the major points of safety in handling empty skids andpallets. Theyre all pretty basicthe types of precautions that should be taken on many jobs. But thats theway it should go with safety. Develop safe practices and attitudes on one job, and theyll follow through ineverything you do.

MAY-2015 Topic 22 of 31 JAD DAILY SAFETY TOOL BOX TOPICPREVENTING CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASEMost risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) are linked, which means that if you have one risk factoryou will probably have others as well.For example, people who are heavy drinkers usually have poor diets and are more likely to smoke. Also,obese people are more likely to have diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure.Addressing one risk factor, such as giving up smoking, will bring important health benefits, but tosignificantly reduce your risk of developing CVD, you need to look at your lifestyle as a whole.In particular, you need to consider: your diet, your weight, the amount of alcohol you drink, the amount ofexercise and physical activity you do, whether you need to stop smoking, Each of these is discussed below.AlcoholIf you drink alcohol, you should not exceed the recommended daily limits of 3-4 units for men, and 2-3units for women.A unit of alcohol is roughly equivalent to half a pint of normal strength lager, a small glass of wine or asingle measure (25ml) of spirits.You should see your GP if you are finding it difficult to moderate your drinking. Counselling services andmedication can help you reduce your alcohol intake.Read more about alcohol units and treating an alcohol addiction.DietFor a healthy heart, a low fat, high fibre diet that includes whole grains and plenty of fresh fruit andvegetables (at least five portions a day) is recommended.Your diet should include no more than 6g (0.2oz or one teaspoon) of salt a day. Too much salt will increaseyour blood pressure. Limit the amount of salty foods you eat, such as ready-made meals and canned ortinned food.Do not eat foods high in saturated fat because this will increase your cholesterol level. These foods include:meat pies, sausages and fatty cuts of meat, butter and ghee (a type of butter often used in Indian cooking),lard cream, hard cheese, cakes and biscuits, foods that contain coconut or palm oil.Eating some foods high in unsaturated fat can help decrease your cholesterol level. These foods include:oily fish, avocados, nuts and seeds, sunflower oil, rapeseed olive oilExercise and weight managementIf you are overweight or obese, you can lose weight using a combination of regular exercise and a calorie-controlled diet.The recommendation for adults is 30 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic exercise every day for at leastfive days a week.Cycling or brisk walking are examples of moderate intensity exercise. Other activities you could incorporateinto your exercise programme include: swimming, running, hill walkingIf you find it difficult to do 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise each week, start at a level you feelcomfortable with. For example, do 5-10 minutes of light exercise a day and gradually increase the durationand intensity of your activity as your fitness level improves.SmokingIf you smoke, it is strongly recommended you give up as soon as possible. Your GP will also be able torecommend and prescribe medication to help you quit.MedicationIf you have a particularly high risk of developing CVD, your GP may prescribe medication to help reduceyour risk. Medication used to prevent CVD includes: blood pressure tablets, such as angiotensin-convertingenzyme (ACE) inhibitors used to treat high blood pressure statins used to lower blood cholesterol levelslow-dose aspirin used to prevent blood clots ( Dont stop medicine )

MAY-2015 Topic 23 of 31 JAD DAILY SAFETY TOOL BOX TOPICDIABETES AND YOUR HEARTDiabetes increases the risk of high blood pressure, atherosclerosis (narrowing of the arteries), coronaryartery disease and stroke, particularly if your blood sugar levels are poorly controlled. It can also result incirculation problems caused by damage to the blood vessels.Women with diabetes are much more likely to have heart attacks, angina (chest pain) or heart surgery thanmen with diabetes. Although the cause is not fully understood, it may have something to do with theinteraction of female hormones with blood sugar and insulin.What is diabetes?Diabetes develops when your body does not produce enough insulin, or when your body does noteffectively use the insulin that it does produce. Your body needs insulin to break down sugar for energy.What are the types of diabetes?Type 1 diabetes usually develops in children, teenagers, young adults and even people in their 30s. Itoccurs when the pancreas no longer produces insulin, which the body needs to break down sugar forenergy. It is treated with insulin. 10% of people with diabetes have Type 1.Type 2 diabetes occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin, or when the body does noteffectively use the insulin that is produced. It often develops in overweight adults. 90% of people withdiabetes have Type 2.Gestational diabetes occurs in 2 to 4% of women during pregnancy and usually disappears after the birthof the baby. It can increase the risk of the mother and the baby developing diabetes later in life.What can I do to reduce my risk?If you have diabetes, the best way to reduce the impact it can have on your health is by controlling yourother risk factors :If you are 40 or older, have a family history of diabetes, are overweight, have high blood pressure or highblood cholesterol, ask your doctor to test your blood sugar levels.Achieve and maintain a healthy weight.Ask your doctor to refer you to a registered dietitian to learn about healthy eating.Work closely with your healthcare team to set goals for your blood glucose and know your target levels.Learn how to monitor your blood sugar and tell your doctor if you cannot keep it in control.Become physically active. Work with your doctor to design a program that's right for you.

MAY-2015 Topic 24 of 31 JAD DAILY SAFETY TOOL BOX TOPICIMPAIRMENT AND YOUPhysical or mental impairment A worker with a physical or mental impairment which may affect the worker's ability to safely performassigned work must inform his or her supervisor or employer of the impairment, and must not knowinglydo work where the impairment may create an undue risk to the worker or anyone else.Impairment by alcohol, drug or other substance A person must not enter or remain at any workplace while the person's ability to work is affected byalcohol, a drug or other substance so as to endanger the person or anyone else. Every worker must ensure that the worker's ability to work without risk to his or her health or safety, orto the health or safety of any other person, is not impaired by alcohol, drugs or other causes. 100% Compliance with the drug and alcohol policy, NO DRUG OR ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION AT WORK.IMMEDIATE TERMINATION.Well there's the "RULES", we've heard them all before, seen them posted on the wall of the lunchroom.We recall and tell each other the stories from around the site of the guys and girls that got caught andcanned.So what? They deserve it for being so STUPID. In most cases that's probably true.Sometimes however, a momentary lapse of reason, a thoughtless mistake, could cost you your job; forcingthe hand of an employer that had no intention or reason to fire a worker he counted on for a good day'swork and many more to follow.No job, no income...bleak future...Good, well-paying jobs like the ones we have are hard to come by. Finding good people to fill them isequally challenging.Sure, have some fun when you're off site; while you're doing it, listen to that little voice in your head, it'strying to help save your job and probably your future.

MAY-2015 Topic 25 of 31 JAD DAILY SAFETY TOOL BOX TOPICDEATH BY CELLPHONECell phones can be a great convenience and a great tool . . . however their use at inappropriate times andinappropriate places can certainly be risky.Let me share a story how much a cellphone can distract a person and what is the end result.In British Columbia Canada a new road was being preloaded with sand and gravel. An engineer walkedacross a dump truck staging area next to the road while talking on his cell phone. A spotter was using handsignals to direct a loaded dump truck backwards along the staging area. The truck driver was maintainingvisual contact with the spotter in his side-view mirror. The dump truck's backup alarm was workingnormally. Two or three similar backup alarms were also sounding from other nearby mobile equipment.The spotter turned away from the dump truck for about 10 seconds to check for other vehicles. Hecontinued to motion the dump truck to reverse, without maintaining visual contact with it. During this 10-second interval, the engineer stepped onto the staging area between the spotter and the reversing dumptruck. Still talking on the cell phone, he stopped directly behind the reversing vehicle with his back to it.The driver could not see the engineer and continued to reverse as directed by the spotter. The spotter didnot see the engineer.The engineer was unaware that the dump truck was approaching. One of the dump truck's rear tiressnagged the back of the engineer's leg, pulling him under the truck. He died from his injuries.This is one of the reasons we don't allow cell phone use in the work areas, when working on theequipment or when doing any kind of job, you might get distracted with sound of cell phone and causeserious issues. Remember your brain cant multi talk, Brain is designed to do one task at a time. It onlytakes a second or two for distractions to take a fatal turn.

MAY-2015 Topic 26 of 31 JAD DAILY SAFETY TOOL BOX TOPICMULTITASKING: A HUMAN DELUSION?"People can't multitask very well, and when people say they can, they're deluding themselves," saidneuroscientist Earl Miller. And, he said, "The brain is very good at deluding itself."Miller, a Picower professor of neuroscience at MIT, says that for the most part, we simply can't focus onmore than one thing at a time.What we can do, he said, is shift our focus from one thing to the next with astonishing speed."Switching from task to task, you think you're actually paying attention to everything around you at thesame time. But you're actually not," Miller said."You're not paying attention to one or two things simultaneously, but switching between them veryrapidly."Miller said there are several reasons the brain has to switch among tasks. One is that similar tasks competeto use the same part of the brain."Think about writing an e-mail and talking on the phone at the same time. Those things are nearlyimpossible to do at the same time," he said."You cannot focus on one while doing the other. That's because of what's called interference between thetwo tasks," Miller said. "They both involve communicating via speech or the written word, and so there's alot of conflict between the two of them."Researchers say they can actually see the brain struggling. And now they're trying to figure out the detailsof what's going on.

MAY-2015 Topic 27 of 31 JAD DAILY SAFETY TOOL BOX TOPICSPILLAGE RESPONSE PROCEDUREWork sites are often criticised for the damage they cause to the surrounding environment. This damagecan take many forms, for example excessive noise, dust etc, however spillages statistically account for thegreatest harm to the environment. There are many precautions that can be taken to avoid spillages. Theseinclude the use of bunds around oil storage tanks and the use of drip trays around mobile plant. Advanceplanning can avoid the need for emergency response if things do go wrong. For example sandbags, or evensand, can be used as a barrier to protect sensitive areas, or block off drains, during refuelling.SPILLAGE TYPESMAJOR = Cannot be controlled; pollution has entered, or could enter a drain or watercourse. Report toforeman/supervisor immediately, who in turn should report the incident to the Environment Agency andcomplete an Environmental Incident report.MINOR = Can be controlled; pollution has not entered, and cannot enter a drain or watercourse. Spillageshould be cleaned up immediately using the appropriate materials e.g. spill kits etc.SPILLAGE RESPONSE PROCEDURESTOP - CONTAIN - NOTIFYPersonnel on discovering a spillage should:STOP = Work immediately and prevent any more material spilling e.g. right an oil drum, close a valve.Eliminate any sources of ignition, e.g. switch of engines, extinguish cigarettes.CONTAIN = the spillage using bunds of earth, sand, drip trays etc immediately. Check that the spillage hasnot reached any nearby drains/manholes, watercourses, ponds and other sensitive areas. Bund thedrains/manholes to stop the spillage entering the drainage system.NOTIFY = your foreman/ supervisor immediately giving the following information: Whether the spillage has entered the drain/watercourse or is affecting the environment. Material/substance involved Location Reason for the incident Quantity involvedSpill kits should be available on site at locations where spills are more likely to occur e.g. refueling points,storage areas etc The correct medium for the spillage should be used. Careful measures must beimplemented for hazardous materials and COSHH safety data sheets must be available and read beforeattempting to deal with hazardous materials/substances.Disposal of spillage waste e.g. oil granules or pads should be bagged up and placed in the designated wastecontractor.

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CELL PHONE DISTRACTIONIt is estimated at the end of 2011 there were 7 billion cell phone users worldwide. Can you hear me now?The catchphrase used by a famous cell phone service provider, has become part of our culture. Cell phoneuse has expanded into every activity in our lives, from emergency communication to picking products froma grocery shelf. It sometimes seems people have no idea what to do with a spare moment other than makea cell phone call.Whether you are in the presence of a user or you use a cell phone personally, using the phone is asignificant distraction. Being distracted while driving, while operating tools and equipment, when walkingacross the street, when in public or at work, increases the risk of injuries and crashes.Researchers have compared the level of distraction to a blood alcohol level of 0.08. Research also hasshown that a cell phone conversation while driving is a greater distraction than conversing with apassenger. Drivers reacted significantly slower to unexpected events in the first two minutes of the phoneconversation and are, for a large part of the conversation, unaware of traffic movements around them.Many states have banned the use of cell phones without a hands-free device. Although that may help alittle, the distraction is still present. Your best bet is to pull over to the side of the road or pull into aparking lot if you must have the conversation.Additionally, never utilize your cell phone out on your work. Go to a different place to make the call.