Medical Notes...
Dr. James S. Stout
Respiratory Infections
Respiratory infections are a most
common health problem this time of
year. Several different terms may be
used in referring to respiratory infec
tions; sinusitis, pharyngitis, rhinitis and
coryza are some of them.
They generally start as viral infec
tions but often are complicated by
secondary bacterial infections. Upper
respiratory infections are those above
the bronchial tree; lower respiratory
infections involve the lower bronchi
and the lungs. "Head cold" and "chest
cold" are the most descriptive and
commonly used terms.
The first sign of sickness is an increase
in secretions in the nose and throat,
a raw feeling in the throat, sneezing
and a watery discharge from the nose
and eyes. The sinuses, nose and perhaps
the chest become congested and there
is the all over feeling of "catching a cold".
The victim should take one of the
milder cold preparations which includes
an antihistamine and decongestant along
with aspirin or Tylenol. Stronger, more
drying ingredients may promote second
ary infections. Rest. Drink lots of
clear liquids (other than creamed soups
and milk-based beverages).
The infection may become progres
sively worse. The thin whitish secretions
become thicker. If the color changes,
it is a signal of a secondary bacterial
infection. If secretions increase, the
infection is probably out of control, and
you should see your physician.
Seat Belts Save Holden
By Phil Holden
Friday, December 1, was a lucky day
for me. That was the day I survived the
wreck in which my 1978 Toyota turned
over 2>2 times and left me suspended
upside down by my seatbelt in the
wreckage.
A look at the wreck photograph
shows what could have happened if
1 hadn't been securely held in place
New Editor
For Fotofax
Robert N. (Bob) Hale has been
appointed editor of Fotofax, succeeding
Mel Everingham, editor since 1969.
Bob began working at the Brevard
plant when he was hired as an LSE
clerk, receiving, in 1959. He was later
employed as a production worker and
stores clerk in the silicon plant.
He graduated in the second Photo
Products control mechanic training class,
subsequently worked several years as a
maintenance foreman. Bob's last
assignment was Design Supervisor in the
projects section, plant engineering.
by my shoulder harness.
I don't really know what caused
the car to go out of control, but I
believe that the right rear tire popped
off the rim as I rounded a curve to the
left. The loss of traction caused the rear
end to spin out and subsequently the
car turned over.
I hope my experience will convince
some of you who don't buckle up that
your seat belt can save your life.
Bob
When asked how he felt about his
move from engineering to ERD, Bob
said he could sum it up as "Some stage-
fright, a lot of enthusiasm."
FOTOFAX JANUARY, 1979
New Wise Owl Member
Randy Potts recently escaped serious eye injury and possible loss of vision because
he was wearing safety glasses. When he removed a valve bonnet flange from the line
two CP Rectifier Condensate System, the bonnet released, striking him in the face.
He suffered second degree burns from hot condensate discharging from the system
which had failed to vent properly after lockout. Randy, who is the 22nd member of
the Plant's Wise Owl Club, is pictured above with Plant Manager John Golden, left,
and Jim Hendrix, right.
New Safety Theme
Announced
By Gary Wilson
Chairman
Safety Program Subcommittee
.. IN 1979
"Safety all the time in 1979" has
been selected as the Brevard plant's
safety theme for the coming year. The
program subcommittee has adopted the
hour glass symbol to remind everyone
that safety is a full time effort.
Off-the-job safety is a major concern
of the plant. An employee stands a far
greater chance of serious injury off the
job than on the plant. This is evidenced
by the 25 off-job injuries in 1978 with
no on-plant lost workday cases during
the same period. The kickoff brochure
is a reminder to all employees that the
same safety knowledge and practices
used on the job should be applied at
home and at play.
Each one of us or one of our family
members has probably been involved
in some injury or a close call which
could have been prevented by putting
our safety knowledge into practice.
We wish each employee a happy
new year and hope that you will know,
understand and practice "Safety all the
time in 1979".
Members of the program subcommit
tee, in addition to the chairman, are
Charlie Bates, Rob Daniels, Margaret
Garren, Delos Hooper, Jim Kisner,
Gurley Levi, Dana Mason, John Pass-
more, John Scott, Gary Singleton,
Albert Staton, Gus Turner, and Jim Wert.
Peephole Driving Is Dangerous
Frosty weather is the time for peep
hole driving. Some drivers scrape frost
from only a small patch of the wind
shield. Others cover a small portion of
the windshield with a piece of card
board, using the wiper blade to hold it
in place. Another approach, imported
from Europe, is to hold the palm of
the hand tight against the glass for a
minute or two. The heat from the hand
will melt the frost. Any of these tech
niques is equally dangerous.
The safety-conscious driver scrapes
the frost from front, back and side
windows. Many cover the entire wind
shield with plastic film or cardboard.
Often the cleared surface soon frosts
over again, and fogging on the inside of
the glass adds to the problem. Aerosol
frost removers can suddenly form
opaque coatings of frost crystals after
the driver has started his trip.
If you don't have a heated garage,
there's no real substitute for letting
your car warm up enough to defrost
the windshield. You'll be comfortably
warm and driving conditions will be
less frustrating. Above all, you will be
able to see how to drive safely. Don't
be a peephole driver!