Newspapers / [The echo]. / June 1, 1946, edition 1 / Page 6
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SAFETY PAGE By H. E. NEWBURY, Safety Director Oacu d / C SW-ON THE JOB WORK SAFEIJ^/ Never has a more true state- me;nt been made than the one above, and it not only applies to our popular game of baseball, but to the home, the highway, the com munity, and last, but not least, to our jobs. This fact has been prov en time and again in our local interdepartmental ball games, as in our numerous departments in thei plant. The word MISSING can be in terpreted in many ways, and can throw a monkey wrench> so to speak, into any one of our smooth operations. Missing signals or thrown and batted balls . . . Missing the hand signals given by operators of mo tor vehicles, or the stop signals at street or highway intersections . . . Missing instructions as to the correct way to do a given job, and the safe practice rules that elim inate personal injuries . . . And most important to all of us, Miss ing days away from work due to sickness or injury, that can never be made up. The age-old saying that “LOST TIME IS GONE FOREVER” should sink into the minds of each of us. To stay away from work, and especially without first notifying one’s supervisor, often disrupts the operation of an entire depart ment. Work is often planned for weeks, and sometimes months ahead of schedule, and the loss of the services of one operator can sometimes mean the difference between profit and loss. ’Tis some what like preparing a meal for twenty persons, and have only ten arrive. REMEMBER, WE CAN’T WIN, IF SOMEONE’S ALWAYS MISS ING. 6e CA«£PUL at home Tooy Camp Sapphire You can set a good example for your fellow workers, by practic ing safety yourself. Safety Conference At Ecusta On July 22nd With Camp Sapphire now open, and its many facilities being en joyed by our employees and their families, let’s take a look at the safety angle of such a place. To begin with, Ecusta is very anxious to help eliminate, in any way possible, personal injuries to you and members of your family. BUT ... a great amount of the re sponsibility rests on your shoul ders, and for your own welfare, as well as that of your family, you should accept this responsibility and follow all suggestions as to safe practices. Included among the facilitieT~t Camp Sapphire for the pleasure and entertainment of you and your family, are the swimming area, boats, tennis courts, shufflQ board, soft ball diamond, horse shoe^. Canteen, gymnasiiun, children’s swings and merry-go-rounds, and up-to-date picnic areas. In order that you may enjoy the facilities without endangering yourself to possible personal in juries, we request that you read and abide by the following safe practice suggestions: 1. Obey all requests of the life guards on duty, and never attempt to overtax yourself in swimming or diving. 2. Refrain from any horse-play while in swimming area, using the boats, or using any of the play ground facilities. 3. Do not take persons out on lake in a boat unless they can swim. 4. Caution the youngsters to be especially careful around the wa ter front, as well as when using any playground equipment. 5. Always be htoughtful enough to return empty bottles to the CANTEEN or place them in the containers about the grounds. 6. Have a good time, and above all, display good sportsmanship in everything you do. On Late Reporting Of Minor Injuries We are appealing to you, for your sake, to report all injuries immediately, regardless of how trivial they may seem to be. During the past two months, there have been several minor in juries reported from one to four days after they occurred, and two of these cases have resulted in in fections. The First Aid Station is open every hour of the day and night seven days a week, and is operat ed for the sole purpose of service to our employees. There is no charge for any iser- vices rendered by our medical de partment, and we urge you to take advantage of its facilities. Southern Pulp And Paper Mills The Southern Pulp and Paper Safety Association will meet here at Ecusta at 11:00 A. M. on July 22nd, and approximately 60 safety directors and personnel men from nine Southern states will attend. This association was organized nearly two years ago, and is for the sole purpose of promoting ac cident prevention work through out the pulp and paper industries of the South. The proposed agenda calls for a trip through the plant, followed by luncheon at the Cafeteria and a panel discussion meeting on our mutual problems concerning safe ty. Numerous problems in prevent ing personal injuries have been solved through two such meetings held last year, and we are very fortunate to have this group meet here at our plant. Your Attention, Please! During a recent chlorine break that occurred opposite the Pilot Plant, it was very noticeable that numerous employees were attract ed to the above location, even though they worked elsewhere, and could be of no assistance in such an emergency. To rush into such an emergency when your job does not require it, is indeed out of line. You are not only jeopardizing your own safety, but often interfere with the safety of others, and with the necessary maintenance work that is urgent. Too, the chlorine masks are des ignated to those who must use them during such a condition, and bystanders could easily suffer se rious effects from an overdose of chlorine gas. The Company greatly appreci ates your interest in such matters, and your proven willingness to aid in any way possible. BUT, for your own safety and that of your fel low workers, we urge that you stay away from chlorine breaks unless your job requires that you be there. Your usual co-operation in such matters will be appreciated. How True It Is! “And the end is that the work man shall live to enjoy the fruits of his labor; that his mother shall have the comforts of his arm in her age; that his wife shall not be untimely a widow; that his chil dren shall have a father, and that cripples and helpless wrecks who were once strong men shall not longer be a by-product of indus try!” The sooner we realize that safety Is everybody’s business, the sooner we will eliminate numerous personal injuries. PlCTURcD ReachirvtL into, n machinerq IS just 33 di Employee’s arm bruised when caught between and roller. He had reacheo moving belt to remove stock. j SUGGES’nON: Never to remove stock, or try ^ any machinery while it is tion. ^ A THREE POUND OBJECT twcnty f^eet hits as HARO A TWENTY POUND OBOEC' ' falling three FEtT/ Employee received top of head when heavy cap slipped from fellow. hands, due to cap being » and Struck him. jaV* SUGGESTION: Be sure y«" pi a firm grip on any materW^ueii grip on any are handling, especially someone is below you. IS THAT A NEW TYPE OF HAT? NOPE. SHE „ DIDNT WEAR A SAFETY CAP AND-HE^ MAlR SOT CAUOHT IN A machine Female employee lost a) tion of her hair when * ^ caught in moving machine"'of, SUGGES'nON: Never SUUUKSTIUN: «evc» around moving machinery being fully protected. ^ tresses and loose dangerous. Always wear y® ty cap, and follow the tice rules that apply to y® and your department.
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