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Iowa-Illinois Safety Council
6200 Aurora Ave Suite 604 W
Urbandale, IA 50322Ph: 515-276-4724Ph: 800-568-2495Fax: 515-276-8038
www.iisc.org
In This IssueIISC's 59th Annual PDC
IISC's New Staff Addition Jim Silvers
Windsor's Vinyl ProductionPlant Celebrates 4 Years
without Incident
Cold Stress
Job Position Available
February is AmericanHeart Month
The High Costs of Falls inConstruction forEmployers
Safety Booklet for ChildrenOffers "Adventures in
Safety"
New Members
Did You Know?
IowaIllinois Safety CouncilMonthly NewsletterFebruary 2012 · Vol. 17 · Issue 2
IowaIllinois Safety Council's 59thAnnual Professional DevelopmentConference & Expo "2012.... A Leap to Safety Excellence"
Now THREE Days!
April 2527, 2012Grand River Center &
Grand Harbor Resort and WaterparkDubuque, Iowa
Register before March 17 to receive the Early Bird registration rate!
Click here to download the conference brochure
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Safety Awardsapplications are due
NEXT FRIDAY,February 10.
Click here for more
information.
Quick LinksIISC's Website
Upcoming Classesand Seminars
Register Online
Iowa-Illinois Safety Council
Executive Sponsors
for complete details about the agenda andregistration information.
Click here to register online.
NEW ADDITION! Full day technical sessions onWednesday. Four sessions to choose from(separate registration required):
Human Performance CourseMath Review Course for Certification ExamsFall Protection Equipment Competent Inspector CourseFirst Aid/CPR/AED
**Class size is limited for the Wednesday courses
OVER 30 SESSIONS THURSDAY & FRIDAY
KEYNOTE & GENERAL SESSION SPEAKERS:
Thursday morning:"Making a Leap to a Safety Excellence:You Can't Just Give it a Shot!"Bruce Wilkinson, CSPPresident and Chief Leadership Officer Wilkinson Seminars & Presentations /Workplace Consultants Convington, LA
Thursday afternoon:"How Safe is Safe Enough?"Todd ConklinSenior AdvisorLos Alamos National LaboratorySanta Fe, NM
Friday morning:Cara FillerVision FillersVancouver, WA**Cara will also present a FREE session toarea high school students after the fridaymorning general session.
Click here to register online.
Golf "Fore" Fun!
Join us for IISC's 8th Annual Golf Outing!
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April 25, 2012Bunker Hill Golf CourseDubuque, Iowa11:00 am Shotgun start4 player best shot
Gifts and prizes available! Click here for more information.
SAFETY AWARD APPLICATIONS ARE DUE NEXTFRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2012.
Click here for more information on how to apply!
Interested in being an exhibitor at the PDC? Clickhere. Back to Top
IISC's New Staff Addition Jim Silvers I am pleased to announce that I became the newest member ofthe IowaIllinois Safety Council's training department in midJanuary. As a Trainer/Consultant for IISC, my duties willconsist of providing safety, health, and environmental trainingand consultation to the IowaIllinois Safety Council membersand customers and to continuously work with Bryan Doty toaddress new program development for IISC's future trainingprograms. I bring to the Council's training department anextensive knowledge base of safety, health, and environmentaltraining and onsite inspections. My experience comes from abackground and the experience with being a safety professionalin the chemical and manufacturing industries. In addition to my experience in safety and health, I havemedical team and HAZWOPER experience.I have a personal commitment to assist you in creating a strong safety culture withinyour individual organizations.
On a personal note, I have been married to Maria Silvers for 23 years. I have two sons,Stephen, 20 years old and Jordan, 15 years old and, I cannot leave out our dog, Jack,as he too is a part of our family. Our home is in Oskaloosa, IA. I have the full supportof my family in serving the IowaIllinois Safety Council and helping the membershipwith providing a stronger safety culture within the organizations and communities inIllinois and Iowa. Thank you for this opportunity to serve you. To contact Jim about your training needs, email him at [email protected] or give him a call
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To contact Jim about your training needs, email him at [email protected] or give him a callat 5152764724 or 8005682495 ext. 222. Back to Top
Windsor's Vinyl Production Plant Celebrates 4 YearsWithout Incident Windsor Windows & Doors is pleased toannounce that its vinyl production facilityhas achieved 4 straight years without asafety incident. Windsor made asubstantial investment in 2006 bybuilding this facility and installing stateof the art equipment to produceinsulated glass (I.G.) and to expandproduction of their vinyl product line. Approximately 50 employees work in this100,000 sq. ft. facility to produceinsulated glass for all of the Windsor products as well as to produce the vinyl productfor Windsor Windows & Doors. Windsor's insulated glass line and vinyl productionprocess is extremely automated. This manufacturing plant was designed for efficiency,precision and with safety as a top priority.
Along with a newer facility and equipment,Windsor Windows & Doors maintains strongsafety policies for a safe work environment. All the team members take pride in thisaccomplishment, and they make sure properprotective equipment is worn and follow allsafety procedures within their areas. In the lastfive years, the vinyl facility has had minimalpersonnel turn over. The team members talksafety constantly and are trained to do their jobsefficiently and safely. These team members
have taken ownership in providing a safe work environment for all and watch out foreach other every day, making sure everyone is working safe. The vinyl teammembers have created a strong successful safety culture. Kent Tindell, Vinyl Production Manager states, "We take safety very seriously atWindsor. This longstanding safety record is one of our proudest achievements". The IowaIllinois Safety Council would like to help you share your safetysuccesses. If you have an accomplishment you would like to share or atechnique that you have found is working well, please contact Terri Simmonsat [email protected]. Back to Top
Cold Stress
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For many, a sweater or an extra degree on thethermostat is all that's needed to keep warm atwork on a cold day. Not so for those workingoutside or in an area that is poorly insulated orwithout heat. These workers may be at riskof cold stress. What constitutes cold stress andits effects can vary across different areas of thecountry. In regions relatively unaccustomed towinter weather, near freezing temperatures areconsidered factors for cold stress. Whenevertemperatures drop decidedly below normal andwind speed increases, heat can more rapidly leave the body. These weatherrelatedconditions may lead to serious health problems. Hypothermia, frostbite, trench foot, and chilblains are all illnesses and injuries causedby cold stress. Hypothermia occurs when the body's temperature becomes abnormallylow. A body temperature that is too low affects the brain, making it difficult to think clearlyor move well, and can eventually lead to death. Frostbite is an injury to the bodycaused by freezing tissues. It can cause permanent damage and in severe cases, leadto amputation. Trench foot is an injury of the feet resulting from prolonged exposure towet and cold conditions. The wet feet lose heat faster and the circulation begins toshutdown, resulting in the skin tissue beginning to die. Chilblains are caused by therepeated exposure of skin to temperatures just above freezing to as high as 60°F. Thecold exposure causes damage to the groups of small blood vessels in the skin. Thisdamage is permanent and the redness and itching will return with additional exposure. Preventing Cold Stress Illness and InjuriesThere are many steps employers can take to protect workers from cold stress.Employers should try to schedule maintenance and repair jobs in cold areas for warmermonths. When this is not possible, these jobs should be scheduled for the warmer partof the day. Employers should reduce the physical demands of workers by using reliefworkers or assigning extra workers for long, demanding jobs. Employers shouldprovide warm break areas and warm liquids. Monitoring workers who are at risk of coldstress and providing training can also help prevent cold stress illness and injuries. When cold environments cannot be avoided, workers should follow theserecommendations to protect themselves from cold stress:
Wear appropriate clothing.Wear several layers of loose clothing. Layering provides better insulation.Tight clothing reduces blood circulation. Warm blood needs to be circulated tothe extremities.When choosing clothing, be aware that some clothing may restrict movementresulting in a hazardous situation.
Make sure to protect the ears, face, hands and feet in extremely cold weather.
Boots should be waterproof and insulated.Wear a hat; it will keep your whole body warmer. (Hats reduce the amount ofbody heat that escapes from your head.)
Move into warm locations during work breaks; limit the amount of time outside onextremely cold days.Carry cold weather gear, such as extra socks, gloves, hats, jacket, blankets, a
change of clothes and a thermos of hot liquid.
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Include a thermometer and chemical hot packs in your first aid kit.Avoid touching cold metal surfaces with bare skin.Monitor your physical condition and that of your coworkers.
For information on hypothermia, frostbite, trenchfoot, and chilblains, includingsymptoms and first aid, visit the NIOSH topic page on Cold Stress. The topic page alsoincludes information on how to print or order the NIOSH Fast Facts card: ProtectingYourself from Cold Stress, a great portable resource for individuals and for employersto share with their employees. Resource:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Back to Top
Job Position Available Farmland Foods in Milan, Missouri has a position available for Manager, Plant SafetyFresh. Click here for complete information about this job. Back to Top
February is American Heart MonthHeart disease continues to be the number one killer inAmerica but many of the things that contribute to heartdisease are ours to manage. The most common heartdisease in the United States is coronary heart disease,which often appears as a heart attack. The chance ofdeveloping coronary heart disease can be reduced bytaking steps to prevent and control factors that putpeople at greater risk. Additionally, knowing the signsand symptoms of heart attack are crucial to the mostpositive outcomes after having a heartattack..........download the complete flyer by clickinghere. Back to Top
The High Costs of Falls in Construction for Employers A new OSHA PowerPoint presentation shows the heavy
financial cost resulting from falls in construction. OSHAanalyzed workers' compensation data for injuries resulting
from falls from elevations suffered by roofers and carpenters. The data, which covers20052007, comes from 38 states, which comprises approximately 1/3 of total
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workers' compensation benefits.
OSHA's analysis of fall injuries for roofers and carpenters found that: falls from elevationsby roofers cost an average of approximately $106,000 each; falls from elevations bycarpenters cost an average of over $97,000 each. To find out more information, view thePowerPoint presentation of Workers' Compensation Costs of Falls in Construction* postedon OSHA's Residential Fall Protection Web page. Resource:OSHA QuickTakes January 17, 2012 · Volume 11, Issue 2 Back to Top
Safety Booklet for Children Offers "Adventures in Safety" A new booklet from AAA Minnesota/Iowa, MinnesotaSafety Council and IowaIllinois Safety Council combinesfacts and fun to help children ages 6−10 learn aboutkeeping themselves and others safe. Good Going! Adventures in Safety, blends safetyinformation with games, stories, puzzles and vividillustrations. The fullcolor, 20page booklet addressescommon injury areas for children including traffic, falls,sports injuries, water safety, fire safety and more. Good Going! offers important information in anentertaining way. We encourage parents, grandparentsand caregivers to obtain a copy for the children in theirlives and to use it as a springboard for safety discussions. Please call or email Terri Simmons if you would like a quantity to hand out at companyevents or just to provide to employees for their families. The booklets are FREE ofcharge to IISC member companies; however if you cannot stop by the IISC office topick them up, shipping charges will be applied when shipped to you. Terri can bereached at 515.276.4724, ext. 225 or via email [email protected]. Back to Top
New Members in January Advance Environmental Testing & AbatementWaterloo, IowaEnvironmental Testing & Abatement Columbia Southern UniversityOrange Beach, AlabamaContinuing Education ConAgra FoodWaterloo, Iowa
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Food Production Grace engineered ProductsDavenport, IowaPermanent Electrical Safety Devices Mitas Tires North American, Inc.Charles City, IowaTire Manufacture MonsantoBooneBoone, IowaAgriculture US Silica CompanyOttawa, IllinoisIndustrial Sand Back to Top
Preventing Home Accidents Nearly 55,000 fatalities occur in the home each yearmore than 10 times that of the workplace. Millions ofdisabling injuries occur at home and cost employers $250billion dollars annually due to lost productivity,exacerbation of an injury sustained at home while on thejob and training replacement labor. Dan Hannan, CSP, has been a safety and healthprofessional for 23 years and is currently the SafetyDirector for the Associated General Contractors ofMinnesota. His recent book, "Preventing Home Accidents"was created to provide homeowners a resource to beproactive about safety in their home. Employers will findthe book valuable in promoting offthejob safety. The IowaIllinois Safety Council is selling this bookfor an introductory price of $11.65. That is asavings of $1.30 off the retail price of $12.95! Place your order by February 29 to take advantage ofthis special intro pricing. To order, contact Terri Simmons at 8005682495 / 5152764724 ext 225 or [email protected]
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