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Reduce the Risk of Injury It’s obvious that the majority of our injuries and exposure can exist on our worksites where team members are often required to engage in strenuous manual labor. A job where most of the tasks are completed from sitting in a chair in a climate controlled environment seems to be a little less dangerous. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 80,000 injuries occur per year to office and administrative workers. Here are some steps, in addition to ergonomics, that you can take to reduce the risk of injury in the office environment. FALLS Stay Clutter Free • Boxes, files, and various items can create a tripping hazard. Prevent build-up of clutter and keep walkways clear by storing materials in their proper location. Step On Up • Standing on chairs—particularly rolling office chairs—is a significant hazard. Always use a stepladder for those items out of reach. STRUCK/CAUGHT BY Shut the Drawer • Boxes, files, and various items can create a tripping hazard. Prevent build-up of clutter and keep walkways clear by storing materials in their proper location. Safe Stacking • Proper storage of heavy items can help reduce the number of office injuries. Store heavy objects closer to the floor and never exceed load capacity of file cabinets. Milestone Anniversaries for 1Q12 30 Years Nelson Newcomer • PACE-Corporate 25 Years Ernie Allen • OHD-Kansas City Keith Carey • OHD-Kansas City Gary Wright • OHD-Atlanta Dan Schmidt • OHD-Kansas City 20 Years Bud Becker • OHD-St. Louis Keith Lawrence • ANK-Denver Alan Zahn • OHD-St. Louis 15 Years Jeff Van Buren • OHD-Atlanta John Duenwald • OHD-St. Louis Wilma Howard • OHD-Atlanta Brenda Schindler • PACE-Corporate Kirk Sprich • OHD-St. Louis Laura Stewart • PACE-Corporate Shane Stone • OHD-Kansas City Bruce Wegner • ANK-Denver 10 Years Pat Alarid • OHD-Atlanta Brian Fuller • PACE-Corporate Mark Gantner • OHD-St. Louis Ryan Keller • OHD-Kansas City Shawn Koval • PFG-Kansas City Larry Range • OHD-St. Louis Patty York • OHD-St. Louis 5 Years Bret Anthony • PACE-Tempe Shelley Austin • PCS-Kansas City Mike Bodley • PCS-Kansas City Rob Boyet • OHD-St. Louis Kathleen Clay • PCS-Kansas City Brian Dibben • OHD-Kansas City Jeff Forrester • PACE-Tempe Ryan Glendenning • OHD-Springfield Chris Gronhagen • ANK-Co. Springs Beth Holt • PACE-Corporate Ron Kovarik • PACE-Tempe Alex Lasiter • OHD-Springfield Seth Olson • ANK-Denver TJ Quintana • PACE-Tempe Miles Rush • PACE-Corporate Travis Thiel • PACE-Tempe Mike Vandermeer • PACE-Tempe VISION Correctly Position Monitors • Place monitors slightly below eye level and 20”- 26” from your eyes. The resting position of your eyes is a few degrees below the horizon when you’re looking straight ahead. Minimize Screen Glare • Glare is one of the major causes of eye strain. To minimize strain, avoid positioning monitors opposite open windows, or be sure to always close the shades. Increase Font Size on Computer • Small font size on the computer can strain both your vision and your neck, as we tend to pull the head forward to view smaller print. A simple adjustment in font size can eliminate all this. FIRE SAFETY Maintain Cords in Good Repair • Cords should be inspected for wear and taken out of service if they are frayed or have exposed wire. Make sure cords are not overloading outlets. The most common causes of fires started by extension cords are improper use and overloading. Inspect Space Heaters • If space heaters are being used, verify the devices have a switch that automatically shuts off the heater if the heater is tipped over. Make sure these are not placed near combustible materials, such as paper. Never Block Fire Sprinklers • Furniture and tall stacks of materials can block the range of fire sprinklers, reducing their effectiveness in the event of an emergency. Objects should never be placed higher than 18” below sprinkler heads to allow a full range of coverage. Do Not Block Escape Routes or Prop Open Fire Doors • Items should never be stored along an emergency exit route. These paths should remain free of clutter. PAGE 8 • 1st Quarter 2012
Healthy Smiles! Ten Great Reasons to Have Your Teeth Cleaned! Good oral hygiene is important, not only for looks, but for general health as well. Poor oral hygiene can lead to a variety of dental and medical problems, such as gum disease, infection, bone loss, heart disease, strokes, and more. Regular check-ups and cleanings can prevent these problems, as well as provide you with good oral hygiene. 1. To Prevent Oral Cancer According to The Oral Cancer Foundation, someone dies from oral cancer every hour of every day in the United States alone. When you have your dental cleaning, your dentist is also screening you for oral cancer, which is highly curable if diagnosed early. 2. To Prevent Gum Disease Gum disease is an infection in the gum tissues and bone that keep your teeth in place and is one of the leading causes of adult tooth loss. If diagnosed early, it can be treated and reversed. If treatment is not received, a more serious and advanced stage of gum disease may follow. Regular dental cleanings and check-ups, flossing daily, and brushing twice a day are key factors in preventing gum disease. 3. To Help Maintain Good Physical Health Recent studies have linked heart attacks and strokes to gum disease, resulting from poor oral hygiene. A dental cleaning every six months helps to keep your teeth and gums healthy and could possibly reduce your risk of heart disease and strokes. 4. To Keep Your Teeth Since gum disease is one of the leading causes of tooth loss in adults, regular dental check-ups and cleanings, brushings, and flossing are vital to keeping as many teeth as you can. Keeping your teeth means better chewing function and ultimately, better health. 5. To Detect Dental Problems Early Your dentist and hygienist will be able to detect any early signs of problems with your teeth or gums. Early detection of cavities, broken fillings, and gum disease are easily treatable. If these problems go untreated, root canals, gum surgery, and removal of teeth could become the only treatment options available. 6. To Maintain Good Oral Health Your dental hygienist will help to ensure that you are maintaining your good oral health by visual examination and comparing your previous dental check-ups. If you are falling off track with your oral hygiene, he/she will help put you back on the right path. 7. To Use Your Dental Insurance Plan Dental insurance plans usually pay for all or most of the cost of dental cleanings and check-ups every six months. Take advantage of this and save a lot of money in the long run by avoiding costly dental procedures that can result from poor oral hygiene. 8. To Create a Treatment Plan If your dentist diagnoses any problems in your month, he/she will most likely give you a treatment plan. This treatment plan should have the cost of each procedure that you will need, so that you can discuss financial arrangements with the front office. 9. To Have a Bright and White Smile Your dental hygienist can remove most tobacco, coffee, and tea stains. During your cleaning, your hygienist will also polish your teeth to a beautiful shine. The result? A white and brighter smile! 10. To Prevent Bad Breath Dental studies show that about 85% of people with persistent bad breath, also known as halitosis, have a dental problem that is to blame. Good oral hygiene is essential in preventing bad breath. Regular check-ups and cleanings are the best way to make sure that you are maintaining good oral hygiene. 1st Quarter 2012 • PAGE 9
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