"Think Safe, Work Safe, Live Safe!”

        Wear Your Personal Protective Equipment

 

Asbestos In Metal Works

Currently, a startling number of steelworkers are suffering from life-threatening illnesses that are a direct result of exposure to asbestos, a mineral that has been used heavily in aluminum plants, metal refining operations, steel mills, and foundries.  Unfortunately, asbestos-related diseases are not always recognized by employers.  This is why the Mesothelioma Cancer Center offers assistance, free of charge, to individuals who were exposed to asbestos during or as a result of their careers in the steelworking industry.  For more information visit http://www.asbestos.com/

 

 

A first hand Safety Report
by EGL Coordinator
Dave Lyness
 
WARNING
Through thorough investigation it has been determined that the gloves I had chosen to protect myself had been altered.   The Kevlar lining had been removed from the fingers and thumb area of the gloves.
 
This alteration left my hands unprotected and vulnerable to serious injury!
  
I was unaware these gloves had been altered when I used them to pull a section of side trimmer scrap through a series of rolls which became entangled and caused my gloved hand to slide down the piece of scrap resulting in a slice through the altered glove and a severe laceration to my thumb!
 
Please, for your own safety, Never Alter PPE!  
If you find any kind of PPE that has been altered or is damaged, DO NOT USE IT! 
Discard it immediately so this, or something worse doesn't happen to you!  
 
 
 
 
 
WORK SAFELY!

 

 

 

 

September Health & Safety Opportunities

Diabetes Educational Workshop

September 24th from 3-4 pm in room 204

Dr. Simpson-Oreggio of the Navarre Pediatric Group will be here

to discuss the development, diagnosis and treatment of this growing epidemic

in the pediatric and adult populations.  She will include information on

the latest tests, diet information and equipment.

Family members are welcome to participate.  Healthy Snacks will be provided.    

 

Heart Saver CPR/AED

September 18th from 1:00-3:00 pm

This class covers the basics of CPR & AED in laypersons terms

 

Healthcare Provider Level CPR/AED Class

September 3rd  from Noon – 3:30pm

This course reviews certain advanced skills required for

EMS Certifications and uses some medical terminology.

 

First Responder Course Registration

Class begins October 7th on Tuesday and Thursdays through November 13th

With two class times to choose from to accommodate rotating schedules

8am – noon   or    4pm – 8pm

 

Please reply to Michelle at 1313 to register for any of the above offerings

 

CPR Basics

Adult CPR Video Demonstration

Child CPR Video Demonstration

Infant CPR Video Demonstration

Center for Occupational Health Locations

Memorial Center for Occupational Health
2301 N. Bendix, Suite 500
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 647-1675
M-F 7:00am - 5:00pm
Memorial Center for Occupational Health at LaPorte Medical Group
900 I Street
LaPorte, IN 46350
(219) 324-1960
M-F 8:00am - 4:30pm

Michelle Maesch R.N. is I/N's occupational Health Nurse. Her hours are Monday through Friday, 8AM until 4PM. Services offered through the nurses' office include:

  1. First Aid of illness and injury, and referral for follow-up treatment.
  2. The wellness exam, which checks your blood count, electrolytes, kidney and liver function, cholesterol and triglycerides. This test is offered at a $10 cost to you and can be forwarded on to your family physician for reference during your office exams. The wellness committee has various promotions and and activities throughout the year that are offered through the nurses' office.
  3. Annual Audiograms
  4. Blood Pressure and Weight checks
  5. All Physician Report Forms are processed here and forwarded on to Payroll and Human Resources.
  6. Referral information for our EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
  7. The coordination of the plant's First Responder Program.
  8. Reporting of Workman's Compensation cases.