Monthly Safety Award

Rockwood Water, Sewer & Gas

Rockwood Water, Sewer & Gas has no greater priority than the safety of our employees. The quality of our work and the protection of the public are also very important TOTAL QUALITY SERVICE goals.

Rockwood has adopted the following BASIC SAFETY POLICY:

Nothing is more important than doing the job safely.
Rockwood intends to comply with all safety laws and regulations.
Every attempt should be made to minimize the possibility of accidents.

Always practice safe work habits.

Remember that a successful Safety Program is a part of Rockwood's TOTAL QUALITY SERVICE and depends on the performance of each and every employee.

The Utility has implemented a monthly safety award program that rewards an employee each month with a $75 gift certificate to a merchant within the utility system. All the employees that follow safety rules and requirements are eligible each month for a safety drawing.

The safety award recipient for March 2008 is:

Mike Butler
The Safety award recipient for April 2008 is:
Wayne Curtis

Congratulations Mike !

Congratulations Wayne !

Safety is Everyone's Responsiblity!

Weekly Tailgate Safety Meeting Topic:

Tailgate Safety Meeting

May 07, 2008

Heat Stroke - Week #1

Heat Stroke, Heat Exhaustion & Heat Cramps

With summer it's time to start thinking about the three kinds of heat related illness. Heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat strokes are all possible during hot weather. All heat related injuries need prompt medical attention.

Heat cramps are muscle cramps. Usually these cramps occur in the arms or legs but may be in the abdominal or chest muscles as well. These cramps are caused by excessive body fluid loss through sweating. First aid includes moving the victim to a cool place, resting the cramping muscle and giving the person cool water.

Heat exhaustion signs include heavy sweating, weakness, fast pulse, normal body temperature, headache and dizziness, nausea and vomiting. First aid for heat exhaustion requires the worker to be moved to a cool place. Keep them lying down with their legs straight and elevated 8 to 12 inches. Apply cold packs, wet towels, or just wet their clothing to cool them. Give the victim cold water only if he or she is conscious. If the victim loses consciousness or if no improvement is noted within 30 minutes, seek professional medical attention.

Heat stroke is a true emergency! Signs and symptoms include high body temperature, unconsciousness, hot skin, rapid pulse and breathing, weakness, dizziness or headache. Immediate first aid is required. Move the victim to a cool place and immediately cool the worker by any available means (use ice and water from a jobsite cooler for example). Keep the head and shoulders slightly elevated. Monitor the airway, check to be sure the victim is breathing. Call for professional help or rush the heat stroke victim to a hospital immediately.

Prevention of heat illness is very important. Gradual adaptation to working in hot weather is a start. As the weather heats up, take a few short breaks during the day; and, if possible, schedule heavy work so that it does not have to be accomplished during the hottest part of the day. Dress sensibly and drink plenty of water. Keep a sharp eye out for potential heat injuries in co-workers. Try to practice prevention - it's the name of the game - and it will keep you from becoming a victim of a heat related illness.

SAFETY REMINDERS
Heat Stroke Is a Serious Medical Emergency
Call for Professional Help Immediately

2007 Monthly Recipients of the Safety Program

January 2007 Mike Butler

February 2007 Jeff Brackett

March 2007 Rodney Griffin

April 2007 Wayne Curtis

May 2007 Brian Reed

June 2007 Ross Hamby

July 2007 Benton Smith

August 2007 Ross Hamby

September 2007 John West

October 2007 Bob Martin

November 2007 Johnny Clark

December 2007 Jimmy Crabtree

2008 Monthly Recipients of the Safety Program

January 2008 John West

February 2008 Tim Evans

March 2008 Mike Butler

April 2008 Wayne Curtis

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Monthly Safety Awards