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July 2011 Volume 2Monthly Safety Reminders & Tips

The Right Glove for the JobWearing the right gloves for your job can help prevent many minor and major injuries to your hands and fmgers. There are varioustypes of gloves available and it is important to wear the correct type of glove for your specific job task. Remember to use gloves as alast line of defense and not a license to act carelessly. Be sure your gloves fit properly.

Cut ResistantBest used for work withmetal, wire and glass orany other sharp objects.

LeatherBest used for work withrough surfaces, heat andsparks. Prevents cuts andpunctures.

ElectricalGeneral PurposeUsed for general purposes,allows for a grip and generalhand protection.

Chemical ResistantBest used for work involv-ing toxins and chemicals.

Protection against heat,shock, sparks and debris.

Eye Injury PreventionDid you know that more than 2000 eye injuries of various types occur each day? Morethan 1,000 of these injuries occur in the workplace. Eye protection is very important andthat is why July is Eye Injury Prevention month. The BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics)reported that 70% of workplace eye injuries occur from falling or flyingobjects or sparks striking the eye. The BLS found that three out of every five workersinjured were either not wearing eye protection at all or were wearing the wrong type ofeye protection. 90% of all eye injuries could be prevented by wearing the correct safetyeyewear. Eyewear must be appropriate for the job you are doing and must fit correctly.Select the right eye protection for your job whether it be safety glasses, goggles, faceshields or full face respirators. Make sure your eyewear is in good condition.

Common hazards that cause eye injuries include dust, concrete, metal particles, falling dust, shifting debris, metal or glass building materials,smoke, noxious gas and chemicals such as acids, fuels, solvents, lime and wet or dry cement powder. To treat an eye injury use an emergencyeye wash station or flush eyes with lukewarm water for at least 15 minutes. Do not touch your eyes to remove a foreign object, you couldscratch the cornea. Seek medical attention if irritation still exists or solid or liquid chemicals or fumes get into the eye. Always notify yoursupervisor of an eye injury immediately.

Eel is Now on Facebook!Employee Connections is now connected on Facebook."Like us" and you will be able to see our new job postingsas they come in. We continuously update our Facebook toprovide you with important reminders and news here atEmployee Connections. Search for Employee Connectionson Facebook.

Injured on the job?

Check out our blog atwww.ecistaffingblog.comOur blog will provide you with employment and safety tips,news and a wealth of helpful information for those that arecurrently employed and those seeking employment.View our complete job listings on our blog.

If you are injured on the job notify Employee Connections and your supervisor immediately. If you have questions on our injury proceduresplease contact our office.