Officially the "middle of nowhere" Glasgow, Montana
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Accident or Incident Checklist
______1. A supervisor, the safety coordinator or a commission needs to be called to go to the accident scene if the accident is severe enough to need immediate medical care or especially if an ambulance is called. ______2. The first priority is to attend to the injured. Determine if the injured needs medical attention. ______3. The area should be secured and pictures should be taken of the whole scene and also the ground or floor surface. A picture of the injured with any PPE on and their footwear. Do not take a picture of the injury if it can be avoided. ______4. The witnesses should all be interviewed immediately and separately. Get a statement from each of them. ______5. A First Report will need to be filed but if the injured is not available it can be turned in without the signature initially. The injured can sign it later. Montana Law requires an employer to complete the form within six days of notice of an on-the-job injury. The Trust has thirty days to accept or deny the claim. ______6. The Accident/Incident Report should be filled out and given to the Safety Coordinator with the photos and an investigation initiated. Disclaimer for Internet and Security Policy:
isinternet_privacy_and_security_policy.pdf Protecting Workers from Heat Stress
Heat Illness Exposure to heat can cause illness and death. The most serious heat illness is heat stroke. Other heat illnesses, such as heat exhaustion, heat cramps and heat rash, should also be avoided. There are precautions that can be taken any time temperatures are high and the job involves physical work. Risk Factors for Heat Illness High temperature and humidity, direct sun exposure, no breeze or wind Heavy physical labor No recent exposure to hot workplaces Low liquid intake Waterproof clothing Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion Headache, dizziness, or fainting Weakness and wet skin Irritability or confusion Thirst, nausea, or vomiting Symptoms of Heat Stroke May be confused, unable to think clearly, pass out, collapse, or have seizures (fits) May stop sweating To Prevent Heat Illness: Establish a complete heat illness prevention program. Provide training about the hazards leading to heat stress and how to prevent them. Provide a lot of cool water to workers close to the work area. At least one pint of water per hour is needed. For more information: Occupational Safety and Health Administration www.osha.gov (800) 321-OSHA (6742) OSHA 3154-06R 2017 Jump Starting a Battery
As the cold weather starts to come upon us, many cars batteries will start to fail. When a motor vehicle battery fails, a jump start often is the best short term way to get the motor going. Because it is important that jump starting be done properly, the National Safety Council recommends the following procedure:
2. Connect the other end of the same cable to the same marked post (+) of the booster battery. 3. Connect the second, negative (-) booster cable to the other post of the booster battery. Negative is typically color coded BLACK. 4. Make the final negative (-) booster cable connection on the engine block of the stalled vehicle away from the battery.
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County Events:
Daniels County Safety Committee Meeting July 02, 10 a.m.
*New Employee Orientation at 11 a.m. in Courthouse Community Room
Roosevelt County Safety Committee Meeting July 03 at 10 a.m. *New Employee Orientation at 11 a.m. in Health Department Community Room
Valley County Safety Committee Meeting July 17 at 8:30 p.m. *New Employee Orientation at 9:30 a.m. in the Annex Community Room
Sheridan County Safety Committee Meeting July 24 at 1:30 p.m.
*New Employee Orientation at 2:30 p.m. in the Jubilee Room
*The New Employee Orientation can be requested for a more convenient time and place.
Daniels County Safety Committee Meeting July 02, 10 a.m.
*New Employee Orientation at 11 a.m. in Courthouse Community Room
Roosevelt County Safety Committee Meeting July 03 at 10 a.m. *New Employee Orientation at 11 a.m. in Health Department Community Room
Valley County Safety Committee Meeting July 17 at 8:30 p.m. *New Employee Orientation at 9:30 a.m. in the Annex Community Room
Sheridan County Safety Committee Meeting July 24 at 1:30 p.m.
*New Employee Orientation at 2:30 p.m. in the Jubilee Room
*The New Employee Orientation can be requested for a more convenient time and place.