Announcements

Employees of the Month

We would like to recognize and congratulate our Employees of the Month for May 2013!!

Congratulations to Dan Albro (Flint, MI) and Gregory D'Rose (Smyrna, GA). As a thank you for their dedication and stellar performance each will receive a $50 gift card.

 

Safety Award Winners

Each month we randomly select two employees that have not had a work related injury, near miss or safety violation. The two winners for May are Brian Manning (Wake Forest, NC) and Sheila Carter (Macon, GA). Each will receive a $25 gift card. Congratulations and keep up the safe work!

 

May Safety Tip

Lifting Safely

 When lifting objects, body posture and positioning plays a key role. Remember to always make lifts within the “Safe Lifting Zone”— the area between your mid‐thigh and chest.

 

When lifting an object, always practice the following safe lifting techniques:

1. Move in close to the load;

2. Bend at your knees, not at your waist

3. Keep your back straight and avoid unnecessary twisting;

4. Hold the load close to your body; and

5. Lift the material using the strength of your legs, not your back.

 

If the material is too heavy for you to lift alone, use a mechanical aid such as a dolly or “team lift” with someone who is equal in strength.