October 2017Announcements | National Officer's Message | Chapter Officer Reminders | Regional Roundup | Cornerstone | Highlights | Membership Reports Safety NewsletterWhat can you look forward to this year?....
Meet our new co-chair, Renell….I may be new to NAWIC but I have been in the safety field for over a decade. I live and breathe all things safety. I am here to help with whatever questions or assistance you may have or that may come your way. When I am not on a job site I am working to help women. I have my duties and commitment with NAWIC, but I also volunteer at The Foundry which is an amazing organization that helps to free women from addiction (I mentor one to two women a year throughout their stay in the program). I am also the mother of two grown children ages 19 & 24 whom I adore. Stay Engaged w/ these FREE Webinars!Protecting Workers in the Electrical Utility Industry Get the Facts: The Truth Behind the Real Cost of Burns
OSHA’s Silica Rules Effective September 23rd for the Construction IndustryMissed Tammy Clark’s webinar? …Check it out here!
EYE SAFETY: Do you Suffer from CVS? What is Computer Vision Syndrome?Computer vision syndrome, also referred to as digital eyestrain, encompasses a group of vision-related problems that result from prolonged computer, tablet, e-reader and smartphone use, according to the American Optometric Association. With the average American worker spending seven hours a day on a computer, that’s a lot of screen time. CVS can cause many problems for workers, including eyestrain, headaches, dry eyes, blurry vision, and neck and shoulder pain. Poor lighting, poor posture, screen glare and improper viewing distance can contribute to these issues. Fortunately, many of these issues are only temporary and will stop when the worker no longer is using the computer or device. However, some workers may continue to experience problems, such as blurred vision, even after no longer using a screen device. What to do CVS can be diagnosed with a comprehensive eye exam. If you have CVS, your eye care professional will help you come up with a plan of action. Although plans will vary by case, some general steps workers can take to help alleviate problems associated with CVS:
Hand Tool SafetyThe greatest hazards posed by hand tools result from misuse and improper maintenance. Some examples of this include the following:
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