B.C. LUMBER WORKER . VVUVVVVVVVVVVVVFVVIG 4 4 q q. q q 4 4 4 q q 4 qq q q q q 4 PAGE Sich List Is Another Reminder ° General Hospital Sister Pat Fulljames and Jac- queline Clarkson visited the Gen- eral Hospital on Thursday, ‘Mar. 81 and left cigarettes and copies of the B.C. Lumber Worker with the following hospitalized brothers: W. R. Johnson, Cobble Hill Mill, V..— Back injury. Operated on recently and improving. Farnk Kehler, Salmon River Log- ging Co., Kelsey Bay—Crushed by_ loading accident. Doing well. D. Cathcart, Morgan’s Camp, Queen Charlotte Islands—Back injury. Doing well. A. Mailey, Holberg, B.C. — Poi- soned system. Recovering well. J. Saranchuk, Giroday’s Sawmill —In since Mar, 15 with broken ankle. Improving steadily. M. Werniuk, Western Logging, Jackson Bay — Run over by trailer. Martin Nettland, B.C. Pulp, Hol- bere, B.C. — Uleerated stom- ach. Oscar Johnson—Hurt in accident. In hospital two weeks. Con- dition good. W. A. Roberts, Robert's Creek— Pneumonia and broken hip. In since November: and making steady progress. Barold Close, Mohawk Handle Co., N.W.—Appendicitis. Well, expects to be out soon. Harry Green — Brother Harry Green, Ist Vice-President of Local 1-217, has been in hos- pital for the past month and ‘was operated on for an ulcer- ated stomach. Recovering well. H, 0. Larsen, B.C. Forest Prod- ucts—In two weeks with pneu- monia. Coming along well. Stan Quaye, Burns Lake Logging Co, — Broken back. Brother Quaye has been in hospital since last September and is gradually improving. Keeps in good spirits which will help in his recovery. Sister Gladys Cole and Jean MacKenzie report on the follow- oe brothers: rie Ward, Universal Box—Head injury. Expects operation. R. Childs, Cumberland — Injured knee cap. sj Alexander Ross, Mission — Leg unchanged, Nels Berglund, Quesnel—Back in- jury which occurred three months ago. Doing fine. ties on better. than even terms.” Around this concept was built the report of the representatives of the District Safety Council Conference. The quarterly con- ference called by the table offi- cers of the Council was held April 1, 1949, in Vancouver, B.C. and was attended by approxi- mately 30 delegates from seven locals. Effective Techniques In common with all Safety Council conferences, the repre- sentatives of the Council made no attempt to originate a new program. Instead, each repre- ‘sentative concentrated his efforts on bringing together in concise language the techniques known to be effective in accident pre- vention. They dealt with accident rec- ords, laws and ordinances, com- pensation enforcement, district Safety Council administration and educational information, sup- plying administrative aid to in- dividual locals in approaching the set-up of Safety Councils. Boy A ae Rapid ’Action An outstanding feature of the conference was the rapid prep- aration of an action program. Submitted. resolutions from the locals summarized the major rec- ommendations of the conference. These resolutions were presented to» the Safety Director, M. A. Skuzanski and Safety Council Secretary, William Gray. This will be of great value in imple- menting and attaining our ob- jectives with the proper authori- ties for corrections and enforce- ments. ‘The success of the District Safety Couneil’s program may be determined by: 1. The extent to which it effects all woodwork- ers’ homes in the com- munity. 2. Its scope and degree” of recognition accorded it as an effective agent jn the community for re- ducing industrial acci- dents, 8° The number of locals who participate in_guid- ing the District Safety Council as to its Safety needs. 4. The degree to which it, brings an awareness of safety to the individ- ual worker in each oper- ation. 5, The amount of co-op- eration it achieves from individual safety com- mittees now attempting to promote safety cam- paigns in each individ- ual operation. 6. A flexible and ex- ‘ panding program. ‘St. Paul’s Sick List Fuiljames report they “distrib: y report they distrib- uted ci “ and “he B.C. Lumber Worker to the following brothers: . Parta, Chemainus, B.C.—Cast removed from leg. \ E. J, Botzur, Benson Bros.—Knee’ ae tai injury coming : fod ne Sisters Muriel Bradley and Helen Sim distributed the Inter- national Woodworker and_cigar- ettes to ‘the following injured brothers: A. Mitrayitz, Holbery — Knee trouble. Getting along well. H. Nicol, Eburne—Dise removed from spine—Suffering. Peterson, Englewood—Foot feel- ing much better, G. ec pr Alice Lake — Knee Charlotte Islands Sie re ree os Local 1-80, Youbou sSince the inauguration of our accident prevention campaign, our accidents have dropped off 70 percent over any previous year. In 1948 we started, out averag- ing one accident évery six days for the first four months prior to the start of our Safety Cam- paign which commenced on April 26th. The last eight months of the year advanced to an average of only one accident every 20 days. Also in 1948 a record number of accident-free days was set with a total of 62 consecutive accident-free days, that is, from October 15th, 1948, to December 17th, 1948. This is a very fine record for an operation employ- ing approximately 625 men as it represents over 300,000 man- hours of exposure without one compensable accident. In 1947 our frequency rate was 68, in 1948 it dropped to 26 which is ‘an enviable reduction for any operation. Teamwork Teamwork is the basis of our successful safety program. The operation is divided into 23 teams and every man assigned to a team. Each team is given an award date based on man-hours of exposure which, of course, varies with the size of the team, and if they complete this period without a compensable accident, they are given, as a team, a fifty dollar award which they can di- vide in any way they please. The team then starts on a new period with a new award date. Up to the end of 1948 some teams had completed three accident-free periods. Meanwhile, the plant safety committee is very active. Each month a safety tour of the mill is made and all items, whether safety or straight maintenance, are listed and at the safety com- mittee meeting the inspection re- port is read and checked and all items listed under safety must be completed within 30 days and the maintenance items completed as time allows. The safety com- mittee was responsible for bring- ing up and acting upon no less than 300 safety and maintenance items during the past year. DISTRICT’S 6-POINT OBJECTIVE Gull Co-cperation Vital From Au Sources, YUnges Council IT IS YOUR JOB By Michael A. Skuzanski District Safety Director "Safety represents the efficiency of adjustments which man makes to bis total environment. It is not, cannot be, optional. It has become a condi- tion of survival, and as such, an essential quality of the individual. It in- volves foresight and interplay of innumerable insights, cautions, and effi- ciencies which enable the individual to meet life's demands and opportuni: ACCIDENTS AT YOUBOU DROP BY 70 PERCENT MAKE SAFETY A HABIT The safety suggestion box, a popular form of getting safety suggestions, proved rather less effectual as its novelty wore off, but several good ideas and let- ters were derived from it. It has kept up and awards still made for worthy suggestions but it only gleans about two sugges- tions per month now. In summing up our 1948 ban- ner year for safety, it may be safely said that at least 50% of all accidents were eliminated and can be eliminated from any operation in which a definite pro- gram is put on, particularly if stress is laid on the active co- operation of BOTH labor and management toward a safer op- eration. Safety Incentive—Youbou Monday, April 26th, was the official starting date of our safe- ty team competition. The mill is divided into 23 teams and the teams are grouped into 4 classes. Class “A” teams are those consisting of 30 to 40 men. Class “B” teams are those consisting of 20 to 30 men. Class “C” teams are those consisting of 10 to 20 men, Class “D” teams are those consisting of less than 10 men. A basic ‘period of ten weeks (16,000 hours) has been’ set for Class “A” teams, that is, on the completion-of ten weeks without a compensablé accident, a class “A” team wins an award of $50. The disposition of the prize money is elected by the winning team members. In order that all of the teams will be on ‘an equitable footing, it necessarily follows that the smaller teams will have fewer man-hours of exposure to acci- dent hazards, therefore, they will be required to complete a longer accident-free period in order to qualify for a. safety award. Class “A” must complete 10 weeks, class “B” must com- plete 15 weeks, class “O” must complete 25 weeks and class “D” must complete 50 weeks. If any member dof the team suffers a compensable accident, his team must begin a new per- iod dating form the day follow- ing such an accident. Hammond Plant Safe, Not Lucky is is your Safety Represen- ates Bil Franklin, from Local 1-867, Mission, reporting from B.C. Forest Produets plant at Hammond, B. C You know*what? They used to refer to the Hammond Plant a few years ago, as a good place to work if you were “lucky”. Yes, lucky you didn’t get hurt sooner or later,'and I think if you ches Sur past record you will-find i our accident rate was extreme! high. Well, those days are on the way out. Through the combined efforts of management and our Safety Committee, we are no’ ‘ swell on our way to a Safety ) cord that. I hope will reach th top of the list in industry throughout B. C. Z This record we hope to accom- plish through: 1. The proper functioning of our Safety Committee, which consists of. equal rep- resentation of Union and manageiment. To bolster this committee we have Safety. Representatives in each de- partment who cooperate with their foreman and report monthly to the Safety Cor mittee. ) 2, Regular Safety Inspec tion of the entire plant by three Representatives of the Safety Committee. 8. The Job Safety Instruc—_ tion classes provided by ) management, five two-h sessions in which all -phases of Safety are discussed: and demonstrated. Instructors for the classes are: Nick Dyck, our Safety Department head, who handles the night shift, and yours truly, who takes care of the classes for the day shift. 4. The Safety. Committee which is underway at the present time. The entire plant is divided into fifteen groups, each under a Safety Warden. The cornpany gives $165.00 a month, and this sum is divided among those groups which have an acci- dent-free month. When the entire plant has an accident- free month, a $85 jackpot is cracked. The publicity for the campaign is handled over a P.A. system which is used in the morning and at noori hour to keep the em- ployees well posted and also to provide a little entertainment. As you see, this program calls for the support of each and every individual -in the plant, and that is as it should be. Safety is not a one-man responsibility. Let us all cooperate to make the saw- mill industry a more safe and pleasant place to work. In closing, I would like to call on those brothers within the Mis- sion Local who are now acting on Safety Committees, or are in- terested in getting committees started. Contact me at Haney 2015, and I will be pleased to give you any assistance I am able. I will be glad to forward any reports you wish to vublish in “The B.C. Lumber Worker”. Joint Council, UPWA On May Day, 1949 THE UNITED PACKINGHOUSE WORKERS OF AMERICA SALUTE THE in acknowledgement of INTERNATIONAL :WOODWORKERS OF AMERICA MILITANT CO-OPERATION IN THE CAUSE OF LABOR 905 Dominion Bank Building, Vancouver, B, C. May Day Greetings ‘ \ THE UNITED STEELWORKERS OF AMERICA join with THE INTERNATIONAL WOODWORKERS OF AMERICA ~* . IN BUILDING TRADE UNION SOLIDARITY FOR TRADE UNION OBJECTIVES 905 Dominion Bank Building PAcific 4385 Vancouver, B.C.