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I week in a large store in Van-
couver, one of several which
specializes in safety equipment.
I am going to list a few of the
items which are “musts” in sec-
tions of the industry.

The first is the “lifeguard” or
“bubble belt” for boom men, or
anyone working on or around the
water. This belt, which inflates
by a small carbon-monoxide cart-
ridge, weighs about 1% pounds,

can be worn around the
waist, or diagonally across the
chest.

Tt will support a fully clothed
man for 10 hours, All the care it
needs is regular inspection for
chafing. It can be worn without
any discomfort or annoyance, and
is a real aid against a verdict of
death by accidental drowning.

Next was a hard hat, trade
named “Paul Bunyan Derby”. It
has several features which make
it an improvement over the old
style hard hat; ridges across the
crown which greatly increase the
strength and protection; an ad-
justable head band, no longer any
need for your “brain-saver” to
fall off every time your head
moves, or so tight that your head
aches from wearing it.

HARD HATS

All hard hats should be checked
regularly to see that the proper
clearance is maintained between
head and top of hat.,

. This new hat has a removable
lining. Snap the old one out and
the new one in, in 20 seconds.

_I saw rigger belts made from
high grade leather, by a reput-
able firm, with tested hard wear
steel, not cast, and steel cord
rope to go with it. The guide
with me wisely suggested that all
high riggers splice their own
ropes, If they do this there should
be no mental anguish when sway-
ing at the top of a spar tree.

The store also had climbing
spurs that sure looked different
to some I have seen hammered
out by the camp blacksmith. They
were made of mild steel with the
gaff inserted as well as welded
to the side bar. Improved pad-
ding and a set of gauges for
checking proper set and. length
of gaff are added features,

And you boys who operate
wer Saws, and anyone who has
transport inflamable liquid
should read Article 86 of the
Workmen’s Compensation Act,
The store I visi had the re-

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jired type of can which could
be fitted with an anti-flash-
back screen,

Seere- | it is “no”, the steward should not

FATAL ACCIDENT DETAILS. A 50-foot extension was fastened
to the 54” main line by means of a shackle in order to bring in a
20-foot log, about 18” in diameter. When nearing the tree the log
hit a stump and the shackle let go. The main line whipped past the
tree and struck the engineer. The shackle could not be found. Death
resulted from fractures of four vertebrae, collarbone and jaw. There
was a deep cut from the left breast to the neck. What do you think
caused the accident? What would you do to prevent the accident?

GUILTY CONSCIENCE
COMES TOO LATE

Those responsible in any measure for any safety activities must
be thoroughly cognizant of the seriousness of their assignment.

Under no circumstances should they try to promote safety con-
sciusness from a negative point of view.

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value of safety if he is motivated better and keeping our attitude
by the fear of punishment rather above merely trying to prove that
than a sense of positive reward what we have already done was
in the form of his own physical yight,
and financial protection. We must
strive to develop wholesome co-| We may be tempted to evade

an issue and try to appease our

operation and prevent resistive an, issue and try to appease our

submission. g Sy 4
‘i ing our conscience with the fact
NSPE E PHC coueveryibine Wh0es| treL ithe) issue, at hand was wot

sible to determine the most prac-
s jon! Mandatory. Such betrayal of our
tical safe methods of operation Mandatory. Such betrayal of our

Pee a ae eenecedl DISe- | Cconomien! loss’ of undetermined
consequences.

method will soon become a habit;
We cannot successfuly separ-

this habit, in a sense, will become
your safety-man. ate safety from industry without
greatly impairing the social and

BE POSITIVE! economical possibilities of our

We should be positive in our
approach and sufficiently original
in dealing with workers to elimi-
nate doubt toward us and to pre-
vent fear of their own ability.

Our entire pattern should be
directed towards making things

TO SHOP STEWARDS

WHEN IS
A GRIEVANCE
JUSTIFIED?

This question has bothered
shop stewards and union officials
since union contracts were in-
vented.

Perhaps a worker complains
about unfair distribution of work,
while the facts show him to be
mistaken, Or else he may feel
entitled to promotion, although
the seniority clauses in the con-
tract prove him wrong.

If the worker was mistaken in
his facts or attitude, it is better
to discover this yourself than to
be corrected by the foreman.

When a complaint is not justi-
fied, there is a double danger in
to make a grievance out
of it, The workers are led to ex-
pect impossible results, and the
Company gets a chance to attack
the union. The union’s position
is then damaged both with its
membership and with manage-
ment. q

Sift complaints into “reason-
able” and “unreasonable” by ask-
ing yourself these questions:

i, Has the contract been viol-
ated?

2. Has the company acted un-
fairly?

When the answers are “yes”,
you have a real grievance, When

(taehigee ogee the worker so,

lain
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undertaking; so it behooves us to
accept this challenge and face it
with the most serious considera-
tion at our command.

PENALTIES OF UNSAFE

LIFTING

By F. Hockey

Safety Director, Local 1-357.

To the often used phrase “lift
safely” we might well add the
words “or else”, which would im-
ply a penalty appropriate to the
Greumstances. The penalty for
unsafe lifting is often a strained
back or a sprain which removes
the person involved from actively
participating in work or play for
a longer or shorter time—and in
some cases even permanently.

This hazard arises, unless the
correct lifting procedure is em-
ployed. For example, when a
maintenance man has to lift a
casting or pulley; when a member
of the shipping crew has to lift
bundles from one level to an-
other; or the housewife has to
lift the week’s wet wash and
carry it out to the line.

Naturally some persons can
lift a much greater weight than
others simply because they are
physically stronger. Even so, if
two men, one much stronger than
the other, were to lift the same
specific object, the weaker man,
by using the correct lifting posi-
tion and procedure would be in
less danger of strain or other in-
juries ,than the stronger man
who lifted in an unsafe way.

However, it isn’t entirely the
weight of the object that must
be considered. We must take in-
to account the size, shape and
position; any one, or all three,
may place the object so that the
correct lifting position cannot be
taken. This constitutes a very
important factor in safe lifting.
In such cases, two or more per-
sons or a mechanical means
should do the lifting.

The lifting problem is import-
ant not only to workers in indus-
try, but to people at home and at
play, in the business world, and
in the entertainment field as well.
In practically all walks of life,
lifting plays an important part
in our activities.

The professional weight lifter
has lifting down to a science. It
is essential that he knows how,
otherwise he wouldn’t be able to
lift such great weights with such
ease. So we would profit by tak-
ing a few tips from those who
know, and using them in our
everyday activities,

1. Before starting to lift, re-
move any grease or other slip-

From an article by G. W.
Yemm of the Otis Elevator Com-
pany, in “The Link”.

pery substance from object to be
lifted and also from the hands.

2. When lifting an_ object
from the floor or ground, plant
your feet firmly and not too
far apart, on a level, non-slip-
pery surface; bend your’ knees,
keep your arms and back
straight as practicable, and get
a good handhold on the object.
Then lift steadily and smoothly,
without jerking, and make the
powerful leg muscles do as
much work 4s possible.

3. Before lifting an object
from a bench, shelf or other
elevated support, move it as
close to the body as possible,

HAVE YOU SEEN
FRANK GROEN

Any person having in-

formation as to the present

whereabouts of Frank Groen,
please advise the District of-
fice, 426 Main St., Vancou-
ver, as important mail is be-
ing held for him.

keep your back straight and
lift with your legs. :

4, Crouch or stand in a posi-
tion with relation to the object
you are to lift, so ‘that the
weight will be equally distrib-
uted. Never lift while in an
unbalanced or cramped posi-
tion.

5. When an object is of such
weight or shape that you can-
not lift it safely by yourself,
always ask for help or use a
mechanical lifting device.

These are a few points that
you must follow if you wish to
live to a ripe old age without
suffering the pain and discomfort
that comes with improper lift-
ing. A great deal of accident pre-
vention depends on you, individu-
ally.

TOLL OF
DEAD, MAIMED

This is 1949s tragic
“score” up to April 30, of
men killed and injured in
B.C’s woods and sawmills.

DEAD
16

INJURED
2855

IN 4 MONTHS
INTERIOR BEEFS

WE, don't want to beef all the
‘W ‘time, so let’s be cheerful for
a change.

The fishing is excellent now in
most of the lakes, Pinnatan*and
Paul lakes, twenty miles or so
from Kamloops are ideal for an
evening’s fishing, and nowhere
can you find trout more “rarin’-”
to. go. They average about a
pound and a half each, and give
you the thrill of a lifetime before
you get them tamed.

While I’m in a good mood I'll
pay my respects to the president
of the Kamloops local, Harold
Hickling. His record during the
last few years proves him to be
the type of person who won't
quit, even if the odds are stacked
against him.

The plant he is employed at
was organized in 1945. However,
in 1947 the management changed
hands and under the labour legis-
lation existing at that time it was
necessary to re-certify the opera-
tion.

The management promptly
trotted in the AF of L, and suc-
ceeded in ending up with NO or-
ganization.

This didn’t stop Harold. He
kept right on plugging even when
it seemed hopeless, until last fall,
with the help of an organizer, the
plant was certified.

Harold has been president of
the Kamloops Local for two years
and is doing a good job there too.

Be seeing you,

Kelowna Joe.

FORESTRY PLANKS CONTRASTED

AS B.C. ELECTION APPROACHES

Voters in British Columbia, and especially lumber workers and their families will be interested to
know what the political parties have to offer in the way of forestry plans for the province. Below are

the policies of the CCF and those of the Coalition.
them with their fellow workers.

CCF PROGRAM
Social Planning in Forestry

British Columbia forests constitute the greatest resource of
the province, and industries based upon them constitute the
greatest single economic factor in the life of British Columbia.

The forestry policy of a CCF government is one consistent
with the constitutional powers and economic abilities of B.C.
and designed to result in this major resource making as large
a continuous contribution as possible to the living standards of
British Columbians.

As a necessary part of a CCF program of conservation, and
as a means of drawing the maximum practical net return to the
public treasury, a CCF government will:

1. Provide the requisite authority and finances for the re-
Bponsible government department to adequately provide con-
servation and growing of timber crops.

2. Adjust royalties and stumpage charges on an economic
basis so as to return an equitable share to the people through
the medium of government services and agencies.

3 Commence a moderate-scale public enterprise in the logging
industry as a check on costs, ability to pay to the provincial
bSegeak= 6 a fair return on the use of the natural resource; and
to supply, in part at least, the domestic lumber needs of home-
building and other public authority enterprises. On the basis of
experience and the public welfare, public enterprise will be pro-

Crash the 16th Annual Provincial Convention, CCF, Van-

couver, April 14 to 17, 1949), >

Readers are advised to compare them and di
Then on ElectionDay vote for those that best pee YOUR interes

COALITION
PROGRAM

_ To encourage the estab-
lishment of pulp and
paper plants, plywood
Plants, lumber mills adja-
cent to the Pacific Great
Eastern Railway to pro-
vide employment in that
area, and additional
freight for the Pacific
Great Eastern Railway.

To guard the public’s
heritage in respect to na-

tural parks by developin;
these already reserved and
placing under reservation
other areas deemed neces-
w(From the Coaliti
rom the ition
Manifesto for the next five
years as outlined by Pre-
mier Byron Johnson in the

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