B.C. LUMBER WORKER = ! entail 195m | ACCIDENT ==ToOLL NOVEMBER TOTAL © DEAD -W |DEAD - 8] INSURED-H46 | IN.JURED- 1044) | = =a CRUSHED BETWEEN CARS In reporting with deep regret the accidental death of Brother James Glenton, employed as second brakeman, Harris Creek, Port Renfrew, officials of Local 1-80, IWA, have indicated that all ayail- able evidence was carefully examined by them at the coroner’s inquest. Verdict was returned of accidental death, without blame “John T.” Named Full-Time attached to anyone. The victim apparently missed his footing as he bent over a coupling, while the loaded log- ging train was slowing to a stop, proceeding at the,rate of two miles an hour. The practice of uncoupling be- fore a train stops was not un- known, although it was against the rules, said the head brake- man, when giving evidence. The engineer had received the stop signal from the victim, who was working seven car lengths from the engine. He was the last man. to see the deceased before he disappeared out of sight be- tween the cars. Evidently the deceased had pulled the pin and released the ends .of the drawbars, which in the closed position lock the cars together. He had also closed the angle cock of the air hose on the rear car, and evidently had been leaning across to close the angle cock on the front car. Shipped Between It is presumed that he slipped between the open drawbars with his hand still on the forward angle cock and was crushed as the forward part of the train|* drifted to close the coupling gap, a maximum distance of two feet. The head brakeman. testified that Glenton should have waited until the cars were stopped. Warned Ernie Boulet, IWA Business Agént, questioned the witnesses and brought out the fact that the deceased was wearing rubber boots without cleats, and that snow conditions had’ made the ground slippery. The victim had been warned about his unsafe acts a number of times. Death resulted from serious in- juries while the victim. was en- route to hospital by speeder. He had been railroading for most of his life, and had been at Port Renfrew for several years. As far as can be learned, he leaves no relations. ea } Did you hear about the barber who doubled the price of a shave because people have longer faces these days? * Love makes “a man think al- most as much of a girl as he thinks of himself. * She: “Women have more cour- age than men.” He: “No, they don’t. A woman just has more chance to show her “backbone.” PTO aa 3 A man who is always in a stew usually goes, to pot. * A boy becomes a man when he walks around a puddle of water instead of through it. FELLOW MEMBERS OF I.W.A. DISTRICT NO. 1: oh January 1, 1952, I am aware of the signal honor that you have bestowed upon me and I promise that in fulfilling my obligations to our Union and its members that I will devote ali my efforts to the promotion and projection of our District Safety “rogram. . our membership present a problem of some proportions, but I am quite sure that with your help and cooperation we can lessen the hazards of our daily toil. - “I resolve to think safely, to work safely, to act safely at all times, at home, at work, and at play.” Director The IWA Safety Program for 1952 was opened this week with the announcement that John T. Atkinson, Local 1-80, IWA, has been appointed full-time District Safety Director. The appointment comes as fulfillment of the undertaking given by B.C. District Council that a portion of the funds derived from the 1951 assessment would be devoted to this purpose. It is the culmination of a growing interest among IWA members in organized accident prevention. Complete unanimity prevailed in the selection of a man for this post. John T. Atkinson was the obvious choice, because of his long and successful record in promoting safety. He is known throughout the IWA as a man who has made the accomplishment of safety in the lumber industry a major purpose in life. Safety, with “John T” is not merely a program, it is a genuine crusade. The newly-appointed District Safety Director has played an important role in the development of'a successful safety program in the Youbou mill where he has been employed..Prior to his mill employment ‘he gained experience in logging operations. He has served continuously for years as Safety Director of Local 1-80, and in that capacity has conducted an annual inspection of safety procedures in the major mill and logging operations within the jurisdiction of the Local Union, He actively assisted in the organization of the District Safety Council, and has served as Vice-Director of that body. To qualify for his duties he secured certificates for Job Safety Training, and First Aid. His outstanding qualifications were recognized when he was elected the first President of the IWA International Safety Council in 1951. Major functions of the office of District Safety Director will be the development and co-ordination of the IWA Safety program throughout all Local Unions, and the establishment of active safety committees in all operations. : JOHN T. ATKINSON Having been appointed as your Safety. Director, assuming duties The vast area of our jurisdiction and the many thousands of Therefore, let us all adopt this as our New Year’s resolution: JOHN T. ATKINSON, District Safety Director.