6 B.C. LUMBER WORKER PACE SETTERS AT BEAVER COVE While statistics do not p have a higher than average sons for believing that new of accidents than-the more thaf familiarity does have q ardous conditions and the 9 calculated risks. To be able to do his work vious experience must receive to be performed. Even simp definite progressive steps, the monstrated, and the learner t capable of doing the work in a ¢ New employees that have h; fications need training in the of the new job, for there can shops that a new worker could working conditions. Manage work can make conten safety of the new worker, One of the most important is his state of mind. This will; the personality, economic statu. the individual, but in most ¢ and a physical tenseness that | ability. Futhermore, the matt rest of the staff can upset both planned work procedures, IWA DISTRICT Safety Director, John T. Atkinson, who was one of the guests of the Englewood Safety Council, held April 18th, at Beaver Cove. LOCAL 1-80 COUNCIL ELECTS MILMORE; HEYES First meeting of the Safety Council of Local 1-80, IWA, was held April 23rd in Duncan, with District Safety Director, John T. Atkinson, and Ross Davis, 3rd Vice Director of the B.C, District Safety Council, in attendance. Council members were ad- dressed by John T., who stressed the need for more active partici- pation on the part of Union mem- ging operations in the area, assembled at Beaver Cove, April 18th, where they arrived by plane to attend the Council meeting. | bers in the safety programme. He also explained the respon- sibilities of the safety committees which drew considerable discus- sion from the delegates and a lively debate was held by the members on the various points, following John’s speech. At the close of the meeting members elected James Milmore as Council Chairman and Stan Heyes, Council Secretary. The new employee should s with whom he works. The coy a lack of knowledge or to ask understand. He adjusts his way; date any suggestions that might! tions. Accidents Prove No. 2 Enemy OTTAWA (CPA) —An es- timated 957000, Canadians had Older workers should show new employee, remembering tl hands and that they were in skills, and the knacks of the t) with the new man will make develop the spirit of teamwork ENGLEWOOD Safety Council originator, Harry Beamer, IWA Safe- ty Committee Chairman of Camp “A” Englewood, addressing the 110 members and guests of Council April 18th, at Beaver Cove. ere or total, the Canadian Sick- | system (57,000 cases). S E E E P l ness Survey revealed. Over two-thirds of the severely Estimates of the principal prim-| or totally disabled were aged 45 ary causes of permanent physical disability were: heart disease (126, of working age (18-64 years). yeeee cases, of which 81,000 were Men outnumbered woment 56 to 44 in reporting permanent physical One of the most difficult prob-| severe or total); impairments due | disabilities. The men led in all lems to overcome in housekeeping] to accidents, except war injuries | age groups. is the storage of tools used fre- (121,00 cases) ;arthritis and rheum- atism (115,000 cases, of which 50,- some permanent physical dis- | 000 were severe or total); deafness ability on March 1, 1951, and in | (73,000 cases); blindness and near the case of 423,000 persons this | blindness (67,000 cases); and disability was classified as sev- | chronic diseases of the nervous Breaking in a new man maj procedures. Accidents can hap| yourselves a break and start the It is difficult to overestimate the value of a good housekeep- ing programme in accident pre- vention work. Not only does a clean plant eliminate tripping hazards, but it also helps to create a desirable attitude con- tributing to more efficient and safer work habits. Add to these factors the effect a clean: plant has in fire preven- tion, and it becomes apparent that a good housekeeping programme is of major importance. Good Results Putting things in order is, of course, the first rule of good house- keeping, with a place for every- thing and everything in its place. Proper piling and storage of mat- erial, established procedure for the removal of waste and debris and a general programme of sweeping and cleaning will bring good re- sults. quently during the day and which must be kept close at hand. Too often these tools—picaroons, peav- ies, etc., are left lying on the floor where they can cause puncture wounds or severe falls. Picaroons are often driven into the nearest timber, wall or post, scoring the timber so badly that early replace- ment is necessary. Magnets Used To enable picaroons to be kept close at hand and to prevent des- truction, the device shown in the accompanying picture was devel- oped. Two “Alnico” magnets are encased in hardwood as shown. This installation can then be placed in the most convenient position for the work being done. The magnets used are powerful enough to hold the picaroon securely. Workmen's Co EDWIN J. EA F, P. ARCHIBAl CHRIS. W. PRI E, V. ABLETT, A LITTLE SAFETY IS GOOD FoR LIFE/ YOU CAN OVERDO MOST ANYTHING....... ACCIDENTS COM STRIE AMDHERE/