lshecking Safety Conference Resolutions pre- c vention. Group from left, front row: B.C. LUMBER WORKER John T. Atkinson, 1st Vice-Director; es Reilly, 3rd Vice-Director. TOTAL 18 rate ivi “ne ccidents Operations 1LW.A. Certified Non-Union 2, 1 2 0 i 3) 0 1 3 0 1 10 : 0 2 6 0 1 0 y 0 0 : 0 not available as yet 0 0 19 ividly the value of the planned Comparisons of fatalities in IWA 90 per cent of the working force in foeu pia] ae operations’ grim and the fact that workers can -be g habits and that through our union in bé made cleaner, safer and better Big mrs foe es os, JOHN A. HUMPHREYS SOUTH AMERICA BOUND FROM PAGE 6 5. ALBERTA— “This area of Northern Alberta and Edmonton shows signs of im- provement in accident frequency. In the largest operations under I.W.A. contract, joint safety com- mittees have been set up and func- tion well. The general effect of union participation and education will not be observed immediately but reports ‘indicate that safer working conditions and _ better First Aid services have already been noted. 6. INTERIOR— “Some time was spent in former W.I.U.C. operations in the Koot- enays by your Safety Director, with good effect. The programme of the Union was reactivated and much ptomotional work done in the areas of Kamloops—Salmon Arm. The fatality records of these Interior Locals reveal the value and merit of planned cooperative effort but the fact is that an AND A DONT En SAS MOTHING KEEP YOUR EVES AND EARS OPN REPORT UNSAFE ACTS I.W.A. certified operation is near- ly ten times safer to work in than non-union or other union opera- tions. “Our union enjoys good labour- management relations in this For- est Industry safety movement. Cooperation with Government Agencies such as: the Workmen’s Compensation Board, Department of Railways and B.C.L.M.A,, N.LL.M.A. and B.C. Loggers’ As- sociation in making our manu- facturing plants and camps safer places in which to work, is evident from the results achieved. It is regrettable that little or no con- tribution has been made by the I.L.M.A. nor can any improve- ment be expected until some changes are made in its adminis- tration — and the sooner the bet- ter.” Respectfully submitted, John T. Atkinson, Safety Director. SEE-NOTHING,, GUY! CONDITIONS / WINS BRAI The Government of Brazil His main duties will be to ad- vise the National Institute of Re- habilitation in Sao Paulo on all matters pertaining to the vocation- al guidance, placement in employ- ment and follow-up of disabled persons. Union Business Agent Mr. Humphreys was active in the Trade Union movement in B.C. before coming to the WCB in 1943, serving as Business Agent for Bakery and Confectionery Workers International Union of America, Local No. 468. During his 15 years with the FCouncil WCB he and the five Rehabilita- WCB REHAB. EXPERT IL POST — in conjunction with the U.N.’s International Labour Office has appointed a. Vancouver man to guide the’ establishment of a Vocational Rehabilitation scheme for disabled persons in Brazil. John A. Humphreys, who has been Chief Rehabilitation Officer of the B.C. Work- men’s Compensation Board since 1942 won the post over candidates from Europe and North America. His appoint- ment which is for one year will commence March 1. < tion Officers under his direction have been instrumental in rehabil- itating thousands of injured B.C. workers from the vocational as- pect. He is associated with the for Guidance of the Handicapped and the B.C, Re- |habilitation Association. Before arriving in Sao Paulo he will confer with Rehabilitation Of- ficers in Mexica City, Lima and Rio De Janeiro. | The WCB has granted Mr. Humphries a one year’s leave of absence, His place wilt be taken until he returns by Kaare Rindal who is presently his assistant. Indirect injuries, too, may arise from use ‘of ungrounded portable electric equipment if it’s defect- ive. For example, a workman re- ceived a slight shock from a de- fective tool and dropped it on his foot—suffering a painful in- jury. Slight shocks also have caused fatal falls from heights. Common portable electric equipment—which often is used in homes as well as industry — includes drills, abrasive tools and saws. Broken or Shorted Even equipment that appears to-be in safe operating condition may have shorted, broken or ex- posed wires, the Council said. They may make contact with the metal framework of the equip- ment, causing it to become ener- gized. To reduce the danger of elec- trical shock, it’s important that a from the tool to a low-resistance ground connection. Water pipes, metal frameworks of buildings, or other metal structures in direct contact with the earth, may be used to ground equipment. Safety Suggestions Here are some suggestions on grounding portable electrical separate ground wire be provided |, \\ \ \ Check All Portable Electric Equipment Is your portable electric equipment properly grounded? If not, burns and death-causing shock may- result, accord- ing to the National Safety Council. equipment 1, When wiring is enclosed with metal conduit or protect- ed by armored cable, all coup- lings and fittings used to make connections between the _con- duit or cable and the electrical equipment should provide me- tal-to metal contact to assure a continuous ground return. 2. If the wiring is nonmetal- lic sheathed cable or knob and tube work—such as is used in construction work—a third wire must be connected to the grounding terminal on the re- ceptacle to provide a good con- ducting path to a grounding electrode or water pipe. 3. Grounding wires should be checked to see that the size is correct for the capacity of the nearest fuse or other automatic cutout. 4, No fuses, automatic cut- outs or hand-operated switches should be inserted in a ground- ing line. To ensure automatic use of | the ground, a common type of ‘plug with a U-shaped ground- ing blade and two standard parallel polarized blades now can be used. COVER THOSE SNEEZES,,WANT Jo START AN EPIDEMIC?