B.C. LUMBER WORKER r how slight. To neglect a cut ids that do not bleed are often the . efplying Iodine. The alcohol may have ing pure lodine, which will produce a tl ind. The same is true if a band- * | > tify non-staining antiseptic is recom- ' ge effective antiseptics of this nature sulle } the patient unless absolutely neces- iy is and have rendered first ait 1q hands. 4 U id the patient to the doctor at once. jy lead to lockjaw. rid Use only sterile dressings on open s fiuries. Treat for shock by lowering 1 ping him comfortably warm. Never rigged workmon. nig possible, pressure on the artery between the "igdone by means of the hands or a etfwenty minutes without loosening. dittric shock or gassing give artificial ficial respiration treat at the same tients have been revived after two eFipatient unless absolutely necessary permanently cripple the patient. and secure the services of a doctor. jodies imbedded in the eyeball that & must be removed by a doctor. yo, etc. from the mouth of an un- aid to the tongue thus causing the ction you should take advantage class. A knowledge of first aid and in the home. 3, tHE. TILA ‘ bee JOHN BJORKMAN, IWA member with during the opening ceremony of the Forest Industry's Safety Week, May 12, in Kelowna. Others Agent, Local 1-423, IWA; Dell Welder, Interior Regional Office staff; J. Clayton Walls, Inte ent, Canal Flat Division of Crestbrook Timber Limi ation. the longest accident-free record in the | ea Southern Interior of British Columbia, raising the “No Accident Flag” group from left, S. r Regional Director, IWA; Ji John Bjorkman; Al MacDonald, Secretary-Manager, A, “Bill” Muir, Business White, Superintend- Interior Lumber Manufacturers’ Assoc From Page 6 is termed “an act of God.” The claim that carelessness is one of the chief factors behind a bad acci- dent record is not correct, he stated. More often the record is due to the inability or unwilling- ness of supervisory officials to demand conditions and acts that are safe. Personal attitudes were also dis- cussed. These might be sum- marized as (a) “I don’t know, (2) “JT don’t care”, and (3) “I’m not able due to a physical handicap.” Frequently, he asserted, the de- fective attitude stems from some inward emotional turmoil or con- flict caused by circumstances in the personal or family background. The basic principles of a safety program, he added are that action * should be taken to deal with unsafe acts and to correct unsafe condi- tions. He pointed to the fact that man- agement has responsibility, au- thority, and opportunity to estab- lish safety at the job level. The workers also have opportunity, but in a passive sense, as it is their whole-hearted response to the safety code that rounds out a suc- cessful safety program. The speaker gave an interesting illustration of personal reactions, when he said that if a room was filled with 600 persons, and a wire stretched across the doorway, one foot from the floor, the results would be: 330 persons would fail to see the wire and would fall; 29 would suffer minor injury; and I would be hospitalized. To correct unsafe conditions he urged steps to: remove the hazard, reduce the hazard; guard or pro- tect; warn against; and educate for, as the circumstances may war- rant. To deal with unsafe acts, he advocated measures to stop them, to study them, to instruct about them, and to train for avoidattce. The foregoing factors, he stated form the basis of self-discipline on the job, that is indispensable to the individual’s participation in a suc- cessful safety program. He emphasized the fact that the functions of the joint job safety committee are basic in any effec- tive safety program, and that on the job, management and labour, with the Workmen’s Compensa- tion Board’s Safety Branch, should share responsibility in a program of cooperation. Fire Check Points The B.C. Forest Service maintains an extensive for- est protection system to en- sure prompt action against fire in any region of the prov- ince, but even the most ela- borate forest protection pro- gram will fall by the way if the public does not co;oper- ate. Here are four points that every camper, hiker or trav- eller in our woods should bear in mind at all times: 1, Break that match! 2. Drown that campfire! 3. Crush that cigarette! 4, Use that ashtray! Red Cross Canada has been blessed with hundreds of thousands of beau- tiful lakes, rivers and streams. They are ours to enjoy in so many ways. Unfortunately, their appeal for healthful, happy recreation is always marred by Canada’s annual drowning toll. This week has been named “Na- tional Water Safety Week” and it is the hope of the Canadian Red Cross Society that this promotion will save lives this summer. Grim Details The need for education in safety is apparent at every turn. Our headlines usually give the grim details. There is always the thought that the majority of these deaths could have been avoided if a few simple rules had been learn- ed and practised. Death by drowning plays no favorites, Men, women and chil- dren of all ages are its victims. holds water safety week Expert swimmers are no excep- tion and are as likely to become a drowning statistic as are those making their fitst venture in the water. The Red Cross rules of water safety are simple. They are mere- ly the practical application of com- mon sense. Parents are requested to become . familiar with these simple rules and to give guidance and example to their children. Boating enthusiasts should realize their responsibility for others seeking recreation in the water and have consideration for their passengers. Red Cross Rules This year everyone can have a happier vacation and a more healthful summer if we learn and observe the Red Cross rules of water safety. Our drowning rec- ord is not a proud one. A mutual effort will save lives this summer. FOR SAFE seat is a good rule. DON’T shoot rapids. for your craft, BOATING DON’T go out in a small boat unless you are a competent swim- mer or are wearing a life preserver. DON’T overload any boat, large or small. One person for each DON’T use any boat that is not completely seaworthy. DON’T go out in a boat in stormy weather. DON’T stand up in a boat or canoe. Learn to handle watercraft. DON’T change places in a small boat. DON’T leave the boat if it capsizes. Cling to it until rescued. DON’T attempt to swim to shore. DON’T use home-made rafts or logs as boats. DON’T overpower your boat. Be sure your motor is designed eleven safety rules. DON’T FOR SAFE SWIMMING Be water wise and enjoy a happier summer. Obey these swim at unsupervised swimming places, Z Wi MAvbE THATUL DON’T dive Jato uninown waters. Rocks and branches may y YOU To CLEAN UP DON’T swim after eating. Wait at least two hours. 4 DON’T swim when overheated, Cool off gradually first, U DON’T swim when overtired. LANDINGS DON’T swim too far from shore. Swim parallel to the shore. fate THE DON’T swim until you become exhausted, particularly if the REN water be cold. |M-HAZARD DON'T swim after dark. POWTS wi, DON’T panic if you should get into difficulties. You must think pipe clearly if you are to do the right thing. | BE ALERT? | DON’T “duck” or push bathers into water. Playfulness may ill tte cost a life, FOR SAFE FORESTS Since more fuel is available in the forests, it is even more important to be careful with fire than it is in cities where fire department aid is available t : within minutes. Many forest fires start 70 to 80 Aa = miles from the nearest ranger headquarters and CLEANUP TOMES ALL TETIME —_\ King through dense ough. ©” boFiously trek