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Emergency! By most people’s
definition, it’s “something that
will never happen to me.”

But with the recent earthquake
in San Francisco and repeated
warnings that B.C. may be the site
of an even stronger one within the
next 200 years, interest in planning
for disaster has mushroomed. In
fact, being prepared for emergen-
cies is becoming a leading concem
for both organizations and individ-
uals,

“There’s definitely been an
increase in attention to safety
issues,” says safety consultant Bill
Denault, who is also provincial
director for the Canadian Society
of Safety Engineers.

“Safety planning — for major
fires, natural disasters, chemicals
spills, bomb threats, serious acci-
dents and other significant emer-
gencies — is now standard in
Many industries and communi-
ties.””

Fittingly, emergency prepared-
ness has also been chosen as the
theme of this year’s Canadian
Occupational Health and Safety
Week (COHSWEER), June 17 to
23. “It was a logical choice” says
Denault, a member of the COH-
SWEEK steering committee. “It’s
an easy theme for people to
embrace right now.”

Dedicated to focusing awareness
on safety in the workplace and in
the community, COHSWEEK is

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summer fair last weekend.

Beware of the milk impostors

Parents beware, there are milk
impostors out there, CRD com-
munity nutritionist Joanne
Houghton said.

Milk impostors are just one type
of numerous, new, fast selling, fad
food items on local grocery store
shelves.

Typically labelled filled prod-
ucts, edible oils, and whey mix-
tures, these items are not suitable,
nor adequate, to support the
growth and development of young
children, Houghton said. They are
not a milk substitute, yet are often
used for this purpose.

Allergies, milk intolerances, and
mulk refusals are typical concerns
of today’s parent. Industry is
scrambling to meet consumer
demands for specialty products
that will address these concerns, in
their bid for precious dollars.

Milk impostors are often label-
led lactose free, casein free, and/or
chocolate flavored to entice the
consumer.

Increased label information cou-
pled with increased variety of
products has led to much confu-
sion and a dilemma at the point of
purchase.

Milk is the primary source of
nutrition for children and clearly
the product of choice. It is as
simple as that. Canada’s Food
Guide indicates children should
have two to three servings of milk
per day to promote normal growth
and development.

Current recommendations for
the introduction of cows’ milk into
your child’s diet include:

— Whole cows’ milk when the

— One per cent and skimmed
milk should not be introduced
before 24 months.

For specific nutrition concerns,
contact your physician, a local
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
(R.DN.), or try the toll free Tele-
Nutrition Hotline Number — 1-
800-363-7080.

from labor, industry, local commu-
nities, health care agencies and
safety organizations.

Through a variety of week-long
projects and events — including
lectures, poster campaigns, films,
training seminars and safety con-
tests — workers and the public
will be vividly reminded about the
importance of health and safety
practices.

A major feature of COH-
SWEEK is Safety Challenge ‘90, a
two-day exhibition sponsored by
the WCB. The event takes place

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Sat. & Sun. June 23 & 24-9 am to 5pm

City of Victoria Public Works Yard
417 Garbally Rd., Victoria

Capital Regional District residents — take advantage of this
event to safely dispose of your household hazardous wastes.

The following types of waste materials will be accepted:

household batteries paint solvents
automotive batteries motor oil antifreeze
drain openers pesticides polishes
hobby chemicals herbicides _ cleaners
pool chemicals pharmaceuticals
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

© Leave children and pets at home

e Do not bring explosives (including ether, picric acid), radioactive matenal,
biological waste or PCB's. For information on disposal of these wastes, phone the

Hotline 383-2696
e All wastes should be in their original

© Do not mix wastes

e Put any potentially leaky container
into a clear plastic bag and seal the
bag with a twist tie

labelled container and clearly identified

e Transport wastes in the trunk, not in the
passenger compartment of your vehicle

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child is: Consuming about a cup of
a variety of solids (including
meat); Has doubled his/her bir-
thweight and; Is not less than 6
months old.

— Two per cent milk should not
be introduced before 12 months.

Ministry of Environment
Hon. John Reynolds, Minisler

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June 15-16 in Vancouver at the
Plaza of Nations/B.C. Enterprise
Centre and features free seminars
on such topics as working around
powerlines, safe handling of haz-
ardous materials and preparedness
for major emergencies.

As well, more than 40) exhibits
will showcase the latest in safety
materials, products and programs
for the workplace and home.

“Safety Challenge “90 is one
effective way we can bring the
subject of emergency preparedness
to the forefront,” says WCB acting
chairman Bill Greer.

“Helping workers plan and train
for emergencies is a major objec-
tive of the WCB and we’ve seen
how it can make a significant
difference to the impact of acci-
dents.”

As someone who works with
companies to develop safety pro-
grams, WCB occupational
hygiene officer Bob Janssen
agrees.

“Tf there’s a well-thought out,
well-managed program in place
which workers have been involved
in planning and executing, then a
crisis can be dealt with in a
controlled manner,” said Janssen.
The results are measured in saved
lives, reduced injuries, lessened
property damage and — of grow-
ing importance today — reduced
threat to the environment.

Nothing, however, prepares for a

caused a chemical spill and explo-
Sive fire at Canadian Oxy in North
Vancouver, employees knew
exactly what to do.

~All of our 180 employees
safely cleared our 100-acre site in
five to six minutes,” says Cana-
dian Oxy first aid attendant Doug
Clouda.

Fortunately the emergency was
only a simulated crisis, but the
conditions were real enough that

the chemical manufacturing: facil-
ity have Made emergency proce-
dures routine for the company’s
workers.

The general public is invited to
watch another exciting simulated
accident within 10 industrial First
Aid teams demonstrate their tal-
ents at the 33rd annual WCB
Provincial First Aid competition.

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