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"Just because you always did it that way, doesn't make it right." - Unknown

Greetings Friends in the Name of Safety:

February is almost gone! We've had some pretty severe winter weather so far and we trust you have survived it without injury. The Safety Education Section at the NC Industrial Commission continues to provide you with some of the best Accident Prevention Safety Training possible at a low cost. We are continually developing new and improved training courses to better serve the employees and employers in North Carolina. Plans are in place to offer the OSHA 10 and 30 hour General Industry programs beginning in April, so be on the lookout for these soon.

We continue to offer our very own 10 and 30 hour Accident Prevention Certificate Awareness Program (APCAP). This program continues to provide employers yet another source of positive and educational resources.  

 

Safety Council News:  Your Safety Council membership dues are due and notices are now going out. Please continue to support your Regional Safety Councils. To get a head start, please click your Regional Safety Council link on the right of this newsletter to re-new your annual membership dues.

 

Safety Section UPDATE:  Michael Nance is now covering the Western Carolina, Western Piedmont and Blue Ridge areas. He also has recently been certified as our Infant and Pediatric First Aid and CPR instructor. Give him a call at 919-218-9047 to schedule a class for your church, civic group or workplace.

 

New Online Training Calendar: In order to better serve you, we now have an online Training Calendar. As workshops and seminars become available, they will be posted on our calendar. Please check it out. ONLINE TRAINING CALENDAR

 


 80th Statewide Safety Conference! Mark your calendar now for May 11-14, 2010!  Eighty Years of Safety and Counting...

Statewide program and registrations are now posted!  Visit our NEW website at www.ncsafetyconference.com

 


 Exhibitors: Click HERE to download application! We're now accepting credit card payments for Exhibitor Booths. Don't forget to visit our new Webpage.

 

ATTENTION Water Operators!

 

As SPONSORS for Water Treatment Facility Operator training, the NC Industrial Commission Safety Education Section is among the first to begin using barcode scanners for Operator training classes. We have begun scanning Operator Certification Cards in order to better serve you. We ask that you bring your 2010 cards to all training classes to minimize errors in reporting your certification hours.

 

 

Regional Safety Councils



Please... don't forget to support your Regional Safety Councils by joining their membership ranks and participating in their scheduled events.  For membership applications, see the Quick Links to the right.

 

 

 

Michael Nance Receives C-MESH


Pictured above is L to R Chip McDonald, Safety & Health Council of NC and Michael Nance, NC Industrial Commission as Michael is presented his C-MESH Certificate recently. C-MESH stands for Construction Manager of Environmental Safety and Health Certificate.

 

NC Safety Conference Has A New Website

 

Exhibitors and Attendees Can Now Register Online!

 

Our new website is www.ncsafetyconference.com
 and it is LIVE NOW!

There are easy to navigate links to register as an ATTENDEE as well as EXHIBITORS. Additional good news for Exhibitors is that we are now accepting online Booth sign up and easy credit card payment options.

Don't delay, checkout the 2010 Program and register today! It's still FREE for attendees with exception to theWater/Wastewater 6-Hour Workshop on Tuesday. The cost for the workshop is $34.95.

Pre-registration for the Water/Wastewater Workshop is required and you can register by CLICKING HERE.

 

MSDS (not just workplace safety)

 

By Michael Nance

 

The snow and ice are melting and I am pleased.  Hey, I like snow and the rare activities that the kids get to do on these occasions, but I'm one of those that enjoy it for a day, then want it gone.  Hope everyone had a little fun outside and didn't get hurt.

 

The other day I was on my way to an appointment and I had a slight headache.  I reached into the console of my car and pulled out my trusty camera film case that I turned into a pill dispensing bottle.  Long ago I had someone tell me it was illegal to keep medicines in containers other than the original.  While there is some valid reasoning behind that statement, I do not think it's true.  If it were, a lot of senior citizens would be locked up tonight.  I've been buying bulk medicines for awhile because it is cheaper.  Plus I'm married and have two kids.  I guess a police officer would be able to detain someone or even "book'em Danno" if there were any question (you do remember Hawaii Five-O don't you)?

 

Medicines, whether prescription or not, can be dangerous when mixed, handled improperly or not taken as directed.  Just as in a HazCom session when we talk about chemicals in the workplace and the MSDS sheet, prescriptions usually come with an "MDSD" sheet as well.  If something were to be particularly important, the pharmacy may even apply a sticker to the side.  Something like, "Take with Food", or Take with Water".

 

While some medicines, such as headaches tablets, are not as dangerous if we were to take three instead of the recommended dosage of two, some could be fatal.  Please let me make it clear that any deviation from a doctor or label warning could cause severe illness or death.  We all have different tolerances, etc.  For example, my wife sometimes tells me to get her three Advil's and a Diet Pepsi.  When I tell her she is only suppose to take one or two, stand back.  I've learned to just simply follow her orders and give her space.  If I violate that space, well, let's just leave it at that.  I'm sure my original words have been edited.  I usually have her proof my article so it's very possible they have been changed to protect the innocent.

 

One of my most memorable vacations was at the Outer Banks.  We had rented a nice house on the quiet beaches of Duck.  Rates were low during the off season and I had packed the car down with fishing gear, etc.  Never mind that I needed cloths and towels, etc.  Be honest guys, most of us could go to the beach for a week and really only need three changes of cloths.  One to lounge around in and two changes to rotate every other day.  Anyway, I had taken the comfy chairs, the novels to read, and the tackle box with hidden cigars.  Everything I needed was either strapped on top of the car or took about 2 cubic feet of space, the rest, well my wife filled.  Her stuff, more stuff, food, etc.  (Why we think there are no grocery stores at the beach is beyond me).

 

As with any trip our family takes, we always have the first aid box and this trip was no different.  Only this time, my wife had been to the doctor for a kidney infection and brought along her prescription.  She had started to take them one day before the trip.  On our second day at the beach, I professionally wrangled dinner in the form of fishing while my wife mindlessly sun bathed.  Later that night, she began to complain that her head hurt and she just felt like she was in pain all over.  Neither of us chalked it up to much and went on the bed.  The next day, she was covered in a severe sunburn; bad enough to leave me all alone on the beach fishing.  That afternoon, her complaints turned into a severe ache and we decided something needed to be done so off to the clinic/hospital near Kitty Hawk.  After the question and answer period with the doctor, he asked what medications she was taking.  Once she pulled out the bottle and he read what it was, he handed it back to her and said look at the sticker on the side.  It read:  "Avoid direct sunlight".  In fact, she had second degree burns on her hands. Imagine this, lying out on the beach for two straight days while taking something that says avoid direct sunlight.  The prescriptions came with an "msds" booklet.  I don't mean to paint a picture that she couldn't read the label; she's a very smart person.  Just an example of not paying attention to warnings.

 

For the next 4 days, she had to stay inside and was actually told to place sheets on the windows to keep the light away.  She watched TV, read magazines/novels, etc.  After seeing this for a few days, I felt bad that I was having a good time fishing, so we went to the aquarium in Manteo.  Even the inside lights bothered her and they wouldn't let me drop a line in the confined space.  To this day, we remember that trip and what can happen if you do not read the "msds" sheet.  Whether at work or at home, take time to review these important documents.  It could spoil a fishing trip.


 Editor's note: Michael Nance is the NCIC Blue Ridge, Southern & Western Piedmont areas Safety Representative. If you are interested in having one of our programs in your area, please give Michael a call at 919-218-9047 or email him at Michael.Nance@ic.nc.gov

 


 From the Desk of Dennis Parnell 

Director Safety Education

Setting the Standard

What it means to be a leader on the job

 

You don't have to be in management to be a leader. Natural leaders are found in every workgroup and at every level in the organization. They're the people everyone turns to when the pressure's on. They're the ones who help keep everyone motivated and who make sure the job gets done.

 

Here are common work situations in which leadership skills can make a positive difference.

You and your co-workers are hit with a rush job on Friday afternoon. Everyone has already started winding down for the weekend. The minute the supervisor leaves, people start complaining. What would you do?

Comment: A leader would suggest that the situation isn't so bad, that if everyone pitches in and gets organized, the job can be done quickly and everybody can get home as soon as possible. A leader would point out what needs to be done, how it can be done most efficiently, and help allocate tasks. A leader would take the hardest job and get down to work, leading by example.

You're working with a group of co-workers and a couple of guys start horsing around. Everybody is laughing and egging them on. Their behavior is escalating to the point of being dangerous. What would you do?

Comment: A leader would have the courage to stand up and say something like, "Come on guys, somebody could get hurt fooling around like that. I don't know about the rest of you, but I don't want it to be me."

You're working on a project with a team of co-workers. Everyone is working hard and contributing to the group effort, except for a couple of people who aren't pulling their weight. What would you do?

 Comment: A leader would be up front with the slackers. He or she would take them aside individually and tell them how important they are to the project and how much everyone counts on them. A leader would ask them to do their share and offer to help if they have a problem.

 

  Now you know. Dennis

 

 Fun & Useless Tidbits...

  • A raisin dropped in a glass of fresh champange will bounce up and down continually from the bottom of the glass to the top.   
  • A quarter has 119 grooves on its edge, a dime has one less groove.
  • A rat can last longer with out water than a camel.
  • A shark can detect one part of blood in 100 million parts of water  
  • A male emperor moth can smell a female emperor moth up to 7 miles away.
  • A mole can dig over 250 feet of tunnel in a single night.  
  • A monkey was once tride and convicted for smoking a cigarette in South Bend,Indiana.  
  • A man had the hiccups for 69 years.
  • A noisy resturant is 100,000 times as lound as a watch ticking. Rock Consert 1,000,000,000 times as loud. Loud headphones 10,000,000,000. Shotgun blast 1,000,000,000,000.

 

Phone Etiquette Quiz

How professional is your technique?

 

Every time you answer the phone the caller judges you, your department, and the company by how you handle the call. How professional are you?

1. When you answer the phone, should you:

    a. Identify the company name and ask the caller how you can help?

    b. Identify your department and yourself, and ask how you can help?

    c. Identify the company, your department, yourself, and ask how you can help?

2. Which is the most appropriate phone voice:

    a. Light and cheery?
    b. Courteous and professional?
    c. Brisk and efficient?

3. When you need to put a caller on hold, should you:

    a. Say, "Hold, please"?

    b. Ask if the caller minds holding?

    c. Tell the caller to wait?

4. When you answer the phone, should you speak:

    a. Quickly so that you don't waste the caller's time?

    b. Slowly and loudly?

    c. Clearly and distinctly?

5. Before you hang up, should you:

    a. Ask the caller if there is anything else you can do?

    b. Identify the company and yourself again?

    c. Wish the caller a nice day?

 


Answers at end of Safety Bulletin. 

 

 

Beware Burn Hazards

The first step to protection

 

Because there are so many potential burn hazards on the job, you need to be alert to their presence. Take precautions to prevent fires and contact with heat when you encounter any of the following burn hazards:

  • Flammable liquids such as oil, solvents, and many chemicals often have invisible vapors that move quickly through the air.  Put them together with an ignition source-even a spark-and you could have a fire.
  • Smoking is a hazard because lit cigarettes or matches can be an ignition source for paper, flammable liquids, or almost anything that's capable of burning.
  • Welding and cutting operations create flames and sparks, so they're a potential cause of burns themselves and of fires. 
  • Hot machines and processes are another potential burn hazard.
  • Space heaters can, if not used properly, cause fires-and, therefore, burns.
  • Very hot water is yet another burn hazard.

Also be aware of electrical hazards that could burn you directly or cause electrical fires. These hazards include:

  • Wiring with frayed or worn insulation
  • Overloaded circuits, fuses, motors, or outlets
  • Loose ground connections
  • Lights or machinery that come in contact with combustible materials
  • Direct contact with power lines or other live wires

Know when the chemicals you use are a potential burn hazard by using your basic chemical information tools:

  • Container labels
  • Material safety data sheets

If they tell you a substance can catch fire under certain circumstances or that it can burn your skin on contact, you know you have to take precautions. See other stories on preventing fires and burns elsewhere in this issue.

 

 

 

Cancer News

New technology helps with prevention

 

February is National Cancer Prevention Month, a good time to look at the promising progress of cancer prevention research and applications. You know that getting regular screenings is a critical step toward staying cancer free. Here's what else you need to know about one important new screening technology.

 

Virtual (or CT for computerized tomographic) colonoscopies are gaining more widespread usage as studies show them to be as effective as more invasive tubular colonoscopies. The principal investigator of a recent study says in a New England Journal of Medicine report that "CT colonography could be adopted into the mainstream of clinical practice as a primary option for colorectal cancer screening."

 

Why is this screening so important?

 

Because according to the same Journal article, "colorectal cancer is the third most frequently diagnosed cancer and second leading cause of cancer death in men and women in the United States." All adults over the age of 50 should receive a screening at least every 10 years-and more frequently if your personal medical history warrants it.

 

What about you?

Do you need to get a colonoscopy soon?

 

Tom Thompson

Retires from Central Piedmont Safety Council

 

After many years of dedicated service to the Central Piedmont Safety Council, Tom Thompson has hung up his boots.Shown presenting Tom a plaque for his many years of service is outgoing Chairman, Ray Ligouri. 

 

 We would like to take this opportunity to say"Thank You" for your dedication over the years to the citizens of North Carolina. Good Luck in your retirement!

 

Short Days, Long Month

Let the sunshine in

 

February may be the shortest month of the year, but short days and lack of light may make it seem endless. If the lack of light has you down, try these tips to brighten your work days.

  • Get as much sunlight as you can. Try to get outdoors for an hour a day. If you can, walk before work. At work, use lunch and break times to walk outdoors.
  • Let the light in. Throw open your curtains and raise your blinds. If you can, work near a window.
  • Brighten up your cubicle with lamps.
  • Take your annual vacation during the winter months in a sunny climate, if possible.
  • Stay away from sugars and starches. Eat a low-fat, well-balanced diet with lots of vegetables and fruits.
  • Limit caffeine. Take an herbal tea break instead.
  • Keep active. Exercise releases endorphins, which are natural mood lifters. Join an exercise or yoga class at work.
  • Stay social. Resist the impulse to hibernate. Take that co-worker up on the offer to eat lunch together.

Keep your spirits-and your productivity-high by letting the sun shine in all month long. Spring will be here soon!

 

Being Green isn't Always Easy, but Well Worth the Effort

 

By Alicia Denlinger

SHEQ Coordinator
DSM Desotech - Stanley, NC  

 

 

 

 

 

Recling seems simple enough right?  Homeowners have been doing this for years.  So why aren't more industrial and commercial businesses doing the same?  Why are endless tons of paper, cardboard and various plastics still ending up in our community landfills?

 

I am no subject-matter expert, but do have my suspicions after spearheading our own industrial recycling program last year.  Dedicated employee resources are needed to implement and sustain a program and without a commitment by management, this could be difficult.  A bigger challenge can sometimes be finding a service provider who will take your reusable solid waste.  If you aren't necessarily a large quantity generator of a particular recyclable material, commercial recycling companies may not be interested.   If this is the case, your solid waste hauler may be able to stage a dumpster for your recyclables.   Most solid waste companies require you separate each recyclable waste stream, so you may have to rent a container for each. 

 

With several new state mandates around recycling, i.e. plastic bottles, wood pallets, etc., commercial recycling service providers and paper houses are feeling and seeing different demands, and realizing the need to make adjustments in providing more flexibility for the smaller quantity generator of reusable materials.

 

The bottom line, recycling for smaller business is possible, it will just take some homework, research and planning.  That we can say we've cut our waste to landfill by 65% is very satisfying; and with no additional waste disposal costs.... the icing on the cake. 

 

The most important first step is to perform a thorough waste assessment to gain an understanding of what wastes you have that are reusable, and what you can't reuse.  You'll be amazed at what you learn.  Once your waste assessment is complete, contact your solid waste account representive to discuss your options.

 

Worth the investment?  You bet.  Sustainability will be the easy part, once you've formalized procedures and done some retraining.  I believe most of us want to do our part whenever we can.  

 

For more information on recent solid waste disposal bans, or assistance on how to start or expand recycling efforts, go to:  http://p2pays.org/BannedMaterials/index.asp

 

 

 

Answers:

(1) c

(2) b

(3) b

(4) c

(5) a

 

 

Need a Lawyer?

How to select the best legal representation

 

Facing a lawsuit?

                                Going through a divorce?

                                                                                Hurt in a car accident?

                                                                                                                        Writing a will?

 

In any of these situations, you may need a lawyer to represent your interests. The Federal Trade Commission offers this advice about choosing legal representation.

·         Know who you're dealing with.  Be sure your attorney has relevant experience to your case. An attorney who regularly drafts wills may not be the best choice to represent you in the case of an auto accident.

·         Shop around. Talk with more than one lawyer before you choose. But find out if you will be charged for an initial meeting. Be prepared to describe your problem in a brief, clear summary.Understand the deal. Once you decide to hire a lawyer, understand what you've both agreed to. Ask for clarification if you're not clear on exactly what the lawyer is going to do for you.

  • Find out about fees. Before any work begins, ask what the cost will be for the lawyer's services and whether you will be responsible for other fees and charges. For example, your lawyer may charge you extra for copying documents, courier services, court filing fees, or research services.

 

 

NC Industrial Commission Safety Section Upcoming Events

 

* April 20, 2010 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

* June 22, 2010

* The February 16th First Aid/CPR/AED Class has been CANCELED at Rocky River Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant.

 

First Aid/CPR/AED & Blood borne Pathogen Class

Dennis Parnell 919-218-3000

Rocky River Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant

Training Facility

6400 Breezy Lane

Concord, NC

CLICK HERE to Register!

 

* February 17, 2010 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM 

Competent Person Trenching Class

Raeford Civic Center

200 S. College Dr

Raeford, NC

CLICK HERE to Register!

 

* February 22 - 26, 2010 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

BASIC APCAP Course

Dennis Parnell 919-218-3000

Dare County Administrative Building

954 Marshall C Collins Drive Room 168

Manteo, NC

CLICK HERE to Register!

 

* February 22 - 23, 2010 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

ADVANCED APCAP Course

Dennis Parnell 919-218-3000

Dare County Administrative Building

954 Marshall C Collins Drive Room 238

Manteo, NC

CLICK HERE to Register! 

   

* March 16, 2010 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

* May 25, 2010 

Six-Hour dual Water/Wastewater Workshop

Dennis Parnell 919-218-3000

Rocky River Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant

Training Facility

6400 Breezy Lane

Concord, NC

CLICK HERE to Register!

 

* March 16, 2010

 

Dennis Parnell 919-218-3000
Town of Biscoe Municipal Building
110 West Main Street
Biscoe, NC
CLICK HERE to Register!

 * May 11 - 14, 2010

Statewide Safety Conference 

Dennis Parnell 919-218-3000 

Joseph Koury Convention Center

Greensboro, NC
 CLICK HERE to Register!

 

* August 2 - 6, 2010 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

BASIC & ADVANCED APCAP Courses - (Location TBA Western NC)

  

* August 30 - September 3, 2010 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

BASIC APCAP Course

Dennis Parnell 919-218-3000

Atlantic Beach Sheraton

2717 Fort Macon Rd

Atlantic Beach, NC

CLICK HERE to Register!

 

* August 30 - 31, 2010 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

ADVANCED APCAP Course

Dennis Parnell 919-218-3000

Atlantic Beach Sheraton

2717 Fort Macon Rd

Atlantic Beach, NC

CLICK HERE to Register!

 

* October 18 - 22, 2010 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

BASIC APCAP Course

Dennis Parnell 919-218-3000

Village Inn Golf & Conference Center

6205 Ramada Drive

Clemmons, NC

CLICK HERE to Register!

 

* October 18 - 19, 2010 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

ADVANCED APCAP Course

Dennis Parnell 919-218-3000

Village Inn Golf & Conference Center

6205 Ramada Drive

Clemmons, NC

CLICK HERE to Register!

 

 

About NC Industrial Commission Safety Section
 The NC Industrial Commission Safety Education Section stands ready to assist you with your Safety training needs. We offer a variety of courses, designed to suit your needs. Please give one of our Industrial Safety Representatives a call.

DENNIS PARNELL
Director Safety Education
919-218-3000-Cell

919-807-2602 

Dennis.Parnell@ic.nc.gov

 

KIM NADEAU
Program Assistant
919-807-2603

 

Kim.Nadeau@ic.nc.gov

 

MARKUS ELLIOTT
Southeastern Region & HAZWOPER Trainer
919-810-5788
Markus.Elliott@ic.nc.gov 

  

MEL HARMON
Defensive Driving & Work Zone Traffic Instructor
919-218-3374
Mel.Harmon@ic.nc.gov

  
ERIC JOHNSON
Mid-State Area & Water/Wastewater Coordinator
919-218-3567 
Eric.Johnson@ic.nc.gov

 

              

MICHAEL NANCE
Blue Ridge, Western Carolina & Southern/Western Piedmont Areas
919-218-9047
Michael.Nance@ic.nc.gov

               

JIM GILREATH
Central Piedmont Area
919-218-7085
Jim.Gilreath@ic.nc.gov 

   

ALVIN SCOTT
Eastern & Northeastern Areas, Eastern Defensive Driving Instructor
919-218-2792
Alvin.Scott@ic.nc.gov 

WE ARE STILL WORKING FOR YOU!

 

For more information...
Contact Dennis Parnell Dennis.Parnell@ic.nc.gov


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BURN AWARENESS THIS MONTH

 

Burns are a common workplace injury. When they're not too serious, they can be effectively treated with first aid. But some burns can be serious-even life threatening-and these require immediate professional medical attention as well as appropriate on-the-spot first aid.

 

This means you need to know how to treat minor burns and how to care for more serious burns until help arrives. And you need to be able to identify the difference between a bad burn and a minor one, too.

 

How bad a burn is depends on how many layers it affects. Minor heat burns just affect the outer layer of skin.

 

They may be uncomfortable, but they aren't a big health risk. Deeper burns that injure or destroy the next layer of skin, however, are a cause for concern. When this layer is affected, infection is a risk that has to be controlled. The most serious burns go really deep and injure or destroy muscle and nerve tissue.

 

The least serious burns are known as "first- degree" burns because they only affect the first layer of skin. The most serious burns are "third-degree" burns. First-degree burns are easy to identify. The top layer of skin gets red right away. Second-degree burns involve both reddened skin and some blistering. Third-degree burns look charred, and you might be able to see tissue underneath the destroyed skin that appears white.



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SAFETY FROM HEAD ...

 

Hard hats need to be inspected before each use for cracks or dents. Replace a headband that's stretched or worn. Re-place the whole hat if the shell is cracked, broken, or punctured or if it has taken a heavy blow, even if damage doesn't show.

 

Replace hard hats after 2 years when they are worn in work environments that include sunlight, chemicals, or extreme temper-atures. Most manufacturers mold date codes or symbols into the underside of the brim of a hard hat to indicate when it was made. Learn how to read the code/symbol. Ask your supplier for expiration dates.

 

... TO TOE

 

Many workers face potential foot hazards. Use safety shoes with impact protection if you carry or work with heavy items that may fall onto your feet.

 

Shoes or boots with compression protection are important if you work with manual carts and objects such as barrels or bulk paper rolls, or face the hazard of objects rolling over your feet.

 

Wear shoes with extra metatarsal protection to shield your insteps from impact and compression hazards.

 

If you work in areas where you may step on sharp objects, wear safety shoes with puncture protection.

 

If you face electrical hazards, wear nonconductive, insulated safety shoes that break an electrical circuit.

 

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10 ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP SKILLS

 

To be a strong leader you have to master 10 keys skills. Effective leaders are:

  1. Good with people. They appreciate diversity and get along with all kinds of people. They understand the importance of teamwork and cooperation.
  1. Motivated. They know how to keep themselves and others motivated, even when the going gets tough.
  1. Competent. They have the knowledge and skills to perform at their best. They keep up to date and are always open to learning something new.
  1. Self-aware. They learn from experience. They recognize their strengths and weaknesses. They understand how their words and actions affect others.
  1. Good communicators. They express themselves clearly and directly. They listen and give positive, honest feedback.
  1. Wise. They have good judgment and use it to make good decisions, even under pressure.
  1. Farsighted. They have the vision and creativity to see possibilities where others might see problems.
  1. Action-oriented. When they see something that needs to be done, they do it. They enjoy challenges.
  1. Flexible. They can handle uncertainty and adapt to change.
  1. Persistent. They can deal with adversity and turn problems into opportunities. They trust their ability to get the job done.

 

 

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AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH


One of the many outstanding Americans honored this month is Dr. Charles Drew. Although you may never have heard of him, his work could be responsible for saving your life some day. Dr. Drew created the idea and technology for blood banks, places where blood is safely stored until it is needed by injured or ill patients.

 

PROBLEM SOLVING ASSUMPTIONS

 

When you're faced with a problem on the job, it can be helpful to consider similar problems you've faced in the past. But there's a danger in automatically assuming a problem that "looks" the same as an earlier problem really is the same. That's why it's important to examine the facts carefully and base your conclusions on what you actually find, not on what you expect to find.

 

GET THE RESULTS YOU WANT

 

If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got.

 

In other words, if you want a different result, do things differently. That notion is especially applicable if you're looking to achieve new career goals.

 

This month is Plant the Seeds of Greatness Month.
Bring something new to your job and watch great opportunities blossom.

 

 

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