Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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JULY, 1970 Meet Fern Hardman A Safety Cons BSSikm22^s ' A Meet Fern Hardman, a the Bailey Plant. Fern joine 1949. Like other Clinton Mi in being safety and quality Tomorrows V Upon Todc "Freedom from danger or hazard." This is Webster's definition of safety. What does it mean to you? We have all heard the saying after some little mishap at home, such as turning over a glass of milk on the table, "Don't worry about it, accidents happen in the best of regulated families." But, is this a true statement. Perhaps if all accidents were that minor we could look it it from that point of view. We think that accidents don't just happen, they are nnnrnrl A - D vuuocu. O Id LID llL'b LLf 11 US that 99 per cent of the accidents are caused by careless human beings. Perhaps just a split second of inattention or taking chances on known risks usually result in some form of accident. A : J a _ . ? nuuiueius nave nappened in the plant, at home, school or on the playground that could have been avoided if we were safety conscious. Sometimes we are lucky and get by, but sooner or later our luck will run out and when we least expect it, Wham!, an accident occurs. The tragedy of this is not only that we get hurt but chances are another person Textile "For those who at some time or another have be neved tbe textile industry will eventually take a back seat and pass into oblivion with the great eras of the past, there is hope beyond imagination. The textile in cious Employee n % s . loom fixer on first shift at id Clinton Mills January 15, lis employees, Fern believes conscious. i/ork Depends lys Safety is involved and injured to some degree. For instance, if you are the "breadwinner" for your family not only will they suffer because of your injury but also for financial reasons. Your employer also suffers. Production is slowed down because there is no one to take your responsibilities and if there is they can't fill your position as well as you. There is no substitute for safety m i n d n e s s at all times whether it be at work, home, or at play. That is why we put so much emphasis on safety in our plants. First of all we do not want anyone to suffer the agony and pain of being hurt or possibly losing a finger or any other member of the body, as these cannot be reolaced Usually when an accident occurs there is always damage to machinery or equipment. This has to be repaired and could possibly stop operations for other employees. "Remember to be safety conscious at all times. We leave you with this thought, "Tomorrows Work Depends Upon the Measure of Safety We Use Today." Future dustrv is not phasing out; as a matter of fact, the entire industry appears to be on the threshold of the most progressive and innovative era in its long, long < history."?Editorial in the ( Forest City (N. C.) Courier. CLOTHMAKER Beware of Allergies INSECT Bll Well, summer is here. And along with summer come hornets, wasps, and other insects. Are you allergic to their poison? If so, stay clear of their homes or nests. Allergy plays the major role in causing the distressing effects of insects bites and stings. It is probable that the first allergic disease described was that of insect allergy. In 2461 B.C.. King Menes of Egypt died following a wasp or hornet sting. No one knows how many severe reactions occur from bee. hornet, or wasp stings, but the problem is large. Dr. H. M. Parrish made a study of deaths from bites and stings of venomous animals and in(JPrts in tilP TTnifori ~ .w ??i w lit v\,vt to/tavco and analyzed the death certificates of all persons in this country who died from this cause from 1950 through 1954. A totally unexpected finding in this study was the large number of deaths resulting from stings by bees, hornets, and wasps?more deaths from these insects than from poisonous snakes. Today many commercial insect repellents are available. First aid measures are not entirely effective because the bite wounds ovton^ ^ ? v^vtliu UtlicaLIl n it: bKIIl. A paste made of baking soda and cold cream or a compress moistened with ammonia water gives some relief; calamine lotion also relieves the itching. For IN SERVICE L PFC Larry Summers is taking fourteen weeks of advanced training at Fort Gordon, Ga. Larry's mother. Mrs. Frances Summers, is a Bailey Plant employee. [*ES CAN BE D bee and wasp stings the immediate application of ice or ice water gives relief and probably slows the absorption from the site. These applications also have value for any insect bite. For people known to be allergic to bee or wasp poison and for those who Give Yourself. 1. Do you size up every job to make sure you know how to do it safely in every detail? 2. Do you always wear goggles on jobs where there is any danger from flying particles? 3. Do you refrain from scuffling, tomfoolery and horseplay on the job? 4. Do you immediately report any unsafe practice or condition to your superior? 5. Do you always properly use the guards and prot e c t i v e equipment provided? 6. Do you avoid wearing any loose clothing when working around machinery? 7 pnpvor v/mi pno nV .* ..V*?VT V4 J V/U Ott \J U" jects lying on the floor, over which one might stumble, do you pick them Miss Hughes W Miss Pamela Jean Hughes became the bride of Mr. Robert Keith Taylor June 19 at the Second Baptist Church, Laurens. The Rev. Grange S. Cothran officiated at thp rifpi Given in marriage by her uncle, Mack Floyd Nelson. Jr., the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lee Hughes of 104 Cummings Street, Laurens. The bride is employed with the IBM Department of Clinton Mills. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nichols Taylor of RFD 1 Laurens. He is employed with the St. Joe Paper Co. Miss Barbara Handback, cousin of the bride, served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Mrs. David Taylor, Miss Jackie Spearman, and Mrs. Ronald Taylor of Charleston. The grooms father was best man. Ushers were Michael Gary Hughes, David Nichols Taylor, and James Ronald Taylor of Charleston. 5 ANGEROUS have other allergies to specific insects the use of a tight constricting band is advised in case the sting is on an extremity, and in any case ice should be applied. However, remember that these measures are first aid only, pending medical care. A Safety Quiz up? 8. Do you always have every injury, however slight, properly cared for? 9. Do you follow all safety rules and regulations to the letter? 10. Do you make a special effort to keep your mind on your work, particularly when any hazards exist, and watch your step to avoid bumping into or stumbling over objects? 11. Do you avoid strains tvtr neinr* A i? M**. ?j juuginciii ui lining. and when lifting do you keep your back straight and lift with your legs rather than with your back? 12. Do you follow the good examples set by fellow employees, realizing that safe, careful workers are the kind that the company prizes most highly? eds Mr. Taylor \ L 1 w Mrs. J. L. Flvnn, organist, and Mrs. Martin Workman. soloist presented the wedding music. After a wedding trip to Myrtle Beach, the couple is living at RFD 1, Laurens.