Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Page 8 Summer is here at last! Although it is a ti activities, one should be aware of the possi Sui The most common type of over-exposure tc severe. Simple sunburns, which are discomfi by simply sitting in a tub of cool water and ap injury to the skin and underlying tissues and i Sometimes there isn't much pain, depend sunburns may even lead to hospitalization. If you're just seeking a nice tan this sumtr Take it gradually by getting only a little su avoiding the hottest part of the day. Also, rerr a nice tan, you're still not immune to the har: and avoid spending several hours at one tin Those with light complexions or sensitivitii preparation. If in doubt as to which to use, Heat Another problem that arises from heat ex| spasm that usually follows strenuous activii Symptoms are (1) muscle cramps in legs (3) faintness, and (4) heavy perspiration. T water and massage the cramped muscles. A see your doctor. ^|jl| Buddy Craven S Hearing Com Perhaps the greatest pleasure in being able to hear normally comes during those hours away from the job, when most people are attuned to the sounds of leisure-time activities and the conversations of families and friends. Within Clinton Mills, however, it's a care fully planned, on-the-job effort that help; preserve the hearing of the many employee; who are exposed to high noise levels in th( workplace. The company's Mandatory Hearing Con servation Program, in effect for more than ; decade now, uses numerous methods t< achieve this eoal. Signs, Plugs And Tests Most familiar to employees are the sign: posted in areas where protection is required the ear plugs provided by the company ant the periodic audiometric tests that keei check on individual hearing ability. These are but three parts of a large-scali program that meets ? and in some case: S Over-Exp Employe^ me for vacations, gardening and other outdoor ble dangers of over-exposure to the heat. iburn i heat is sunburn. This can range from simple to orting but not damaging, can usually be treated plying a soothing lotion. A severe sunburn is an s much more uncomfortable and harder to treat. inn nn tho Ho nth n f tho Kurn Thoco twnoc nf ler, remember to plan your exposure to the sun. n each day at about the same time each day, lember that although you appear to be acquiring >h effects of the sun. So still use common sense ne outside during peak temperatures, gs to the sun should use some type of sunscreen ask your doctor or druggist. Cramps Dosure is heat cramps. This is a painful mqscle ty. It is caused by loss of salt from the body, and abdomen, (2) pain accompanying cramps, o relieve these symptoms, drink sips of salted Iso move to a cool place. If symptoms continue, 11 Douglas McCall servation Impc ; exceeds ? federal regulations set forth by i the Occupational Safety and Health Admis nistration (OSHA) in its Occupational Noise : Exposure Standard. ; Work areas throughout the company are monitored to determine noise levels, and those areas where hearing protection de; vices are required are clearly marked. > Ear plugs must be worn by all employees i in areas where the noise level is 85 decibles or above. Plugs allow normal conversation, as well as any warning signals, to be heard, 3 but shut out the type of harsh noise that car d cause damage to the ears. The third part of the Mandatory Hearing Conservation Program which is most familial to many is audiometric testing. Those who work in areas where the noist level is 85 decibles or above must have thei s hearing tested periodically by the company All new employees must have an audiomet j ric test before being assigned to a work area J i ogram's Other Parts e s There are also other parts of the progran osure to I es Should Be Awar Heat Exha Heat exhaustion, also known as heat prostrati typical is a fainting spell in the presence of pr utner symptoms include neaaacne, nausea i Heat exhaustion usually occurs when people a To treat heat exhaustion, move the person to a possible. Give sips of cool salt water. Do notallov fan the person. Heat St The most serious type of heat-related disordei the heat regulating mechanism. The body reta This can result from direct exposure to sun, | tion. This affects mostly people over 40 and il The symptoms appear very suddenly. They are consciousness, (4) fast pulse, (5) breathing is spasms or convulsions, and (7) body temperat Emergency care should be provided immedia to arrive, move the person to cooler surroundin sheet around the person. If available, cold pacl the neck and ankles. Most persons who are healthy and who take c and fluid intake, should not experience serious and have a safe, enjoyable summer. Boys' State Delegates / Buddy Craven and Douglas McCall were named as Clinton Mills' delegates to Palmetto Boys' State. The young men, both rising seniors at Clinton High School, were selected on the basis of scholastic achievement and participation in school activities. Boys' State began June 5 with registration at The Citadel. The primary objective of Boys' State is to take young men who have demonstrated leadership in their communities and to train them in practical democratic principles of government. Craven is the son of Accounting Manager irtant Benefit Fi which would not be so easily recognizable to employees. Record keeping is one. Naturally, monitoring of noise levels and periodic testing of individuals' hearing produces volumes of information that must become a part of the program's records. This, too, is in line with OSHA requirements, and it provides a valuable source of i background information. A medical history of a person's hearing ability is provided by records of his or her previous audiometric i tests, for example. Another part of the program is the ongoing ? effort to reduce noise levels through enr gineering controls whenever feasible. Such noise reduction has been accomplished in ; beverdi aredb, dnu lunner reuucuun nidy ue r achieved as new and different machinery and noise containment devices become practical for use. Highly Individual Even though the Mandatory Hearing Conn servation Program applies to thousands of ' I Heat If e of Dangers ustion on or collapse, can take several forms. Most ofuse sweating, and tiredness. re out in the sun all day and are not used to it. 7 cool place and remove as much clothing as A v chilling or over-cooling. If possible, you can roke r is the heat stroke, which is a disturbance oj, gH ins heat and the body does not perspire J poor air circulation and poor physical A afl t is a serious threat to life. 3B (l)dry hot skin, (2) dilated pupils, (3) lossofltj deep at first and shallow later, (6) muscle ure rising to 105 degrees or above, itely. While waiting for emergency personnel gs, douse the body with water or wrap a wet (S can be placed under the arms and around ommon-sense precautions and increase salt * J difficulty during hot weather. So play it cool V* kc. r? vj ue Named | and Mrs. Norman Craven. He is a member of the First Baptist Church where he is an active participant in the youth choir, a Roya^jJ Ambassador, and will complete an intensiv^J disciple youth study program in July. Buddy is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, is in the top 10 percent or nis ciass, ana is an active participant in football, basketball and tennis activities. Douglas is the son of Plant No. 1 Weaving Superintendent and Mrs. Joe McCall. He is an Eagle Scout, a member of the Clinton High School Band, and is in the top 10 percent of his class. Douglas attends Elizabeth Street Church of God. or Employees employees, it isa highly individual approach to protection. Each individual is instructed on how to properly wear and care for his or her ear plugs. Employees Are Vital Along with everything the company does, I the people must have a real interest in pro- I tectingtheirhearingfrom damaging noise ... H both on the job and off. If you wear hearing protection ? by re- | quirement or by choice ? you must wear it I correctly. And, you've got to remember that I damage from loud noise is not confined to I the job. It's all around us, capable of damaging our hearing in numerous situations. For many, better hearing protection is provided I on the job than in any other area of their I lives. If an employee has any questions about fl the Mandatory Hearing Conservation Prog J ram or the OSHA Occupational Noise Expo^^^ sure Standard, he or she should ask the M supervisor or nurse for further information. i