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Page 12 Recognize Chemicals at Work Chemicals are a major part of our lives everyday! They are in the food we eat, the water we drink and the air we breathe. Ox ygen is composed of chemicals and water is a combination of hydrogen and oxygen. Life would be impossible without chemicals be cause our bodies consist of chemical com pounds. Clinton uses many chemicals in the daily operations of plant facilities, and some che micals are safe while others are more hazar dous. That’s why it is important to read all labels carefully, use personal protective equipment such as gloves, goggles, rubber boots and aprons to protect yourself against the hazardous chemicals in your department as well as to know the dangers associated with each. A new OSHA Hazard Communications Standard went into effect on May 25,1986, and requires all employers to inform em ployees about the hazardous chemicals in volved in their daily jobs. If you work in such an area, you will paticipate in periodic train ing sessions to learn how to minimize your risk of being exposed to chemicals. You will be retrained in the use of chemicals as needed by your immediate supervision. Before handling chemicals, follow these guidelines: 1. Know the chemicals and hazards of the chemicals. 2. Always use the proper personal equip ment when handling chemicals. 3. Always wash your hands and face with soap and water after you are exposed to che micals and before you eat. 4. Never eat or smoke in an area where chemicals are. 5. Ask your supervisor for Material Safety Data Sheets on chemicals in your work area. The material safety data sheets of hazar dous chemicals are kept in a notebook near your work area for your information and use. Employees have twenty-four (24) hour ac cess to these notebooks. If you have any questions, please ask your supervisor. All hazardous chemicals are required to have labels giving the common name of the chemical, an appropriate hazard warning, manufacturer’s name, and an emergency phone number. If a label is missing or de faced, inform your supervisor immediately so a replacement label for that hazardous chemical container can be obtained. You have the responsibility to help ensure the success of this Hazard Communication Program by reporting any missing or defaced labels, wearing proper protective equipment and following proper procedures when hand ling hazardous chemicals. You should know where the material safety data sheet note book is located and review the notebook periodically. Report any abnormal condi tions that may develop during your shift to your supervisor, and use good common sense when handling chemicals. Let’s all work toward making our Clinton Mills work environment a safe and healthy place. about your insurance? Do you have questions about medical care you are receiving, recommended procedures, surgery or group medical benefits? Talk with your benefits counselor, Truman Owens in Clinton, or Lucille White in Geneva. They have been trained in health and insurance coun seling and can answer questions like: 1. What can you expect before and after surgery? 2. What medical alternatives do you have? 3. What will the plan cover? 4. What do you have to pay for? They can tell you about second surgical opin ions, outpatient surgery, pre-admission testing, out-patient diagnostic X-ray, lab tests, etc. It’s a good idea to talk with Truman or Lucille before a non-emergency hospital confinement in order to eliminate paying a separate room and board deductible. They can help you save both time and money. Call Truman Owens or Lucille White "Miss America" Joins Campaign What could be more American than Miss America pushing clothes "Made in USA" and saying, "It matters to me?" It's true. The Crafted With Pride in U.S.A. campaign has a neW curve, no pun intended, and it belongs to Kellye Cash, the reigning Miss America. The tie-in with Miss America was announced at a press conference and luncheon at the Carolina Restaurant in New York City. The event was held to announce that the Crafted With Pride Council Inc. will become a primary sponsor of the Miss America Pageant in September with TV commercials to back up the sponsorship. In addition, there are plans for many retail events and in-store appearances as the new Miss America travels across the U.S., in cluding a trip to New York for a wardrobe of “Made in the U.S.A." items. Special hangtags indicating the styles she selected will be put on the clothes to be sold in stores. Kellye Cash surprised some as she appeared at the luncheon, replete with crown, and told the group, "It's very exciting but I'm a little bit jealous of the next girl, because she’ll be getting all that wardrobe." Added Kellye, "I want to correct a miscon ception that all Miss America wears is some swimsuits and evening gowns. I like to wear something that is comfortable and sharp looking." Of the pink suit she was wearing, she joked, "It’s by Christian Dior." Then she opened her jacket to reveal the "Made in the U.S.A." label. Bob Swift, executive director of the Crafted With Pride Council, flipped his coat open to display his "Made in the U.S.A." label. Nicholas Putnam is the 3-year-old son of Kenny Putnam, Weaving No. 3, and great-grandson of Sudie Put nam, Weaving No. 2, Clinton Mills. BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID Clinton, S.C. Permit No. 59