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Page 4 SAFETY: A REVIEW OF OUR RULES Reasons, causes, and effects add up to need for responsible actions Clinton Mill has a long list of General Safety Rules designed to make the work environment of all associates saf er. Beginning with this issue and con tinuing in the issues ahead, The Clothmaker will present articles de signed to increase everyone’s aware ness of the Company's safety program as well as to explain each rule in more detail. Clinton’s safety rules are the result of many year’s experience and have been important in keeping the Com pany's accidents very low. Each associate receives a copy of the Company’s General Safety Rules at the time of employment. In addition, each receives a copy of the rules that apply to his or her department. 1. ff you do not understand your job, or these Safety Rules, ask your Superintendent or Assistant De partmental Superintendent about any details which are not clear. 2. Report immediately all accidents, however slight, to your Superintendent or Assistant Departmental Superintendent 3. Do not wear loose or “baggy” clothing around machines. 4. Do not stand on boxes, roving cans, trucks or machines—ladders and scaffolds are provided. ” : • \ .i.' - .'i; • ': : 'V;..' ’ I ' 5. Never use air-hose to blow off clothing. Use air hose only when authorized to do so. 6. Always wear goggles when using air hose, when grinding, drifting, ordrilling, etc. 7. Always wear a respirator when required by work practice or exposure limits. 8. Keep bobbins, quills, and waste off the floor. 9. Keep aisles and passageways clear of trucks, boxes, roving cans and etc. 10. When pushing trucks and boxes, always place hands on inside. Use care to avoid hitting people, objects or equipment. 11. Report to Superintendent or Assistant Depart mental Superintendent all oil and water on floor as soon as noticed. 12. Report to your Superintendent or Assistant De partmental Superintendent all defective machine ry, guards, micro-switches, interlocks, floor or other equipment. 13. When necessary to remove safety devices to work on a machine, be sure they are replaced before starting the machine. 14. No running or horse-play is permitted in the plants, 115. Always use hand rails while on stairs. * 16. Before starting a machine, be sure no one is working on it. 17. Never carry an open knife unless it is in actual use and always cut away from you. 18. Never ride on elevators except when authorized to do so. Do not attempt to operate elevator unless you have been instructed in its operation. 19. When lifting, bend your knees; lift with tegs and keep back straight. Be sure the load is not ; too heavy for you. Ask for help vou need it. 20. In case of lights going out, watt for emergency lights to come on before going to an exit, 21. Always be careful when walking over wet floors. “Wet Floor” signs should be used when necessary. Avoid walking on wet floors when possible. 22. Do not bring glass container to work, i.e., bottle drinks, jars, etc, 23. Never use portable power tools unless property grounded and in proper repair. 24. Only authorized persons should use Maintenance Department equipment. 25. Never pull boxes behind you 26. Smoke only in authorized areas. Use lighters or safety matches ONLY. 27. Keep long hair away from machinery. 28. Never remove or modify safety nozzle on air hose. 29. Know the location and proper use of fire extin guishers in your work area. Never put water on an electrical fire. 30. Always wear hearing protectors when tn designated areas. 31. Always observe proper work practices as they relate to cotton dust exposure All Medical Accidents Require Proper Authorization When an accident is reported immediate ly, the injured associate receives prompt first aid treatment and referral to a medical doctor, if necessary. All accidents, no matter how slight, should be reported to supervision. Accident reports offer management an opportunity to review in detail how an acci dent occurred and then pass the information along to other Clinton plants so action can be taken to prevent a repeat of injury. Immediate reporting of an accident also assures that all of the requirements imposed by state Worker's Compensation laws are met. Prompt reporting of accidents is an excellent means of preventing possible con troversy over where and how an accident occurred. Each Clinton plant has available a reg istered nurse for treating accidents. Clinton Mills believes that medical au thorizations assure the injured gets the best qualified, and where necessary, specialize care available. If a doctor’s attention is necessary due to a job connected injury, proper authorization must be secured from the Plant Nurse. Most accidents which occur in the plants require only minor first aid. These injuries are normally seen by the Plant Nurse. There are instances, however, when more serious accidents occur and further treat ment is necessary. In non-emergency situations, the Plant Nurse provides each injured individual with a medical authorization form and arrange ments are made for the injured associate to see a doctor. The authorization form identifies the in jured person as a Clinton Mills associate and that the company should be contacted re garding medical bills, extended treatments or hospital care. TREATMENT AND AUTHORIZATION — Mrs. Mary Ann Stewart, RN, demon strates the treatment of a minor injury of Cathy Hairston, a Lydia associate. Early treatment by qualified personnel often prevents the necessity of additional care. Where advance care is necessary, the nurses provide the needed authorization form. All Accidents, No Matter How Slight, Should Be Reported REPORTING — Plant No. 2 Carding Assistant Superintendent John Samples reviews a recent medical injury which recently happened to Willie Hill, right. In his investigation, Samples was able to determine if the injury was caused by an unsafe act or condition and the need for developing safer operating procedures.