WEBVTT 00:33.459 --> 00:36.049 Good morning Anniston Army Depot . 00:36.290 --> 00:39.450 Welcome to the morning show . Today is 00:39.459 --> 00:42.819 Wednesday , May 15th . I'm Tequila West . 00:42.860 --> 00:45.090 In this broadcast , we will talk with 00:45.099 --> 00:47.439 Katie Hawkins from the safety office 00:47.450 --> 00:50.200 about National electrical Safety Month 00:50.380 --> 00:52.380 and how to deal with heat as summer 00:52.380 --> 00:55.080 approaches . But first , here's some 00:55.090 --> 00:57.979 announcements mark your 00:57.990 --> 01:00.319 calendars . The depot will host the 01:00.330 --> 01:03.740 summer fest on Thursday , July 11th . 01:03.990 --> 01:06.379 What used to be Employee Appreciation 01:06.389 --> 01:09.250 Day is now summerfest . There will be 01:09.260 --> 01:12.819 music games contests , static 01:12.830 --> 01:15.889 displays and door prizes , keep 01:15.900 --> 01:18.489 watching for updates and more details 01:18.500 --> 01:21.019 in upcoming editions of tracks . And 01:21.029 --> 01:24.550 the morning show joined the 01:24.559 --> 01:27.989 National World War Two Museum on May 01:28.000 --> 01:31.379 18th to celebrate Armed Forces Day and 01:31.389 --> 01:34.769 recognize service members both past and 01:34.779 --> 01:38.080 present in all six branches of the US 01:38.089 --> 01:42.000 military , the Army Navy , Marine 01:42.010 --> 01:45.819 Corps Coast Guard Air Force and Space 01:45.830 --> 01:49.279 Force . President Harry S 01:49.290 --> 01:51.959 Truman led the effort to establish a 01:51.970 --> 01:54.769 day for citizens to come together and 01:54.779 --> 01:56.835 thank our military members for their 01:56.839 --> 01:59.209 patriotic service in support of our 01:59.220 --> 02:02.449 country . The single day celebration 02:02.459 --> 02:04.970 stemmed from the unification of the 02:04.980 --> 02:07.370 Armed Forces under the Department of 02:07.379 --> 02:10.289 Defense . For more information on the 02:10.300 --> 02:12.649 event , visit the link below . 02:14.559 --> 02:17.679 Did you know May is Motorcycle Safety 02:17.690 --> 02:20.529 Awareness Month . We should all be more 02:20.539 --> 02:22.539 cautious when sharing the road with 02:22.539 --> 02:25.190 motorcyclists . Let's learn more about 02:25.199 --> 02:27.740 riding safety from this video from the 02:27.750 --> 02:30.570 US Army security assistance command . 02:31.429 --> 02:33.649 And when we return , we will talk with 02:33.660 --> 02:35.770 Katie Hawkins from the safety office 02:35.779 --> 02:39.250 about electrical safety and heat stress . 02:54.669 --> 02:58.490 Yay , the team uses Act . I'm major 02:58.500 --> 03:01.460 Michael Maring , deputy IG and I am Mr 03:01.470 --> 03:03.889 Thomas Fran , the you safety manager . 03:04.059 --> 03:06.226 Today , we're gonna discuss motorcycle 03:06.226 --> 03:08.281 safety and things you can do to stay 03:08.281 --> 03:10.392 safe in the future . Taking your bike 03:10.392 --> 03:12.503 out for a ride can be an exhilarating 03:12.503 --> 03:14.670 experience . There's nothing like it , 03:14.670 --> 03:16.781 it's freeing , it's something you can 03:16.781 --> 03:18.781 pursue year round and it's a way to 03:18.781 --> 03:20.781 connect with nature . The community 03:20.781 --> 03:22.781 itself is so encouraging and not to 03:22.781 --> 03:25.059 mention you feel pretty cool . However , 03:25.059 --> 03:27.226 riding comes with its own set of risks 03:27.226 --> 03:29.392 and it can be very dangerous if you're 03:29.392 --> 03:31.615 not aware of your surroundings and take 03:31.615 --> 03:34.320 proper precautions . Motorcycle safety 03:34.330 --> 03:36.108 is something that must be taken 03:36.110 --> 03:39.039 seriously self preservation , your 03:39.050 --> 03:41.161 family's well being and the safety of 03:41.161 --> 03:43.383 other motorists starts with you staying 03:43.383 --> 03:45.717 safe on two wheels isn't rocket science , 03:45.717 --> 03:47.939 you can go next door if you wanna learn 03:47.939 --> 03:49.717 that an important step to being 03:49.717 --> 03:51.661 responsible rider is by taking the 03:51.661 --> 03:53.661 basic rider course and the advanced 03:53.661 --> 03:55.828 rider course they're generally offered 03:55.828 --> 03:58.050 at most army installations but can also 03:58.050 --> 04:00.161 be conducted through civilian outlets 04:00.161 --> 04:02.272 such as motorcycle shop or through an 04:02.272 --> 04:04.494 approved association . Once the courses 04:04.494 --> 04:06.717 are under your belt , it's important to 04:06.717 --> 04:08.717 establish routine before and during 04:08.717 --> 04:10.883 every ride , conduct a thorough safety 04:10.883 --> 04:13.050 check on your motorcycle , inspect the 04:13.050 --> 04:15.217 tires , lights , brakes , indicators , 04:15.217 --> 04:17.161 windshields , battery charge , and 04:17.161 --> 04:20.420 miscellaneous aftermarket parts . And 04:20.429 --> 04:22.651 it is just as important to keep up with 04:22.651 --> 04:24.500 your bike and schedule regular 04:24.510 --> 04:27.989 maintenance to prevent accidents . Also 04:28.299 --> 04:30.410 make sure you have proper riding gear 04:30.410 --> 04:32.829 such as a dot Certified helmet , 04:37.480 --> 04:39.910 leather , no abrasive gloves , 04:43.619 --> 04:44.839 certified , I pro 04:47.480 --> 04:50.850 also long sleeve shirts , pants over 04:50.859 --> 04:53.959 the ankle boots and reflective gear for 04:53.970 --> 04:56.260 low visibility situations . Know before 04:56.269 --> 04:58.989 you go whether it can be unpredictable , 04:59.399 --> 05:01.750 it's important to ride cautiously in 05:01.760 --> 05:04.470 adverse conditions , reduce your speed 05:04.480 --> 05:06.702 and increase following distance or pull 05:06.702 --> 05:08.989 over safely if you're uncomfortable as 05:09.000 --> 05:11.070 for during a ride , never drive , 05:11.079 --> 05:14.630 distracted , never drive drowsy , never 05:14.640 --> 05:17.510 drive drunk , be a defensive driver , 05:17.839 --> 05:20.690 use your turn signals , look both ways , 05:20.790 --> 05:23.109 check your mirrors and be vigilant . 05:23.850 --> 05:25.950 Staying safe on the road is mission 05:25.959 --> 05:29.070 critical team use to sack . Let's ride 05:30.880 --> 05:34.269 safely . Welcome back . 05:34.410 --> 05:37.549 Joining us today is Katie Hawkins from 05:37.559 --> 05:39.649 the safety office . Good morning , 05:39.660 --> 05:43.660 Katie and welcome to the show . So we 05:43.670 --> 05:46.059 have a couple of this topics to discuss 05:46.070 --> 05:49.809 today . 1st May is National Electrical 05:49.820 --> 05:52.839 Safety Month . Tell us what is National 05:52.850 --> 05:55.350 Electrical Safety Month . So national 05:55.359 --> 05:57.470 Electrical Safety Month is observed 05:57.480 --> 05:59.647 every year during May . It's sponsored 05:59.647 --> 06:01.859 by the National Safety Council and the 06:01.869 --> 06:04.779 Electrical Safety Foundation . Um , the 06:04.790 --> 06:07.549 goal of it is to just promote safety 06:07.559 --> 06:10.380 around electrical and electricity um , 06:10.390 --> 06:12.739 in your home and in the workplace . Ok . 06:12.910 --> 06:14.854 So what are some electrical safety 06:14.854 --> 06:17.100 issues we should be concerned about 06:17.109 --> 06:19.429 here on the depot . So while most of 06:19.440 --> 06:21.607 our employees don't work directly with 06:21.607 --> 06:23.809 electricity , we do work around 06:23.820 --> 06:26.040 electricity . So some of the common 06:26.049 --> 06:28.271 findings in the workplace here are also 06:28.271 --> 06:30.216 some of the simplest to fix . Um , 06:30.216 --> 06:32.105 always maintain 3 ft of clearance 06:32.105 --> 06:34.271 around electrical panels at all time . 06:34.271 --> 06:37.619 Always look for uh damage that extend 06:37.899 --> 06:40.589 cords . Um Look at the cord itself , 06:40.600 --> 06:42.878 the insulation , the plug , the socket , 06:42.878 --> 06:44.933 make sure it's in good working order 06:44.933 --> 06:47.211 and if it's not remove it from service , 06:47.211 --> 06:49.378 um extension cords are also only to be 06:49.378 --> 06:51.322 used for temporary use . Don't use 06:51.322 --> 06:53.044 those as a permanent source of 06:53.044 --> 06:55.267 electricity . Um Never Daisy chain your 06:55.267 --> 06:58.269 cords together , overloading circuits 06:58.279 --> 07:00.390 can also be an issue here too . Never 07:00.390 --> 07:02.223 use an outlet splitter or a plug 07:02.223 --> 07:04.600 extender that's not approved for use 07:04.609 --> 07:06.442 and always be on the lookout for 07:06.442 --> 07:08.359 damaged outlets , exposed wires , 07:08.369 --> 07:10.839 damaged electrical panels and don't use 07:10.850 --> 07:12.517 those and report them to your 07:12.517 --> 07:15.024 supervisor immediately . Ok . So , so 07:15.035 --> 07:17.554 what are some tips to help us avoid 07:17.565 --> 07:21.015 electrical injury at home ? So many 07:21.024 --> 07:24.195 electric shocks or fires uh can be 07:24.204 --> 07:26.426 prevented simply by understanding basic 07:26.426 --> 07:28.260 electrical safety principles and 07:28.260 --> 07:30.864 adhering to safe practices . Signs that 07:30.875 --> 07:32.819 you could have an electrical issue 07:32.845 --> 07:35.067 would be if switches or outlets are not 07:35.067 --> 07:37.123 working properly , they feel warm to 07:37.123 --> 07:39.505 the touch , have visible damage . Uh , 07:39.515 --> 07:42.394 they , you can hear a buzzing sound 07:42.404 --> 07:45.399 even , um , if you notice any of these 07:45.410 --> 07:47.690 contact a licensed electrician and have 07:47.700 --> 07:49.867 them come check it out and always make 07:49.867 --> 07:52.089 sure you have a functioning smoke alarm 07:52.089 --> 07:55.079 in your home . Right ? Ok . So another 07:55.089 --> 07:58.329 topic we wanna discuss is heat stress . 07:58.500 --> 08:00.760 So the temperatures are rising here in 08:00.769 --> 08:03.000 Alabama and we want everyone to be 08:03.010 --> 08:06.260 prepared . So what is heat stress ? 08:06.630 --> 08:08.484 So , heat stress occurs , you're 08:08.494 --> 08:10.605 exposed to higher temperatures . Uh , 08:10.605 --> 08:12.661 your body is unable to dissipate any 08:12.661 --> 08:14.716 excess heat . It's creating , it can 08:14.716 --> 08:16.383 lead to an elevated core body 08:16.383 --> 08:19.105 temperature and heart rate . Um , it 08:19.114 --> 08:21.404 can lead to various symptoms . Ok . So 08:21.415 --> 08:24.385 what are some of the signs and symptoms ? 08:24.695 --> 08:27.274 So , signs and symptoms , uh , may vary 08:27.285 --> 08:29.665 person to person . Um , but depending 08:29.674 --> 08:31.785 on the type of heat related illness , 08:31.785 --> 08:34.049 like with heat exhaustion , you may 08:34.059 --> 08:37.210 experience headache , nausea , weakness , 08:37.219 --> 08:40.210 dizziness , uh , muscle cramps , uh 08:40.219 --> 08:42.919 with heat stroke , you may experience , 08:43.159 --> 08:45.130 uh , profuse sweating , chills , 08:45.140 --> 08:48.090 vomiting , confusion , slurring your 08:48.099 --> 08:51.309 words and even passing out . Ok . So 08:51.320 --> 08:53.209 what are things that we can do to 08:53.209 --> 08:55.669 control heat stress ? So , the most 08:55.679 --> 08:57.914 important thing stay hydrated , um , 08:57.924 --> 09:00.575 drink plenty of fluids , especially 09:00.585 --> 09:03.755 water and sports drinks . Avoid sugary 09:03.765 --> 09:06.405 or caffeinated or uh alcoholic 09:06.414 --> 09:09.594 beverages . They don't , they actually 09:09.604 --> 09:12.724 dehydrate you more ? Ok . So , uh , 09:12.734 --> 09:15.395 replenish your electrolytes again . Um , 09:15.405 --> 09:17.627 consuming more fruits and vegetables in 09:17.627 --> 09:19.461 the summertime can help keep you 09:19.461 --> 09:21.659 hydrated . Um , take more frequent , 09:21.669 --> 09:24.969 frequent breaks in a cool shaded area . 09:25.210 --> 09:27.154 Uh , make sure to work in a , in a 09:27.154 --> 09:29.669 cycle with work and rest . Keep 09:29.679 --> 09:32.630 yourself , uh , rested . Um , wear 09:32.640 --> 09:35.210 light colored loose fitting clothing if 09:35.219 --> 09:37.409 in a breathable fabric , if possible 09:38.219 --> 09:40.460 avoid fatigue by getting plenty of rest 09:40.469 --> 09:42.570 at night when you're sleeping . Um , 09:42.580 --> 09:44.358 and if possible , complete more 09:44.358 --> 09:46.469 strenuous task earlier in the morning 09:46.469 --> 09:49.150 or later in the afternoon , avoid that 09:49.159 --> 09:51.103 time , uh , midday where you're in 09:51.103 --> 09:54.369 direct sunlight . Ok . So it's best to 09:54.429 --> 09:57.010 stay hydrated before we get to the 09:57.020 --> 09:59.539 point where we feel that stress , right ? 09:59.549 --> 10:01.660 It is , you should be drinking , uh , 10:01.660 --> 10:04.340 fluids all day long , not just while 10:04.349 --> 10:07.690 you're in the heat . All right . So 10:07.700 --> 10:09.644 what is the safety office doing to 10:09.644 --> 10:12.380 prevent heat stress and related 10:12.390 --> 10:15.570 injuries ? Um , here on the depot ? So , 10:15.580 --> 10:18.169 education and accountability are very 10:18.179 --> 10:20.346 important and that's what we're trying 10:20.346 --> 10:22.568 to promote here at the safety office is 10:22.568 --> 10:24.790 education about , uh , the ways you can 10:24.790 --> 10:26.679 help prevent it . Um , the safety 10:26.679 --> 10:28.901 office wants to remind everyone to take 10:28.901 --> 10:31.068 precautions , avoid heat stress . Um , 10:31.068 --> 10:33.290 and watch out for your fellow employees 10:33.290 --> 10:35.179 too . Uh , they may not initially 10:35.179 --> 10:37.401 realized that they're experiencing some 10:37.401 --> 10:39.512 of the symptoms of heat stress . Um , 10:39.512 --> 10:42.200 so always call 911 if you or someone , 10:42.210 --> 10:44.377 uh , you know , is experiencing any of 10:44.377 --> 10:46.679 the signs that we talked about . Um , a 10:46.690 --> 10:48.857 safety bulletin was issued a couple of 10:48.857 --> 10:51.750 weeks ago , uh , to , for training with 10:51.760 --> 10:55.080 employees . Um , and also the safety 10:55.090 --> 10:57.309 supply store building 421 on the 10:57.320 --> 10:59.487 Nichols Industrial Complex has cooling 10:59.487 --> 11:02.570 neck tiles . Uh They can help your body 11:02.580 --> 11:04.802 maintain its core temperature at a safe 11:04.802 --> 11:07.859 level . Ok . So if anyone has any 11:07.869 --> 11:10.359 questions who should they call ? So 11:10.369 --> 11:12.536 definitely call the safety office . Uh 11:12.536 --> 11:13.536 The number is 11:13.536 --> 11:17.250 2562357541 . 11:17.659 --> 11:19.826 All right . Well , thank you Katie for 11:19.826 --> 11:22.309 joining us and we hope to see you again 11:22.320 --> 11:25.690 soon . This concludes our morning show 11:25.869 --> 11:28.530 and I'm Jaqui West . Thank you all for 11:28.539 --> 11:31.200 watching . Until next time , work 11:31.210 --> 11:33.530 safely and be great on purpose .