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Special Focus on the Industry
SLIPPERY ROCK GAZETTE® The Voice of the Stone Fabricator
Alpha Countertops and the Quest for Shop Automation, by Peter Marcucci .......................................... Begins on 1 Rugo Stone Receives 2020 Grande Pinnacle Award ............................................................................................................ 20 A New Discovery Reveals World-Class Granite in Minnesota: Superior Northern, by Karin Kirk Begins on 24 Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement .............................................................................................................................. 28
Training, Safety and Education Sponsored by BBI Academy
Seven Safety Tips to Protect Workers in the Summer Heat ............................................................................................... 4 The Difference Between a Good Idea and a Great Idea, by Ed Young ............................................................................ 6 Complacency, by Ed Hill ................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Industry Topics, Tips and Featured Columns
Psychological Contract Breach, by Cheryl A. Moore ........................................................................................... Begins on 7 It Doesn’t Take a Lot to Impress Us Hillbilly Goobers, by Sam Venable .......................................................................... 12 Smile, by Sharon Koehler ................................................................................................................................................................15 The Stone Detective, by Frederick M. Hueston .................................................................................................. Begins on 17 Stone Restoration and Maintenance Corner, by Bob Murrell ........................................................................ Begins on 22
Stone and Tile Industry News
BB Industries Supports and Celebrates Industry Partnerships ........................................................................................ 5 Raising Awareness for Colin Hurt and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society ............................................... Begins on 5 MSI Introduces Two New Q Premium Natural Quartz Marble Looks .............................................................................. 10 Coverings Announces 2021 Rock Stars Winners ............................................................................................... Begins on 10 Natural Stone Institute Completes 36th Home with Gary Sinise Foundation ................................................................ 13 NTCAAnnouncesRussianVersionofTrowelandErrorVideo ........................................................................................13 2020 CEU Educator of the Year Awarded to Stone Panels International LLC ............................................................... 14 Natural Stone Institute Announces Quarry Advocacy Group Steering Committee ..................................................... 14 Katie Jensen Receives 2020 Person of the Year Award ......................................................................................................... 18 Marketplace and Classified Ads ............................................................................................................................ 26, 27
Contributors & Staff
Rick Stimac
Larry M. Hood
G. William Brown Gina Covell
Mark Anderson
Ed Hill
Frederick M. Hueston Sharon Koehler Karin Kirk
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Bob Murrell
Ed Young
Sam Venable
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Seven Safety Tips to Protect Workers in the Summer Heat
Summer is a great time for construction work, but a bru- tal time for construction work-
ers. Excessive heat and sun exposure pose significant dan- gers, such as sunburn, dehydra- tion, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Every year, con- struction workers become ill on the job and some even lose their lives due to heat exposure.
To protect its workers from the extreme summer heat, Western Specialty Contractors manages a heat illness training program and a safety hotline for its employees.
“It is important particularly during the summer months that out- door workers drink plenty of fluids to help prevent dehydration, which is the primary cause of heat cramps and heat exhaustion,” said Cameron Samuel, Assistant Safety Director at Western Specialty Contractors, who. offers the following tips for preventing heat-related illnesses on a construction jobsite:
• Drink water frequently and drink enough water that you never be- come thirsty. Drink water or other non-caffeinated, electrolytic bever- ages and make sure that your drinks are always cool, not room tem- perature. Adding a lemon slice to water can make plain water more drinkable.
•Wear light-colored, loose-fit- ting, breathable clothing made from natural materials such as cotton. Avoid wearing non-breathing synthetic clothing. Wear safety glasses with UV pro- tection, sunscreen and brimmed hard hats.
•Gradually build up to heavy work. If possible, do the hardest
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work during the coolest time of the day. Workers who are suddenly exposed to working in a hot envi- ronment face additional hazards to their health and safety. New work- ers and those returning from time away need to be extra careful in making sure they stay hydrated.
• Take more breaks in ex- treme heat and humidity. Move to the shade or a cool area such as an air-conditioned building or car when possible but try not to go in and out of air conditioning too much as it will make it harder for you to adjust to the heat. Use cool- ing fans whenever possible.
• Select your lunch carefully. Junk food is high in fat and preservatives and will put a high caloric load on the digestive system. Try eating a bigger breakfast, so you’re not as hungry at lunch. Eat light lunches that include fruits, vegetables and salads.
•Keep an eye on your co-work- ers and be alert for signs of heat ex- haustion. Early symptoms include lethargy, disorientation, stumbling, dropping tools, slurred speech or unresponsiveness. Heat stroke is a medical emergency requiring a 911 call and immediate cooling.
•Check your urine frequency and color throughout the day. Water in- take is adequate when urine is clear or light yellow. When the desire to urinate is less than twice per day and/oryouareproducingadarkyel- low urine, you may be dehydrated.
By training employees on the early signs of heat exhaustion, taking the proper precautions, and employ- ing tips like the ones listed above, outdoorworkerscangreatlyreduce the risk of heat-related dangers.
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