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NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL UTILITIES DIVISION

 

The Billy D. Young Scholarship is being offered to those who plan to enter the safety and/or industrial hygiene fields.  Billy Young is remembered through this scholarship for his many contributions to the National Safety Council, to safety in the utility industry, and as a man who always gave his all to get things accomplished. Mr. Young was a friend to all. Submission Deadline:  June 30, 2009

 

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Please note there is limited access to the Black Bear Diner during the bridge closure. For more information go to http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090607/NEWS/906070323&emailAFriend=1  (Mail Tribune, June 1, 2009)

“It’s HOT Outside! Preventing Heat-Related Illness”

What do you do need to know about the hazards of excessive heat? Why does OSHA consider it a “big deal”? Lucy Pylkki from Asante Work Health will talk about recognizing the signs and symptoms of heat-related illness, and when it’s critical to get immediate medical attention. Heat stroke – the most serious heat-related condition – is life-threatening and can develop within 10-15 minutes of the first symptoms. It kills about 20% of its victims, yet is totally preventable.

 

Presenter: Lucy Pylkki, PA, Asante Work Health

Lucy studied at College of San Mateo and completed her Physician Assistant program at Stanford University. She has been with Asante for 17 years; she performs pre-placement screenings for job applicants and oversees medical treatment for injured workers. She is Asante’s Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) exposure coordinator, evaluating occupational exposures and tracking follow up vaccinations and treatments.

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