November 2006
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Emergency Room Visits When you visit the
Emergency Room (ER) for non-emergency care, you are
paying for all of the high-tech equipment and
life-saving services that are essential in a true
emergency – but not for treatment of less serious
conditions.
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Slipping and Tripping Hazards A quick
how to check list on avoiding slips, trips and
falls.
October 2006
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Forklift Safety Forklifts move
mountains of material everyday & sometimes they can
be a danger to drivers and bystanders. Falling off
docks, dropping loads, collisions and tipping over
were all part of the reason OSHA requires training &
certification for forklift operators.
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Help Save Antibiotic Strength Why
should you care about saving antibiotic
strength? Overuse and misuse of antibiotics can lead
to the development of “super” bacteria, or strains
of bacteria that are resistant to treatment.
These resistant bacteria survive and multiply,
causing a longer illness, more doctor visits, and
the need for more expensive and toxic antibiotics.
They can even lead to death.
September 2006
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Your Child's Immunizations You want
your child to be healthy. Immunizations can help.
Many are given as “shots.” They can protect your
child against many diseases.
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Tip Top Health with Diet and Exercise
Motivation is the key to maintaining a healthy diet
and exercising, read some tips to keep you going in
the right direction.
August 2006
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Health Care Costs Do you really know
what you’re paying at the doctor’s office? Well, you
wouldn’t buy a car without checking the price first,
right?
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Pinch Points Safety Tips Pinch points
& hands are a painful combination. Pinch points are
common in the workplace and most often affect the
hands.
July 2006
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Patient Rights As a patient, it is
important to be aware of your rights and
responsibilities. You have the right to ask
questions and receive answers that you understand;
know your options; understand the risks; receive an
estimated cost; and say “yes”, “no”, or “I need to
think about it”. Getting the right answers is only a
matter of asking the right questions, so here are
some questions that can help you take charge of your
medical care.
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Housekeeping A Key to Safety A
housekeeping check list review.
June 2006
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Crowe
Manufacturing Joins Move It Campaign June 14, 2006 from Channel 7
News
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Heat
Stress Work smart to avoid heat
stress. Learn the signs of heat stress, heat
stroke and heat fatigue and how to avoid them.
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Stroke Awareness
Strokes are the third
leading cause of death and number one cause of
disability in Americans today, but many people are
uninformed about what a stoke is and how to prevent
one.
May 2006
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Crowe Manufacturing Team Joins Healthy Ohioans Walk
Crowe Manufacturing Services associates
have committed themselves to fitness. On May 17,
2006 as part of the Healthy Ohioans Fitness
Walk...click the link to see the story and photo
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Managing Cholesterol A healthy
lifestyle depends, in part, on managing cholesterol.
Healthy cholesterol levels depend on the levels of
both LDL (bad) and HDL (good) cholesterol, as well
as triglycerides. When the level of LDL cholesterol
is too high, it causes plaques to build up on the
walls of the arteries, which can lead to heart
attack or stroke.
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Lock Out Compliance Purpose: To
protect associates from the unexpected release of
stored energy including:
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Mechanical
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Electrical
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Hydraulic
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Pneumatic
Know your role!
April 2006
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Make Healthy Choices Eating out can be
an overwhelming experience, especially when trying
to find nutritious choices on a menu full of fried
foods and oversized portions. Many people feel that
it is impossible to stick to a diet when eating out,
but there are
ways to make restaurant dining into a nutritious
meal. Here are some ways to make dining at a
restaurant a more health conscious experience.
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Fire Safety Do your part to help
prevent fires and other accidents. See these
quick reminders about fire safety.
March 2006
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National Colorectal Cancer Month
March 2006 begins the 7th
annual National
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, bringing
attention to the third most common type of cancer
for both men and women, with approximately 148,000
cases diagnosed each year.
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Take A
Load Off Your Back Read a few quick
tips on the best ways to take care of your back when
you work.
February 2006
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Heart Awareness February is Heart
Health Awareness Month, making it the perfect time
to continue with your New Year’s resolutions for a
healthier lifestyle.
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Vision Safety Good vision is
priceless! Luckily, 90% of all workplace eye
injuries are preventable with the use of proper
safety eyewear.
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