Po. net A NOVEMBER, 1975 THE WESTERN CANADIAN LUMBER WORKER ; 5 IWA COMPENSATION BOARD RULES FOR RADIO-EQUIPPED HEADSETS A photograph in the April 9, 1975 Vancouver Sun showed several workers who were engaged in lifting seedlings at a tree farm in Surrey. The photo caption began this way: “Music hath charms to relieve the tedium of the job these women are doing .”” Two workers were wearing head- sets which most probably in- corporated AM radio receivers. A word of caution, however, is required. Radio-equipped headsets must not be regarded as the remedy for every repeti- tive job. Their use may some- times create work hazards. In a machine-oriented job, workers may become less attentive to their duties and thereby become a hazard to themselves and fellow workers. Headsets, which may closely resemble ear muffs approved as protective devices, do not effectively protect hearing unless specifically designed as noise attenuators. Where ex- cessive noise levels exist, and where a radio headset is worn instead of an approved hearing protector, the volume control may be set so that music ob- scures the background noise. Warning signals, which can normally be heard when ap- proved hearing protection is worn, may also be obscured. In addition, the risk of hearing loss is increased by the intro- duction of more sound at the worker’s ear. The Board’s requirements with regard to headsets and hearing protectors equipped with radio or other music sources are as follows: 1. Where workers are ex- posed to excessive noise levels, hearing protection worn may include radio equipment only if rapid and accurate transmis- sion and reception of voice communication is essential. 2. Drivers of motor vehicles or other mobile equipment shall not wear headsets or hearing protectors which have been fitted with AM or EFM radio or other music sources. 3. Where warning sound signals, however infrequent, must be heard, workers shall not wear headsets equipped with AM or FM radio or other music sources. 4. If safe work practice does not require close attention to the work performed, a worker who is working alone may wear a headset fitted with an AM or FM radio or other music source. IRE : “DO'S AND DON‘TS” One of the most frightening experiences you can have is to have your clothing catch fire: If this should happen, you aren’t totally helpless — follow the ‘‘do’s and don’ts’’ and you'll come out all right. DON’T RUN! Running fans the fire and flames. If possible, wrap yourself in ‘a rug or blanket or woolen coat. Wrap it around your neck first. Drop to the floor and roll over slowly. If there’s nothing to wrap in, drop to the floor and roll over slowly. Try not to inhale any of the flames. Put your left hand on your right shoulder ... and your right hand on your left shoulder and pull your arms against your face. If there is water nearby, douse yourself with it and roll in the spilled water on the floor. If the clothing of another person eatehes fire, use similar measures. It might be necessary to foree a fire victim to lie down so you can roll him over to ite the flames. If water is handy, apply it at once. If you use a fire tinguisher on someone else, be certain his face and eyes are protected from the force and chemicals in the extinguisher. —Safe Worker, published by the National Safety Council LIGHTER SIDE The plumber’s daughter in the Interior nudist colony was really sensitive. Every time a man whistled, her cheeks flushed. * * * > Laura is only a_ lawyer’s daughter — so she goes from bar to bar. : * * *% Kamloops Katie says there’s nothing like an hour-glass figure to make a fellow forget what time it is. YOUBOU’S SAFETY Chairman Lie: McKenzie, % But- terfield, Accident Prevention Supervisor, discuss plant tour with Larry Walt. SAFETY RECORD of 9921 days accident-free is held by this Filing Room crew at Youbou. The last lost-time accident was suffered by veteran filer Gene Maki (seated front on the right) in 1948, SAFETY TOU! OF LOCAL 1-80 iS ees Sx Regional Safety Diractor Max Salter > eecanay toured a number of operations in Local 1-80 IWA, in company with Larry Walt, Local Safety Director, and reported with the exception of a fatality at Northwest Bay Division, the Local’s Safety Pro- gramme was excellent. The following pictures show some of the opera- tions visited by Max and some of the crews he addressed. CH EMAINUS CREWiisten to sErety nddresses by Salter and. g Walt Seeing ies, break: KEENLY INTERESTED in the Safety Programme at MacMillan Bloedel’‘s Chemainus Sawmill Division, are Bill Michael, Safety Supervisor; Art. Dunn, Plant Chairman; Grant Lockhart, Safety Chairman. W.F.1. CREW and Company officials at Honeymoon Bay pose for their picture during Max’‘s tour of the operation. Company officials gave their full cooperation to make the safety visit successful. COMPOSIT PHOTO shows Max Salter addressing crew at B.C. F.P.’s Youbou operation at Lake Cowichan.