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| DAYSTAR NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2008 |
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Once again we want to say” Thank you” for your business. For almost 30 years we have been providing safety equipment, services, and solutions for many companies in the Midwest. This would not be possible without you, our valued customer. Thanks for your business and support in 2008!!!!
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Friday, October 3rd – 11 AM to 2 PM – Great food, great vendors, and great fun!
To RSVP please click here >>
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August is the eighth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. August begins (astrologically) with the sun in the sign of Leo and ends in the sign of Virgo. Astronomically speaking, the sun begins in the constellation of Cancer and ends in the constellation of Leo.
This month was originally named Sextilis in Latin, because it was the sixth month in the ancient Roman calendar, which started in March about 750 BC under Romulus. It became the eighth month either when January and February were added to the beginning of the year by King Numa Pompilius about 700 BC or when those two months were moved from the end to the beginning of the year by the decemvirs about 450 BC (Roman writers disagree). It was renamed in honor of Augustus in 8 BC because several of the most significant events in his rise to power, culminating in the fall of Alexandria, which fell in this month. Lore claims August originally had 29 days in the Roman Republican calendar. Augustus took two days from February and gave it to August when Sextilis was renamed in his honor. See Month lengths how this commonly believed lore was proven wrong.
August's flower is the gladiolus or poppy, and its birthstone is the peridot. |
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DAY STAR SAFETY SERVICES |
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Listed below are some of the onsite training services that we can provide.
Hazwoper-8-24-40 Hour * Hazard Communication * Confined Space Entry & Rescue * First Aid/CPR/AED * Lock Out/Tag Out * Powered Industrial Trucks * Ergonomics * Respiratory Protection * Fall Protection * 10 Hour OSHA General Industry * 10 Hour OSHA Construction * MSHA New Miner Training * NFPA70E Electrical Training * PPE Training * and many more.
If you would like more information please contact Mark Calvert at 816-221-3230 x120 or at markc@daystarsafety.com.
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Our virtual catalog is now available for view 24/7 on line at www.daystarsafety.net where you can also request a free printed catalog for your facility.
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OSHA Offers Advice on Working in Summer Heat
Summer officially begins on June 20, but hot weather is already upon us in many areas of the country. During this time of year, it is especially important to pay attention to heat stress and other dangers posed by the summer sun. OSHA reminds readers of its free downloadable resources, such as the Heat Stress QuickCard® (English/Spanish) that employees can use to reduce the risk of health ailments from working in hot temperatures. Also, OSHA's Working Outdoors in Warm Climates fact sheet features more information on heat stress and other summer-weather hazards.
Free Safety and Health Evaluations for Your Small Business
Visit OSHA's On-site Consultation Program Web page to get valuable information on how this program helps you provide a safer working environment for your employees. The service is provided only at your request and is delivered at no cost. Employers who use the service to develop and operate an exemplary safety and health management system may also qualify to participate in the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP). For additional information, visit our Web link at http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/smallbusiness/index.html, or call 202-693-2220.
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TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES |
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CAOHC Certification/Recertification Course
Day Star will be offering the CAOHC 20-hour certification and the 8-hour recertification course on October 14th-16th, 2008 for those individuals performing audiometric testing. For more information or to register you may call 800-747-1401 or go online to www.daystarsafety.com.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS |
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19TH Annual Day Star Customer Appreciation Day BBQ and Safety Expo – Friday, October 3rd –11AM-2PM –Great food, great vendors, and great fun!
13th Annual Safety for Kids Golf Classic & Auction – Presented by Safety & Health Council of Western Missouri & Kansas and Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association – Friday, September 8th @ 10AM – Shotgun Start – Shoal Creek Golf Club – For more information go to www.safetycouncilmoks.com or contact the Safety Council at 816-842-5223.
14th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament – Presented by Construction Safety Group of Kansas City – Friday, September 19th @ 10AM – 4 Person Scramble – Shoal Creek Golf Course – For more information contact Phil Shoemaker at 816-595-4158 or at pshoemaker@buildersassociation.com.
Kansas Wichita Chapter ASSE Charity Golf Tournament – Monday, September 8th @ 8:30AM – Shotgun Start – Willowbend Golf Course – Registration deadline August 8th – For more information go to golf@isienvironmental.com or call 316-264-7050.
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UPCOMING MEETING & EVENTS FOR AUGUST 2008 |
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Heart of America ASSE Chapter – Meetings will resume in September - To RSVP call Tom Ireland at 913-544-3382 or at irelandtr@gmail.com. You may also pay on-line at www.kc.asse.org.
Construction Safety Group of Kansas City – August 6th– 11:30 AM to 1 PM – Hereford House – 19721 E. Jackson Drive – Independence, Missouri – To RSVP call the CSG reservation line at 816-471-0880 ext. 1369 by Monday, August 4th, by 3:30 PM or contact Greg Sweeney at grs@p1group.com.
Mid-America Industrial Hygiene Association – Meetings will resume in September – To RSVP go to midaamericaaiha@yahoo.co.uk.
Wichita ASSE Chapter – Meetings will resume in September – ISI Building – For more information please contact Corey Beacom at 316-269-6647 or at beacom.corey@dol.gov. To RSVP go to gilpin.lisa@dol.gov by May 12th.
Wichita Area Construction Safety Group – August 8th – 11:30 AM to 1 PM – Ryan’s Steakhouse on North Rock Road – For more information please contact Tamara Hadley at 316-264-7050 or at constructionsafety@isienvironmental.com.
OSHAC – Joplin – August 12th –11:30 AM to 1 PM – Red Hot & Blue – For more information please contact Michael Mulhall at 417-869-2121 or 800-334-1349 or at mmulhall@nsozarks.org.
OSHAC – Monett – August 19th –11:30 AM to 1 PM – Grant’s Restaurant – For more information please contact Michael Mulhall at 417-869-2121 or 800-334-1349 or at mmulhall@nsozarks.org.
OSHAC – Springfield – August 20th –11:30 AM to 1 PM – Ryan’s Grill Buffet & Bakery – For more information please contact Michael Mulhall at 417-869-2121 or 800-334-1349 or at mmulhall@nsozarks.org.
OSHAC – West Plains – August 13th –11:30 AM to 1 PM – Ryan’s Grill Buffet & Bakery – For more information please contact Michael Mulhall at 417-869-2121 or 800-334-1349 or at mmulhall@nscozards.org.
Mid-Missouri Section ASSE – Meetings will resume in September – Please RSVP to Kathy Cowan-Smith by email at k.cowan-smith@otscon.com or 573-474-7066 x115.
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2008 REGIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH CONFERENCES |
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2008 Kansas Safety & Health Conference – October 7th-8th – Ramada Inn in Topeka, Kansas – For more information go to www.dol.ks.gov/events.
2008 22nd Annual Safety & Health Conference of the Ozarks – October 28th-30th – Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel at Branson Landing – For more information go to www.nscozarks.org.
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2008 NATIONAL CONFERENCES & EXPOS |
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24th Annual VPPPA National Conference – August 25th-27th – Anaheim Convention Center – Anaheim, Ca. – For more information go to www.vpppa.org.
96th National Safety Council Congress & Expo – September 22nd-24th – Anaheim Convention Center – Anaheim, Ca. – For more information go to www.nsc.org.
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