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Do you realize you may be risking serious injury many times a day and not even know it? Well, it is true if you do not lift correctly. Improper lifting may cause back injuries that can take months and even years to heal. Sometimes they are permanent and disabling. A little know how, however, can enable you to lift correctly.

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Emergency Response Manual for 2023—2024
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Reserve your space by November 15, 2022 Art due December 15, 2022

Every two years ECA gathers information we believe will be valuable to you, our associates, business partners, city officials, and the general public.

In the event of an emergency, we would like you to have information available that will help you in the fastest way possible.

Should you be in need of assistance in the following areas, our members can help you! This manual will include in alphabetical order, who to contact for: • Counties Serviced • Services • Equipment • Materials

Obviously, we hope that an emergency situation will not be the reason you need to contact our members, but at least this will help you if the circumstance does arise.

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We use extension cords almost every day both at work and at home. These are very useful devices, but they can present a fire or shock hazard when either worn out or used improperly.

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Compressed air is not a plaything and must be used in a safe manner. So before grabbing an air hose and going into action, there are a number of safety guidelines which should be followed.

First of all, be sure you have the right air hose. Air hoses look alike. Sometimes hose lines are crossed, and you could be fooled.

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Chair Lacey Torkelson Smith wants you to know about the Jamie Lane celebration taking place (clickhere) to honor the ECA and Dave Weller for helping make housing affordable for some families that can use the help.  Many thanks to all the donors! Click here for list!

Falls are a serious problem?  When you consider that each hour in the United States 19 people are injured by falls, or that a fatal fall accident occurs every 37 minutes, you must agree that the fall problem is signifi­cant. Falls in the United States are the number two accident killer, ranking only behind traffic accidents as a cause of accidental death. Falls on the job account for about 30% of all injuries. Last year close to 1,600 employees died and over 300,000 were injured from falls on the job.

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It is an excellent idea for construction workers and for everyone to know first aid fundamentals: how to stop bleeding, start breathing, start a stopped heart beating again, and give any other vitally needed care until professional help arrives. Whether or not you have had any first aid training, you should know this principle that is too often forgotten in many emergencies:

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The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reported that in a four-year span, US fire departments responded to an average of 4,600 structure fires involving hot work activities each year. Fortunately, there are many safeguards that can assist in preventing these incidents. Utilizing fire watch personnel during hot work activities is one effective safeguard in preventing fires.

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Surveying is a relatively repetitive and low-hazard task on its own. However, surveyors on construction sites face many different hazards while completing their work.

It is important to evaluate the work environment and eliminate as many hazards as possible prior to beginning surveying activities onsite.

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