APG Newsletter December 2020

HUMAN RESOURCES

NEWSLETTER

DECEMBER 2020

Grand Canyon, South Rim Photo by Lisa Hedrick, Circleville Herald, Circleville Ohio

HUMAN RESOURCES

HUMAN RESOURCES UPDATES USE YOUR REMAINING FSA BALANCE

As you get toward the end of your plan year, it’s important to think about what to do with any remaining funds in your flexible spending account (FSA). Most of the funds you set aside in your FSA may need to be spent before the end of the plan year because you may lose what you don’t spend.

ARE YOU PREPARED FOR FLU SEASON Preparing for viruses is always important, and using your FSA to plan ahead is the best way to save on health and wellness essentials. It’s never too late to stock up and prepare for flu season. You can use your FSA to purchase a variety of over the counter medications, thermometer and other flu season must haves.

VISIT THE FSA STORE TO STOCK UP ON VIRUS ESSENTIALS www.fsastore.com/Virus-Preparedness-C475.aspx

HELP KEEP EVERYONE FLU-FREE THIS WINTER While young children and older adults are most at risk for getting the flu, everyone 6 months and older should get the flu shot every year — even if you’re healthy. It not only protects you, but also helps prevent the spread of the influenza virus to people who are vulnerable or at high risk.

KNOW THE SYMPTOMS OF THE FLU

Protect yourself and those around you this flu season and get a flu shot. If you’ve already gotten your flu shot this year, thank you for doing your part to keep everyone healthy.

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S U B M I SS I O N S C LO S E D E C E M B E R 15 T H

SAFETY

SAFETY

ENTAGLEMENT HAZARDS

TIPS

ENTANGLEMENT HAZARDS:

PREVENTING ENTANGLEMENTS

Entanglements occur when loose fitting or frayed clothing, jewelry, or long hair are drawn into machinery. Cleaning brushes, rags or other materials can also present entanglement hazards when used around moving parts.

Safeguards that can prevent these kinds of accidents include: • GUARDING. Moving parts on machinery should be guarded to prevent any part of the worker’s body from contacting the machine’s moving parts.

• DRESS CODES. Workers should not wear loose-fitting clothing, chains, or other loose jewelry around equipment that poses an entanglement hazard. Long hair should be tied back to keep it safely out of danger.

• SAFE WORK PRACTICES. Workers should not work alone with potentially dangerous machinery whenever possible. Before performing adjustments, clearing jams, or maintenance operations, qualified workers should shut down and lockout equipment.

• EMERGENCY SHUTOFFS. Workers who work with or around machinery should know where to find and how to operate emergency shutoffs. When a worker becomes entangled, a quick response may save a life.

AskHR!

Have a question, but don’t know whom to ask? The Human Resources staff is listening! You can always send an email to Ask HR if you have questions or concerns. Emails will be kept confidential and, if we print your question in the APG newsletter, we will not use your name.

Questions may be emailed to AskHR@adamspg.com or sent interoffice to your regional HR representative.

DON’T KNOW WHOM TO CALL? CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES. JO ANN HOPSON, PHR, SHRM-CP, CEBS

APG Vice President of Human Resources All states, Wyoming, particularly TN/NC/ VA/MN/WI/FL joann.hopson@adamspg.com 423.620.8771

TOM CLOUTIER

Talent Acquisition Director for APG HR Manager – APG Maryland/Ohio tcloutier@adamspg.com 410.770.4159

DEB BROOKS

HR Manager – APG Oregon, Washington, Montana, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming dbrooks@skagitpublishing.com 360.416.2187

GWEN DAVIS

HR Manager - Greenville, Rocky Mount, Elizabeth City, Key West, FL gdavis@apgenc.com 252.366.8139

STEPHANIE LUEBKE

HR Generalist, APG Southern Wisconsin sluebke@apgenc.com 608.755.8360

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MOVIE NIGHT NOW PLAYING: HOME ALONE

For your chance to be the lucky winner of an APG Swag and Movie Bag, answer the trivia question below correctly:

IN “HOME ALONE,” WHAT’S THE NAME OF KEVIN’S NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOR? All answers should be submitted to AskHR@adamspg.com.

The winner will be drawn on Tuesday, December 15, 2020.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SEPTEMBER WINNER – KEVIN FREUDENBERGER, THE GREENEVILLE SUN The Question: In “Grumpy Old Men,” what is the name of the colossal catfish that Max and John are trying to catch?

The Answer Was: Catfish Hunter *Contents of winner’s prize pack may vary.

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WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Send your thoughts, suggestions, ideas for future newsletters to AskHR@adamspg.com.

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