GPIC News Letter
FEB. Final
2/17/02
8:37 AM
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GPIC FAMILY SAFETY DAY
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s part of GPIC’s celebrations of the Safety, Health and Environment Week, the Company recently held a ceremony for the staff families with the aim of promoting awareness of safety, health and environment issues. The event took place at the Conference Centre at the Holiday Inn Hotel. Dr. Mustafa Al Sayed, General Manager, gave a speech on this occasion in which he welcomed the audience, and underlined the importance of following safety and health practices at home by the employees’ families, and wished them good health. Dr. Al Sayed then presented awards to the children who had won in different competitions, including painting and colouring competitions and another writing competition about safety, health and environment. The event included musical and entertainment programmes, as well as snacks, beverages and gifts to all the children.
TIPS ON AVOIDING FLU To protect yourself and others from flu, follow these tips during this season of changing weather conditions:-
5- Eat plenty of fruits such as apples, oranges and kiwi, that are rich in Vitamin C, which the body needs when you have Flu.
1- Keep away from people who have flu.
6- Avoid drinking cold liquids.
2- Maintain good ventilation in your own home.
7- To flush your body from microbes and germs, brush your teeth and clean your nose several times daily, as well as taking a warm shower before going to bed.
3- Set the A/C temperature at 15-26°C. 4- Avoid sudden changes in body temperature by covering mouth and nose with your hand and removing it gradually when moving from a warm to a cold place and vice versa.
8- Physical exercise is good for improving body immunity. With best wishes from the Health Sub Committee.
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