2022-23 LADA Board of Directors

2022-2023 Executive Committee & Board of Directors

Marshall J. Harper Harper Motors Chairman Kristie Hebert Arceneaux Ford Chairwoman-Elect / District 5

Patton Fritze Red River Chevrolet Treasurer / District 7

Lawrence S. Searcy, Jr. Walker Automotive Immediate Past Chairman

Richard Q. Flick Banner Automotive District 1-3

Robert A. Grace Southpoint Volkswagen District 11-12 Mark A. Hebert Hebert’s Town & Country Ford Lincoln NADA State Director

Lee Carney Geaux Automotive District 1-3

Hunter White White Ford Lincoln District 9

Corey Tarver Lake Charles Toyota District 14 L. Keith Hanks Lakeside Toyota District 1-3

Brett Barker Terrebonne Ford District 4, NADA PAC Director

Robert N. Feron Courtesey Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC District 6 Brett Oubre Lakeside Ford District 8

Allen O. Krake Supreme Automotive District 10

David Fabre Acura of Baton Rouge District 11-12 John R. Young John R. Young Buick Chevrolet GMC District 13

Rand Alford Alford Motors, Inc. District 15 Clint Hixson Hixson Autoplex of Alexandria District 16

Scott Oliphant Kenworth of Louisiana District 17

Heat illness / injury can occur almost anywhere with the high temperatures these days so do not overlook indoor heat exposures. OSHA has reported that heat illness cases have even occurred in indoor facilities, especially those with heat producing sources. Areas such as Service Shops, Parts Warehouses, and Wash / Detail Bays could fall into this category.

General Pointers & Tips / for Heat Illness Prevention

• Ensure staff is drinking enough water and staying hydrated. Instruct staff to not wait until they are thirsty. Water and sports drinks are the most effective warm-weather drinks. • Provide air-conditioned areas for breaks and lunch. • Consider installing large fans to circulate air in these areas. • Wear light-weight clothing or loose-fitting clothing. • Protect yourself against sunburn. Sunburn affects your body's ability to cool itself. Wear sunscreen and sunglasses to protect your eyes and skin. • Check on high risk staff members regularly. • Stay informed. Watch your local news and weather for heat warnings.

Monitor Those at High Risk

Although anyone at any time can suffer from heat-related illness, some people are at greater risk than others: • People 65 years of age or older. • People who are overweight. • People who overexert during work. • People who are physically ill, especially with diabetes, heart disease or high blood pressure, or who take certain medications, such as for depression, insomnia, or poor circulation.

Train / Educate Staff & Management Team on Heat Illness

On April 8, 2022, OSHA announced a new National Emphasis Program – Outdoor and Indoor Heat-Related Hazards (Heat National Emphasis Program). The new enforcement initiative, which relies on the agency’s General Duty Clause authority, prioritizes heat-related inspections on days when the heat index exceeds 80 degrees Fahrenheit and applies to both indoor and outdoor workplaces. Make sure that your staff and department managers are trained on the signs & symptoms of heat illness. https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/warning.html If you have questions or seek additional information regarding Heat Illness or any other Safety & Health topic, please contact Risk Management Services’ Loss Prevention Department by phone at 1-800-351-7475 or by email (LossPrevention@RMSLA.com).