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Issue 2303

The Voice of the Ontario Tire Dealer Since 1955

Inside this Issue 2023 OTDA Golf Classic Workplace Ergonomics 2024 OTDA Winter Conference Panama

Editor: Adam Moffatt President: Charley Kriksic

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President’s Message OTDA Members and Directors OTDA Announces Board Appointments Retirement Announcements OTDA Winter Conference 2024 OTDA 2023 Golf Classic Newbies Need Training!

Treadlines Tech Talk Meet the Vendors - Mark’s Commercial Safety Corner Thank You to Our Golf Sponsors Classifieds

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“YOUR STRENGTH IS IN OUR NUMBERS” The OTDA is recognized by industry and government as the representative body of the Independent Tire Dealers of Ontario.

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HAPPY RETIREMENT! THANK YOU FOR YOUR COMMITMENT OVER THE YEARS.

In June of this year, Jim Taleporos announced his retirement from the OTDA Board of Directors, following his retirement from a successful 40+ year career with Midas.

During his tenure with Midas, Jim worked as the Franchise Business Consultant and National Training Manager. Jim took on a similar role with the OTDA as our Director of Education and Training, working to develop several OTDA training programs and initiatives.

The OTDA Board of Directors, members and our supporters would like to thank Jim for his years of service, dedication, and role with the OTDA and within the tire industry.

Jim, we all wish you the best in your retirement and hope you enjoy some much-deserved time off!

After many tireless years serving as an OTDA director and leading operations at Frisby Tire, Don has announced his retirement from both operations.

Don joined the family business, Frisby Tire, in 1982, working at several Frisby locations while learning the tire business, and some 38 years later, in 2020, Don and the entire Frisby family celebrated the 100th anniversary of Frisby Tire.

While with the OTDA, Don chaired many committees, worked on numerous projects and shared his wealth of knowledge with all that spoke with him. Additionally, Don was welcomed into the OTDA Hall of Fame in 2012.

The OTDA Board of Directors, members and our supporters would like to thank Don for his years of service, dedication, and role with the OTDA and within the tire industry.

Don, we all hope you enjoy your retirement, and we will miss seeing you around the Board room table.

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Stretching improves muscle elasticity and increases muscle control, flexibility and range of motion. Many people stretch before and after a workout, upon waking in the morning or even after a road trip, but what about workplace stretching?

When muscles are stretched, blood supply increases, soft tissue structures realign and muscle coordination strengthens.

Stretching is beneficial to the overall health of the body and plays a role in reducing musculoskeletal disorders among employees. MSDs account for over 600,000 injuries and illnesses and 34 percent of all workdays lost.

5 Benefits of a Workplace Stretching Routine : • Reduced risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), like sprains and strains of the lower back, shoulders and knees.

• Reduced risk of cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs), such as rotator cuff injuries, tendonitis, tennis elbow and "Blackberry" thumb.

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• Improved worker productivity.

• Improved range of motion, posture and providing stress relief.

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BEFORE WORK WARM-UP Work Warm-Up, Stretch and Flexibility Program Before you get started, here are some key points:

Warm-Up

Neutral position: This is the starting posture for all of the exercises. Stand straight, head and spine in alignment, chin in, eyes looking forward. Shoulders back and down, feet hip width apart and knees slightly bent.

Consult your doctor before beginning any new exercise program Stop if you feel dizzy, uncomfortable or experience any pain Always work at your own pace

Cold muscles are susceptible to injury. These exercises should be done before starting any physical work or work that requires you to hold any awkward postures.

The purpose of warming-up is to get the blood flowing into the muscles. Muscles that have been warmed-up are ready to work and are less likely to be injured.

Do each movement 5–8 times on each side.

1. Ear to Shoulder Stand in the neutral position Slowly and gently tilt your head to one side, keeping your ear aligned with your shoulder Return to the neutral position and wait a few seconds Repeat on the other side

2. Chin Drops Stand in the neutral position Gently drop your chin to your chest Return to the neutral position

3. Shoulder Circles Stand in the neutral position Draw your shoulders up toward your ears Push your shoulders back and then down Roll your shoulder forward and then up Return to the neutral position

4. Arm Pullbacks Stand in the neutral position Arms hanging at your sides, elbows slightly bent Raise your hands behind you and point your fingers towards the floor Raise and lower your arms behind you, stopping at your side (do not swing your arms)

5. Arm Raises Stand in the neutral position Arms hanging at your side, elbows slightly bent Fingers pointed toward the ceiling Raise arms to shoulder level with your fingers pointed toward the ceiling Return to the neutral position

6. Arm Circles Stand in the neutral position Place one foot in front and the other behind with the heel slightly raised (split stance) Move the arm on the side of the forward foot in a tight circular motion Keep the movement controlled Reset your feet and return to the neutral position Repeat on the other side

7. Side Bends Stand in the neutral position Arms hanging at your side, elbows slightly bent Bend sideways at the waist, sliding your hand down your leg Do not twist or bend your torso Keep facing forward Return to the neutral position Repeat on the other side

8. Knee Bends Stand in the neutral position Point toes out slightly Bend at the knees – as if you were going to sit in a chair Keep your back neutral and chest high – do not lean forward Return to the neutral position

9. Knee Raises (may be done quickly like running on the spot) Stand in the neutral position Bend your arms so they are in front of you at hip height Raise your right leg so your right knee touches your right hand Return to the neutral position Repeat on the other side

10. Butt Kicks (may be done quickly like running on the spot) Stand in the neutral position Bend your knee and kick your buttocks Remember not to lean forward Return to the neutral position Repeat on the other side

11. Leg Swings (front and back) Stand in the neutral position (sideways to the wall) Hold onto the wall for balance Bend your knees slightly Swing your farthest leg from the wall forward until you feel a stretch in the back of your leg and then swing behind you until you feel a stretch in your hip flexors Return to the neutral position Repeat on the other side

12. Leg Swings (side to side) Stand in the neutral position Facing the wall, knees slightly bent Use the wall for stability Swing your other leg out to the side until you feel a stretch in your groin and then across your body until you feel a stretch in your side, hip or glutes Don’t twist your torso and keep your hips facing forward Repeat on the other side

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