July 2024 Newsletter

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SELCAT Spotlight

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In this issue July 2024 Top Outs See a list of Top Outs for July 2024

IBEW Local 84 IBEW Local 84 recently celebrated their 125th!

Storm Season A few tips on being prepared for our busiest time of year.

Know Your Knots Learn how to tie a Bowline on a Bight.

Heat Tips Tips for working outdoors in extreme heat conditions.

Important dates:

August 9, 2024 Transformer 2 ClassKnoxville August 12-16, 2024 Intro to Distribution Class at SELCAT August 14, 2024 First Aid & CPR Class, Moore Haven, FL August 15-16, 2024 OSHA 10 Hour ET&D Class August 19-23, 2024 EICA Crane Class at SELCAT September 2, 2024 Office Closed for Labor Day

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STORM

Storm season is upon us and this is a busy time of year for people who work in this trade. Being prepared ahead of time will help ease your mind so you are focused out there on the job! Here are a few tips to help you get prepared!!

Basic

Needs:

Water! One gallon per person per day on average.

Food! Have several days of non-perishable food items ready.

Battery powered, or hand crank weather radio!

Flashlight and extra batteries.

First Aid Kit and any additional medical supplies you or your family may require.

Road Flares or another way to signal for help if needed.

2024 Alberto

Milton

Beryl

Nadine

Chris

Oscar

Debby

Patty

Ernesto

Rafael

Francine

Sara

Gordon

Tony

Helene

Valerie

Isaac

William

Joyce Kirk Leslie

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e n i l Bow ight on aB

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KNOW YOUR KNOTS..

Use this knot to tie a bowline in the middle of a line to secure, pull, or tie a line around an object.

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Milwaukee Apprentice of the Month Nomination Do you have an apprentice that has done something worthy of a little recognition? Big or Small? Yes??

Then scan one of the QR Codes above, or click/copy the link below, and nominate them to receive recognition and to possibly be selected for Milwaukee Tool’s Apprentice of the Month. If selected, the apprentice will receive a “goody” bag, similar to the one shown, receive media recognition, and be entered for a chance to win Milwaukee’s Apprentice of the Year at the Outside Apprenticeship Conference in 2025!If you have questions, please email Jennifer at jenniferg@selcat.com https://form.jotform.com/241153280943150

Rubber Glove Class/Maximum Use Voltage- AC 3 Class

Color

Maximum Use Voltage - AC

00

Beige

500 Volts

0

Red

1,000 Volts

1

White

7,500 Volts

2

Yellow

17,000 Volts

3

Green

26,500 Volts

4

Orange

36,000 Volts

ASTM D-120

Insulated equipment shall be inspected for damage before each day’s use and immediately following any accident that might have caused damage.

Insulating gloves shall be given an air test before each day’s use along with the inspection.

Insulating equipment shall be cleaned as needed.

Insulating equipment shall be stored so it is protected from light, temperature extremes, excessive humidity, ozone and other injurious substances and conditions.

Protector gloves shall be worn over insulating gloves.

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OUTSIDE SAFETY

R R E R E E H H T H T T A A E A WWWEE

Heat Exhaustion!

HYDRATE! Drink water before, during & after work!

The CDC recommends 8 oz. of water every 15-20 minutes, or 24 - 30 oz. per hour.

Exceeding 48 oz. can put you at risk of a medical emergency if the concentration of salt in the blood becomes too low.

Symptoms of heat exhaustion include headache, nausea, dizziness, weakness, irritability, heavy sweatin, rapid pulse, and clammy skin.

Stop exertion, sit ot lie down in a cooler place and drink plenty of fluids with electrolytes. Cool the worker with a cold compress.

Heat Stroke!

Symptoms of heat stroke include fatigue, confusion, collapse, unconsciousness, seizures, excessive sweating or red, hot, dry skin.

Call 911 immediately. Move the worker to a cool area and remove excess clothing. Fan air over patient while wetting their skin with water. Apply ice packs to arm pits, neck, groin, and back. Stay with worker until help arrives.