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Providing Health Care for the
Prevention of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses |
August 2000
Bee Stings
It is estimated that between one and two million people in the United States are
severely allergic to stinging insect venom.
Most people stung will experience a "local" reaction with redness,
pain, swelling and some itching only at the sting site. If the reaction
progresses quickly to sites other than the sting site or is followed by
difficult breathing or choking, the person is experiencing a
"systemic" allergic reaction requiring emergency medical treatment.
For stings causing itch, irritation, redness and swelling at the sting site, the
following may be helpful:
· Ice
· Baking Soda
· Meat Tenderizer - for people not allergic
to bee stings. Use any brand with Papain.
Make a paste with a few drops of water to
a teaspoon of meat tenderizer and apply to
sting.
· Oral Antihistamines - tablets may be
chewed for faster relief, but liquids are more
readily absorbed.
· Topical Steroids - Cortaid, Dermolate,
Lanacort, etc.
· Local Anesthetics - Benzocaine, Bactine,
Solarcaine, etc.
Why Do Alcohol Testing?
Even though there is a steady increase in the number of employers adopting a
drug-free workplace, many new programs miss the mark. In their quest to crack
down on drug users in the workplace, employers often fail to test for the most
widely abused drug among adults - alcohol.
Perhaps because alcohol is widely used and a legal substance, it seems less of a
threat to workplace safety. Not so!
Alcohol is considered the most commonly used psychoactive drug in the United
States. Research shows that alcohol has a substantial impact on the work
environment - affecting vision, judgment, reaction time and memory.
When employers review their policies they need to consider testing for both
illicit drugs and alcohol.
Bottom line: alcohol testing can save companies money, especially when employer
intervention is a key part of reducing workplace alcohol problems.
Delay in Flu Shots
The annual vaccination against influenza will be delayed this year until early
to mid-November.
Please contact WorkPro in October at (740) 439-8191 for scheduling of injections
in November, December, and January.
If you are a new company and want information on the influenza vaccine please
call Kim at (740) 439-8189.
New Hours for WorkPro
Beginning September 1, 2000
Monday 8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m.
Tuesday 7:00a.m. - 4:30p.m.
Wednesday 8:30a.m. - 5:30p.m.
Thursday 7:00a.m. - 4:30p.m.
Friday 8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m.
Advisory Council
Our Advisory Council meets every quarter. The purpose of the advisory council is
to involve ourlocal industry representatives with WorkPro. We discuss new
services, changes, problems and any suggestions for improvement. If you would
like to be involved in this council, please call Gaye at
(740) 439-8712.
New Services
Supervisor training for Drug and Alcohol awareness. This class is taught to
supervisor/management personnel. After completing this class these trained
individuals will be able to detect substance abuse and how to comply with
company policies and regulations.
Classes
Are your associates up to date with First-Aid, CPR, Blood Borne Pathogens and
Vision Awareness Classes? If not, call Darla at WorkPro at (740) 439-8717 to
schedule.
e-screen
Just a reminder. Please call e-screen directly if you have any questions or need
any results at 1-888-382-2084.
Community Awareness Kickoff
Please mark your calendars for October 17 and 18, Southeastern Med is hosting a
community awareness kickoff at the Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center to showcase
the services and procedures provided by Southeastern Med. Hours on October 17
are from 10:00a.m. - 6:00p.m.; October 18 from 11:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. Come and
enjoy!
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