<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="color:rgb(56,118,29);font-family:comic sans ms,sans-serif">This is from our Safety Guy at work. The beginning is only relevant now but the majority is just good general info to remember.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="color:rgb(56,118,29);font-family:comic sans ms,sans-serif"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="color:rgb(56,118,29);font-family:comic sans ms,sans-serif">Liz</div><div class="gmail_default" style="color:rgb(56,118,29);font-family:comic sans ms,sans-serif"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="color:rgb(56,118,29);font-family:comic sans ms,sans-serif"><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3">Just like the buffet table at Golden Corral, there’s no
hiding it. Winter will be arriving in full force. As a good Boy Scout would say
‘Be Prepared’ for extreme conditions. Winter Storm Bella could bring the first
accumulating snow of the season in the Great Lakes. National Weather Service
offices is predicting a likelihood for at least 6 inches of snow in 12 hours,
or 8 inches of snow in 24 hours. The warning includes our vicinity. Keeping
employees safe and healthy should is our number one priority.</font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
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</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3">Frostbite and hypothermia are serious conditions resulting
from extreme cold that can be easily experienced by employees who spend time
outdoors. To prevent these conditions, which could result in death or permanent
damage, ensure:</font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3">•Select proper clothing for cold,
wet and windy conditions</font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3">•Layer clothing when possible, and
be sure to include layers that repel moisture away from the skin</font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3">•Take frequent, short breaks in
warm, dry shelters when possible</font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3">•Avoid over-exhausting yourself, as
the body needs this energy to keep the muscles warm</font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3">•When you know you will be exposed
to extreme cold, prepare yourself warm, sweet beverages to drink – avoid drinks
containing caffeine or alcohol</font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3">•Prepare warm, high-calorie foods
to consume if you know you will be outside for long periods of time </font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3"> </font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3">Additionally, becoming familiar with winter storm warning
signals will help you take appropriate action and learn the dangers of winter
ailments so you can prepare. Keep an eye on ongoing weather alerts and
familiarize yourself with what they mean, so you know when to be on your guard
and what actions you may need to take:</font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3">•Winter storm watch: Be alert, a
storm is likely</font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3">•Winter weather advisory: Experts
expect winter weather conditions to cause significant inconveniences and may be
hazardous, especially to motorists</font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3">•Frost/Freeze warning: Experts
expect below freezing temperatures that may cause damage to plants, crops or
fruit trees</font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3">•Winter storm warning: Take action,
a storm is entering – or is already in – the area</font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3">•Blizzard warning: The combination
of snow and strong winds will produce blinding snow, near zero visibility, deep
drifts and life-threatening wind chill – seek refuge immediately</font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
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</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><u><span style="font-size:18pt"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri">SAFETY TIPS</font></span></u></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3">Walking / Working Surfaces – Slippery Conditions:</font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><ul style="list-style-type:disc;direction:ltr"><li style="font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt">Report all icing surfaces for treatment</p><ul style="list-style-type:circle"><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt">Shorten
your steps</p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt">Step
flatfooted while walking</p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt">Don’t
land heel first</p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt">Walk
like a Penguin – take short steps and walk flat footed. Concentrate on
maintaining your balance</p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt">Keep
your head up, don’t lean forward</p></li></ul></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt">When exiting you vehicle</p><ul style="list-style-type:circle"><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt">Step
Down Not Out</p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt">Swing
both legs out</p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt">Place
feet on the ground</p></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal"><p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt">Hold
door frame or steering wheel for support</p></li></ul></li></ul><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
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</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3">How to Make a Winter Survival Kit (Ready Wisconsin) </font><a href="http://readywisconsin.wi.gov/winter/HowToMakeAKit.asp"><font color="#0000ff" face="Calibri" size="3">http://readywisconsin.wi.gov/winter/HowToMakeAKit.asp</font></a><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3">
:</font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3">Everyone should carry a Winter Survival Kit in their car. In
an emergency, it could save your life and the lives of your passengers. Here is
what you need: • a shovel </font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3">• windshield scraper and small
broom </font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3">• flashlight with extra batteries </font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3">• battery powered radio </font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3">• water </font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3">• snack food including energy bars </font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3">• raisins and mini candy bars </font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3">• matches and small candles </font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3">• extra hats, socks and mittens </font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3">• First aid kit with pocket knife </font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3">• Necessary medications </font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3">• blankets or sleeping bag </font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3">• tow chain or rope </font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3">• road salt, sand, or cat litter
for traction </font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3">• booster cables </font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3">• emergency flares and reflectors </font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3">• fluorescent distress flag and
whistle to attract attention </font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3">• Cell phone adapter to plug into
lighter </font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3"> </font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt 1.25in"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3"> </font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3">For managers that have employees without internal access to
email, please keep them informed and up-to-date on the winter weather outlook.</font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
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</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3">Respectfully:</font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
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</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="color:rgb(23,54,93);font-family:"Baskerville Old Face","serif";font-size:14pt">Wm. Michael Simmons</span><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3"> </font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="color:rgb(23,54,93);font-family:"Baskerville Old Face","serif";font-size:12pt">CSM / STS / EHS / CSA</span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="color:rgb(23,54,93);font-family:"Baskerville Old Face","serif";font-size:12pt">Member of American Society of Safety Engineers</span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="color:rgb(23,54,93);font-family:"Baskerville Old Face","serif";font-size:12pt">& National Association of Safety Professionals</span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
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</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="color:rgb(23,54,93);font-family:"Baskerville Old Face","serif";font-size:12pt">Safety Manager</span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="color:rgb(23,54,93);font-family:"Baskerville Old Face","serif";font-size:12pt">Create-A-Pack Foods, Inc.</span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
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