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Write for quotations regarding your requirements Co.Burroughs Wellcome & cu, s. A.) INC. 9 a ii East Forty-first Street tfg NEW YORK CITY Associated Houses: London (Eng.) Montreal Sydney Cape Town Bombay Shanghai Buenos Aires Milan NATIONAL SAFETY NEWS 3 "Let's use our beads to save ourfeet. " C N a large rolling mill, 75% equipped with Hy-Test Safety Shoes, three similar foot accidents occurred in the space of one month. Two of the men not wearing Hy-Test Safety Shoes were crippled for life, as the photographs forcibly testify. The third wearing Hy-Test Safety Shoes was uninjured. These gruesome toe accidents take their toll from men not equipped with safety shoes. Isn't it worth the precaution to outfit all your men safely ....to protect and insure your safety record? Hy-Test Safety Shoes will quickly prove their value in saving time, money and man-power. The famous Isco steel safety box is securely fastened by a patented anchorflange. This anchorflange hooks under the insole preventing the safety box toe from shifting or tipping back .... a feature in all Hy-Test Shoes. Look for this important safety feature when buying shoes for your men. Our In-Stock department can readily supply you with both dress and semi-dress models as well as specialized work types for all industrial purposes. Write for details. HY-TEST SAFETY SHOES DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED EXCLUSIVELY BY INTERNATIONAL SHOE COMPANY, ST. LOUIS, MO. THE WORLD'S LARGEST SHOE MANUFACTURER FEBRUARY, 1936 4 YOUR EMPLOYEES NEED SAFETY SHOES THAT ARE COMFORTABLE HI 12-1--"Brown/u'/f Safetoe'' Men's Black Elk Blucher, Steel Box, Steel Shank, Double Flex-Dry Sole, Whole Rubber Heel, Welt, Safetoe Last. (h o A f\ D, E 5-12 ....... , 0 LOGGER is it necessary to sacrifice comfort tor safety in the safety shoes which you recommend for the employees in your plant . . . for Brownfu/f SAFETOE Shoes provide the utmost in foot comfort . . . ample toe clearance--inside finished smooth--no chafing or rubbing. In addition to comfort, Brownbi/f SAFETOE Shoes have all these other important features: 1. Fully Tested--steel toeeaps which have successfully i. passed the Rockwell Impact and Compression Teats made " 'i by an impartial laboratory. 2. Rugged Dependability--selected materials through out. and with three kinds of soles--t )ak Bend Leather, famous Lord soles, and long-wearing composition. 3. Finest Construction---every detail carefully checked to provide strength and service--leather where leather ought to he. 4. Puncture-Proof Sole--Model 11-100 is made with flexi ble spring steel plate between insole and nutsolc. 5. -5 Tvpes and Patterns--including oxfords and high shoes--distinct types to meet the demands of every indus try and every worker. Write or wire for information about our special Industrial Plant Selling Plan ... It will place you under no obligation whatsoever. St. Louis SAFETOE SHOES NATIONAL SAFETY NEWS 5 All danger spots, indoors and out, are covered with Inland 4-Way Floor Plate in this foreign plant of a leading American oil company. At right, above: Many railroad car vestibules and steps are now of Inland 4-Way Floor Plate. Below: Loads do not slip off--platform of Inland 4-Way Plate. Inland 4-Way Floor Plate Promotes Safety in Every Industry Relative siie of projection* on Lame. Small and Light Pattern* of Inland 4-Way Floor Plate. Projections are respectively I'.i'*, i", and *4* long. In 1931, Inland offered to Industry a better method of meet ing the obligation of safety to employees and the public-- Inland 4-Way Floor Plate. 4 superiorities caused its immediate and widespread adoption by leading companies for use wherever foot or wheel may slip. Projections exactly center one another at right angles on inland 4-Way Floor Plate. Resistance to slippage is equal no matter at what angle foot or wheel contacts the piate. 4-Way Safety. Projections overlap, reenforce one another both lengthwise and crosswise. Extra Stiffness 4-Ways results---an important fac tor on such applications as walkways. 4-Way can be cut to match whether plates lie side to end, end to end, or side to side--a worthwhile economy, for even small pieces can be used. And 4-Way Plate drains and sweeps clean 4-ways. Made in three patterns to meet all requirements. Write for new folder illustrating how others have met safety problems simi lar to yours. INLAND STEEL COMPANY, 38 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, III. 1NLAND 4-Way Safety Extra Stiffness 4-Way Matching 4-Way Drainage Sheets Strip Tin Plate Plates Structural* Piling Rails Bars Track Accessories Rivets Billets FEBRUARY. 1936 National Safety News Volume 33 Published monthly in the interest of accident prevention and industrial health _______________ FEBRUARY, 1936 Number 2 Contents At Wheeler Dam--George A. Schweppe .......................... 11 Sharp Edges, High Speeds--H. E. Seely ................... .. ........................ 15 Service with Safely--Roy S. Bonsib . ......................................... .. 17 The Exciting Year of 1935--IF. H. Cameron................... .. ................. 19 Electric Locomotives Pass Tests for Safety......... ......................... . .21 As Safe as the Weakest Link.--H. J. Griffith........................................ 22 The Insurance Company Meeds Our Help--Eugene Caldwell .... .23 Find the Causes. Apply the Remedies--Harold L. Miner .............. 25 rhe Driver's Physical Inventory--IT illiam J. Swift. M.l)....................29 Annual Report of the Treasurer. N. S. C............................. .................. 32 Dust Concentrations in Ouanies- ./. William Feline! ........................ 34 Lime--hid. Data Sheet D-Chcni. 19 .......................................................38 Jumbo Posters Speak with Authority ................... .. .80 DEPARTMENTS Editorial...................... 9 The Managing Director's Page ...10 The Safety Exchange ........................ 30 Industrial Health ........................... .31 The Accident Barometer ........ 36 The Safety Library............................48 Asked and Answered........................50 Coining Events ............ .54 Personals .............................................55 The Honor Roll......................... 71 CARMAN T. PISH. Ediior S. H. KERSHAW, Poster Editor Copyright 1935 by National Safety Council. Inc. Printed in U.8.A. Entered a* sec-md-ci*** matter June 1, Hit. at the Post Office at Chicago, 111., under the act of Mareh 3, 1879, Additional entry at St. Joseph, Mich. The price to members for extra subscription* to the NATIONAL SAFETY NRWS is $4.00 per year. Single copies, 40 cent* Reduced quantitv prices for yearly sub* C. F. SCHEER, Associate Editor C. H. MILLER. Advertising Manager scriptinns and single copies on request, Subscriptions are available only to members of the National Safety Council- Member Audit Bureau of Circulation, This magazine is Indexed in the Industrial Art* Index, statements and opinions advanced in signed artiries are individual expression* of their authors, not Umse of the National Safety Council. National Safety Council, Inc. 20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, U. S. A. New York Office, 9 East 41st Street Office of the Education Division, 1 Park Ave., New York City ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Honorary Members ARTHUR WILLIAMS ASSOCIATION OF IRON t. STEEL ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS 6 National Safety Council Officers, 1935-36 Clssii'S H. Watson, M. D., President D. I). Fennell, Vice-President for Pub lic Relations Hart M Fisher, M. D.t Vice-President fur Health John B. Gibson, Vice-President for Safety Councils Hon. Harold G. Hoffman, Vice-Presi dent for Public Safety Ai.nr.RT S. Rkgula, Vice-President for Engineering A. V. Kqhweder, Vice-President for In dustrial Safety H. T, Solensten, Vice-President for Membership Albert W. Whitney, Vice-President for Edueatiou William E. Worth, Vice-President for Finance and Treasurer W. H. Cameron, Managing Director Executive Committee Members at Large The Above Officers and: Harold S. Buttf.nhkim, The .{.'urn'etm Citu Hobert 1. Catlin, Aetna Casualty mid Surety Co. Harry Gltlhert, The Pullman Co. G. F. Larson, Missouri Pacific Railroad Thomas H. MacDonald, U. S. Bureau of Public Hoads E. J. Mehren, Portland Cement Assn. I. W, Millard, Industrial Gloves Oorp. Gnomon K Sanford, General Electric Co. C, W. Smith, Standard Oil Co., t Ind.) Safety Council Representatives Gen. John H. Sherborne, Massachusetts Safety Council Walter Dlnt Smith, Delaware Safety Council Donald A. Finkbeiner, Toledo Safety Council Edwin A. Kayser, St. Louis Safety Council Hobert L. Schmitt, Louisville Safety Council R, B. Fortuin, Lehigh Valley Safety Council ,Iamf.s M. Strike, St. Joseph, Mo., Safety Council Sectional Representatives A. L. Armstrong, Chemical G. W. Dekpesy, Food ('.apt. E. W. Fiskk, Jr., Marine E. E. Grant, Paper and Pulp William G. Knoelk, Street and High way Traffic J. A. Purdy, Wood Products C. T. Winegar, AutVe & Machine Shop Past Presidents Robuit W. Campbell Arthtr T. Morey Lew R, Palmer David Van Schaak* Ralph C. Richards* Charles P. Tolman Arthur H. Young Marcus A. Dow Lewis A. DeBlois Carl B. Alll Charles B. Scott Walter G. King Homer ii. Niesz* Lt.-Col. Henry A. Reninger C. Eugene Pettibone Carl W. Bergquist James I. Banash John E. Long 7 New Efficiency in AIR LINE MASKS with Double Outlet Tangent Take-Off Blower HE new DAVIS Blower has a tangent outlet, which is more efficient than a center outlet blower because it elimi nates the recirculation of the air within the fan housing. You, too, will appreciate the added safety and comfort this greater rate of delivery insures as compared with blowers of lesser capacity. Approved by U. S. Bureau of Mines. Approval No. 1906. LEFT: Davis Blower can be carried to a loca tion where it would be impractical to carry the case. FEBRUARY, 1936 All these new features at no additional cost. For more complete information use coupon below. New Double Outlet Tan gent Take off Blower. DAVIS EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT CO., INC. 55 Van Dam Street, New York City Please send me a copy of your bulletin on the new Davis Air Line Outfit, j NAMETM STATETM 8 GET THE FACTS about 8ye-Injury costs Would you be interested in a new book which Use the coupon below. It will bring you a copy gives, for the first time, the real facts and figures without charge or obligation. And should you of the cost of eye accidents that are happening want extra copies to give other executives inter right in your plant? Fads and figures you can use ested in safety, these, too, are yours for the asking. to estimate the savings yon can make by saving Send for this New Book workers' eyes with goggles. AMERICAN OPTICAL COMPANY Southbridgc, Mass. Gentlemen: Prleleaasse sendt! me a copy oorf "Er.Yi EhSb-- How Much Can You Save on Them.'" ___________ _____. T_i_tl_e__________ _________ merican /F7irrm_ . -----Address _ ------ ------ . --------------------------------------- ------- ptical Company Manufacturers, for more than 100 years, of products to aid and preserve vision. Factories at Southbridge, Mass. In Canada, Consolidated Optical Co., Ltd. Branch oiuces in all principal industrial centers NATIONAL SAFETY NEWS 9 FEBRUARY. 1936 Published by National Safety Council, Inc. The Employer's Influence TNDUSTRIAL and commercial concerns have made an imA portant contribution to public safety through their fleet safety programs. Had private motorists maintained as high a standard of safe driving as the commercial driver, the national highway toll would be much less alarming. The motorist who blames the majority of accidents on trucks, taxis and buses can find no statistical support for his charges. If it were possible for every company to secure reports of all accidents involving automobiles owned by employees, a comparison with the experience of company owned vehicles would be interesting. What the employee does on his own time is usually re garded as his own business. However, the employer can exercise a salutory influence over his workers outside of work ing hours. Threats of drastic discipline should an employee violate a traffic rule or be involved in an accident are not desirable but every member of the organization should be made to realize that the company is behind all measures for public safety and that employees are expected to do their part. Many companies have included safe driving in their pro grams of safety instruction. All but a few of those who operate automobiles are in the employee class (including executives) and there is no more effective medium of reach ing any individual than through his employment: The Human Side of the News T^HREE-YEAR old Jeanette Knight lay in state in her tiny coffin on Christmas day. In her arms was the doll she had wanted Santa Claus to bring her. Jeanette died on Christmas eve from injuries received when she was struck by an automobile. "You had better hurry up and kiss me. mother. My lips are getting dry." The seven-year old boy smiled wistfully from the hospital bed as his life ebbed. He had been playing with the little red wagon which parental self-denial had contributed to his Christmas joy. Danger was far from his thoughts as he pushed it out into the street. just two poignant items which were conspicuous in the news because of certain very appealing touches. And tragedy seems all the more heartbreaking when it has a background of holiday gayetv. "How painful a mystery is the death of n child." said Svlvestre Bonnard, the lovable old hero of a charming store' by Anatole France. Even those who are calloused by fa miliarity with grief and suffering find their emotions stirred when a child is involved. Statistics lack power to arouse the imagination and inspire action. But back of the pages of cold figures are countless cases filled with tragic human interest. FEBRUARY. 1936 In this Issue J X THE construction of Wheeler Dam, the Tennessee Valley Authority has been confronted by exceptionally serious hazards. These are being checked by the same methods that have brought results in other industries. (Page 11). Not so many years ago a woodworker was known by his missing fingers. But that is now ancient history. With machines operating at even higher speeds, woodworking de partments sometimes roll up safety records that are envied by less hazardous departments. (Page IS). After reading Roy Bonsib's article, we understand why the service station attendant displays such alacrity when we drive up for five gallons of regular or ethyl (or just air and water). Of course he wants to please, but he's also afraid we might get hurt if we wandered around the premises or tried to service our cars. Such accidents are costly in claims for damages and loss of patronage. (Page 17). The year 1935 was an interesting one for the Safety Move- ment, and 1936 promises to be just as interesting, if not more so. At last the public has begun to realize the gravity of the motor vehicle accident problem. The outstanding developments of this eventful year are summarized in the Managing Director's report. (Page 19). Many people have the attitude that anything they can collect from an insurance company is so much gained. When the management feels that way, the foremen aren't worrying about accident costs either--until the company is penalized for its unfavorable experience. Here is the story of one com pany with a better than average record which felt that the rate could be reduced still more by cooperating with the insurance carrier. (Page 23). Those who used to believe that accident prevention would travel on its own momentum until business improved have been rudely awakened during the past five years. The human tendency toward backsliding is all too evident in those plants where supervisory vigilance is relaxed. And even the most safety-conscious plant has its safety sinners who call for constant vigilance on the part of foremen. In the du Pont organization, where engineering, training and supervision have reached a high degree of effectiveness, a recent contest resulted in the reporting and correcting of a vast number of unsafe practices and unsafe conditions. The major hazards had already been taken care of but housekeeping and mainte nance can never take a holiday. Nor can we ever be sure that a veteran worker who knows better will not succumb to the temptation to take a dangerotis short cut. ( Page 25). "ipr George the Fifth R PIUAIX'S monarchs have less power than most rulers " yet few men have exercised a more profound and farreaching influence than George V. He reigned in the hearts of millions of his subjects throughout the wurld. Sorrow over his passing is not confined to the British commonwealth of nations. The world admired his character and devotion to duty and loved him for his humanity. 10 The M anaging Director's Page The Young Kitten and the Old Cat N 1913, when the Council was born, it had many of the I characteristics of the frisky young kitten, but 22 years later, naturally, the cat possesses the sense of values and the calm judgment that should be synonymous with maturity. The annual task of making a brief record of the 193S ac tivities of the Council naturally turns my mind backwards. Like the kitten, we had no experience to draw from in 1913. Surely we know much more about safety today. We know, also, something about the requirements of tomorrow. And vet, in another 22 years, our successors may be an entirely different breed of cat. In 1913 our young kitten said the world looked generous. With well founded optimism he used this logic, "Just as soon as the people now paying the accident bill realize how much they are saving through prevention they'll be glad to pay the price of applying tested safety methods everywhere." Well, it hasn't worked out just that way. The cat has gone through several booms and depressions; he has seen accident INTERESTING ITEMS The question is often asked the National Safety Council: "Have ,u any tangible proof that all of the safety efforts since 1913 have resulted in a reduction of accidents?" Of course, one answer is that the record has been spoiled because of the introduction of the automobile, and the increasing number of accidents due to the operation of automobiles. But we do know that in industry alone there have been approximately 250,000 fewer fatalities and 25,000,000 fewer non-fatai injuries during: the intervening years than there would have been had industrial accidents continued to occur in the same number as they did in 1913. While always taking the position that the compilation of acci dent statistics must be primarily justified by the usefulness of the information to the person compiling it, the Council has also stressed the additional advantages to be obtained by sending copies of reports to headquarters. The national compilations thus made possible represent a valuable background with which each report ing industry, or city, or state, can compare its own experience. The fine cooperation previously shown in reporting this information is being repeated this year. As a result the usual national sum maries of accidents will be completed within a few months and the facts made available to all the cooperating agencies and to the general public. Have you sent your reports? The Council's new booklet "Safe at Home" is now in the fourth edition. This expresses the growing interest in the prevention of home accidents. Under the National Safety Council's auspices some eleven Regional or Local Safety Conferences are being organized, and there are prospects of a dozen more before 1936 is completed. This year promises to be the most active we have ever known in the realm of safety. *** Bad as the motor vehicle accident situation was in 1935 there is 'tie favorable indication: From 1933 to 1934 motor vehicle deaths creased twice as much as gasoline consumption--15 per cent .gainst 7 per cent. From 1931 to 1935, however, gasoline consump tion increased six times as much as motor vehicle deaths--6 per cent against 1 per rent. prevention grow into a science that saves millions upon millions of dollars annually, but he hasn't seen much change in his economic support. For some unaccountable reason this great and good science of safety has not appealed to the imagination of our people. After 22 years we still have on our hands the vexing prob lem of making accident prevention dramatic and appealing to the rank and file of our citizens. How many millions of accidents must yet occur before safety is accorded the same acceptance that is now given to other worthy welfare move ments? In the early days our Congress Exhibits were photographs, showing in brilliant colors the safeguards applied to ma chinery. We need these reds, blues and yellows to mark the spots of protection, instead of a marble monument to mark a battle field we need a colorful and dramatic display with these words emblazoned upon it: "At this point we discovered a human accident trap. We have eliminated the hazard. No one can be injured at this spot now.'' This oid faithful rat, as it looks back to its joyous and venturesome beginning more than two decades ago, knows that stopping accidents requires money. The prevention of most accidents has now been reduced almost to a formula. We can go into any factory, any community, and say to the leaders with absolute confidence: "We can tell you definitely what you must do to stop accidents. If you will follow these methods, painstakingly tested over a great number of years, you can prevent accidental injury and death and save all the money you are now wasting." These are sweeping, conclusive statements. 1 do not forget that accident prevention is a continuous process; that train ing, discipline and education must be a definite, continuous thing; for example, training to acquire physical or mental habits approved by experience. There are fairly definite methods of controlling the thoughtless, undisciplined persons, who cause the majority of accidents, and over a period of 22 years we have learned a great deal about this phase of it. Their habits cannot be changed in a day. but they can be changed over a period of time. The tremendous outburst of public sentiment on the sub ject of automobile accidents in 1935 is one proof that the public is beginning to understand that accidents can and should be prevented. What the public does not seem to understand is that prevention costs vast sums of money; and it is not yet willing to pay the bill. Taking it for granted that there is some wisdom in this matured cat, and that the necessary money would be spent economically and practically, 1 am convinced now, at the beginning of 1936. that the accomplishments two decades from now will be much greater .... provided the people have faith and provided the money for protection is forth coming. NATIONAL SAFETY NEWS Plenty of Hazards, But an Energetic Safety Program At WHEELER II DAM by Work on Wheeler Dam was started in GEORGE A. SCHWEPPE November l'Mi, At present, the dam is well over two thirds completed. Ap proximately 4.600 were employed at the ECORDS show that dams, in too R many instances, have been built at a high cost in human life. peak of activities -- from May 1 to November 15, 1935. When completed the dam will be almost a mile and a From the start to the finish, the riskqsutaorter in length and will raise the which workers on these great projects present river level SI feet. Of the six are exposed seem to grow in proportion cofferdams needed to clear the river bed with the height and volume of the huge for construction purposes, the last was water barriers. An outstanding excep completed and the enclosed area un tion at the present time is Wheeler watered about the first of November Dam, the great $27,000,000 navigation 1935. With the work of blasting into and flood control project which the the bed rock completed in this last sec Tennessee Valley Authority is construct tion huge cranes in this and other areas, ing across the Tennessee River near during the four six-hour shifts of each Muscle Shoals. working day, swing buckets of concrete So far,but four fatalities have occurred from the floating mixing plants to the on the job and the number of other forms, and large completed sections of serious injuries has been well below the the dam are ready for the open spaces average rate for this type of work. The between them to be closed. At the south work has progressed for over two years river bank, the power house section, con with approximately 6,000.000 man-hours sidered the most hazardous of all the worked under conditions which might construction areas because of its height leave the casual observer to expect a and the complexity of the operations at rather high injury rate. If the present that point, is rapidly nearing comple accident rate is maintained, a new record tion. The final cofferdam carried the in accident prevention will be accomp work to the already completed lock. lished. That the accident prevention prob- FEBRUARY, 1936 The covered passageway and the stairwells leading to various work ing areas in the power house sec tion at Wheeler Dam iems present may be better realized it is pointed out that the dam is located at the head of Wilson Lake, approxi mately 15 j4 miles upstream from Wilson Dam, and that while the construction work is being carried on in compara tively quiet water, the wide expanse of the river at this point has necessitated the use of a considerable amount of floating equipment with a minimum of construction facilities on the river banks. An additional accident exposure is pre sented by the fact that supplies and equipment received at the Wilson Dam rail-hfad must be put on barges and then towed to the dam site. At the dam site the concrete mixers operate on barges which are moored alongside the cofferdams, and the concrete transferred from the mixers to the forms by cranes. From the beginning, however, the Tennessee Valley Authority has been keenly aware of the importance of adequate safety measures. While the Authority was still in the formative 12 Wheeler Dam has an up-to-date hospital complete with ambulance service stage, Chairman Arthur E. Morgan issued an administrative memorandum in which he expressed the desire that the Authority set the example of profi ciency in accident prevention. How Safety Work Is Organized On the executive staff at the Wheeler Dam there are two engineers who devote their entire time to safety work cover ing the four working shifts. Serving in an advisory capacity, they are charged with the inspection of all work with re gard to' the workmen's safety and to de vise means for eliminating job hazards. Working with them is a central safety committee composed of the construc tion superintendent; representatives of the Personnel Division, the police and fire prevention service and the medical service; a representative of the Workers' Council, the employees' central labor board;'and nine workmen selected from the construction force. These nine workmen are selected to serve terms of three weeks each. They are rotated so that three new members are appointed each week. As their terms expire, although retired, they become permanent members of the committee. As retired, each member is given a lapel button and a personal letter front the construction superintendent, expressing appreciation for interest shown in the accident prevention work and urging that he continue to maintain an active interest in safety. Meetings of this Cen tral Safety Committee are held weekly with the construction superintendent presiding. Each week the three incom ing members of the committee, together with a safety engineer and the chief of the Fire Department, prior to the hour of the meeting, make a complete patrol of the job for the purpose of detecting hazards that recommendations may be offered in the meeting to correct condi tions or practices which might lead to or cause accident or fire. The functions of the Central Safety Committee are as follows: 1. To detect or anticipate job hazards and recommend corrective measures. To lend assistance to the Safety Section in its educational program through group or mass meetings of workmen, bulletin board pub licity and other methods employed. 3. To suggest ways and means of improving the housekeeping throughout the job. 4. To report unsafe practices or hazardous working conditions found on the job for the purpose of determining corrective measures. .5 To assist the Medical Section by bringing to the attention of that section violations of sanitary regulations and cases such as men being injured and failing to report for medical treatment. Meetings of the Central Safety Com mittee are brief and to the point. The practical side of safety work is always stressed. Safety measures must not slow up production or increase costs and yet must accomplish their purpose. In the solution of major safety problems careful checking has determined that through increased efficiency due to an added feeling of security afforded work men, the cost of making the provisions required for safety has been saved many times over. With its provision for employee repre sentation, the safety program has in jected the element of self-government. The men are eager to serve on the com mittee, and once having served, they are staunch advocates of the program. The Central Safety Committee is sup plemented by auxiliary safety commit tees. These committees meet weekly with the safety engineers. Members are rotated and are awarded safety buttons and letters of appreciation in the same manner as members of the central com mittee. Four media are used in safety educa tional work. They are: (1) Posters and signs. (2) Lectures. (3) Motion pictures. (4) Personal contacts. Men reporting and leaving work on the south bank of the river use a stair way that leads to the construction area. At both ends of the stairway there are bulletin boards, and over the head of the stairway is a sign, "Safety Pays." The bulletin board at the bottom of the stairway contains the accident re port for the day. Whenever a man is injured, his name, occupation and the details of the accident are written in chalk on this board. At regular intervals lectures are held in the Recreation Building. Frequently the speakers are employees and officials of the TVA, but often outside speakers are obtained. The lectures are not limited to safety measures on the job, although these naturally are considered the more important. Often speakers have dealt with such subjects as reckless driving on the highways, first aid, preventive mea sures against tetanus, and the like. The purpose of the lectures, in short, is to make the men more careful not only during working hours but during the times they are off duty as well. These lectures have been supplemented with interesting motion pictures. All on-coming crews are required to This fiat barge was converted into a ferry by equipping it with seats and providing a fence to keep passengers from falling overboard NATIONAL SAFETY NEWS 13 be near the point where they relieve the off-coming crew, fifteen minutes before the change of shifts. It is understood by all foremen that if they so desire, the safety engineers will meet with them and their crews during that time inter val to discuss with their workmen such phases of safety as seems advisable. On the other hand, should the accident record of any crew, the nature of con templated work or observations of work ing practices make such meetings ad visable, such meetings of from five to ten minutes duration are held where the men are waiting time to make relief. In addition to the mass instruction at lectures and other gatherings there is the individual instruction through per sonal contact with the men on the job. The safety engineers and the Central Committee are continual!}' on the look out for instances where men are grow ing careless and assuming unnecessary risks. Whenever these are found, the men are individually approached, the hazards pointed out and safer ways of doing the same work efficiently are shown. As evidence of the splendid co operative safety spirit, workmen ap proached with suggestions have in every case reacted favorably. In no case has it been necessary to take disciplinary action because of repeated violations. The first check for safety is made when the man is physically examined before he is employed. The medical examiners are particularly on the watch for defects, either congenital or acquired, which may tend to make the man an accident risk. Particular attention is being given to sight and hearing, and especially to the semi - circular canals The entrance to the job at Wheeler Clam within the ear, which control the indi vidual's sense of balance. This last is of importance where a man has to work in high places. In order that proper first aid service be available at all times, a well-equipped hospital is maintained on the upper level at the south river bank. A doctor is always available. The first aid room at the hospital, as well as the first aid station in the fourth cofferdam area, is manned twenty-four hours of the day. Because of the courte ous and efficient service rendered by first aid men. very little difficulty has been experienced because of unreported in juries. An ambulance of the latest im proved type is stationed at the hospital and an ambulance boat to transport hospital cases across the river to the hospital is stationed near the first aid station at Number 4 Cofferdam. Boxes containing stretchers and blan kets are located at strategic points. Basket type stretchers are placed at lo cations where injuries may occur at high elevations. In order that stretchers may be more quickly located, stretcher boxes are painted white with a red cross on all sides near the top end. Classes in first aid training under capable instructors are continually avail able to workmen desiring such training. This work is carried on because men trained in first aid work are likely to have a greater interest in accident pre vention. A sufficient number of em ployees have completed this training to give almost complete assurance that a trained man will be near should an acci dent occur at any location on the job. It is definitely understood among the entire personnel at Wheeler that every personal injury accident must be re ported and first aid received. Workers on scaffolds have the additional protection of safety , . belts and life lines Each foreman is supplied with acci dent report cards which he must com plete in case of injury to any man under his supervision. These reports signed by the foreman, show: the date and hour the injury occurred, the name of the in jured workman, a description giving the nature of the injury and how the acci dent occurred and the names of wit nesses to the accident. This report must be turned in at the designated place not later than at the end of the shift during which the accident occurred. This dose reporting has resulted in prompt investi gation of accidents to avoid recurrences and by prompt and proper first aid treat ment of minor injuries cases of infection have been held to a minimum. Fire Prevention Throughout the Safety Program, fire prevention has been given close atten tion. (Tver the entire job fire extin guishers of the various types have been properly placed to protect against the particular hazard present at each loca tion. This protection is supplemented hv water lines and fire hydrants and reels of fire hose equipped with nozzles. At advantageous points throughout the camp, shops and office building sites, hose houses, properly equipped, are lo cated beside fire hydrants. A modern type fire truck is located at police and fire department headquarters which responds to calls that may come in over the fire alarm system at any hour. The efficiency of the fire pre vention service and the proper place ment of fire fighting equipment have so FEBRUARY. JQ36 14 How a hazard was corrected. The bin at the left above the mixers used to be loaded with heavy crushed stone, endangering those who were forced to walk beneath. The workers' safety committee changed this. Sand is now loaded in that bin, and a roof was at tached to the wall beneath. All four mixing plants were rear ranged this way successfully met the demands that nu fire loss nr dama.ee has occurred. Public Safety Through the medium of safety posters and appropriate safety literature, ob tained from the National Safety Coun cil. the safety page of the weekly job publication "The Wagon Wheeler," mimeographed letters, etc., members of the personnel are urged to spread the safety movement throughout the com munities in which they live, are ttrged to teach friends the prone pressure method of artificial respiration and first aid work learned on the job in order that the benefit of the safety movement under way at the present time will continue to bear good results even after Wheeler has been finished and the construction forces have gone their way. No visitor is permitted to wander over the job unattended. To avoid the possibility of the public being injured each guest must secure a pass from the construction superintendent who per sonally issues such passes, and the visitor is then accompanied by a capable guide. Insofar as it has been practicable to do so, walkways have been built leadins to various parts of the job. The ourpose of these is not only to afford lick and ready access to the areas, but .iso to keep the men away from danger ous areas and from those parts where pedestrian traffic would interfere with the efficiency of the work. Two sections of these walkways are of particular interest. One is in the power house area and the other is in a portion of the dam where construction work has temporarily subsided. The power house rises approximately 100 feet above its foundations. There are at the present lime more men em ployed on the power house than at any other part of the dam. Forms are con stantly being erected and removed, re inforcing steel set in position and large quantities of concrete being placed. Be cause of the height of the construction, the number of men employed in a com paratively small area, and the necessity of handling large quantities of supplies and materials at this point, the work on the power house is unquestionably the most hazardous work on the dam. The covered walkway at the power house section is along the downstream side. From it there are stairways at regular intervals, each affording a quick and convenient passageway to some definite unit area. The type of con struction-heavy rough timber- atfords considerable protection from flying mis siles. Directional signs have been place i along the walkway and, in addition, there are painted warnings against such practices as careless dropping and throw ing away of waste materials. As an additional safeguard, carpenters and other workmen who would ordinari ly have to carry their tools around on the job. place their tool kits in a skip on arriving at the power house section, and the tools are lifted to them at the working areas by crane. In this connection, no riding of hooks on booms of cranes is allowed anywhere on the job. Occasionally when a man has to go to an otherwise inaccessible place, a bos'un's chair is rigged up and the man lifted by crane. On all ma terial cranes only experienced riggers are used to fasten the loads, so that proper cable fastenings are assured. On all high work, such as the stripping of forms and for certain carpentry and other work in the power house, or other sections where workmen are exposed to the danger of falling, the men wear a safety harness, to which is attached a steel cored rope. Should a man fall while wearing one of these harnesses, the maximum drop would be five feet. The harness has also been found par ticularly valuable in rock drilling and blasting where work often must be per formed on a steep grade. At first the men did not take kindly to this equipment. When they discovered its value, however, they began putting their harnesses away with their tools and locking them up in their kits. Now many of them consider the safety harness as indispensable as their tools. The dynamite used in blasting opera tions is stored at isolated locations. Only a twenty-four hour supply is kept on hand at the end of the third cofferdam area. Dynamite boxes are opened with a wooden wedge and wooden maul in accordance with procedure approved by the Institute of Explosives Manufac turers. The detonators are kept separate from the dynamite in handling, hauling, and storage. When shots are ready to be fired, a whistle blows and an inspection is made to see that everyone is under cover. There is a five minute interval between the time the whistle blows and the shot goes off. Then, after the shot, there is another whistle, after which the men return to work. To safely transport men living on the north side of the river to and from the job a large steel barge was equipped with an enclosing fence, life preservers and lines, and benches to comfortably accom modate 200 men. This ferry Is towed In line of the TVA steamboats. As construction has moved along from one stage to the next, the Safety Section has worked closely with the construc tion staff and the men on the job in de vising methods by which the work could be done speedily and efficiently and at the same time with a minimum of hazard to the men concerned. As the construc tion work progresses, newer and better safety measures are being devised. The aim is to establish a record for Wheeler Dam as the nation's outstanding con struction job from the standpoint of accident prevention. "A salt tablet with every drink" has become a hot weather habit NATIONAL SAFETY NEWS 15 HIS discussion of the precautions Tnecessary in the operation of high speed woodworking machinery is speed machines take the rough blocks, turn them down to finished size, sand them smooth, and then cut off the tops based upon the experience of our maainnd bottoms, leaving the pins ready for plant at Muskegon, Michigan. At this the finishing and packing departments. plant, we are employing at present an Careful planning of these machines average of 800 men working approxi has provided for the enclosing of all mately one and one-half million hours a parts, leaving an opening in front for year. Our high - speed machinery in the insertion of the work and its removal cludes: when the operation is completed. Oc <s shapers. turning "',200 r.p.m. t muter, turning 20,000 r.p.m. i SO-inch planer casionally a block will slip or tear loose, but as the spin of the knives is away from the opening, the only damage is a i id-inch planer split block, a lot of noise, and a moment t Daniels planer - jointers (1 venect ) 1 matcher (flooring) Disk sanders lost in stopping the machine and clear ing out the fragments. At no time does the operator's hand come within eight iJ hand saws, all sizes i .dl-electne moider 0 Madison lathes inches of the knives. Once the piece is set in place, the machine brings the block up to the knives, turning it around for the cut and then back to position for re moval. Careful attention is given to keeping the knives sharp and tightly set. For the past five years the record of the woodworking department has been dented but twice. In 1931 a cold room temperature was partly responsible for a man slipping his hand into a mitre saw, the injury resulting in a loss of 30 days. The second blow was in 1933 when a flv-back on a ripsaw caused a loss of two weeks' time. We now use a self-feed attachment. Our equipment also includes a number of power saws, spoke lathes and many other slower machines. Xot ail of the saws, jointers and lathes are in what we call the woodworking department. In addition, we have a few machines which are not found in the average wood working plant. They are for the manu facture of bowling pins and are auto matic in operation. Originally the tree was cut in slices and the flat cross sections cut up as one would cut a cartwheel of cheese. The first operation of turning these triangular blocks is now done outside of the Mus kegon plant and they come to us look ing like oversized milk bottles. High. This- automatic- machine cute off the tops ami bottoms of bowling pins leaving them ready for the finishing and packing departments. FEBRUARY. 1936 16 During the same period we had 46 disabling injuries in other departments. Of these 31 involved compensation. While the record for the plant as a whole leaves much to be desired, we have made progress since the beginning of 1934. We had a stretch of 227 accident-free days that year and another of 214 days in 1935. Both records fell just short of a million man-hours. We will catch that prize yet. The record mentioned in our wood machines department is due largely to a remarkable foreman, Mr. Beatty, and a hard working safety committee that has the backing of the plant manage ment and the maintenance department. Mr. Beatty is a permanent- member of the safety committee along with all de partment heads. For several years the supervision of accident prevention was mostly on paper --from me at Chicago to the plant at Muskegon. Yes, they had a safety or ganization, and they also had accidents. During the 1933 Safety Congress in Chicago our factory superintendent hap pened to be in the city and was per suaded to attend several of the morning sessions. It is significant that from that time safety meetings began to mean more, recommendations no longer lay in the doldrums, and the new current ran on through to the workers. Our acci dent reports have reflected this change. Parenthetically, let me express my conviction that pre - Congress activities should be extended to getting more executives to attend and bring the rest of us along, if only to see that they (the executives) don't miss anything. Some of Mr. Beatty's ideas are worth quoting here. First, in answer to my question on the use of accidents likely to occur in the use of high-speed machines, I was surprised to have him pick shapers as the safest. My recollections of what used to be said about shapers are hardly printable, but it does seem that there are some hazards, which have not been entirely overcome by the safety that is being built into modern machines by the manufacturers. With the exception of one department, our shapers are now operated with guards. The work we do allows the use of the chute type of guard. Not all plants can use this type of guard, nor can any standard rule or guard be recommended. However, a good safety man can select some guard from the various types used on shapers and avoid the dangerous practice of operating an unguarded ma chine. Improved collars of the grooved type are used in some cases, but on all our jobs sufficient time is allowed to have the job properly set up and Ok'd. No half - way work is permitted. The one rule in force on shapers is the dis missal of any man caught trying to oper ate a shaper without a guard. The one operation performed without a guard is one in which the opening in toilet seats is cut out and shaped. Here a heavy hard wood hand chuck is used. No accidents have yet resulted with this device in use. Exhaust systems with adjustable hoods Above: The exhaust hood on the belt Sander nets as a guard by cover ing the belt and pulleys. Circle: An automatic high speed machine which turns the rough blocks down to finished size. Below: A guarded shaper can be used on most types of work. Adjustable exhaust hoods re move most of the cuttings. remove most of the cuttings and no man is permitted to use his hands for brushing off the table; a strip of wood or some other material is used. Jobs have been refused to men claim ing to be shaper hands who have been found to come from shops where stand ardized manufacturing of the same part has permitted delegating to crews the job of setting machines and making and sharpening of knives, leaving the oper ator to do the same piece over and over again without acquiring any real under standing of the machine's peculiarities. To hold a job with us, the operator must know his shapers. Jointers and Planers On our jointers a slatted type of slid ing guard is used. It is held in place bv a spring so as to cover the knives beyond the width of the stock. These are prob- (Please turn to page 52) NATIONAL SAFETY NEWS IT Se rvice with Safety By ROY S. BONS1B Chief Safety Inspector, Standard Oil Company (Sew JerseyJ AFEGUARDING the employee on S the job is an important considera tion in service station work. But observed when washing driveways and walks not to leave soapy water on the surface. Tri-sodium phosphate has been patrons and passersby are a source offound veiy effective for removing grease even greater concern to the oil com and oil. It does not leave a slippery Protecting customers and em ployees against accident is panies. They are much more difficult surface nor does it affect the hands. The a serious problem in service to teach and control than the employees, use of gasoline for cleaning service sta and any injury to persons or damage to tion floors and driveways is dangerous, station operation their property will result in claims and and should be prohibited. loss of goodwill. Both of these factors have a direct effect on sales quotas and marketing costs. Accident records of our service sta tions scattered throughout the eastern section of the United States from the Canadian border to the Gulf and from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River, and reports from other oil com panies operating service stations in vari ous parts of the United States, indicate that most of the disabling injuries, both to employees and the public, involve: 1. Falling 2. Lubrication v Tire and ait service 4. Radiator service *i, Windshield service 6. Customer self-service A classification of hazards based on claims paid to non-employees indicates that the following result in the greatest financial losses: 1. Unsafe Driveways and Walks. Broken pavement and holes in concrete and asphalt driveways should be repair ed as soon as possible. There are a num ber of special patching materials on the market which have been found to be satisfactory for this purpose. 2. Protruding Objects. No objects, such as tops of fill pipes or other ob structions, should protrude from the ground, nor should tools be left lying on walks or driveways. j. Icy Surfaces. One of the most difficult slipping and falling hazards to eliminate is ice and snow, especially when there is a heavy downpour with rapid freezing, making it impossible to keep walks and driveways free from ice. Such a condition existed last winter and many injuries resulted. A light sprink ling of sand on ice in front of all en trances (toilet and office), along side- walks and near pits, will minimize such accidents. However, a thick coat of sand will increase rather than decrease the hazard. Several state highway departments, including New York and New Jersey, have found that sand mixed with flake calcium chloride is more effective and economical than if each were spread on separately or used alone. As soon as the mixture is spread over an icy sur face, the calcium chloride, even at sub zero temperature, melts the top surface of the ice sufficiently to imbed the sand permanently in the ice. This produces a sandpaper-like, non-skid surface with in a few minutes. The recommended mixture is 100 pounds of flake calcium chloride per cubic yard of sand. j. The Old-fashioned Greasing Pit, which still exists at some of the older stations, is also a slipping hazard. Many I. Slipping, tripping and filling on sidewalks, driveways and station such pits are provided with ladders at one end. Regardless of how good property. the housekeeping at the I.u h location lifts and hoists. Tire and air service. service station is. men get oil and grease on the soles of their shoes, causing The Falling Hazard them to slip off the ladder rungs and fall into the Falls usually result from poor housekeeping, and. in most cases, can be pre vented. If grease or oil is permitted to remain on the driveways, salesmen in their haste to give prompt service will slip and fail; customers and people passing through pits. Very often the men do not use the ladders. After cars have driven on to the pits they swing themselves down by the bumpers. This practice has resulted in severe falls and strains. Many public liability claims have been the re the station may also slip. sult of accidents due to Therefore, all grease and oil should he removed promptly. < 'are should he 'So smoking, please!" The salesman explains tiiat flammable vapor may he present when the tank is beinjt filled and that it is unsafe to light a cigaret. falls through improper guarding of lubrication pits. FEBRUARY, 1936 18 Customers should not attempt to serv ile their own ears. Attendants have been trained to do it safely. Lubrication Hazards Greasing and lubricating motor ve hicles has been the source of many seri ous accidents and claims for damage. Most of such accidents are in the avoid able class. These hazards have been thoroughly discussed by Mr. H. N. Blakeslee of the American Petroleum Tnstitute, Accident Prevention Depart ment, in his paper, "Lubrication Haz ards." published in the January, 193S, National Petroleum News. i. Lubricating Hoist or Lift: Regard less of all the rules you may make, there will be some men who raise lifts with customers in their cars. Many people for some reason or other desire to re main in their cars while on lifts. Such customers present a perplexing problem for service station attendants and sales men. Hardly a year goes by during which some customer, not realizing that the lift has left the ground, backs out of his car and falls from two to four feet. Some of these falls have resulted in death. Many marketing organizations have issued printed instructions to their service station employees similar to the following: Under no circumstances arc you to allow anyone in or near the car while it is being raised or lowered. Most accidents involving lifts are the result of the lift carriages being care lessly lowered upon the feet of employees or customers. Such injuries may be re duced on lifts where the runway chan- els rest directly on the ground by rivet ing an angle leg on the inside edge of the channel. This will hold the channel about two and a half or three inches above the ground. A greater clearance than this might cause difficulty to cars driving on and off the lifts. Much can be accomplished, however, if super visors train their service station em ployees to make sure that customers and fellow emplovees are clear of descending lifts. 2. Lubrication Guns: Last August the Committee on Accident Prevention of the American Petroleum Institute sent out a special letter calling attention to two unusual accidents resulting from the use of lubrication guns. In order to fore stall accidents of this nature to service station men, definite instructions on the safe operation of lubricating guns should be issued as soon as possible. It is believed that when using power grease guns the flexible hose should be permanently attached, using the adapter when it is necessary to lubricate points equipped with Zerk fittings. When guns are equipped with the new needle-point fittings for adapters, the men should be cautioned that at no time, even if hold ing a rag, are they to "shoot" the grease into their hands if the adapter becomes clogged with dirt or refuses to supply grease when the trigger is pulled. j Tools Slipping: The slipping of tools causes many injuries, usually mere ly skinned hands and knuckles. These minor injuries frequently result in infec tions because proper care is not given to the wounds. Many accidents due to wrenches slipping off plugs when remov ing them from crankcase pans have caused injuries to hands. Wrenches slip for four principal reasons: (a) use of improper wrench, (b) improper use of wrench, (c) defective wrench, and (d) defective nut, bolt or fitting. Properly trained and experienced men will use the correct wrench in the right way. Accidents so caused are often due to greasy hands, greasy tools, and greasy nuts, bolts and fittings. The use of wiping cloths will prevent trouble from this source. It is also advisable to wash wrenches and other hand tools with kero sene at the close of the day or before tools are used. opening, the rim flies out and hits him in the face. As has already been pointed out, sta tion men are subject to strain when handling large tires and rims. Slipping tools or the improper use of improper or defective tools is also a source of injury. The Accident Prevention Manual on Service Stations of the American Petro leum institute recommends these pre cautions: M.mv serious accidents have occurred from the explosion of tires during inflation. Service station salesmen should pay particular attention to the position of their bodies and heads dur ing this process. The most serious accidents have occurred to the eyes, ff the car has stopped at a point where the valve stem of the tire being inflated is at or near the top of the wheel, the operator should take a position in front or in the tear of the tire and bend over from the waist only, thus keeping the fender between his head and shoulders and the tire. If the outer rim should blow oft, the greater part of the operator's body will be protected and will not receive the full force of the blow. Also, if the lower part of the tire blows out, the rock and gravel in the driveway will not be blown into the eves and face. However, if the valve stem stops at the bot tom of the tire, another method should be used. Squat down to one side, partially turning the back, and keep the head away from the side of the tire. If a blowout of the rim or the tire itself should occur when the service man is in this position, his face and eyes are fully protected, and the force of the blow will gen erally be taken on the fleshy part of his arm. Whatever method is used, he should never squat down facing the tire. Extra precaution should be used in tilling badly-worn tires. Service station salesmen should be especially cautious in filling giant pneumatic truck tires. They carry high pressure; and, if they blow out in filling, they are more dangerous than the smaller tires. Children should not be allowed to play with the air hose or around the air stand, lifts or pits. Parents should he requested to keep their (Please turn to page 58) Tire and Air Service Hazards Since the selling of tires at service stations is a comparatively recent de velopment, there have been many acci dents because men did not know how to handle, hoist and repair the tires in a safe manner. Most of the tire accidents come from tire repairs. Tires are some times removed from the rim without proper deflation. As the man pries the tire off or breaks the rim at its designated The fender protects the fare and eyes should a blowout occur. NATIONAL SAFETY NEWS The Exciting Year of 1935 The Annual Report of the Managing Director, National Safety Council By WILLIAM H. CAMERON HERE were probably more words Twritten and printed about accident prevention during 1935 than in any But what really was the progress of safety during 1935? The recorded death and accident charts are one answer, but previous year. Editor & Publisher oisur deepest concern has been with the authority for the "Statement that motor interests of our citizens in the problem. vehicle accidents commanded more news In a sense, any social movement depends and editorial space in the press of the upon prosperity because primary de country than did any other subject, in mands always consume attention in cluding the Lindbergh murder trial and times of distress. It becomes clearer as the Italian-Ethiopian war. Public in the years follow one another that acci dignation, long simmering, finally boiled dents will never be controlled until we over and for the first time in the history have a systematic effort of approach -- of the National Safety Council accidents leading to the removal of the causes of became featured news. unnecessary dangers. The Council's This was due in part to the appalling task, therefore, seems to be to empha number of fatalities on our highways, size these primary principles on the yet also it was the natural fruition of public mind without lessening the pres the intensive and continuous educational sure. work carried on for twenty-two years. There seems to be more concern every where that "something must be done about it" and it is most encouraging to note, as we start off on the New Year's work, that something is being done about it. If we can continue to keep this ex citement and interest directed into con structive safety measures, it will mark a new era in the safety movement. There must be concern and definite interest before people will spend money to correct the hazardous conditions that lead to accidents. Safety is not simply a gesture of good will. It involves dis cipline and self-control and making the conditions for physical life safe every where. To tell the story' briefly of even one year's activities of the Council is a diffi cult task of analysis and condensation. To say that many thousands of employ ers and employees have maintained their safety activities in a remarkable degree; that our states, cities and towns have taken an increasing interest in street and highway, school and home safety, is not to paint the complete picture in its true colors. At best it must be "sketchy." A Significant Development The really significant development during 193S was the discovery by too many industrialists that the momentum of a safety program, in itself, would not keep accidents out of the plant. When the depression hit us, many (not all by any means) reviewed their safety de partment costs; slashed their budgets; with the feeling that their good records would continue, at least, until times were better. In my opinion, this was the most important contributing cause of the increase in industrial accidents dur ing 1934. When this increase was recognized, early in 1935. budgets and activities were increased, but alas at an unfortun ately high price. These discoveries may be a blessing when the next business cycle pinches the pocket-books. At least, the depression of 1921 cut into safety programs even worse than 1930-1934. Again this confirms the fact that pre venting accidents requires continuous supervision and training. Safety results depend upon the effort put into the pro Accident prevention is typical of the ceaseless struggles of human beings to achieve some measure of comfort with out pain and disaster, and to insure the happiness that comes with economic se curity. gram. But our By-Laws provide that this re port to our members shall make detailed reference to the Council's activities and accomplishments during the year. Without money, and without the effi cient and loyal leadership and staff per sonnel, the (Council would soon pass out of existence. The Council has never had a more encouraging year. The member ship has increased slightly, the budget has been balanced, and the Treasurer's statement will show the Council has maintained its credit and improvement has been made in working funds. Here are a few special services worthy of re view; 1. The organization of State Safety Councils has been a significant and newmajor development of the year. When it is remembered that our industrial and community life is pretty largely con trolled by state laws it can be seen that eventually all persons within a given state, interested in accident prevention, must first act together to accomplish big objectives and then the experience and recommendations can be passed down to local communities. 2. The feature stories in the Ladies' Home Journal, American Magazine, At lantic Monthly, The Reader's Digest, Liberty and many, many others, have brought a new national recognition to the importance of highway safety. ,1. The substantial growth of the Na tional Traffic Safety Contest, and simi lar activities, has taxed the resources of the Council. Our monthly publica tions have been increased to six. The new one, The Industrial Supervisor, al ready enjoys a large circulation. The demand for safety posters per member has exceeded any previous year. Our statistical publications, seven industrial safety contests, the Annual Congress in Louisville, the Regional Safety Confer ences, and all the usual useful and gen eral activities of the Council were carried forward with greater intelligence and de termination. 4. Among the new publications in stituted in 1935 were our new booklets ..-"Safe at Home", now in its fourth large edition; "Too Long at the Wheel"; "One Thousand and One Safety Slo gans"; "Safety Stunts"; "Safe Driv FEBRUARY. 1936 20 ing"; "Safety Pays" and the new "Serv.jce Guide." 5. The attendance at the Louisville -ingress was the second largest in our history. The continuation of the de pression has slowed down the rapidity with which the Council had been expand ing up to the end of 1929; but if the enthusiasm, intelligence and financial support can again be secured to increase and intensify our educational activities; to expand our field services, to conduct needed research, to formulate new plans and to develop new ideas, we can save thousands of lives and conserve millions of dollars--which will otherwise be lost because of preventable accidents. Benefits to industry 6. Every activity undertaken by the Council benefits American industry di rectly or indirectly. From an industrial standpoint the increasing values of the National Safety News, and the Safe Worker, have been noteworthy. Also the twenty monthly Industrial News Letters, including that of our ASSEEngineering Section; the Safety Calen dar: the sixty-three types of safety post ers distributed each month; the new and revised Safe Practices Pamphlets; the \nnual Statistical Report known as Accident Facts," much expanded and improved in its last issue; the separate statistical studies for thirty-two major industries; our SLx National Trade Safe ty Contests, as well as our Steam Rail road Contest, with its valuable Green Book--all these programs were carried through successfully. Altogether 120 trophies and 74 certificates were awarded to the winners in these contests, and a great many medals were presented to persons saving lives through the Prone Pressure Method of Resuscitation. The Industrial Health Safety Consultation has been maintained and time given to technical research, study and publica tion of results. The usual work on Safety Codes has been carried on and coopera tion with the American Standards Asso ciation, trade associations and engineer ing colleges has been maintained. 7. The alarming increase in street and highway accidents in particular has helped to bring the ready resources of the newspapers, radio and magazines to our aid. thus making it possible to con duct our Publicity activities on a more intensive and broader scale than ever efore. Hundreds of special articles and Tories have teen welcomed by editors. Weekly radio broadcasting material has been used regularly by several hundred stations. Never before have we enjoyed such fine and generous cooperation with the Associated Press and other leading news agencies and syndicates and the newspapers and radio generally. We are now planning to enlarge greatly our publicity activities through new and con vincing methods that will have strong reader interest and appeal. 8. Because highway accidents consti tute our greatest accident problem to day, the Council is ever alert to its responsibility in this field. All of the general services established over years of trial and experiment have been main tained, including the regular publication and distribution of Public Safety. Con stant attention has been given to State Driver's License legislation; essential statistics have been prepared for use in many campaigns; the Commercial Fleet Contests were promoted through hun dreds of company members. The Fourth Annual National Traffic Safety Contest grew in accomplishments. Awards were made at public ceremonies in seventy cities, where prizes were given for first, second and third places in each group and certificates of honorable mention presented to others. The ceremonies were held simultaneously and joined to gether through a half-hour radio broad casting hook-up. Secretary of Commerce Roper and Governor Harold G. Hoffman made interpretive speeches. Continued cooperation was given the National Con ference on Street and Highway Safety. Engineering studies, street and highway traffic surveys have been conducted and attendance at State Vehicle Adminis trator Conferences were included in the year's work. Preliminary plans were launched for the National Safety Coun cil's Five Year Campaign to reduce traffic accidents at least 35 per cent by the end of 1940 and the New Year found the drive under way with the pledged support of 44 governors and the mayors of nearly a thousand municipalities. 'Truly the wholehearted response to this appeal has been most encouraging. High Schools Included 9. The school safety program, financed by the National Bureau of Casualty and Surety Underwriters, has continued with increasing emphasis on the high school field. Throughout the year contacts were maintained with state and city superin tendents of education. The monthly magazine, Saff.ty Education, with its popular poster lesson outlines was con tinued with increased circulation. Con tacts were maintained with the National Congress of Parent and Teachers, and similar cooperating groups. 10. The Community Safety Councils have been handicapped by the continued depression, yet new Councils were or ganized during the year and continued services were rendered through corres pondence, conferences, the consolidated report, and personal visits and contacts. The annual conference of managers, the monthly News Letter, and similar ac tivities were carried on. 11. Since April 1, 1935, the resources of the Council's eastern office, located in New York, have been placed at the dis posal of the Organization Committee of the Greater New York Safety Council. By March 1,1936, it is expected that the Greater New York Safety Council will lie launched in a big way to serve local safety interests of the Greater New York area. Regional Conferences 12. Sixteen Regional Safety Confer ences were held. Many direct services were rendered various departments of our National Government at Washing ton. Your Managing Director accepted the invitation of the British Safety First Association to participate in an Interna tional Safety Conference during two weeks in May, and to attend the annual convention of this Association. In addi tion to the hundreds of speeches by vol untary committeemen and members during the year, staff members also made many talks and were in constant attend ance at various safety gatherings. Serv ices were rendered to our Pacific Coast members through the Pacific Coast Safe ty Convention at San Francisco. 13. In spite of our reduction in income --still about half of 1929--we take pride in the fact that every essential activity of the Council has been carried on; that every call for service has been met promptly; that every request for co operation has been promptly filled. The requests for safety exhibits, for sample publications, etc., coming from various parts of the world are opportunities wel comed by the Council. The Congress Transactions were edited, printed and mailed as usual. 14. I have repeated and emphasized to members in my annual report for the past twenty-two years that our future accomplishments depend largely upon having sufficient money to do our task. The latest statistical figures show 250,000 lives saved and more than 23,000,000 injuries prevented in industry alone since 1913. The Council's investment (Please turn to page 74) NATIONAL SAFETY NEWS 21 Electric Locomotives Pass Tests for Safety nPHE Pennsylvania Railroad literally abandoned the beaten track recently in a search for further safety and efficiency in rail transportation. Planning to develop a new streamline electric locomotive as a key to faster passenger service between New York, Philadelphia, BalTimore and Washington, the Pennsylvania was not satisfied with experimentation by trial and error, The engineering staff of the railroad developed a scientific, controlled experiment which involved the building of a special section of track into the main line for test purposes. It has always been known that electric locomotives, under certain conditions, exert lateral forces or pressures against the rails, due to the swing of the locomotive produced by its movement, but no specific information has been available. The Pennsylvania railroad decided to accumulate definite data by measuring and studying these pressures, and for this purpose the special track, 440 feet long, was constructed near Clavmont, Delaware, with rails laid on steel ties at the ends of which pressure - recording instruments were placed, These instruments were so constructed that when the wheel flanges of a pass- >nS locomotive caused side pressure on fhe ra'l> a hardened steel ball was forced against a firmly supported soft steel plate. The ball made an impression on the Pjate, and by measuring the depth 'if this impression, engineers were able to make an accurate calculation of the force which caused it. The studies progressed over a period of more than two years. After the close of each day of testing the impressions on all plates were measured and the re- charted in diagrams to present a graphic picture or -`continued story" of the side swings of the locomotive wheels during each test run and of the pressure exerted against both rails at each recording tie. After a sufficient number of tests had been made with a smooth or normal track, the test track was roughened to cause a pronounced unevenness in the surface of the rail with the intention of making the locomotive ride as roughly Test track at Clavmont, Delaware, in normal or smooth condition, showing pressure recording devices at the ends of every alternate tie. The ties, both with and without recording apparatus, are of steel. Hub pressure devices in place on lo comotive. The flexible cable contains conductors which carry the fluctuat ing electric rurrent to the electrical and photographic measuring devices (oscillographs) in the cab. as possible without actually being un safe. The resultant increase in the re corded pressures assisted greatly in studying their character. On the basis of the accumulated in formation important improvements were made in the construction of the type of electric locomotives then in use. These included alterations in the trucks and a re-distribution in the weight of the engine. In consequence, riding stability and efficiency of performance were in creased, and wear on the track was great ly reduced. While the studies of stress on the track were in progress, another series of tests was conducted in which the loco motive itself was equipped with appa ratus to measure the side forces de veloped at the hubs of the driving and truck wheels. These additional tests were believed to be essential because, although the instruments in the track showed correctly the highest pressure at each recording tie, they did not indicate which wheel of the locomotive caused it---a point upon which information was desired. The hub pressure devices were oper ated electrically, and by means of a cur rent carried to an ingenious apparatus within the engine cab, they caused a tiny mirror to swing back and forth. The swinging mirror reflected a needle like beam of light upon a moving photo graphic film, charting upon it a complete record of the extent and frequency of the changing pressures at the wheel hubs throughout the iest. Locomotives so equipped were opert Please turn to page 51) FEBRUARY. 1936 22 This small crawler crane will he used in erecting oil tanks in a new refinery on the Bahrein Islands in the Persian Gulf. Light welded tube construction permits a 50-foot boom of high strength. f `ouriPtv HumhchffRcr '"orp As Strong as the Weakest Part Locomotive cranes will lift heavy loads safely if careful at tention is given to all moving parts---including the operator By H. J. GRIFFITH Superintendent, Safety and Welfare Department, Junes X Langhlin Steel Corporation IKE all other mechanical devices, oiling daily, while the boom, which is L the locomotive crane requires close attention in operation and period one of the most essential parts, can be considered safe if it receives periodic ical inspection for mechanical defectsin. spection, the frequency depending up Because of almost constant motion some on the nature of the work. of the parts will require more attention Numerous accidents have resulted than other parts which are not so active from failure of the boom, such as buck but just as important. For instance, ling while carrying the load. Consider gears, brakes, pins and sheaves require able thought should therefore be given to the design and construction of the boom. It has been found advisable to specify the grade of steel rather than construct it of materials that may be on hand. This should also be kept in mind when making repairs. Best results have been obtained by the use of open hearth steel having an analysis between IS and 30 carbon. The exact specifica tion will depend upon the size of shapes from which the boom is constructed, and the size of shapes will, of course, depend upon the length of the boom. Satisfactory booms up to 40 feet in length have been constructed by lacing two channels together. Beyond this length the weight of the channels pro hibits their use. Booms more than 40 feet long are usually of a lattice type construction. Designers of booms should be especi ally careful when figuring stresses. One of the most important details is to make sure that lattice bars are spaced so that unbraced lengths of members in com pression do not exceed safe values. Booms that have been figured very care fully have failed because certain stresses were overlooked. Some designers feel that it is impossible to figure all stresses due to differences in operation. If the operator is careless in any boom opera tion. unknown stresses enter the picture, and these cannot be anticipated in the drafting room. A boom with the main members damaged or bent cannot be expected to carry the full load for which it was designed. Cranes with booms more than 60 feet long, carrying or without load, should not be swung more than 4S from the center line of the track without the use of outriggers, and the boom should be ele vated to an angle of not less than 60 with the horizontal. If it is necessary to swing a boom less than 60 feet long completely around while traveling, it should be done with the greatest of care. At no time should a boom be swung over a moving train. When it is necessary to transfer a crane from one location to another and a boom of 70 feet or longer is being carried in the horizontal position, the (Please turn to page 6j) NATIONAL SAFETY NEWS 23 The Insurance Company Needs Our Help By EUGENE CALDWELL Heneral Manager, Wrought Washer Manufacturing Co., Milwaukee, H'is. The rate was already low but cooperation with the insurance carrier is making the safety organization even more effective UR safety program has resulted O in a low rate for our compensa tion insurance but we have de attitude in our organization, particularly among the foremen. Many people have the attitude that termined we can do still better in readnuycthing they can collect from an in ing accident frequency and severity surance company is so much gained. rates. With this goal before us we However, we are bringing it forcibly to strengthened many of the details of our the attention of our foremen that any safety program. thing collected from the insurance com One item which, perhaps, has been pany comes right out of our pocket. In lacking in our past safety efforts has Wisconsin the rates for compensation been the absence of a definite follow-up insurance are based upon the past ex system for accidents. We are positive perience of the particular company. As that we could have been more helpful to a matter of fact, our company is right the insurance company in providing now being penalized for some bad acci them with information that would have dent experience suffered by one of our aided them in looking after our interests. subsidiary companies several years ago I asked the insurance company how when this subsidiary was owned by out we could best assist them in handling side interests. This unfortunate acci claims and in reducing our insurance dent experience was connected with our expense. I was told that this could be company solely because one of the di accomplished best by creating the right rectors of the Wrought Washer Manu facturing Company happened to be also a director of our present subsidiary at the time. The rates in Wisconsin are based upon the expense of carrying the particular risk averaged over three years but neg lecting the most recent year in order to allow time for settling claims. In other words, during 1935 the rate which pre vails is based upon the cost of carrying accident insurance for that particular company during 1931, 1932, and 1933. For this reason the effect of any saving in rates due to a more intensive safety program will not be fully felt for several years. The foremen in our plant are now be ing made to realize that compensation for accidents comes right out of our pockets. When this is fully accomplish ed, the foremen can be of material assist ance in looking after the company's interests. They will present such infor mation as may limit the payment of unjustified compensation. For example, The safety program of the Wrought Washer Manufacturing Company tC- j?-Zf-3g FEBRUARY, 1936- 24 perhaps one of the employees is receiv^ ing compensation and the foreman learns ' hat the employee goes fishing in the Jternoon. Such information, of course, will stop compensation when made known to us. Our company wants to pay all just claims without question. Nevertheless, the management owes it to the stock holders as well as to the other employees to prevent the payment of any claims which are not justified. The Wisconsin Workman's Compen sation Law provides for a penalty of IS per cent against the employee when his injury is due to the violation of one of the safety rules of the company. It is in the interest of safety to see that this penalty is imposed wherever justified. But unless the insurance company is fortified with the proper information, the penalty cannot be claimed. On the other hand, there is an additional IS per cent penalty invoked against the company when the accident is due to a violation of one of the commission's rules, such as the omission of a guard. Here too the insurance company should have full information in order to pre vent an undeserved penalty. Follow-up of Accidents We have provided that each accident shall be followed through to its final disposition. In each case an investiga tion must be made to determine who was at fault and the means of preventing similar accidents in the future. The man at fault is called on the carpet and cautioned against being careless or vio lating one of our safety rules. If we finally have to pay compensation or a claim, the employee's attention is called to the expense his carelessness has caused us. Arrangements have been made with our insurance company to send all checks, in payment of compensation or doctor's bills, through our company so we can make a record of them and send them on to the employee. In reality we have more at stake in the payment of a claim than the insurance company, and the insurance company has agreed to consult us before settlement of any im portant claims. Method of Handling Claims There are two classifications of indus trial injuries with respect to their treat ment by the insurance company. The *rst are those where a fall or other mis" hap results in immediate injury' and there is little question that the disability occurred as the immediate result of the accident. The second are those where the effects develop some time after the accident. As a rule the insurance company pays the claims of the first class without in vestigation. Claims of the second class, however, are always investigated thor oughly before the insurance company accepts any liability. Since some claims are paid without investigation by the insurance company, the importance of the plant's conducting a thorough investigation of the accident in their behalf before making out the report is obvious. The way the report is worded is quite important, and the report to the insurance company should state in any case whether or not, in the employer's opinion, the employee is at fault. Foreman's Weekly Report For many years the foremen in our plant have each made out a report cover ing safety conditions in their depart ment. These will be continued in our new set-up but will now be routed through to the president and general manager and to the safety director where they' will be kept on file for ready refer ence and inspection by the rating bureau. At each regular monthly meeting of the safety committee the safety director will present these reports for approval and after formal approval and the re cording of such approval in the minutes of the meeting, the reports will again be placed in the safety director's file. A general safety committee in our plant is appointed each month by the superintendent and consists essentially of all the foremen and other key men in the organization. It meets monthly, generally on the first working day of the month. The duties of the safety committee include the discussion of sug gestions concerning accident prevention and the approval of the regular weekly inspection reports. The responsibility has been placed upon the safety director to follow up all accidents, maintaining contact be tween the insurance company and the shop. It is his duty to get all the infor mation to the insurance company which may help in determining whether the employee's claim is justified or not. Our plant electrician, who has in terested himself in safety work and whose duties carry him to all parts of the plant, has been appointed safety in spector. The safety inspector must make an inspection of the plant each week reporting his findings on safety form "A." This report comes forward with the regular foreman's report, later to be present at the monthly safety meet ingIt is the further duty of the safety inspector to report at each safety meet ing the progress of various projects under way (such as the installation of guards) which have been approved at previous safety meetings. The safety inspector submits at each meeting such additional recommendations concerning conditions as his investigation around the plant may develop. The safety inspector is also required to investigate each doctor case before the report to the insurance company is made out, giving the shop office clerk details of the accident and a definite recommendation as to who or what was at fault. Our company is not large enough to employ a full time nurse. Consequently the foreman of our machine shop has been given charge of the first aid cabinet and the title of first aid supervisor. It is his responsibility to keep the cabinet supplied with necessary materials. All injured persons are instructed to report to the first aid supervisor who will treat scratches and minor injuries. Where the accident is severe enough to send to the doctor, the first aid super visor makes out a doctor's slip in dupli cate, introducing the injured employee to one of the five approved doctors of the plant giving one copy of the doctor's slip to the injured employee and sending the other copy to the safety supervisor. We have been cautioned that care must be taken to use only doctor's slips provided by the insurance company. These slips are so worded that the com pany is only obligated for treatment under which liability exists because of the Wisconsin Workman's Compensation Act. The slips provided by most of the doctors are not so carefully worded and in fact request that the patient be given ``necessary medical treatment." Such slips, of course, would obligate the com pany for doctor's treatment for any ail ment the employee might have regard less of whether it was contracted in our plant or not. The safety supervisor is required to keep a list of all accidents treated, whether minor injuries or doctor cases, and each month this tabulation is sent to the statistician for summarization. Monthly Inspections On the first meeting of the month the shop committee, consisting of the presi dent, general manager, superintendent, (Please turn to page do) NATIONAL SAFETY NEWS 25 Find the Causes; Apply the Remedies By HAROLD L. MINER Manager, Hafetu and Fire Protection Division. E. J. du Pont de Nemours & Co, Encouraged by an interplant contest, du Pont employees turned in 55,836 recommendations covering unsafe practices and conditions. Most of these were found practical and corrected immediately. F ACCIDENTS to industrial em I ployees are to be prevented, two fundamentals must be embodied in our safety activities: L. Adequate safeguards must be provided, including both mechanical and personal equip ment. 2. Employees must understand that they are required to work safely and they must be taught and encouraged to do so. Prior to the last decade more emphasis was directed toward the safeguarding of mechanical equipment. This has reduced injuries to a remarkable degree, but far too many accidents can still be traced to the second fundamental -- lack of em ployee education and competent super vision. This poster, carrying the endorsement of President du Pont, announced the interplant safety contest. FEBRUARY, 1936 A strict ruling might be established that employees must obey safety regu lations to the same extent that they are required to follow operating instructions if they are to retain their jobs. But often the simple operating steps as point ed out by the foreman may he easier to understand and follow than the pre scribed safety procedure involved in carrying out such steps. A machine can be controlled because it is not endowed with intelligence. It does what it is mechanically designed to do: but human beings can be controlled and directed only through understand ing. And understanding must be coupled with the desire to cooperate, and alert ness to guard against careless or un conscious action which may not only endanger the workers but sometimes the manufacturing process or the plant. Of course, management can be hard-boiled and punish willful disobedience or care lessness. Sometimes this is advisable but, generally speaking, far more can be accomplished by looking at the matter from a humanitarian standpoint, and resorting to measures to gain the em ployee's cooperation. We sometimes hear the objection that "no-accident'' contests have influenced supervision to encourage injured em ployees continuing to work when they should not do so in order to maintain an unbroken no-accident record. While the competitive spirit may be strong, one can hardly believe that plant management or supervision would be so lacking in human compassion, and surely no accredited physician would sanction such a procedure. On one occasion we felt the implied criticism so keenly that 45 plants were queried to find out how they handled what might be termed border-line cases. Thirty-seven plants replied that the decision as to the ability Bronze plaque awarded to group winnerj and plants with perfect scores. of an injured employee to continue to do gainful work at the plant without delaying recovery was left entirely to the physician, and eight plants advised that the decision was a joint one made by plant management and the physician. Therefore, while not underestimating the graveness of the objection, the bene fits resulting from safety contests are thought to far outweigh the possible dis advantages. Early in the last decade, various du Pont plants and departments began to have long "no-accident" records and Mr. Irenee du Pont, then president, agreed to recognize personally any record made by a plant of the company which equalled or bettered a rather remarkable one which a certain plant had accomp lished. This recognition, known as the This certificate of merit was awarded to twelve plants which made a splen did effort but came short of having perfect records. 26 <HSr> '''s' DO MOT USE THE SWITCH BOXES' AS A. STORAGE PLACE FOR SOAP, OR ANY OTHER ARTICLE-Mau MAT NOT Bg SO VBtfDUCKY A home-made poster which aroused so much interest that a series of "What's Wrong in This Picture" post ers was issued. "President's Xo-Accident" award, con sisted of small prizes for each employee, or a single group prize for the plant as a whole, depending upon the wishes of the employees. The goals for these prizes were based upon plants, laboratories or "instruction jobs operating certain defiite periods without a tabulatable major injury. The classifications were deter mined by number of exposure hours per month, each class being required to operate a certain number of calendar days without a tabulatable major injury. The goals established were thought at that time to be so high that they would be difficult to attain. This award plan went into effect on April 1, 1923, and between that time and 1928, 19 plants equalled or bettered the so-called out standing "no-accident" record. During the latter part of 1927, it was necessary to revise this particular plan in order to provide additional goals, so that the employees' interest might be retained after they had won the single prize. The plan then became known as "Awards for No-Accident Records," and three prizes were offered--a "General Manager's Prize," a "President's Prize," and a "Board of Directors' Prize" which the plants could win in succession by extending their record. If the records were broken after winning either of the first two prizes, the next prize could be won if the plant operated the required length of time for that prize. Under the new plan between January 1, 1928, and June 30, 1935. 29 plants have won the General Manager's Prize (making a total of 48 plants which, since 1923 have met the requirements of the original President's No-Accident plan) while 26 plants have won the President's Prize under the new plan, and seven plants have won the Board of Directors' Prize once. Furthermore, two of the seven plants have won the Board of Directors' Prize the second time, and many of the no-accident records are still unbroken. The accompanying table shows some very remarkable records established by this plan. Early in 1927 a draftsman at the Wil mington machine shops submitted a poster captioned "Safety First as Seen Around the Plant," illustrating an un safe condition which might cause injury. There was a switch and rheostat installed on a building column over a sink used by the employees for washing. A bar of soap was kept in the switch enclosure. Here was a possibility of serious elec trical shocks and burns. The poster was so striking that the Safety and Fire Pro tection Division had it lithographed and sent copies to all plants. 49,000 HAZARDS WERE CORRECTED Unsafe Practices Uncovered Group .7* 7~777Z7.77^777 TTTTTo.o u s Group .............................................. 1,467 Group Group i .............................................. t K4 .............................................. X50 Group 5 ............................ ............................................. 515 Group 6 ............................ .............................................. 30 Group 7 .............................................. 375 Group K .............................................. T1 Group 9 ........ ................... ............................................. 371 Group 10 ........ -............... .............................................. 1,129 Group n .......................... .................. ........................... 50 Group 12 .......................... .............................................. 107 Group 14 ......................... 14 Group 15 ......................... .................. ......................-- s TOTAL .................... ..................................................,11,CS3 Unsafe Unsafe Practices Conditions Corrected Uncovered 575 794 513 30 375 68 35S l.flSt y 104 1 s ~~20,279 6,342 2,Ml 4.319 2,067 156 597 449 9SG 5,64 S 190 .199 v 5" 11,255 44,151 Unsafe ondltions Corrected ^ 17,540 ~~ 5,780 2,198 3,586 1,967 149 597 441 ^00 4,167 177 318 36 37,759 Reported Corrected Total Unsst'e prnetico.s ................................................ ......^............................................ 11,685 Total UnsHi'y Conditions ................................................................................... ......... 44,151 11,255 37,759 GRAXD TOTAL ........................................................................................................ . 55,836 49,014 In the poster it was noticed that a number of unsafe practices and unsafe conditions were depicted. At that time cartoons entitled "What is Wrong in This Picture" were very popular. This poster suggested that the time was op portune for a contest to teach employees to recognize the importance of uncover ing and correcting unsafe practices and unsafe conditions. In preparing the con test posters, the accident records of the company were analyzed to determine the predominating causes of accidents, and plant inspection reports were re viewed to determine common unsatisfac tory conditions. This analysis produced 104 practices or conditions unsatisfac tory from the standpoint of accident pre vention, fire prevention or good house keeping, and these were portrayed in posters showing six typical plant scenes. The contest was limited to the payroll employees of all du Pont plants and subsidiary companies, only the super visory staff and employees on special duties being ineligible. The method of replying to the con test posters was made very simple. A miniature poster was given each em ployee with the instructions, "Draw a circle around each of the things you think is wrong in this picture and ex plain why you think so on the back." Of the approximate 15.000 employees who were eligible, 11,000 actually did take part. The contest plan provided for the award of cash prizes on each plant, the amount ranging from $85 on the smallest plant, (1st prize, $50; 2nd prize, $25; 3rd prize, $10) to $300 on the largest plants, (1st prize, $50; 2nd prize. $40; 3rd prize. $30; 4th prize, $20; 5th prize, $10) and 30 prizes of $5 each. Answers of those who won plant prizes were sent to the Safety and Fire Protec tion Division. Wilmington, Delaware, to compete in the Safety and Fire Protec tion Division Interplant Contest, for which the following prizes were given: 1st prize, S50; 2nd. $40; 3rd, $30: 4th. $20; 5th, $10; and 20 prizes of $5 each. Committees were appointed at each plant to examine and grade the contest replies. Thus not only were the work men educated to recognize unsafe prac tices and unsafe conditions and their remedy, but the plant supervisory staff also became thoroughly schooled. There was some criticism of the posters them selves, some employees finding several times the number of items which were actually intended. These additional items were of a questionable nature and a few were due to minor technical errors NATIONAL SAFETY NEWS 27 in the drawings. It must be recognized that the greatest supervision should be given the drawing of such posters, and if the du Pont company were to under take another contest of this character, no doubt even closer supervision would be given this matter. However, the criticisms did not react unfavorably to the contest, and probably in some cases reacted favorably because the men de rived benefit from discussing even the CONTEST POSTER N25. WHAT ISiWRONO IN THIS PICTUR!\J technical errors in the posters. Following the safety poster contest, several other plans for educating the em ployee in safety were discussed, and it was decided in 1929 to conduct a "NoAccident Month" Campaign during the month of August: The result of this campaign was so satisfactory that it was repeated yearly thereafter, until June, 1934, when the campaign was changed to a "Three Month Interplant Safety Contest", starting June 1 and continuing until September 30, 1934. Every year, except 1933, the number of injuries dur ing the campaign month was substantial ly lower than the average for the previ ous months of that year and with one exception, the same year, remained at a lower level than the previous months' average. In the campaign month June, 1933 --the number of employees increased approximately 4,000 over the average number for the first five months of the year. The increase in the average num ber of injuries for the last six months is due principally to an increase in in juries in two plants, and but for these injuries, the frequency rate would be much lower, or 1.70 instead of 2.83. In fact, following this particular con test, there was a general improvement throughout the plants as a whole. Early in 1935 the question was again considered: May we expect an increase in accidents when new employees are hired or old employees are re-emploved? To determine what was actually taking place a careful analysis was made of our accident experience for the year 1934, inasmuch as between December, 1933, and December, 1934, there was an in crease of about 65 per cent in employ ment. One of a series of contest posters which started thousands of du Pont employees look ing for hazards and applying the lessons to their own work places. After trying your own powers of observation, check the result with the answers on page 62. It was found that 24 per cent of the injuries occurred to employees with six months' or less service; 14 per cent to employees on our payrolls from six months to one year; 9 per cent to em ployees with from one to two years' service; and 53 per cent to employees with two years or over length of service. In other words, 38 per cent of the in juries during 1934 occurred to employees with one year or less service, while 62 per cent occurred to those having records of from one to 44 years. This indicated that the problem of preventing accidents extends to all em ployees, whether new or old, and that the new employee is not any more likely to experience, injuries than the old, pos sibly not as much so, considering the specific instructions and supervision which he receives. ACCIDENT RECORD OK CONTEST MONTHS T--ea--r- -- f29 1 '!;{(i i:;u 1 'i32 1933 Average Freq. Rate f'ontest to tOlltOHt ... ---------------------- ------- Month --- -- August !*) J une 2.05 June June 2.S0 June Vo. Plants Having So Frequency Major Rate Injuries ----------- --- 5,93 AT 3,69 Tti *- Avcrnirc Freq. Rate for Remainder of year - ----- - -->- - 4,4 1 1 * + *Th. siiclit increase in the frequency rate is due principally to increase in injuries in two plants only. FEBRUARY. 1936 The above experience may be an ex ception to what might be expected in the average plant, and is probably due to plant supervision and the older em ployees looking out for the new employee to prevent injuries which would ter minate an unbroken no-accident record which they had labored so earnestly to establish and maintain. Cfl 0P5E^T|Q||* 1accident-free man-hours from July 1 to December 31. 1934, established by the 45 plants amounted to 8,079,832 hours, while the accident-free period from the date of the last injury experienced by these plants totalled 31,286,330 expo sure hours. Thirteen of the plants hav ing experienced major injuries during the first contest were successful in preventing injuries during the second period. These plants during the three months' contest from October 1, to De cember 31, 1934, operated a total of 4,737,606 man-hours without injuries and a total accident - free man - hours since their last major injury of 7,160,162 MEANS SUCCESS _______________ ,je__________ hours. As a result, S8 plants of the 84 established perfect records. Additional bronze plaques were award ed to the new winners, and a Certificate Cooperation was responsible for the results obtained in accident reduc of Merit was given to the twelve plants which, while making a splendid effort, tion. were unfortunate and experienced in THKSC IHEYiCES USAERTEHEFMORWYHOINURTHOEWY ANREOONOEEEtQ. Ii? iS aaaaus KCSmtATOK BAUHTUCTS j fN % iraaTZ LCB8N8S SAFETY KtT SCAR OUARfl TOEIfiYSEVEN Mlmu fvtESAK ml DEAlfH 00CIHUiESS : PLANT UN SiX mil sms mmUSE enn--iwwi yt.iVy-THE EMPLOYEES Yimmm nNJIIRED dip N0i USE 'illUESE IfifeT ICES. So This poster reminded employees of the importance played by personal protective equipment in preventing injuries. When considering safety contests and campaigns it is well to include measures to interest the employees after the goal has been reached to guard against a let down in safety effort. This need has been met in our contests by the "Awards for No-Accidents Records" plan, which is automatically continued regardless of '.her special "no-accident contests" or ...imilar plant or interplant activities. In 1934, the "Three Months' NoAccident" contest was established and an Interplant Contest idea was intro duced, the contest extending from July 1 to September 30. The plants were divided into nine groups and awards were offered for the plant effecting the lowest frequency rate in each group. During this contest 59 plants out of 84 operated the entire three months without experiencing major injuries, establishing perfect "no-accident" scores. These plants operated 9,029,596 man hours without experiencing major in juries, while their accumulated accidentfree man-hours since their last tabulatable major injury up to the end of the contest totalled 36,132,701 hours. On October 29, 1934, a month later, juries. In the material prepared and sent out to the plants during these campaigns and contests, we attempted to impress upon the employees the importance of working safely, and at the same time obtain their cooperation in uncovering and eliminating unsafe practices and un safe conditions. The campaigns and contests which have thus far been described, had as a primary object reduction in personal in juries. During and following these con tests, a number of the plants made some effort to have their employees report to supervision any unsafe practices or unsafe conditions which were noted. Employee inspection blanks were pre pared by the Safety and Fire Protection Division and each employee was request ed to fill them out weekly and give them to his foreman or supervisor. But with few possible exceptions, no coordinated plan was put into effect to systematically report and correct the unsafe practices and unsafe conditions. It was, there fore, decided to plan an interplant con test which would forcefully direct the attention of all employees to the un covering and elimination of accident causes, leaving out of the contest any apparent attempt toward reducing the number of accidents. A contest plan with this object in view was drafted and sent to the plants with a contest an nouncement poster during December, 1934. This contest for "the finding and eliminating of unsafe practices and the uncovering and remedying of unsafe conditions" extended from January 1 to June 30, 1935, and included all of the du Pont company and subsidiary plants, operations, laboratories, warehouses, magazines, etc. The units were divided into 15 groups, taking into consideration as far as practicable both occupancy and size, in order that the competition might be as equitable as possible. Three group awards were offered in the announcement poster. 1. For the plant in each group reporting the largest number of unsafe practices. (Please turn to page 63) only three of the 59 records had been broken. Bronze plaques were awarded to group winners , and to those plants with perfect scores. At the request of several of the larger plants which failed to establish "no-accident" records during this three months' period, the "Interplant Contest" was mtinued from October 1 to December j1. In this latter contest. 4S plants out of the 84 continued their "accident-free" period until the end, operating six months without major injuries. The "NO-OCCIDENT" RECORDS ESTABLISHED TO JUNE 30. 1935 I3M>ofture Hours Number of Records Cumulative No. of Records Established Above Minimum of Ranee 7.500,(100 to 10,000,000 5,000.000 to 7,500,000 4,ttud,000 to 5,000,000 3,000,000 to 4,090,0(111 2,500,000 to S.non.Oon 2,000,000 to 2.500,Quo 1,500,000 to 2,000,000 1,000.000 to 1,500,000 750,000 to 1.000,000 500,000 to T50.000 250,000 to sno.ooa Below 250,000 1 1 8 3 4 > 0 it 7 10 13 5 1 5 5? 12 *20 20 ;{s 45 5.) 68 72 NATIONAL SAFETY NEWS 29 The Driver's Physical Inventory By WILLIAM J. SWIFT, M.D. Hxaminer of Applicants, Greyhound Lines, Ghicayo Motor coach operation calls for drivers of the highest type --physically and mentally. Other branches of commer cant should be S feet 9 inches tall and weigh at least 165 pounds. Of course, he should not carry too much weight. An applicant who cannot pass the re gional director should not be sent to the cial driving, however, would profit by closer medical supervision physician. When the applicant enters my office, I try to make him feel at ease. Ordin arily, I first test the eyes and ears. The Snellin test is made. The applicant stands 20 feet from a well illuminated OTOR coach operators must not M only be physically and mentally fit but must be imbued with the chart. There are several strips of various colors and he is asked to identify these various colors. Colored yarns are placed proper esprit de corps. Men who do onnotthe desk and he is asked to match show personal interest have no place in the colors and call their names. This is the organization. Records show that a much better test than the test chart. motor coach companies who have their In making the vision test, care must operators examined carefully, not only before employment but at least twice a year afterwards, show a marked reduc tion in personal injuries and property damage. The responsibility carried by a motor coach operator may well be compared to be taken that the applicant has not mem orized the chart. If doubt exists, I use a cardboard with a small opening so that it can be moved from letter to letter and the applicant can see but one letter at a time. In the eye examination additional the pilot of a passenger airplane, the en gineer of a train, or the captain of an ocean liner. All of them have lives and property entrusted to them. The coach operator, however, has no one to grab tests should be made for: 1. Previous attacks of inflammation, injuries, scars, etc. 2. Infections. J. Ocular palsy or squints. the wheel if he becomes incapacitated. 4. Previous use of glasses and why. Hence, it is important to have appli cants examined by a physician who not only has the training and experience in making examinations but also the in testinal fortitude to reject those who are not physically and mentally fit. He can not be a good fellow, nor can he short cut the examinations. The pupils are examined for size, shape, equality, and for light and accom modation. The eyes are tested as to their mobility and their sensitiveness. In questionable cases, the man can be re ferred to an eye specialist, but I have seldom found this necessary. My procedure in making an examina tion has one object in view: to deter Standards of Vision mine whether or not the applicant is To fix a definite figure of vision, I mentally and physically fit to operate a would say that if an applicant cannot motor coach. read at least 20/30ths, he should not be The examination begins when the ap passed. I am not in favor of passing a plication is first filed with the regional man who requires glasses to drive. You director. The man's past history should can readily see what would happen if be investigated. Next, a personal inter the glasses were broken or lost. view should be held with an applicant to His family history is then checked for observe his general appearance, intelli strokes, heart trouble, epilepsy, brain gence. education, height, weight, de diseases, insanity, kidney trouble, and velopment. deformities, etc. other diseases that are more or less in We follow the policy that each appli herited. He is quizzed as to his past history and I observe his demeanor dur ing the questioning. His medical history is checked. We would not want a typhoid carrier in our employ. Height and weight are next recorded. For identification purposes we record the applicant's complexion, color of eyes, and color of hair. Hearing is tested by the watch test, and by occasionally dropping the voice in conversation. The ears are also ex amined with a speculum which enables the examiner to see the condition of the external ear and the ear drum. One should also examine the mastoid bones. Men with defects of hearing, discharge from the internal ear, defect in the drum, or involvement of the mastoid bones should be rejected. Such men may be come dizzy and imperil the passengers. The reinforced Rhomberg test should be made for equilibrium. The applicant is asked to stand with his feet placed parallel and close together. He is asked to extend his arms and in turn bring the tip of each index finger to the tip of the nose, first with the eyes open and then with the eyes closed. Marked swaying is a cause for rejection. The Driver's Appearance The motor branches of the cranial nerves are easily tested. Minor defects are not grounds for rejection unless they have a serious pathological basis. For example, facial paralysis with the mouth drawn much to one side would be a cause for rejection. Disfiguring scars would likewise mean rejection. He might be a good driver but his appearance would be objectionable to the passengers. For the same reason, any marked skin disease is cause for rejection. Infected teeth should call for postponement of the application until the condition has been corrected. A man who has suffered con cussion of the brain should not pass, not only because of the injury but because claims might be made on the basis of aggravation of such a pre-existing injury. Next the expansion of the chest is taken. A minimum of three inches should be the standard. The abdominal mea surement should be less than the chest on inspiration. The lungs should be care fully examined by percussion and ascultation to determine the presence of tu bercular cavities, former lung involve ment, or other lung pathology. The examination of the heart, and with this the taking of blood pressure is closely related, is of great importance. An applicant with a leakage of any valve of the heart should be rejected. The (Please turn to page 70) FEBRUARY. 1936 3(1 The Safety Exchange -------------------- "A ROUND TABLE IN PRINT"------------------------- The ideas presented here have proved helpful. If you have developed some useful device or method send in a description, with illustration, if possible. These devices are home-made and are not available commercially A Convenient Rack for ools and Appliances To aid safety and good housekeeping this rack was built in the car department of the Chicago and North Western Railway. It is used to hold bottom rods, turn buckles, levers, reservoir blocks and bands, hand brake chains, etc. Dope buckets and oil cans are stored on the substantial shelf at the extreme left. light. To avoid this, cut two half-inch bands from an old inner tube, loop them together. loop one band snugly around the flashlight, and with your wrist through the other, grasp the light. If the light is dropped in an emergency, it will not be lost or broken. If climb ing or carrying makes it necessary to use both hands, the light can be carried conveniently while leaving the hands free. This suggestion appeared origin ally in The Explosives Engineer. "Old Man Accident" Tags the Unsafe Spots At a safety meeting of the Lone Star Cement Company New York, Inc., an employee appeared as "Old Man Acci dent." His acting and make-up was so gruesome that the entire audience had a chill. A photograph was taken of him, enlarged, colored, and placed on a port able stand finished in bright red and shellaced. When an unsafe spot was found around the plant, particularly with regard to housekeeping, "Old Man Accident" popped up. Members of the Safety Committee had the right to place him. but he could not be removed until the particular hazard had been removed. No reason was given for his appearance, but it didn't take long for the members of a department to find the reason and remove it. "You would be surprised to know how that picture was hated and how conditions in the plant were im proved." Protect Vehicles Against Partially Open Doors These signals consisting of one red and one green light are used by the Phila delphia Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. The red Rubber Band Prevents Loss of Flashlight Many a man working on unfamiliar ground in the dark has been put in an awkward situation by dropping his fiash- light shows unless the garage door (roller type) is entirely open. The green light shows only when the door is entirely open. Control buttons are located under the lights for emergency operating of the door. NATIONAL SAFETY NEWS 31 Wire Mesh for Temporary Man Hole Cover In constructing a ship it is necessary to leave hatches and man holes open un til the ship is practically finished. To considered. The procedure, which may be used with safety with any volatile substance, was simply to pack solid car bon dioxide around the cylinder until it was sufficiently cooled to permit open ing it.--Ind. Eng. Chem., June 20, 1931 (News Edition) p. 197. General Electric Company, Schenectadv, N. Y. Wire-Drawing Machine Guard Prevents Eye Injuries This elephant trunk guard on a wire drawing machine was designed by the Rip Saw Guard Is Always in Place This photograph shows a full auto matic rip saw guard sent in by the Em ployers Mutual Liability Company, guard these openings, the Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine, uses temporary covers made of heavy wire mesh. These covers have a cross-braced flat bar frame supported on short legs to give clearance for hose and cables. The back of the rover is hinged and welded to the deck. The entire unit is electric welded and is sufficiently strong to hear the weight of two men. Wausau, Wis. Its sturdy construction gives good protection and offers little obstruction to the work being done. It can take various thicknesses of wood, and is counterweighted so that the blade is always guarded. Spot-Welding Electrode Has Spark Guard This spark guard on a spot welding electrode consists of an asbestos collar around the electrode held in place by spring clips. When the material to be welded is in place and the electrode de pressed, the guard fits tightly around the electrode, making it impossible for the spark to get out. Notice the forced draft exhaust duct at the right. The photograph was contributed by the Western Electric Company to prevent eye accidents when wire breaks. At the lower left of the illustration a spool guard is shown open to permit removal of the spool. At the right the guard is shown in a closed or operating position. This guard is made of sheet metal. Brakeman Stands in Clear With Coupling Hook The simple hook shown in the ac companying illustration has prevented many injuries. With it the brakeman may stand in the clear and guide the coupling link into place. The coupling pin, placed as shown, falls into place when the cars bump. This item was contributed by the United States Bureau of Mines. Solid Carbon Dioxide In a New Role What might have been a serious acci dent. or waste of valuable material, was prevented by the use of solid carbon dioxide (dry ice). The valve in a oneton tank of liquid chlorine had become so badly stuck that it was feared the tank might lie damaged by an effort to force it open, i'he hazard of a break was so great that throwing the whole thing into Lake Michigan was seriously FEBRUARY. !93r> 32 Annual Report of the Treasurer National Safety Council COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEETS---DECEMBER 31, 1935 AND DECEMBER, 31, 1934 Assets Liabilities Current Asst:is: Cash ............................ Notes Receivable ...... Accounts Receivable At at Be,. 31, 1935 5,526.14 1,205.42 At it Dec, 31. 1934 1,344.53 1,765.50 Increase $ 2.181.61 Decrease ,$ 562.08 Current Liamliues: Notes Payable ............. Accounts Payable ....... Accrued Expenses ....... As at Dec. 31, 1935 10,200.54 275.00 As at Dec. 31, 1934 200.00 4,983.87 306.00 Increase 5,216-67 (Including billings in December for January dues) less reserves for doubt ful accounts . Inventory of Supplies.... 66.863.30 .22,178.83 48,797.27 24,722.69 18,066.0} 2,543.86 $20,247.6-1 $3,105.94 Total Current Assets..$ ,13,7? 1.69_$76,629,99 $17,141.70 Total Current Lia bilities ..................... Deferred Income........ Funds Held by National Safety Council As Cus todian for the 10,475.54 9,286.07 $ 5,216.67 5,489.87 4,985.67 9,235.86 50.21 Special Cash Fund Representing 5% of the income Cash Accident Preven tion Equipment Man ufacturers Receipts from De Section ....................... 3,080.62 ,290.24 cember 1, 1934, to Reserve for future November 30, Service to Mem 1 9 3 5, in Accord ance with Resolu tion of the F.xecutive Committee, November 19, 1934.. National Safety 24,441,27" 5,413.54 21,027.73 bers --- Less De pt e c i a tion on Securities ................ Surplus ......................... 85,053,12 85,741.72 "4,200.00 10,853.12 41,385,32 44,356.40 Council Reserve Fund Investments --Market Value at December 31, 1935, $62,700 and $6,799.06 Unin- vested Cash ........... ... 69,499.06 48,020.00 21,479.06 " sh in Closed Bank, 102.26 102.26 ce Furniture and -quipment, Less Depreciation, Car ried at .................... Printing Machinery, Less Depreciation . ... Deferred Charges ..... 2.00 4,287.45 1,635.60 2.00 5,797.89 1,635.61 1,510.44 ,01 Decrease 200.00 31.00$ 231.00- 2,209.62 $59,648.49 $1,612.71 $60,245.40 $2,209,62 $193,637.07 $135,601.29 $58,035,78 $193,637,07 $135,601.29 $58,035.78 STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES For the Year Ended December 31, 1935 Revenue Industrial Safety Division and National Safety News ....... $208,073.29 Public Safety Division....................................................................... 101,450.77 Poster Department ........................................................... ...........,.... 33,630.03 Miscellaneous Sales, such as Booklets, Bulletin Boards, "Safe Worker," Calendar, etc...................................................... 155,242.95 Surplus Account Surplus, December 31, 1934 ........................................................ ,..$41,385,32 Add: Contributions from members to Contingency Fund ........... ................................. $ 7,925.00 Excess of Revenue Over Expenditures for the Year Ended December 31, 1935.... 36,533.66 Congress and Transactions............................................................... 19,265,05 Films and Slides ......................................... .................... .............. 797.57 $44,458.66 Printing Charges to Other Departments ............ $34,047.52 $85,843.98 Deduct: Expenses of Printing Department...... 29,405.37 Deduct: Claim Against Closed Bank Written Off ... 102.26 Interest--Net 4,642.15 2,434.82 $525,536 60 $85,741.72 Expenditures Industrial Safety Division and and National Safety News , $162,298.07 Public Safety Division ............................................................. 151,945.85 Poster Department ... 74,184.07 Miscellaneous Expenditures for Booklets, Bulletin Boards, "Safe Worker," Calendar, etc ......................... ..................... 80,044.85 Congress and Transactions.......................................................... 18,865.60 Films and Slides 1,664.50 Excess of Revenue Over Expenditures Transferred to Surplus Account ......... .. 36.533.66 $525,536.60 We have examined the accounts of the National Safety Council for the year ended December 31, 1935. In our opinion, based upon the examinan which we have made, the above Balance Sheet as at December 31, 19} 5 and the accompanying Statement of Revenue and Expenditure fairly present the financial position of the National Safety Council as at December 31, 193 5 and the result of its operations for the year ended on that date. Chicago, Illinois, January 18, 1936. ARTHUR YOUNG & COMPANY, Certified Public Accountants. NATIONAL SAFETY NEWS s 33 1 After a thorough investigation of the evidence for and against at the close of the last period of acceptance, the Council on Pharmacy and Chem istry of the American Medical Association has again reaccepted (1935) MERCUROCHROME, H. W. & D. iDibrom-frumercuri-tiuorenctin -Kodiutn) rcg u % pat off, 2* SOLUTION H W ft 0 IRANDOf omou omificun luuocmsooiuN GENERAL ANTISEPTIC FOR FIRST AID VIESTCOTT a DUNNING Baltimore, PPROMPT care is important in preventing infected wounds. Even minor wounds may become infected when antiseptic treatment is delayed. 2emut, J(W.< >. (Dibrom-oxvmereuri-fluoreseein -sodium) is non-irritating and exerts bactericidal and bacteriostatic action in wounds. Industrial injuries are reported more promptly when Mercurochrome is the clinic antiseptic, because treatment is not painful. Be prepared with Mercurochrome for the first aid care of all minor wounds. In more serious eases, a physician should be consulted. HYNSON, WESTCOTT & DUNNING, INC. FEBRUARY, 1936 M Industrial Health A Non-Technical Symposium for Physicians and Laymen Dust Concentration in Quarries By J. WILLIAM FEHNEL clii'minl. Imtustrml llmiitnr l.nhuminni, Slelrnimtitan l.ile Insurtmre tUniiimnn ORMALLY the dust concentra N tions in quarry operations are de pendent upon the worker. In few dust, the dust concentration was reduced to t> million particles. Crushing operations tire usually asso instances is the worker required to rceia ted with quarry operations. These main exposed to a heavy dust concen operations, together with screening or tration. and then only for a short period sizing of materials, are usually done on of time. It is usually possible for him the dry material. Usually the crushing to work in it position away from the di and screening plants are mechanical, re rection of the air current carrying the quiring oniy a few employees at stations dust clouds. This is especially true where and more often oniy intermittent atten the drill is of the mounted type. tion is necessary for the oiling of the In ca.-e of hand jackhammer drilling, machinery. the operator is required to bear down with his full weight in order to supply the required feed to the drill. Here the rate of drilling is more or less dependent m the physical characteristics of the men. Often the contractor picks the heavier men for this work. With mount ed drills, the weight applied or the feed is constant, and the rate of drilling is not only more regularly progressive but also the operator is not required to be constantly exposed to the rising dust cloud. Tests on mucking show that the dust generated is dependent upon: In some cases the screening operations are done wet and the resulting dust gen erated is greatly reduced over the same operation done on dry material and especially, as is common practice, with no covers over the screens. In a survey of a silica grinding plant, the following dust concentrations were obtained: Lm jt/oti of Sumplbijt Tot.il Count in Million< of P.vtictes. its* tlun W microns, per a*. it. air ampled Crusher toom ...................... A,!';- Grinding room ............................ 9.S2 Bagging room ..............................69.>> t. Fineness of the material. 2. Dryness of the material. 3. Rate and method of handling. These tests were taken in the summer and there was good general ventilation In recent studies in the iron mines with all doors and windows open. The in upper Michigan with mechanical crusher and grinding room operations scraping of relatively wet material, the were mechanical, requiring the atten dust in the breathing zone of the tugger tion of one oiler intermittently, but the operator closely approximated the gen bagging room had two men at the two eral air of the mine area. In quarry and bagging machines and two men trucking building foundation work the same con the bagged silica into a car for ship ditions held, but in most instances the ment. These four men were exposed to dust concentrations of the general air the highest dust concentration in the were too high for safe breathing over a whole plant. period of time. A similar study of a feldspar mill A test run recently' of hand shoveling operating with open vibrator screens in a dry mine indicated that greater dust showed the following concentrations: concentrations were generated when the Tout Count in Milliont material was thrown from the shovel in a I'.irhcU'i, iei ti<jii iO to the car. Samples taken with two men shoveling showed an average dust con centration of So million particles, but on applying suction to the top end of the car to entrap and remove the arising mition >, per eu. it. .in L 'l S.iinphu ,i'ii.h-.i At romthinc roll ......... At roll uusher ... Icsr* Ar suet-os i Ict-tici t-tui t ......... 1.033 At s.rc-etts ; t.iKt.----ft cn.il ' v^' Samples taken in a wet limestone screening plant showed 0.91 million par ticles as the general air dustiness. This limestone was burned to make caustic lime and samples taken at the kilnrshowed: Charging floor .....................3,5 million particles Hortom of kilns ...................1." million paitick-x (discharge of kilns) Summing up, our experience gained over a number of years by making sur veys of varied industries, we have defi nitely concluded that: i. Dust is principally produced by nrechantcai operations, and in the mining and quarrying industries, drilling operations .ire the chief Just producers. .' Employees at other operations than dull ing are often exposed to a high dust concentra tion due to pollution by dust generated hv the drills. It is. therefore, logical to conclude that the proper way to eliminate dust is to entrap and remove it at its source. While wet drilling may. in certain in stances, be effective, the use of water offers other difficulties, especially in freezing weather. The effectiveness of the Kelley trap has been demonstrated experimentally and its adaption to drilling operations in its first commercial use on the founda tion of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company's home office building at 24th Street and 4th Avenue, -Yew York City1 was successful. A series of later tests conducted in the Balmat mine of the St. Joseph Lead Company1 showed the practicability and efficiency of the Kelley system under severe mining conditions. The dust health hazards of the quarry industry are such that they can readily be eliminated by efficient and economi cal measures. Tiu- American institute* of Jiiiiutr Metallurgical Kncincors, Technic:.,! Publi cation X". fW>7, Oontrui uf Dust in Minos, i-vh, l 3: N\ V r` 'Hatch, Th.MHjor.v Kelley, Daorsa? S., Kahn**!, J. \Vm:, i'nntml uf thr* Silicosis Waz.'iih in tin- Hard Rock Industries II .Ui investigation of Die k*llos Dust Trap for i with pneumatic Rock Drills of tho 'Jackhammer* Typo, Journal ot industrial ilvuiono f-Vii. jf3* V VI'IO Y VL SAFETY YEWS BOOK Prevention! of PRESSUF EXPLOSION ye& To EXECUTIVES, ENGINEERS, SUPERIN TENDENTS and PURCHASING AGENTS THIS PRACTICAL ILLUSTRATED BOOR on the PRESSURE EXPLOSIONS In Industrial and Chemical Plants, Refin eries, Boiler Houses, Gasoline Plants, Pipe Lines, Separators, Air Receivers, Pressure Vessels of all kinds. The terrible explosion hazard Is ever present. Safety Valves too small--corroded shut--screwed down too tight. Lines clogged or frozen up. Pressures leap be yond safety point. Result--A TERRIFIC EXPLOSION-- disastrous to life and property. PLAY SAFE--Back up your Safety Valves with B. S. & B. Safely Heads. MAIL THIS COUPON Black, Slvalls 5 Bryson, Inc. Engineering Dept, Oklahoma City, Okla. Please send me without obligation your hook on Prevention oi Pressure Explosions. V* E /V ys s&rX ivalls (INC.) OKLAHOMA CITY Njson 36 The Accident Barometer f Prepared by the Statistical Bureau, National Safety Council ccidental deaths of all types Atotalled about 8,610 in November, compared with 8,564 for the same month of 1934, an increase of 0.6 per All Accidental Deaths January-November cent. Motor vehicle deaths decreased 5 per cent, but this was offset by in creases of 6 per cent in home fatalities 1935 .......................... 89,160 1934 . ....................... 92,228 and 4 per cent in occupational deaths. 1933 .......................... 82,487 There was likewise very little change from October to November in all-acci dent deaths, the total declining only 150. The January-Xovember total is U. S. Census Bureau totals for 1933 and 1934; National Safety Council estimate for 1935. now placed at 89.160. or about 3,000 under the comparable total for 1934. Occupational accidental deaths occurring in November are estimated at 1,500, an increase of 100 from the total for the same month in 1934. From Oc tober to November, however, there was no change. During the eleven months there were approximately 15,000 of these fatalities, or about 500 more than oc curred during the same period of 1934. This 2 per cent advance was more than balanced by increases in employment, according to available information. The inter-plant contests of community safety auncils indicate that in November the accident frequency rate per million man hours improved, dropping to 10,56 from the comparable 1934 rate of 12,27, The severity rate per thousand man-hours, however, rose from 1.11 to 1.51, Dur ing the eleven months both rates have decreased: frequency from 14.01 to 12.59; severity, from 1.13 to 1.00. In the three sectional contests conducted by the National Safety Council Novem ber frequency was a little above the previous year, but the eleven months average rate was still 8 per cent under 1934. During December accidental deaths reported to Industrial Commis sions in 20 states numbered about the same as in December. 1934. Injuries to the head, face, and neck (excluding eye cases), compen sated in New York during 1934 num injuries increased only 24 per cent --from 13.0 to 16.1 weeks. The largest decreases in head, face, and neck injuries are associated with falling objects, elec tricity, explosives and heat, and me chanical apparatus. Motor vehicle fatalities in No vember are estimated to have numbered 3.520, or 5.1 per cent fewer than in the same month of 1934, judging from past experience, this improvement will be somewhat reduced when the remaining states have been heard from, but even so there will probably remain a con siderable decrease from the previous No vember. ft is not possible to say defi nitely just what brought about this good record, but it seems unlikely that it came from lighter traffic due to poor driving conditions. So far as the records show, the. weather appears to have been as good as in November, 1934, It seems more iikelv that the improvement came in part from a more widespread under standing of the automobil' accident problem that apparently followed the publication of such articles as "And Sudden Death." If this is true, the effect evidently has worn off, for December reports now available indicate as many deaths as in December, 1934, The eleven months' fatality total is now estimated to be 32,500, compared with 32,463 for the same months of 1934. bered 4,286. This represents a decrease of 12 per cent from the average number compensated annually from July 1. 1925 to June 30, 1930. Omitting deaths and permanent total disabilities, the number of cases decreased from an average of 4,539 to 4,066, but the number of weeks warded in these cases rose from 58,125 89,520. This indicates that the aver THESE items summarize briefly the 1 monthly reports collected by the National Safety Council to show current accident trends. Certain reports are analyzed more fully in other monthly publications of the Council, devoted to industrial, traffic, commercial vehicle, home, and school safety. In addition, age award per case rose from 12.8 to the Council's annual statistical report 22.0 weeks, or 72 per cent. During th<* "Accident Facts," contains detailed in same period the average award for all formation on all types of accidents. Commercial vehicle fleets partici pating in the National Fleet Safety Con test averaged 1.72 accidents per 100,000 vehicle miles during November. This average covers 431 fleets operating a total of 44,640,000 miles. In November, 1934, the same fleets had a rate of 1.76, For the first five months of the present contest (July to November) the rate is only 1,63, or 8 per cent below the com parable rate for the preceding contest of 1.77. The'greatest improvement for this period was made by bus fleets, with a five - months' average rate of 0.94. against 1.19 for the same months of 1934, Passenger cars made a smaller improvement (from 1.21 down to 1.11). while trucks showed little change from 19,34 with a rate of 2.52 compared with 2.56. Public (not motor vehiclei deaths totaled approximately 1,100 in Novem ber. which is the same number estimated to have occurred in November, 1934, However, this figure represents an in crease of 100 fatalities over October. The advance is probably seasonal, as there are normally quite a few more fire arms and asphyxiation deaths in No vember. The eleven months' total is now placed at 15.700, In the same period of 19 34 there were 16,200 fatalities. The difference consists chiefly of fewer ex cessive heat deaths occurring in July and August of this year. Home accident fatalities number ed about 2,800 in November, compared wilh 2,600 in November, 1934. This increase appears to he centered chiefly in asphyxiations and falls. Children under five years seem to have had a better experience, but all adults over 25 years of age made a poorer record than in the preceding November. With the addition of the November deaths, the cumulative total for 1935 is estimated to be 28.600, compared with 31,500 for the same months of 1934--a reduction of 2.900 fatalities, or 9 per cent. Looking Ahead There will be a small drop in acci dental deaths from January to February. Motor vehicle fatalities and deaths from falls will decrease somewhat, but there will be at least as many fatal bums and asphyxiations as in January--probably as many as in December. Other acci dental deaths also will remain about unrhaneed. NATIONAL SAFETY NEWS 37 Endless research, expert editing, acres of paper and The Safe Worker and The Safe Driver are real helpers tons of ink have gone into the making of ten million in any safety program. They reach without preaching. copies of these two unique magazinettes. Many They work their subtle safety influence on the employee employers have been steady subscribers every month, while they entertain him. Vour plans for this year every year, since they were first issued. There must be should include distribution of one or both of these a reason for their tremendous popularity. magazines to your workers and drivers. Schedule of Member Prices {ft either ar hath auh/icetieni) 1 to 24 copies ...... (See explanation below) 25 to 100 copies ...... 4c each per month 101 to 500 copies ...... 3^c. *................... 501 to 1000 copies ...... 3c. " " 1001 to 3000 copies ...... 2Vjc. 3001 and over copies................................ 2%c. Orders for /ess than 25 copies furnished only on a yearly subscription basis at 60c per subscription per year invoiced in advance SAMPLES SENT UPON REQUEST PUBLISHED BV 20 N. Wacker Drive ... NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL .... Chicago, Illinois FEBRUARY. 1936 '58 LIME Industrial Data Sheet D-Chem. 19 A. Problem 1. What are the hazards encountered in the use of lime, and what precautions should be taken against them? B. Hazards 2. Lime under certain conditions causes tires. Lime in dust or paste form will cause eye and body burns, skin irri tation and ulcerations. C. Discussion 3. Lime (quick lime, caustic lime, calcium oxide) is a white solid formed by calcining calcium carbonate (lime stone, chalk or shells of mollusks) at a bright red heat (800 to 900 degrees Centigrade, 1472 to 1652 degrees Fahr enheit). It is used in the manufacture of mortar, cement, fertilizers, soap, candles, glass and many chemicals such as calcium carbide, caustic soda and potash, ammonia, wood alcohol and magnesia: in purifying illuminating gas and sugar solutions; in dye works as a bleach; in the tanning industry to re move hair from hides; and as a disin fectant and deodorizer. Upon exposure to dampness or moisture, it forms cal cium hydrate (slaked lime) and may evolve sufficient heat to ignite combus tible materials in contact with it. 4. Lime has' a caustic action on the body which may be caused by: a. Inhalation of or contact with the lime dust. h. Contact with paste made by mixing lime with water. c. Swallowing lime dust m lime paste. Symptoms 5. Lime dust when inhaled causes the worker to sneeze and cough. It sets up an inflammatory condition of the res piratory passages, which occasionally may be followed by ulceration and per foration of the nasal septum. Lime dust on the skin or nails will absorb the oil from them and cause the skin to thicken, chafe, scale and crack, and the nails to become hard and to break easily, if the skin is damp with perspiration, the heat set up by the reaction of the lime with moisture irritates and often causes severe burns which may be followed by ulcers or lesions and scars. Particles of lime dust in the eye, unless washed out at once, irritate the eye and lids and may cause severe burns which may be fol lowed by scarring or perforation of the eyeball, impairment of vision and by a permanent turning out of the eyelids. Severe burns of the skin and eyes often result from splashes of lime paste. Swal lowing lime dust or lime paste irritates and may severely burn the mouth, throat and stomach. First Aid Treatment 6, When lime dust is inhaled, weak bicarbonate of soda water should be used as a nasal douche and as a gargle. In case lime dust or lime paste gets on the skin or in the eyes, the part affected should, without delay, be flushed with plenty of clean, fresh water. Copious flushing of the eye is of utmost import ance. It may save an eye. If lime dust or lime paste has been swallowed, the patient should be given diluted lemon juice, or orange juice, or vinegar, or di luted citric, or acetic, or tartaric acid, followed by whites of eggs beaten in milk, or by linseed or olive oils. The sendees of a physician should be obtain ed without delay. Precautions 7. The following measures are some of those recommended for the preven tion of injuries from lime: a. Lime should be stored on dry floor ing in lire resistant rooms which are well protected from the weather. b. The raising of dust should be avoided. e. Work tables should be provided with a down-draft exhaust ventilation. (See Xute W) d. Plenty of clean, fresh water should be available for washing off lime dust or lime paste which may be spilled on the hands, or into the eyes. e. Workers should wear protective clothing, such as rubber gloves and boots. (See Note Xi f. Workers should be provided with and required to wear goggles and res piratory protective equipment such as respirators. (See Note Y) g. Before beginning work, workers should coat their wrists, hands, face, arms and other exposed parts of the body with some protective substance against burns, such as lubricating oil, white mineral oil. or vaseline. h. Food should not be kept or eaten near lime or in the workroom. i. Bottoms of trouser legs should ex tend down over the tops of boots or shoes, not tucked into them. j. Wet clothing or clothing impreg nated with lime should not be worn. k. Each person before working with lime should be given a complete physi cal examination for evidence of any disease which may be aggravated by the lime. (See Note Z) Noth SV: l'or detailed information on ex haust stems. see Safe Practices Pamphlet \`ms IV2, "Fxhaust Systems." Note Xi For detailed information on suitaide protective clothing, see Safe Practices Pamphlet No. 16, "Protective Clothing." Non: V: For detailed information on goggles, see Safe Practices Pamphlet No. U, "toggles," and for information on respirators, ** Safe Practices Pamphlet No. tU, "Respirators, *ns Masks, Hose Masks, and Breathing Apparatus." Non* 7. Authentic information on physical examinations will he found in Health Prac tices Pamphlet No. 2. "Physical Kxanunations in Industry." National Safety Council, Inc. 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois NATIONAL SAFETY NEWS 39 MEASURE LIGHTING WITH NEW G. E. LIGHT METER This new General Electric Light Meter quickly and accurately tells whether the various processes or operations in vour shop or factory are adequately lighted or not. No higher than a pack of cigarettes, it is ruggedly made and sells for only 811.50. For more infor mation* write to the nrare.t General Electric I ncandcscent Lamp Sales Division olliee. FEBRUARY. 1936 BETTER LIGHTING speeds work . . . reduces spoilage . . . increases safety In many shops, factories ami offices, workers do not have onefiftieth, often not even one onehundredth, the light they need for efficient, safe seeing. With adequate lighting, even older workers can work more efficient ly, errors and spoilage are de creased, accidents are lessened. Now it is casv to tell whether your shop, factory or office is adequately lighted for safe see ing. The new, compact. General Electric Light Meter readily mctisun's light with accuracy. It not only shows how much light is being received hut also indi cates the minimum required footcandles for different seeing tasks. In the interest of more efficient work and greater safety, sou owe it to yourself, to sour business associates, and to vour employees to lie sure that eyes are reeeis ing adequate light for today's closeseeing tusks. This new Light Meter should be in the hands of every business executive. For further information, telephone or write the nearest General Elec tric Incandescent Lamp Sales Division office. GENERAL f|| ELECTRIC mazdaTlamps 40 The Bulletin Board A page for those who maintain the Show Windows of Safety -----"---"Conducted by sTAN KERSHAW*"^^ Industry's Fight ers suitable for just such a drive. These can be posted on the streets and in store HE establishment of a good safety Trecord within the plant is only part of the battle. Accidents away from windows in the adjacent community as well as on the plant bulletin board. For your convenience we are listing the plant may have a fatunore disturbmany of the posters most suitable for ing effect on production and morale these purposes. The numbers, the sizes through absenteeism. and the captions are given, so that there A machine stands idle for hours or should be no difficulty in placing orders perhaps days because of inability to find for as many as may be needed. a capable man to operate it. A shipment of goods promised for a certain date is held up indefinitely because an employee skilled in one of the special manufactur ing operations is laid up in a hospital, Sumber 5441 Potter Size Units Caption 9x12 inches 1 Faster cars on the Road Require and future business will suffer because of it. A process which requires skilful continuous manipulation over a period of days by men of long training is in terrupted by the injury of one of the men in a home accident, and as a result much valuable material is spoiled. These and many other costly inter ruptions can be at least partly avoided by putting up a good fight against acci dents away from work. Not only is it good business, but it is also the human thing to do. Accidents on the highways 5572 5171 5654 5676 5511 5565 5452 5617 5615 9x12 inches 1 9x12 inches 9x12 inches 9x12 inches I 1 I 9x 12 inches 9x12 inches 9x12 inches 9x12 inches 1 1 1 1 9x12 inches - -1 Safer Drivers at the Wheel Before Making Lett Turn Try the Brakes Triple Your Care Cut O u t Cutting In Carbon Monoxide Drowsy Drivers Adjust Your Speed Do You Depend on Luck It Isn't How Well You Drove Last Year are the big problem of the day. They are occurring with such frequency that one can look forward with a reasonable degree of certainty to having one strike dose to home sooner or later. Since practically everyone travels the highways in automobiles, hardly anyone escapes the threat. Thus the highway 5X5 5,594-B 509 5-B 5.501-B 5066-B 9x12 inches l 17x25 inches 4 17x25 inches 4 Hx25 inches 4 17x25 inches 4 When You Cut Corners When It Rains, Snows, or Freezes Keep Out of Traf fic Accidents Speed Does Take 5`ou Places Driving After Drinking is Dan safety campaign becomes a very' per sonal matter. Those who take part in promoting it are. consciously or uncon sciously, doing it as much for self pro tection as for the protection of others. There are many things that can be done in the average industrial plant to help put a stop to these accidents. Em ployee safe driving clubs can be organ 506 5-B 5060-B 560 i-B 5620-B 5 : ` l-B 17x25 inches 4 17x23 inches 4 17x23 inches 4 1^x23 inches 4 t'\-2 5 inches 4 gerous. Do Your Slowing Down Here Expect the Unex pected How Pedestrians Are Hurt The Line in the Center Safety is Your Greatest Respon ized. Instructions in safe driving can be given at noon-time meetings. Literature on safe driving can Ire distributed. Em ployees can be asked to sign safe driving sibility 5 5 2 5-B 1 "x2> inches 4 Govern Your Driv ing by Conditions 5tUO-B ! "x 2 3 inches 4 Never Pass on a Hill pledges. And by ho means least in im portance. plenty of posters on safe driv ing can be used on the plant bulletin boards. 4 55".B l"v23 inches 4 The Higher the Speed, the Worst1 the Accident 5 502-C 3 5x58 inches 8 Speed Does Take You Places The Council has produced many post *'65 5-0 25x58 inches X Speed and Sudden Death 60'-t. 2 5x58 inches 8 I f V o u Drive Don't Drink 565 5-C 25x38 inches 8 Vou Object to Glare 5687-C 25x38 inches 8 Stay Alert 4558-C 25x38 inches 8 The Higher the Speed, the Worse the Accident 5067-C 25x38 inches X Driving After Drinking is Dan gerous If the safety bulletin boards become snow-bound and draped with icicles, demonstrate to the employees the im portance with which they are regarded by shoveling pathways to them and re moving the icicles as soon as it stops snowing. Calendar Contest Draws 2,000 Entries T'HE 1936 Safety Calendar has not 1 only found its way into the home but is commanding attention there. Proof of this comes in the form of entries in the first of the monthly con tests announced on the reverse side of the calendar pages. Entries for January numbered approximately 2,000. Since the contest idea in this application is new to Council members, it is expected that subsequent months will bring an increasingly large number of entries. Almost every state is represented in the competition, as well as Canada and Alaska. A surprise element is that the prepon derance of entries is from adults, many of them women--a strong indication that the calendar is being given thorough use. both front and back. The first month's contest was a word building competition. The reverse side of the February page offers something novel--a ``scrambled word" contest. Rules are printed beneath each con test announcement. Winners will be selected within two weeks after the con test deadline -- the last day of each month. Announcement of awards will be made in the National Safety News, NATIONAL SAFETY NEWS illB IONAL <, A f t y y COUNCIL .......... Good Drivers would have ,? slowed down ), they reached ^Intersection MATIONAt <> A * t 7 Y C <;> U N C I l * Intacta mate SAFETY is your great est responsibility while driving Know the rules of the road and local regulations - The ancient rule still stands "Ignorance of the law excuses no man" NATIONAL SAPtTV COUNCIL UWSint^ 4 K for Caiele^s Wej* itvth:** 4umt* .W i TRAFFIC SIGNS NATIONAL jjj ijjl JJ t At ITT < it U N C I L krttfiypr NATIONAL CTY COUNCIL 1907.C tfatt facta S unit# 5705*8 17*23 inches \ units I Accidents Preventable ~.. . , T T , .. TM. .. L- cThvJ i GOOD ENOUGH IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH MAKE IT SAFE! ill 11 NATIONAL s AnrY coMNcI 17**5 inch** mm4 unit* is r DO YOUR SLOWING DOWN = ahead ofintersection NOT IN IT - PICK UP SPEED ,^VCmiAeakRne,Eosre i& WHILE PASSING THROUGH ifjOKWfr :ill** THIS YOU II MAKE' SK? \\ReHelp Little Children M Think SAFETY ills .iff'"- BETTER, TIME ill* with SAFETY s A r t T Y CO"'*''' | NATIONAL NATIONAL (I UxU mcht* 4untt iMi-B + a#b mss. pSi I|I||| Mitt tt is smm PP iliS t< MR li - GET FIRST AIDr Brf/\ki^ R"les NO NATTER HOW tause Broken Bones Jillfi...........--............--...........................-fisifs. .. * w>k in-ah-wm t mut kschw , uh ' ImiII boil fcfly rn4wil f K S ^HO\ \I, T> * >- ` m 11 m JJ HALF-SICK FEELING When you're.halfsick you are jittery. Such unsteadiness causes accidents. If you feel half-sick don't put off seeing your doctor. ' iu nr iirthrii 1 Urtk MW C. 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'/sS' Men fall from scaffolds mostly because they fail to select the lumber with care, because of old, knotty or cross grained planks, weak ropes and other defects- BUILD SCAFFOLDS WITH CAREl r f, t v coTJnc.l "dijlff l| FLY KITES IN OPEN PLACES Away From Electric Wires NATIONAL $ A f rTY cOU NCI i qir DO N T DREAM IT- PRACTICE IT NATIONAL <, * F C T v COUNCIL, 4"i IhtlJ IlU&M I Wife WHEN LOADINGTRUCKS keep load shoulder O U NC Il AT l O N A L -i A f t; T Y ......! 3 high and cross-tie it// F E TY COUNC15 $644 9x12 snthe-s l (liiit SC05 vxl2 iitdies 1 lmh 4-1*0 ')xU nOic-, WONDIRWHAT A MACHINE GUARD Would Satf ? r..............--------------------- e----------------------------------------- SJJ? T DOESN'T TAKE MUCH EFFORT TO REMEMBER V TO BE CAREFUL s NA L SAFETY H COUNCIL 9x12 Inches " ' l Vl""4554 ill# 9x1? int-heis l unlf IV'LMx-i! tm w wit > U N C 1 I 53J5 'WT?" jMChtri" .... ft Mlii'Mi Mil IV Vf VI- *n m THE SAVE WORKER'S DlCTtONARy Sneeze Broadcaster MARKS THESPOT WHERE SAFETY* BEGINS* *j E 7 > COUMCil i Drive Courteously, " cThe fellow in the other car may be our best' CUSTOMER. NATION A L S AFETY COUNCIL A fellow with more cold in his head than sense. Bug-hearted thell share his last cold with you. He hasn't covered a sneeze since Dewey took Manila. Popularity rating Zero minus NATIONAL t T Y COUNCIL 9x12 in<h* I itmt M.14 *12 Im1j t uim S'H indta. USINGS HEAD* Keep tools where But not thei) belong* PROPERLY s Tri| to catch a a train on crutches ^ Climb a ladder pill with one foot GOGGLES BELONG ppp OVER the EYES 400S T*i2 inches wmiMemiWm NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL I dint iSM...... . 9xY>lncH*f I unit V * Plai| tennis with ij a broken toe TIONAL SAFETY CO UNCI SJ#!i 9x\} inches umt YOUR LIFE MAY DEPEND ON THESE lliiil WHATEVER !MlSi SSSPIpisI TUN 1 I TO KEEP THEM I IN GOOD I CONDITION (`-'Z 4AREFVI , Sjrli inch*!* Hiimc vtn. i*u* K&;S5 1 wut AWAY Mm YOU 1 2fS2 Efaawrtjfptrt fiuiEiit '"lunh be phrrtMwd frH gUf V A I I (.1 N A 4AJ8 fit12 writ** S mill _ Mdt Cunwil fiw |l ewb ' ' 18 THE SAFETY LIBRARY By MARY M. WELLS LIBRARIAN, N. S. C. Spray Painting Safety in Spray Painting. Pub lished by the lntemotional Labor Office, Geneva, Switzerland. 1935. Distributed in the U. S. by the World Peace Founda tion, 8 ii'est 40th St., Xcw York City. Price ft.00. (Pamphlet) For hundreds of years painting has been a manual process, but lately the engineer and the chemist have studied methods and materials and introduced machinery into the painting industry. Their aim has been to make work cheap, clean, and easier for the worker, and also to achieve greater output in less time. These objectives have been at tained, at least in part. But, as might be expected, the advantages have brought some undesirable consequences in the form of health hazards. The monograph, "Safety in Spray Painting." is the seventh in a series of International Labor Tice studies and reports on industrial .fety. The publication of a volume on this subject was approved by the Com mittee at its fourth session held at Geneva in December, 1930. The mono graph is confined to questions bearing on accident prevention, and within this limit an excellent job has been done. The booklet is well illustrated. ..-E. R. CiHANNlSS Highway Crashes Collisions in Street and Highway Transportation. By Barry Mulligan. Published by Dorrancc & Company, Drcxcl Building, Philadelphia. Price S3.00. (Book) Prepared much in the manner of a school text book, this discussion on street traffic is a comprehensive and simply written description of the factors in volved and so forms a kind of elementary manual which will be helpful to people just becoming acquainted with the ideas and terminology of the traffic problem. The title "Collisions in Street and Highway Transportation" is somewhat misleading, for the reader wall find neither descriptions of specific collisions nr any instruction as to how he may, as driver, avoid collisions. This is because the material is concerned mainly with street layout and signal systems as a method of preventing collisions. To use the author's own words, "The advocacy of the universal use of one way streets is the most fundamental suggestion embodied in this book." About half of the publication is devoted to promulgating this idea, either direct ly or with reference to other traffic prob lems. The plan is logically worked out with reference to street intersections of various types, city planning, and signaiization; but the practical traffic engineer yearns for examples of how it has work ed out in practice, and the closest Mr. Mulligan comes to these are carefully planned diagrams and photographs of model street intersections. Furthermore, a city planner is staggered by the diffi culties of adapting the universal one way street plan to an existing city lay out in which bridges, railroad yards, hills, and established industries make the expense of applying this system, even to a city with a grid-iron street layout, almost insurmountable. Several other novel traffic plans are proposed, the most practical one being to extend curbs at the corners in busi ness districts (possible also elsewhere) in such a way that the side-walk will, at the intersection, occupy space in the parking lane as far back from the inter section as parking should be prohibited. Thus there would be, in effect, an in dentation in the side-walk between in tersections for the parking of cars. Xo statistics are given in "Collisions in Street and Highway Transportation" regarding number and types of acci dents, and no specific data are included on traffic and its movements. J. S. Baker Fast Driving If You're Going to Drive Fast, by Ray IF. Sherman. Published by Thomas T, Crowell Co., 393 Fourth Ave.., New York City. Price $1.00. (Book) This book is filled with good advice for all drivers, given in an interesting way. Driving instructions which are rather technical in character are pre sented in simple language and are easily understood. The author does not advocate high sneeds--in fact he warns against them --but he tells how to handle the car with the greatest measure of safety at high speed if that is necessary. He places the responsibility for driving safely on the driver and emphasizes the import ance of learning to drive safely at low speeds before higher speeds are at tempted. Quite unnecessarily the author takes issue with other proponents of safe driv ing and belittles the efficacy of rules and regulations in the first chapter of the book. The good advice he gives would undoubtedly be more effective if pro jected on a background of cooperation with those who are trying to reduce the toll which increased so greatly in 1934 and effectively held its gains in the year just closed. The book is worth reading carefully, its constructive advice is given in a way that tells the story well and appeals to the reader, if, at the beginning, the reader feels that the book is a brief for speeds in which the "sky is the limit", he should reserve his judgment and read on. for the author points out that while safety at high speeds is possible, it is most exacting of both the driver and the vehicle; that speed is devoid of the thrills most drivers expect of it; that it is an expert job for emergencies only. - -Earl J. Reeder Feet and Their Ailments The Human Foot, by Dudley J. Morton. Published by Columbia Uni versity Press, 2960 Broadway, New York City. 244 p.. Ulus., index. Price, S3.00. Dr. Morton, who is associate professor of anatomy at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, has made some important studies in the de velopment and physiology of the human foot which provide the background for this book. In it he has carried the knowledge of its common functional dis orders from the often misleading inter pretations of surface observations to a demonstrable and intimate knowledge of the disorders as they affect the internal parts. Dr. Morton opposes the two outstand ing concepts of foot trouble: namely, its origin being primarily due to weak ness of the muscles and to the existence NATIONAL SAFETY NEWS 49 Protect and be Protected Careless, thoughtless people are often involved in accidents be cause they failed to use good common sense. Yet, such accidents have cost many companies thousands of dollars due to lack of sufficient warning signs. Protect the public, your employees and legally protect yourself by being sure the signs you post tell what the dancer is and how to avoid it. Stonehouse Signs meet all these legal requirements. Send for special bulletin No. 2021 illustrating a number of warning signs particularly valuable for iegal protection. "Signs Since 1863" Stonehuose Catalog No. 4 contains a complete line of accident prevention signs for all industrial purposes. Send for your copy today. 51 CtN S.inq Manufacturers Ninth at Larimer ENVER COLORADO RESPIRATDR5 W-th &SUpCHCL$ DOUBLE FILTER CHAMBER BULB VALVE TYPE NO. 4 This DUPOR respirator has a dear entrance filter aperture of 7V2 sq. in. It uses special felt filter pads 5/16" thick. Extra pads 4c each. The exhalation valve takes care of moisture and enables easier breathing. Made in soft, high grade rubber with face cloth. Foldable and revers ible. The DUPOR Respirator No. 16 has a much enlarged area of the filter chambers with the screw cap threaded clear over the edge thus saving much space; and has a THUMB REST on the side (patent applied for) making possible this light weight construction. Total weight only 4Vz ounces. This new inven tion makes possible a superior respirator that provides a large filter area, as small dead air space as possible, low breathing resistance and comfort. Write today for additional information! THOUSANDS OF DUPOR RESPIRATORS NOW IN USE Used for all kinds of dusts, smoke, light fumes, vapors and paint spray that is free from harmful gases. BASIC PATENT NO. 2,000,064 DETAIL PATENTS PENDING AND ALLOWED BULB VALVE TYPE NO. 16 This DUPOR has enlarged ad justable filter chambers of screw cap type and the very large ap erture of 16 sq. in. Extra Vi" thick pads 4c each. The ex halation valve takes care of moisture and enables easier breathing. Made of soft, high grade rubber with face cloth. Foldable and reversible. Price $18.00 per doz, Sample postpaid $1.50 CHIPPEWA-A manufactured only by H.5.COVER Price $24.00 per doz. Sample postpaid $2.00 SOUTH BEND, IND., U.S.A. FEBRUARY, 1936 50 PROOF-TESTED SAFETY All Williams' Flat Link Chains for every type of ^Vulcan" Tongs arc individually proof-tested to twothirds of their listed breaking strain* Each chain is stamped after test and a certification tag attached with a leaden seal. Manufacturing imper fections are eliminated... safety be comes a certainty. For safety's sake, specify Williams' ffYulcan"Tongs... look for the identifying tag. "NON-SPARKING" SAFETY WRENCHES Drop-Forged from Beryllium-Copper, nonHpnrking, non-magnetic, noncorrosive. A safe wrench for use in the presence of inflammable gases. Practically as strong as carbon steel. Available in single and double head patterns in a wide size range. Fin ished in "safety" green enamel. Sold by Safety and Mill Supply Houses. .1. II. WILLIAMS & 70. 75 Spring St., ES'ew York. Western Warehouse and Sales Office, Chicago Work*, Buffalo, N. Y. Headquarters for: Drop-Forged Wrenches,( Car bon and Alloy) Detachable Socket Wrenches, "C Clamps, I athe Dogs, Tool Holders, Eye Bolts, Hoist Hooks, Thumb Nuts and Screws, Chain Pipe Tongs and Vises, etc., etc. of an anterior transverse metatarsal arch. The X-ray, which is seldom used except to identify the possible presence of some complicating factor, is empha sized as a necessary and reliable means of diagnosis and treatment. This book is not exclusively a medical work, ft can be read profitably by lay men who have an interest in the subject. ing this disease is the total elimination of the manganese dust. Masks should be worn, wash rooms provided, and every precaution taken as is now taken for lead poisoning. Asked and PERIODICALS Answered Drivers and Driving Hours of Work and Rest Periods of Motor Vehicle Drivers. In Inter national Labour Review, December, 1035, PP- 733-750. Regulations in force in a number of countries concerning one of the most important aspects of the conditions of work of motor vehicle drivers. Occupational Diseases Rock Wool in Relation to Health. L. T. Fairhall and others. In Journal of Industrial Hygiene, November, 1935, pp. 263-275. Chemical data obtained deny the ex istence of any hygienic hazard in con nection with contact with commercial rock wool of the type investigated. His torical examination of lungs, liver and kidneys revealed no constant or signifi cant pathological changes. The Mineralogy of Asbestos Dust. Hurlbut, C. S., and Williams, C. R.. In Journal of Industrial Hygiene, Novem ber, 1935, pp. 289-293. Petrographic analyses of rafter dust from six asbestos processing plants, in cluding molding and weaving of asbestos, disclosed that in the respirable sizes, asbestos is a relatively unimportant con stituent. Industrial Dermatitis. Levin, O. L. Description; Causes; Diagnosis; Prevention; Treatment. In Industrial Medicine, October, 1935, pp. 535-541- The incidence of dermatitis is rapidly increasing because of the advance in chemistry and the introduction of new chemical materials and processes. In this article the ethiolology, both local and constitutional is briefly described, and particular emphasis placed on the importance of detection of the specific excitant, in order to determine the casual reaction existing between the work and the dermatitis. Industrial Manganese Poisoning. .1/cNallv, W. D. With a Review of the Literature. In Industrial Medicine, No vember, 1935, pp. 581-599. Of the greatest importance in prevent GOGGLES FOR CARPENTERS Question: What type of goggle would you suggest for box car carpenters, who drive nails bracing cars? Answer: Box car carpenters should be pro vided with and required to wear shippers' goggles with strength-tested lenses such as those specified on page 14 of the enclosed Na tional Safety Code for the Protection of the Heads and Eyes of Industrial Workers, issued by the U. S. Bureau of Standards as Handbook No. 2. FROZEN OIL Question: What is the safe way to prepare a barrel of frozen oil so that it can be drawn out of the barrel for use on the job? The oil in question is that commonly used in all parts of i steel mill. Answer: The only safe way to prepare a barrel of frozen oil so that it can be drawn is first to remove the bung and second to place the barrel in a warm room to thaw. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS Question: A fire breaks out in an unventi lated building fitted with electrical equipment, such as a small motor and control room or substation. What is the safe method of ex tinguishing the fire? Answer: Carbon tetrachloride is a good ex tinguisher to use under the circumstances, par ticularly if the fire is in the electrical equip ment. Carbon tetrachloride is not a conductor of electricity. On the other hand, the fumes resulting from its application to a burning ob ject are distinctly irritating to people. Some contend these fumes are poisonous. Thus op erators should be cautioned to avoid breathing these vapors and fumes as much as possible during the actual fighting of the fire. Rooms in which carbon tetrachloride extinguishers have been used should be thoroughly ventilated be fore the operators return to their duties. Soda acid extinguishers are not recommend ed for fires in electrical equipment since the liquid stream discharged will act as a con ductor of electricity. Similarly, the stream from a foam extinguish er is a conductor of electricity. Carbon dioxide extinguishers are particularly well adapted for fires in electrical equipment since the extinguishing medium is not a con ductor of electricity. Carbon dioxide lias a further advantage in that the gas will penetrate every crevice of the burning equipment. Further details are brought out in Safe Prac tices Pamphlet No. 24, Fire Extinguishment." NATIONAL SAFETY NEWS 51 Each Day for Seven Years --No Accident T'HE Murray Corporation mail driver A has driven on the Detroit streets each day for seven years without an accident On Tuesday, December 17, fifty driv ers assembled to receive special copper, silver and gold medals for one year or more of driving without an accident. L. C. Hill, manufacturing manager of the Murray Corporation, presented to William Edwards a gold medal for seven years of safe driving. Mr. Edwards states that he generally catches up with the fast driver at the next red light. H. W. Boulton, industrial relations mana ger, arranged the" dinner, and R. A. Shaw, safety engineer, presided as chair man. Walter Cary represented the Co lumbia Casualty Insurance Company, the donors of the medals. Also, George Kolka who operated one of the long body trucks for seven years without an accident gets his seven year gold medal. Mr. Hill remarked how he personally was driving more carefully lately, due to the emphasis being placed on safety. Lieut. Wesley Brown of the Safety Bureau gave an inspiring talk, and mov ing pictures were shown by John R. Cross of the Detroit Police Department. Murray drivers are going to assist in the National five year plan of reducing traffic fatalities 35 to 40 per cent. Electric Locomotives (Continued from page 21) ated at high speeds not only on the test track, but over all portions of the rail road between Wilmington, Delaware, and New York. Still further tests were made during these runs with various types of measuring devices which re corded pressure and movement through out the engine generally. As a preliminary to making the final selection of the type of engine for the high speed through passenger service, two experimental locomotives were built. One was of the articulated type, with six driving axles. The other was built with a rigid wheel base and four driving axles. The two engines were tested exhaustive ly, both on the special track at Claymont and elsewhere in the electrified area. The performance of each was checked carefully against that of the other and also against the standard elec tric locomotives then in regular use. Because it gave greater assurance of safety, was more economical and was easier on the track, the articulated type of train was selected after an intensive review of the data accumulated. Now 57 other locomotives of this type are in service. The cabs have been streamlined, and in order to produce the maximum appearance of beauty and power, as well as to simplify construc tion, the joints of the shielding have been welded to present a perfectly smooth exterior. These great engines, which cost more than a quarter million dollars apiece, develop 4,620 horsepower over prolong ed periods, and are capable of producing 7,000 horsepower when needed during emergencies or for short periods. They are capable of hauling the heaviest pas senger trains at sustained speeds of more than 100 miles an hour. These marvelous, glistening thunder bolts of the rails, with all the increased safety, comfort and speed they provide for passengers, would never have been possible had not the engineers of the Pennsylvania Railroad devised their own methods of accumulating accurate data. The fact that these trains are now run ning and are fulfilling the expectations of their builders is another illustration that careful planning is essential to safe ty, as well as to efficiency. 1936 is Election Year!-- Vote the Straight "Safety First" Ticket THE PLATFORM 1. To reduce toe and foot accidents 2. To reduce compensation insurance rates 3. To increase employee good will 4. To make available to every worker--at factory prices--the PROTECTION, COMFORT and LONG WEAR of Safety First Shoes with steel toe-boxes and other safety features. USE THIS BALLOT! MAIL IT TODAY! With no obligation, I vote for: | | Details of merchandising plan | | Catalog 8C Prices | | Samples on approval Most interested in: ["] Service Shoes Dress Shoes Q] Molders' 8C Welders' Shoes MAIL TO Safety First Shoe Company Holliston, Massachusetts Name................................................................................. AddressFEBRUARY, 1936 Cesco No. 335 LIGHT WEIGHT CHIPPERS' GOGGLE There is no better goggle made than this.............. . Anatomically shaped right and left eye cups of bakelite and ball chain bridge for quick adjustment of width assure perfect fit. The shallow eye cups bring the large 50 m.m. lenses closer to the eyes, materially increase range of vision. Baffled vents and air channels in cup give cross circulation of air directly beneath surface of lens. This feature pre vents fogging--makes the goggle cooler and increases wearing comfort! If you are now using chipping goggles you will want to give the Cesco No. 535 a thorough trial and measure its usefulness on the basis of results. Write for trial pair. CHICAGO EYE SHIELD CO. 2323 Warren Blvd. CHICAGO, ILL. Style No. 50 Sizes 5-12 Widths D, E and EE An Exceptionally High Grade Police Type SAFETY SHOE You cannot Buy Better Nor Afford To Pay Less" GET OUR SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFER Also Safety Shoes for use in:-- STEEL PLANTS, OIL REFINERIES, R. R. SHOPS, MINES, PAPER MILLS, CHEMICAL PLANTS, Etc. Better Values Result in More Safety Shoe Wearers C. S. TURNER COMPANY --Safety Shoes Exclusively FRAMINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS Sharp Edges, High Speeds (Continued front page 16) ably not the best guards available be cause they can be pulled back and caught on the edge of the machine table. We depend on the worker and on supervi sion to prevent this practice. Fixed adjustable guides are a great aid and should be used. For the machine itself, steel lips on the opening, and round heads are guarantees against trouble. Our planers are all automatic and protected by bars to keep hands from rolls and an adequate exhaust system which removes fairly large chips. Sec tional feed rolls are used. In all of the operations on these and other machines the stock is watched for imperfections which are likely to cause trouble. Also the workmen avoid pushing a machine beyond the normal cut. Molders We do not operate any molders. These machines should be protected by ex haust systems. Roundheads help to pre vent chips clogging. Sectional feed rolls are best. If these are not used, sectional finger devices will prevent kickbacks. The rolls should be guarded by bars or strips fastened to the frame, Sanders Drum sanders used in our plant are of the automatic feed type, guarded and fully exhausted. Disc sanders are also guarded and equipped with an exhaust system. With the belt sanders, the exhaust hood acts as a guard in part by cover ing the belt and pulleys. Sliding grips are used in most cases to force the belt down on the material. In others, a block of wood shaped for easy holding is used. Lathes Guarding of lathes is rather limited. Driving belts or gears can and should be covered, if care is taken to have face plates kept in good condition and the machine guarded as above, the pre vention of accidents rests with the oper ator. Careful centering of stock goes a long way toward this end. We recommend goggles, and our men wear them, for a number of the jobs on lathes. Saws 1 have heard a saw classed as the ma chine most easily used without a guard --but not used without hazards. There is no valid excuse for a worker NATIONAL SAFETY NEWS using an unguarded saw for a dangerous job just because it takes only a few minutes. An accident takes less than that. Anyone desiring details on the safe use of power operated saws should make generous use of Safe Practices Pamphlet No. 20 of the National Safety Council, entitled "Woodworking Ma chinery and Equipment." The provision of a well-planned ex haust system for saws, and in fact for all high-speed machinery, is an import ant safety factor. We have saws of all types---band, rip, cut-off, and swing. They are guarded and used safely. The record speaks for itself. On the swing saw we use not only the counterweight fo offset the rebound but also a permanently attached limit chain to prevent pulling the saw out too far. One of the most notable mistakes in the use of the swing saw is the holding of the stock with the right hand and using the left hand on the handle to pull the saw forward. This brings the saw blade right out toward the abdomen. Hold the material with the left hand and pull the saw with the right. Should any thing go wrong, the saw will be beyond the operator. Maintenance One of the most important factors in the use of high-speed machinery is main tenance. We divide this into three parts. 1, We require the workman to know his ma chine thoroughly. It prevents him from oper ating it when repairs or adjustments are needed, from forcing it beyond safe capacity, and from using it when the cutting tools get dull. 2, We maintain an adequate department for making cutting toois, sharpening knives, caring for saws and setting up machines. 3, A good maintenance department is nearly 100 per cent insurance that your machine will he in repair, guards kept up and new ones pro vided as needed-- in short, proper policing of the departments. Much could be said on housekeeping, plant lighting, electrical equipment, lo cation of machines, safe clothing, and other details, but if the plant is guard ing high - speed machines, maintaining them safely, and seeing that they are used correctly, the chances are that the other details will not be neglected. We attribute a large share of our success to good housekeeping, mainte nance by a live foreman and crew, and the careful selection of men by the em ployment department. Our safety man at the plant has charge of this work, thus becoming familiar with each new man and his progress. The reason for progress in safety, to Mr. Beatty's way of thinking, is the FEBRUARY. 1936 'JlllVICl/ Evei-ythinq iBULLARDl S3 EAST NEW YORK W.S. Wilson Corp. 123 VsrickSt. PITTSBURGH Safety First Supply Co, Brady Building PHILADELPHIA J. A. Hunt Co. 2036 Sansome St. BRAINTREE, MASS. Direct Sales Co. 108 President Road SOUTH CHATTANOOGA, C. D. Genter Company Chattanooga Bank Bldg. MID-WEST DETROIT 0 H. Dockion Company 2985 E. Grand Blva. CHICAGO F,. D. Bullard Company 215 South Leavitt St. GREEN BAY, WIS. Safety Service Company 108 No. Quincy St. DULUTH W. P. St R. S, Mars Co. 324 W. Michigan Sc. HOUSTON E. D. Bullard Compauy 1 Main Street WEST SAN FRANCISCO E. D. Bullard Company 275 Eighth Street LOS ANGELES F. D. Bullard Company 1229 South Olive St. SALT LAKE CITY E. D. Bullard Company 1620 Yalccrest Avenue WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOUR HOSPITAL IS CLOSED? First Aid Must Be Available At All Hours! When your dispensary or emergency hospital is dosed, what provisions have you made for your extra shifts, your cleaners, your watchmen? The Bullard Cylindrical First Aid Kit fills the need for an extra-hour dispensary of first aid materials perfect ly. It may be kept under lock, keys being given to foremen or workmen. May we demonstrate? First Aid Catalog, describing the Bullard Cylindrical First Aid Kit, unit dressings and treatments and other first aid materials will be sent on request. This kit may be inspected at any office listed here. BULLARD i.............. .. ... i FERALUN/Also Bronzalun, \ JfnfhSlip Treads \ Nicatun J PREVENT ACCIDENTS ON STAIRS and FLOORS A hard metal matrix into which is cast an abrasive next in hardness to the diamond, assuring durability and anti-slip efficiency. ALL ARE FIREPROOF Originators and developers of Abrasive metals for SAFE WALKWAYS Specify Feraiun and Be Sure AMERICAN ABRASIVE METALS CO. Irvington, New Jersey 54 A Foot Saved May Mean a Life Saved! Industry Works in Lehigh Safety Shoes If all the feet saved by safety shoes were placed end to end they would probably cover many miles. Just how far is Registered U. S. Patent Office unimportant. What is important is the knowledge that Safety Shoes have prevented thousands of foot injuries, saved compensation and lost time costs and have been a boon to industrial workers. second sense of safety that is gradually being instilled into the new generations coming to work and its inevitable ab sorption by the old timers. The latter now take pride not only in the quality of the product they turn out but also in the fact that they can do it just as safely, or even more so, than the new clan we are training in safety. Our first aid room doesn't lack pa trons. We have all been trained that five or ten minutes spent there may save days or weeks later. So, if we have built safety into our operations through guards and other measures, if our men realize that the only way they can work for us is the safe way, hazards disappear, and the following observation from Mr. Beatty seems appropriate: "Xew hazards? I don't believe there are any. It's just the darn fool things we do." Lehigh Improved Steel Box Safety Toe Shoes are built to give foot protection. Further, they are good looking, cqmfortable to wear and inexpensive. Let Lehigh solve your foot safety problems. Every Day Welt Work Shoe No. 837--Drown Elk Blucher, Improved Steel Box Safety Toe, Weathear Leather Sole and Rubber Heel. Sizes 4 to 14, E width. No. 836 -- Black Elk Blucher, Improved Steel Box Safety Toe, Raw Cord Sole and Heel, Sizes 3 to 13, E Width. LEHIGH SAFETY SHOE CO., INC. 31 S. SEVENTH ST. : AI.LENTOWN, PA. Close Hopper-Bottom Car Doors with EASE and SAFETY with the Prescott Safety Tool This special tool will close hopperbottom car doors. Prevent smashed fingers, strained backs, ruptures and other serious injuries. Saves time--Is inexpensive. The Trumbull Mfg. Co. Warren Ohio Coming Events Of Interest to Safety Men Feb. 7-8, Springfield, Mass. Safety Conference, Connecticut Valley Divi sion, Massachusetts Safety Council, and Springfield Safety Council. (Hotel Kimball.) March 3-5, New York Seventh Annual Greater New York Safety Conference. (Hotel Astor). Julien H. Harvey, Manager, New York Office, National Safety Council. 9 East 41st Street, New York City. April 16-17, Pittsburgh, Pa. Thirteenth Annual Safety Engineering Con- ~ ference. G. E. Clarkson, manager, Western Pennsylvania Safety Council, 2409 First Na tional Bank Building, Pittsburgh, Pa. April 23-24, Boston Fifteenth Annual Massachusetts Safety Con ference. (Hotel Statler.) Lewis E. MacBrayne, manager, Massachusetts Safety Council, 80 Fed eral Street, Boston, Mass. May 5-7, Chicago Fourteenth Annual Midwest Safety Confer ence, (Stevens Hotel). George G. Traver. manager, Chicago Safety Council, 222 North Hank Drive. Chicago. IT May 16-23, Tulsa, Okla. International Petroleum Exposition. The In ternal Petroleum Exposition Safety Conference.' will he held May 21 and a first aid meet May _ 22. May 20-21, Asbury Park, N. J. Twelfth Annual Eastern Safety Conference. Fred M. Rosscland. Secretary-Manager, Newark Safety Council, 2 i Branford Place, Newark. n. _ May 21-22, Richmond, Va. Virginia State-W.de Safety Conference. .. (Jefferson Hotel.) William M. Myers, man- .. aging director. Richmond Safety Council. M> T" Alhsnn Bldg.. Richmond, Va. NATION AT. SAFETY NEWS Personals Hurlbert C. Phillips, for the past six years personnel director for the honman Beverage Company, Newark, N. J., has resigned to become director of per sonnel for the Schenley Products Com pany, Inc. The plants of this company are located at Schenley, Pa., Lawrenceburg, Ind., Covington, Frankfort and Lexington, Ky., with the home office in New York City. Howard E. Grxgg, formerly personnel manager of the Long Island City plant of the Hoffman Beverage Company, has been promoted to the position made va cant by Mr. Phillips' resignation. W. A. Bechill, safety engineer at the Highland Park plant of the Chrysler Corporation since 1927, has been pro moted to the position of personnel super visor which was left vacant by the death of C. A. Magee.. L. B. Sampson, who has had a varied experience with the company and in other industrial fields, succeeds Mr. Bechill as safety engineer. C. C. Rosenbarger, formerly divi sion manager of the Motor Truck Divi sion of Markell Service, Inc., has been appointed vice - president and general manager of "G I " Service, with offices in the Insurance Exchange Building, St. Louis, Mo. DUST CONTROL ... Suppression ... Collection. ..Disposal BE YOUR DUST PROBLEM SMALL OR LARGE, IF IT INVOLVES TEMPERATURE CONSIDERATIONS OR REQUIRES Wet or Dry TREATMENT Consult B L A W - K N O X for a prompt economical solution 56 A Needless Gamble! was 58 years old and had been in poor health for some time. He is survived by his widow. "Kep," as he was known to a host of friends in the safety movement, had been with the Pennsylvania Salt Manu facturing Company for 24 years. He was among the earliest members of the National Safety Council and served as a director from 1918 till shortly before his death. He was vice-president of the Council during 1920-21 and was one of the founders of the Chemical Section which he served four years as chairman and one as secretary. Under Mr. Kepner's direction, the plants of the Pennsylvania Salt Manu facturing Company made some out standing reductions in accidents. His interest in safety was not confined to his own organization and he was always ready to help in extending the work nationally. It is possible for unprotected machinery to be operated for a period of time with out accidental injuries. The odds are, however, unfavorable. Why take these needless chances when you can guard these hazards so economically and effec tively with H&K Guard Accessories. Further, they can be assembled in your own shop, by your own men, to your own specifications. All H&K Guard Accessories are under inspec tion service of Underwriters9 Laboratories, Inc. Harrinqton & Kina I I T.o/Perforating 114 Liberty St. NEW YORK, N. Y. 5645 Fillmore St. CHICAGO, ILL. No More Accidents in This Shop! --or in anv other where W1ESMAN SAFETY PRESS GUARDS are installed on the power presses. The cam action operating principle assures maximum safety and in no way interferes with rapid production. Simple in construc tion, automatic in action, and easy to attach. Made for right or left hand stroke. Write for details. John F. H. Wyse, manager of the Ontario Safety League, and one of the founders of the safety movement in Canada died December 29, 1935, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A. L. Fabens, in Wooster, Ohio, where he was spend ing the holiday season. Mr. Wyse was 73 years old and pneumonia was the cause of death. Surviving are his widow, a son, F. O. Wyse, of Milwaukee, Wis., and three daughters. Mr. Wyse was born at Pikesville, near Baltimore. After receiving training in engineering he moved to British Co lumbia more than 50 years ago. He was engaged in the opening of mining terri tory in the northern part of the province and later entered the field of electrical engineering. Coming to Toronto he continued in electrical installations through the con sulting firm of Wyse and Middleton. During this time he began the study of safety methods in industry and his in terest soon extended to public and home safety. He suggested the formation of an organization to promote these prin ciples. and with the support of the late Sir John Eaton, the Ontario Safety League came into being January 1,1914. In spite of the outbreak of the war. the movement continued to grow and in 1920 the Canadian National Safety League was organized. Since then, similar or ganizations have been formed in all of the provinces. Wiesman Mfg. Co. 31 South St. Clair St. DAYTON, OHIO, U.S.A. John Campbell, director of the Bu reau of Inspection of the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry since August, 1933, died January 3 following NATIONAL SAFETY NEWS ZE? m r m* -- * -1 -= --i V--S .-s 4 57 a stroke. He was a member of the Amer ican Society of Mechanical Engineers and had served on numerous committees for the formulation of codes and stand ards. Mr. Campbell graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1900 with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Mechanical and Metallurgical Engineering. Before becoming associ ated with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry he had many years of varied experience in industry. In 1930 he became director of the Bu reau of Industrial Standards in the De partment and in 1933 he also assumed the direction of the Bureau of Inspec tion. He had also-served as secretary of the Safety Advisory Board of the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry; secretary of Governor Pinchot's Commission on Compensation for Industrial Diseases; representative of the State of Pennsylvania with U. S. Public Health Service on the anthracite coal survey relative to silicosis, and di rector of safety for the Pennsylvania State Emergency Relief Board. For the past three years he had been lecturer on safety engineering to the graduating classes of the University of Pittsburgh and Franklin and Marshall College. Drive 38,000,000 Miles Without a Fatality A RECORD of 38,000,000 miles since 1927, without a fatal acci dent, is the outstanding achievement of drivers of vehicles for Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company in Oklahoma and Arkansas, according to the records kept by the company. Realizing the seriousness of traffic accidents as far back as ten years ago, the company, through its Accident Pre vention Department, inaugurated rigid inspection rules and a special course of training for members of the organiza tion who drive automobiles. First, auto motive equipment is maintained in the highest degree of operating efficiency. Second, periodic tests of eyesight, judg ment, and driving practices are given employees. Third, an honor system was established for drivers making the best records. Tn addition, the company ana lyzes each accident and a discussion of how it could have been avoided is given before all automobile drivers. This record made by the company is unbroken to date, and the distance traveled without fatal accidents is in creasing at the rate of approximately one-third of a million miles per month. FEBRUARY, 1936 imi*Siyp> $olef*" Heels Check the cause of accidents in your plant and you will find that an average of 1 out of 5 is caused by slipping. Many employers are meeting this problem successfully and reducing accidents by seeing to it that their employees wear shoes equipped with Non-Slip GRO-CORD and RAW-CORD Soles and Heels. These soles and heels are Non-Slip, manufactured so by a patented process which places many thousands of tightly twisted Cords-On-End in each pair of soles. The Cord Ends firmly grip smooth and slippery surfaces, and gives work ers the security which permits them to put their best efforts into thir work. Shoes having GRO-CORD or RAW-CORD Soles and Heels are sold by all progrssive shoe dealers. RAW-CORD and GRO-CORD soles and heels are used extensively in dairies, on farms, iron and steel foundries, railroad shops, auto factories, gas and electric plants, ice and fuel stations, stone quarries, mines, general warehouses--where Safety is an important factor, also street and office. The Lima"Cord Sole Sc Heel Co., Depft. 7*F, Lima, O. Fully Protected by Patents--Any Infringements Wilt Be Prosecuted NON- SLIP SC 1 HEELS BUHRKE Collapsible Non-Metallic Buckets The safe way to raise tools and supplies to linemen working on pole tops is via BUHRKE Safety Buckets. Several types and sizes available from stock. AH are made of heavy canvas with leather bottoms. Furnished with rope handles spliced to hag through leather reinforcements which can he equipped with special swivel snaps, if desired. Send for literature giving complete details. R. H. BUHRKE CO. 4538 Fullerton Ave. Chicago, 111. SAFETY EQUIPMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE No. 1078 BUCKET A nopularmndt'l 12x12x11 inches Built for service ami safety. BUHRKE 58 Service with Safety (Continued from page 18) DISIN FECTANT MANY a perfect safety record has been shattered by Oil Dermatitis. Carried from worker to worker by cutting lubri cants infected during use, this serious skin disease cripples production... causes compensation payments. Guard your men against infection by using Derma-San. Just add 1 pint of Derma-San to 35 gals, of cutting lubricant, and kill dan gerous pus-forming germs before they attack your workers. Derma-San is ideal for all general plant sanitation NunTiijGTon.mDiniif). SANKEY FOOT GUARDS Smashed toes are costly. Avoid them. Protect your worker's feet with Sankey Foot Guards. Made of 16-gauge steel, or Rigidlum, an aluminum alloy. Sankey Foot Guards are light in weight, com fortable to wear and permit free and easy movement of the feet. Built for strength--will withstand an impart of 300 foot pounds. Designed so that the door or ground takes the force of the impact in ease of falling objects. Write for Your Sample Today. ELLWOOD SAFETY APPLIANCE CO. Ellwood City, Pennsylvania children away from service stations. The water and air hose should be coiled and hung up out of the way when not in use. If bicycle tires are to be inflated, the service station salesmenshould do it. Boiling radiators in summer and in winter when the car is frozen up have caused many serious scalds and burns. Caution must be exercised in filling the radiator of a car when the water in the radiator is extremely hot. Generally when a car comes in with a steaming radiator, the water is low and the upper part of the radiator is filled with steam. If the cap is removed suddenly, this steam will rush out with considerable force and may seriously scald the person who removes it. To avoid this, the capshould be removed slowly, thus allow ing the steam to escape gradually. A. large cloth should be used to protect the hands and face from the rush of steam; and hot water while removing the cap. It is a safe practice, however, to wait until the boiling stops before removing the cap. Cold water should not be poured intoan overheated radiator when the water supply is low and the engine extremely hot. Under such conditions the water jacket or the motor block may crack. The proper procedure is to allow the engine to cool before adding water, and' then to ask the driver to idle the motor to permit the cold water to circulate and more slowly absorb the heat. Never stand in front of the car and ask the motorist to start the motor. Step from the front of it and then have the motor started. Otherwise, if the car should bein gear, it might injure you. Water hose and radiator cans should be kept off driveways and sidewalks to prevent people from stumbling. Hundreds of minor cuts and scratchesand a few serious injuries are caused every year during the cleaning of wind shields. Cuts and scratches may be avoided while cleaning cracked or broken windshields by keeping a cloth or cham ois between the hand and the glass. Wind-wings often break at the clamps, causing serious cuts if too much pres sure is exerted upon them while they are being cleaned. Standing with one foot on the ground and one foot on the running board is a very unsafe practice. If the car moves while the service sta tion salesman is in this position, he may fall or the car may roll over one of his feet. NATIONAL SAFETY NEWS 59 Many station salesmen have been in jured in trying to give the windshield or a window a final wipe after the car has started or starting cleaning before the car stops. A number of serious injuries have been caused by customers slamming the door on the fingers of salesmen who have braced themselves to reach over while cleaning the windshield. Men should never grab or brace themselves with their hands or fingers in door jambs. Great care should be observed by sales men to avoid the passenger's hand, es pecially when children are in the car. If the customer opens the door, let him close it again. By so doing, many mashed fingers can be avoided, also quite a num ber of broken door glasses. Always bear in mind that no one knows that particu lar car as well as the customer does. Customers should be discouraged from doing small "chores" to their cars when they drive into a station. By "chores" we mean filling the radiator, putting air in the tires, wiping windshields, etc. As a matter of fact, the customers are much safer when sitting in their automobiles. The one exception is when the car is on the lift or grease rack. There is only one practical way to really keep the cus tomer in his car and that is to meet him at the pump and by beating him to the small necessary services that go along with the up-to-date retailing of gasoline and oil. If the customer is permitted to wait at the pump before being serviced it is a natural inclination to get out of the car and start tinkering on it, or wandering around the station. Self-service might not only result in accidents, fires, and liability claims but also drives away potential customers. A large consumer of gasoline recently em phasized the hazard of self-service and stated that whenever he saw a customer attempting to service his own car that he drove on to another service station. Safety is not something superimposed upon an organization, but an integral part of its operation. Accidents are not a necessary evil; they indicate, to a large extent, lack of planning, training, supervision or discipline. We have to conduct our business with the aid of average individuals, not paragons. They do not want accidents and there is every reason why they should wish to be and to feel safe in performing their tasks. It is the management's responsibility to provide its employees with safe equip ment, safe working conditions and pro per supervision and it is the employees' responsibility to observe precautions and do their work in the safest possible man ner. FEBRUARY. 1936 of 1935 Business from Previous Users 10 can wash at one time--sanitary running water for each--easily installed. Ol the total 1935 business, 62% of Bradley Washfountains shipped went to join other Bradleys previously installed. This is particularly significant since Washfountains are not replacement items. In fact, Bradley Washfountains lasc as long as the buildings in which they are installed and 62% repeat busi ness is accordingly convincing proof that Bradleys reduce expenses and ap peal to both management and employees. One Bradley serves 10 persons with but little more water than required by one individual basin. There is only one set of water connections instead of 10, --less maintenance. Made in stone, marble, enameled pressed iron, porcelain and stainless steel--all described in Catalog 435 , Write for a copy. BRADLEY WASHFOUNTAIN CO., 2237 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, Wis. Over twice as''many Bradley Group Showers were installed in 1935 as in 1934* Assure maxi mum sanitation, minimize scald ing hazard. Shipped complete- ready to connect. IB IRA ID ILIEY WASHFOUNTAINS AND SHOWERS Safeguard Your Light Bulbs Against Theft Missing light bulbs may cause serious accidents. THE NEW MODEL L-35 MULTIPLE LAMPLOK Insures lifelong maintenance of lamps. Stops lamp theft. Prevents loosening of light bulbs from vibration. Costs less than 2c per lamp by continuous use on lamp replacements. NO BREAKING OF GLASS INTERLOCKING PRODUCTS CO. 543 Filth Ave. New York NEW MODEL L-35 Patented Try 100 $]500 Lamploks including fibre shields and tool. Satisfaction Guaran teed or Monoy Refunded 60 SAFETY Here's a job that calls for nerves of steel--working on a fifty foot pole--pulling up on a heavy line. In equipment, too, there can be no compromise with quality. Linemen, and those responsible for the safety of linemen, know that the Klein circle on their safety straps and belts, come-alotigs, spurs and pliers, sleeve twisters, furnaces and torches, is more than just a trademark it spells SAFETY! Only Klein equipment possesses Klein quality. Distributed through jobbers The four pamphlets listed below will be sent without charge toanyoneinterested. Check the ones you want. Safaly tor the Pole Climber. Specifications on Linemen's Beils and Safely Straps. O The Safely Factor on Lineman's Leather Goods. Pocket Tool Guide. KLEINMathias] [ &.Sons Chnjj.,111 USA 3200 Belmont Avenue, Chicago, Illinois The Insurance Company Needs Our Help been found that it is more effective tp have one or two bulletins on the bulletin board at one time rather than having (Continued from page 24) assistant superintendent and the statis tician makes an inspection of some por tion of the plant for cleanliness and the entire board covered with them. Consequently we have provided that no more than two bulletins shall appear on _ the board at any one time. Pay envelope inserts are used once each month. safety. Memoranda of untidy or hazard ous conditions are made and copies When An Accident Occurs promptly sent to the foremen for correc 1. First Aid Supervisor--When an in tion. jury occurs of sufficient severity that the Here is what the safety committee looks for on inspection'trips: 1. Maintenance of safeguards. 2. Unsafe ladders. , 3. Tripping hazards in aisles. 4. Unsafe piling of material. 5. Insufficient light for safe work. 6. Look for burred chisels and hammers. 7. Blocking of fire escapes. 8. Water or sand in the fire pailsij 9. Tag fire extinguisher with daifc last filled. 10. Worn treads on stairs. employee must be sent to the doctor, the first aid supervisor makes out an identification slip for the doctor as pre viously described, sending one copy to the safety director and giving the orig inal to the injured employee. The injury is recorded on the first aid supervisor's list. 2. Safety Inspector--The safety in spector immediately investigates the accident, interviewing all persons who 11. Are stairs well lighted? may give any clue as to who or what is 12. Toe boards on working platforms. 13. Milk bottles, etc., should be kept off win dow sills. 14. Are goggles worn while grinding or chip at fault. A report is made up on a special form, giving all the details and a definite recommendation as to blame. ping? This is sent to the shop office clerk. 15. Is gasoline kept in "safety" cans always? 16. Is muriatic acid handled properly? 17. Are minor scratches and cuts getting first aid treatment promptly? 3. Foreman--As a further check on the accident the foreman makes out a report on safety form "H" which is 18. Are safety bulletins posted on all bulletin promptly forwarded to the shop office boards ? 19. Is all electrical equipment grounded? 20. Are drop cords on extension lights in good condition ? 21. Uneven flange on emery wheels. tY clerk giving the foreman's view on the subject. 4. Shop Office Clerk--The shop office clerk types up the accident report on 22. Tool rests on emery wheels out of adjust? safety form in quadruplicate. One copy ment. is kept in the shop files, and the original 23. 24. Belt guards on emery and buffing Check window cleaning methods, wJftSelSj. J't : and two copies are forwarded to the - 25. Check oiler for unsafe methods! ^ , safety director. 26. Check method of cleaningforyeptacing 5. Safety Director -- The safety di electric light globes. lo ' ^fo The statistician makes up a summary report each month of minor injuries and doctor cases, the report for the'previous month being present at each safety com mittee meeting. The statistician also prepares a summary of the accidents for the month, classified according-to their cause and segregated by departments. This is made up on safety form "C." These reports, after being presented at the safety committee meetings are forwarded to the general manager for inspection, after which they are main tained on file by the safety director, where they are held readily available. rector places one copy of the accident report in his permanent files; the orig inal and first copy of the report are placed in the call-up file set for four days after the date of the accident. All acci dent reports to the insurance company are held up so as to reach the insurance company's office on the fifth day after the accident for the reason that in Wis consin a report is not sent to the indus trial commission unless the employee is disabled three days. Whether or not a report has been sent to the industrial commission should be recorded on the accident report to the insurance com pany. The safety director must follow - up A record of the doctor cases, accord all accidents reported to the insurance ing to the departments, is posted each company until they are finally disposed month on the bulletin board on safety of. If a claim reaches the commission form "D." Only doctor cases are shown and a summons to attend a hearing is inasmuch as we try to encourage the served on us, this is promptly forwarded first aid treatment of minor injuries. to the insurance company, which repre Safety bulletins are posted on the sents us at the hearing. But first the bulletin boards each month. It has point at issue and the claim before the NATIONAL SAFETY NEWS 61 commission is noted, and the safety di rector must see that a further investiga tion is conducted by the safety inspector or the foreman to determine if there is not some further evidence which can be transmitted to the insurance company on the point under controversy. This is necessary in order to protect our in terests. Checks in settlement of claims, when forwarded to us by the insurance com pany, are promptly turned over to the employee with a letter on company sta tionery stating that this is in settlement of his claim. The superintendent is advised of the final disposition of Jill cases so he can call the employee's, attention to the cost of his injury to the company and caution him against future negligence. Wins Gold Watch for Ten Years of Safe Driving A NTHONY SCHWARTZBACH, a truck driver for the Columbia Ter minals Company of St. Louis since 1921, was presented with a gold watch and a check for $25 by his company in recog nition of his record of driving for ten consecutive years without an accident. He is the first employee of the company to turn in a consecutive ten-year safety record. During that period Schwartzbach has driven 120,000 miles through the congested district of St. Louis. Checks for $25 were awarded to 229 other drivers who went through 1935 without an accident. The year just ended established a new high safety record for the Columbia Terminals Company which paid its drivers a total of $5,750 in safe driving awards. In 1934, a total of $4,425 was awarded the 177 drivers who had no accidents that year. Only seven drivers received the award in 1926. the year the company inaugurated its safety campaign. Total number of accidents has been steadily decreasing since Columbia Ter minals started its campaign in 1926. During that year drivers of the company had 818 accidents. In 1934 the tota' number of accidents for a single year had dropped to 64, and for the year just That's the way to keep plants clean at low cost. It's the way to be sure you are shipping a clean product, that you are doing a 100% salvage job on waste materials and removing danger ous dusts and dirt at their source. Vacuum in Industry the Spencer Way, is not expensive. You can use Spencer Porta bles or the Spencer Central System--or a combination of both. One man can bring the Vacuum to the point of cleaning and per He can reclaim elusive raw materia! dusts form the work quickly, without interfering or remove bulky waste materials--and you with production. can find a dozen special ways to use vacuum He can clean the floors, walls, ceilings that are not common to other industries. and pipes. 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"When our safety campaign was start ed we recognized the fact that in order to gain the cooperation of our drivers we must keep their equipment in good condition. To this end, a daily inspec tion is made and any defective equip ment is spotted before it gets on the street." Asked as to what he attributed his safety record, Schwartzbach said, "I never drive too fast for the prevailing conditions." D PAVING THE WAY FOR GREATER SAFETY Vocuuw- cJZeamtcl plants oac -yvtore (ytdEAJUj. Tilt ywiuvm. ctwAEA. is au automatic patiteav\cw., pAvtMwt| fiittui, dbtt.awi dust $>wvu OuCOtUWvuiAt- wq..0AINVINCIBLE PORTABLE VACUUM CLEANER actUai&j pdqs Uts wutj -JtjAEducWj cfieam.iM.qp CtrstS, but Com t(. it did nut, its wiptfdtancfc "tb- tjqtAA. Sa^cXi^ unrufid s&fifi 'Vn.cvfcc. it Co ScwwdL I/wuxiet-vutmt". MAY WE sm YOU FACTS, FIGURES, AND COSTS ? INVINCIBLE VACUUM CLEANER IYIFG. CO. 2.302 DAVIS ST. est. 1905 DOVER-OHIO Both Drivers and Plant Men Reduce Accidents TNDUSTRY'S motor vehicle accident problem ** can be solved if the safety movement of tht Gulf Brewing Company, Houston, Texas, is any criterion. During 1934 the commercial vehicle fleet operated by the company reported 105 traffic accidents; during 1935 only 15_ accidents were reported, a reduction of 85 5/7 per cent. Certificates for operating company vehicles without accidents during the year were presented to seven drivers. Only two men re ceived these certificates in 1934. Personal injury records for the firm's em ployees have also improved. In 1934 there were 32 clinical cases with 9 lost-time accidents; in 1935 there were 29 clinical cases with 6 lost time cases. There have been no lost*time acci dents in the plant since May 17, 1935 -- an accident-free period of more than six months. Key to Hazards in Contest Poster (Shown on page 27) 1. Darrels not properly piled. 2. Boxes not properly piled. .1. Bags not properly piled. 1. Lumber not properly piled. 5. Electric light extending into pile of bags. f>. Broken crate on floor. 7. Upturned nails. 8. broken barrel on floor. 9. Material spilling out of bag. 10. Man washing in fire pail. 11. Lumber in fire barrel. 12. Broken glass in window over door. I. 1. Man carrying box which is too heavy. II. Shoe of man carrying box in poor condi tion. l.'. No gangplank between car ami warehouse. 1C). Truck in foreground not loaded safely. 17. Employee pushing truck not watching where he is going. IS, Man pushing truck wearing shoe in poor condition. NATIONAL SAFETY NEWS 63 Find the Causes (Continued from page 28) 2. For the plant in each group reporting the largest number of unsafe conditions. 3. For the plant in each group showing the greatest improvement in correcting the unsafe practices and conditions which were found and reported. In setting up this interplant contest and establishing requirements, careful consideration was given to the basis of the contest. Several fundamentals were kept in mind: 1. That the contest should teach every em ployee on all plants and operations of the company. -- 2. To prevent any particular plant concen trating either upon unsafe practices or unsafe conditions awards were offered for each classi fication. (Employee recognition.) 3. The uncovering and reporting of these two items, aside from the education feature, would not bring about the results desired unless they were corrected. (Managerial-recognition.) - Therefore, a third prize was offered for the plant or operation which showed the greatest progress in eliminating both unsafe practices and unsafe conditions after they were uncovered and reported by the employees, this award being made in recognition of managerial interest. In order to encourage contestants to look for major accident causes, as well as those of a minor character, a "Grand Award" was offered, to be given to the plant or operation which found and corrected the unsafe practice or unsafe condition considered to be the most hazardous to employees. At the end of the second month of the contest the IS groups had sent in 1,892 unsafe practices and 6,910 unsafe condi tions, or a total of 8,800 unsafe prac tices and unsafe conditions. A review of these items indicated that they could be grouped according to the "classifica tion of injuries," i. e.--falls of persons, stepping on or striking objects, falling objects, flying objects, burns and scalds, etc. It is interesting to note that with one or two exceptions the unsafe practices and unsafe conditions reported as pos sible causes of accidents very closely parallel the causes of accidents for the previous five years. This was strikingly indicative of the probable success of the contest for it was apparent that the employees were recognizing and report ing those things which were causing the majority of our major injuries. _ During the contest 55.836 unsafe practices and unsafe conditions were re ported. Of these 11,685 were unsafe practices and 44,151 unsafe conditions. At the end of the contest all of the un safe practices were reported as elimin ated and all but 6,500 of the unsafe con ditions were corrected. In other words, 88 per cent of the unsafe practices and unsafe conditions were either eliminated, corrected or safeguarded, and it is pre sumed that the majority of those re maining have been corrected since that time. Individual employee awards Nos. 1 and 2 were won by 19 plants--embrac ing nearly 10,000 employees -- while award No. 3 was won by 13 plants, in volving over 7,000 employees, so that the efforts of over 17,000 employees or nearly 50 per cent of those participating in the contest were definitely rewarded. The individual employee prizes for either group awards Nos.. 1 and 2 averaged about $1.50 per employee, while em ployees on plants winning both awards were permitted to select a prize valued at $3. Prizes consisted of toilet sets, cutlery, pen and pencil sets, wallets, brief cases, bridge sets, jewel cases, cigaret boxes, tobacco pouches and pipes, aluminum kitchen utensils, ladies com pacts, handbags, belts, brushes, key cases, picture frames, miniature too! sets, manicure sets, magnifiers, reading glasses, telescopes, drawing instruments, cameras, pocket secretary notebooks, etc. Over 60 per cent of the articles selected were aluminum kitchen utensils, and the second largest selection was carving sets and kitchen cutlery sets. This demonstrated that the employees were discussing the contest and its suc cess with their families and that the families were helping them to select the prize. While the interplant contest did not specifically embrace the question of re duction in the number of accidents, the major injuries were reduced nearly 50 per cent as compared with the same period of the pervious year. The two interplant safety contests during the latter part of 1934 resulted in a fewer number of major injuries as compared to the first six months of that year. How ever, as of September 30 of this year, the number of major injuries has been reduced 43 per cent as compared with the first nine months of 1934. It is sometimes more difficult to pre vent the recurrence of an unsafe prac tice and in some instances unsafe con ditions than it is to remedy them when fi-st uncovered. Recognizing this the poster announcing the winners of the DEPENDABLE PROTECTION Everything for Safety irom an Asbestos Suit to a Pair of Goggles HEAD: Hats -- Hoods -- Helmets EYE & NOSE: Goggles -- Masks -- Respirators HAND & ARM: Amilets -- Finger Cots -- Gloves Mittens -- Sleeves -- Hand Pads BODY: _ Aprons -- Clothing, etc. Acid -- Asbestos -- Duck Leather -- Rubber LEG & FOOT: Leggings -- Spats -- Shoes GENEBAL: Blankets -- Gas Masks -- Signs Ladders -- Ladder Shoes WELDING PROTECTION: Helmets -- Hand Shields Goggles -- Gloves -- Curtains THE SAFETY CLOTHING CO. Manufacturers 3804 Payne Ave. Cleveland, Ohio FEBRUARY, 1936 64 Here Is Health Insurance Your Policy Is Folder No. 222 Industrial diseases pe culiar to the processing of chemicals, rock pro ducts, cotton goods and other products, having circulation of dust as a health hazard to employees, can be suppressed with the American Dustube Dust Collector. Forfullparticular s write for Folder No. 222. The American Foundry Equipment Co. 637 Byrkit Street MISHAWAKA, INDIANA DUSTUBE COLLECTORS contest which was sent to all of the con testants states: Preventing the recurrence oj the un safe practices which this contest elimin ated and the unsafe conditions which were corrected is the problem which now confronts all of us. At the end of the contest 45 of the larger plants were surveyed to ascertain: (1) If they considered a contest of this character basically sound; (2) If the idea of the contest could not and should not be included as a part of the regular operating procedure. Forty-three plants replied affirmative ly and at the present time many of the larger plants are continuing the contest on an inter - departmental plant basis. As of November 1, 1935, the records show that since the contest ended over 40 plants and operations have continued to follow the contest plan, and since June 30 have reported 2,331 unsafe prac tices and 17,332 unsafe conditions, in addition to those sent in during the con test, which have been uncovered and received attention. It is recommended that everyone give consideration to including in plant and operating procedure the practice of en couraging employees to report all unsafe practices and conditions which they recognize and that when reported the items receive immediate attention. *** From the 56,000 items turned in by employees during the contest the follow ing will give some idea of the develop ment on the part of employees in safety thinking and ability to recognize acci dent hazards in both physical plant con ditions and wo-king practices. Examples of Unsafe Practices Found and Corrected 1. In tightening an angle valve, an oper ator had both feet on the wrench instead of on the floor. 2. Employees were observed separating the two sections of an extension ladder and using the top section which does not have approved type ladder shoes. 3. Operator was trying to take elevator away from another operator. 4. Brakemen adjusting automatic coup lers with their feet about the time the coupling is to be made. 5. The practice of cutting glass tubing on emery wheel should be discontinued to overcome the hazard of glass cuts and fly ing particles. 6. A mechanic was seen lighting a cigaret with a welding torch. 7. Employee removed and washed rubber gloves which had been used when pouring formic acid. Should have washed gloves while yet on his hands. S. Painters use strips of window glass as paint stirrers. 9, Foreman instructed to keep a careful watch on the teamsters who furnish their own equipment to see that they have their chains and other equipment in good repair. 10.'One fireman has a bad habit of roam ing around leaving the boilers for a short time when not busy. He was instructed to remain in his department. 11. Rubber gloves should not be washed over drinking fountain. 12. A supervisor was noticed standing on a three-wheel truck to operate an over head valve. 13. Girl jumping on elevator while in motion. 14. One instance found of ladder being used at an incorrect angle. The man in this instance was spoken to and instruc tions were given. 15. Pipefitters were noticed using scrapers made of files for cleaning gas kets. These scrapers were not equipped with handles on the pointed end of the file. 16. While a committee was investigating loading platform for tank cars, a swinging platform was lowered onto a sulphuric tank which stood on the tracks but this committee did not remember to have a blue flag placed to protect themselves while they were walking back and forth from car to platform. The sulphuric pump er noticed the situation and placed a blue flag to protect these men. 17. Using part of* a lift truck as a "scooter." 18. A workman was observed using an adz on small work without work being rigidly fastened, subjecting himself t possible injury in the event adz was de flected due to shifting of work he was cut ting. 19. Children of tenants in company's houses in village found flying kites over high tension electric lines. 20. Man handling carboys on packing dock and eating sandwich at same time. 21. Although steps are provided to be used for crossing roller conveyor when it is in position for use, it has been ob served that few persons avail themselves of this equipment, but step over or strad dle the conveyor. In this same connection it is necessary that approach to steps be kept clear. 22. Man found on top of stepiadder with two or three blocks under the legs on one side. 23. Men often working aloft without wearing safety belts and sometimes with out securing safety line to belt. 24. Standing on the head of a barrel while making overhead repairs. 25. Change House--Men after shaving are sometimes careless about leaving razor blades around where other men may get cut A box has been provided for used blades and a sign posted directing them to use it. If this fails, shaving will be prohibited. 26. The truck platforms for transporting material about the shops should have rounded corners instead of square. This causes abrasions' and bruises to limbs when coming in contact with them. 27. A man was observed standing upon a roller bearing conveyor. 28. Caps being left off oxygen and acety lene tanks. If sonje heavy object should fall and strike tfre valve on these tanks there is a possibility of the tank explod ing. This practice was corrected by rigid rules. When the tanks are in use the cap is wired to the tank. When the tanks are not in use the cap must be replaced imme diately by the employee using the tank. 29. Slapping workmen on the head while drinking from a fountain. 30. Carpenter ran sliver of wood in hand and was seen removing it with his poeket knife. When told about it he remarked it v%ns bin linger and his splinter. 31: Skids used for rolling barrels had bolts loose. Condition corrected by tight ening bolts. 32. An employee was using a stevedore truck that had only one handle. There was danger of the truck upsetting and the material hitting someone because of the unbalanced lift. 33. Operators roll barrels instead of using the barrel truck provided, 34. Men operating Logan hoist make a practice of putting head in the shaftway NATIONAL SAFETY NEWS 65 to speak to man above. Suggest a speak ing tube be installed. 35. The practice of two choppers limbing trees side by side has been stopped. Now the choppers start their limbing at each end of the tree and when meeting at the middle one chopper leaves to get the next tree ready to fall. This reduces the hazard of cutting each other in case their axe should slip. 36. A mixer operator was using a cradle hoist to raise a barrel of stock. In doing so he stepped beneath the raised barrel several times, thus exposing himself to severe injury had the hoist or cradle col lapsed at any time. 37. An employee in the Power House was cleaning a fire box. He neglected to wear a hard hat, thus exposing his head to con cussion from falling material. 3S. An inexperienced employee was al lowed to operate an electric tractor. 39. An employee was watching an acety lene burning operation without goggles. Examples of Unsafe Conditions Found and Corrected 1. Ring embedded in concrete walk. 2. Telephone cords on the stenographer's desk are loose on the floor. The telephone has been knocked off the desk several times due to persons catching their feet in the cords. 3. A shadow is cast over bottom step in staircase, which might cause someone to fall. It is suggested-that light be changed. 4. The new sheet piling that has been driven alongside of the road is difficult to see when the weather is foggy as the piling is about the same color as the road. 5 Jagged and sharp edges resulting from opening metal containers with hat chet. 6. Flighty, nervous mule--sold. 7. The screw conveyor is built in four sections, each of which is equipped with loose covers. It was recommended that the covers be bolted to the conveyor to prevent an Injury. The cover has been properly secured. 8. Several lugs are broken on filter. 9. Material lying in front of first aid fire fighting equipment. 10. When water is flushed in toilet of change house, the cold water stops run ning in the wash basin. 11. Bridge crossing ditch has no'cleats on deck making it difficult for mules crossing with a heavy load in wet weather to keep their feet. 12. An employee wanted to secure safety goggles at the plant storeroom but the supply was exhausted. 13. An emergency quick closing gate valve on a gas feed line has a badly worn pull cord. Worn cord has been ordered replaced with a steel tiller cord. 14. Two men lifting lead roll which should be handled with crane. 15. Rough chairs are not only damaging the ladies' stockings but arc liable to cause injuries. 16. "Stop" signs at the contact crossing were removed for painting. It is suggest ed that we should have placed some tem porary signs while these, were down and it has also been suggested that we adopt a standard "stop" sign as used by the Highway Department. 17. It is recommended that separate con trol switches be installed for the small drill and press in this room. At present both machines must be started in order to have one running. 18. Stakes on side of automobile truck so loose that they bounce out of stake holders. 19. Three-ton chain block needs repair ing as the worm gear is worn and chain slips. 20. Employees are careless in spilling oil on the floor in the oil house. This causes a fire hazard as well as danger of slipping. 21. It is necessary in a certain process to carry acid in buckets up a flight of stairs. To eliminate this, a small tank should be installed over the operation. FEBRUARY, 1936 M*M RRIL CLUMP/ > H Easily and Quickly Removed Guaranteed Against Breakage M 8C M Rail Clamps are recom mended as the surest and safest possible stop for use on runways, in repairing cranes, on loading platforms, temporary sidings, air ferries, under tipples, car stops and cars on grades. M 8C M Rail Clamps eliminate the dangerous practice of placing wooden blocks under the car wheels for bracing. Style A--$15. each M 8C M Rail Clamps are rigidly constructed of open hearth an nealed cast steel, with tool steel key. Will fit any rail from 40 to 110 lbs. M 8C M Rail Clamps are used and recommended by Manufacturing Plants, Cement Plants, Grain Ele vators, Mines and Quarries. Ul u. < CO OUR NEW CATALOG IS READY FOR YOU. SEVERAL HUNDRED SAFETY ITEMS ILL USTRATED WITH RECOMMENDED USES. INDUSTRIRL PRODUCTS COMPflNV Accident Prevention Equipment 800 W. SOMERSET ST. PHILADELPHIA, PENNA. i 2Ihe LI NCOI* Twin Disc SCRUBS - WAXES - P O LIS H$ FOR floor maintenance problems use a Lincoln Twin Disc Floor Cleaning and Polishing Machine. They will perform the job to your complete satisfaction. These valuable aids to good housekeeping programs make it easy to keep factory floors clean and healthy. They do away with accident hazards caused by dirty, greasy, untidy floors. Then, too, they cut floor cleaning costs as they are economical to operate and cover large areas in a much shorter time than can be done by other methods. Twelve models to choose from. Each one especially designed to better per form its particular type of work. A trial can be arranged on your own floors without any obligation. A card or letter will bring complete inform ation. Illustrati'd above is the Lincoln Industrial Special for Dry Clean ing Factory Floors. This model is used by many of the country's largest industrial plants to re move the imbedded grease, dirt, steel chips and shavings from fac tory floors. Twenty times faster and more efficient than hand work. Ideal for cleaning woodblock floors. LINCOLN SCHLUETER FLOOR-MACHINERY CO.,Inc. 237 West Grand Avenue Chicago, III. 66 r/ell-De signed and Well-Made SAFETY APPAREL Is Inexpensive! The employer always pays the bill for accidents, ana it is a big bill. Even welldesigned, well-made safety equipment is relatively inexpensive. Its cost is small in comparison to that of a serious' injury. The above is a quotation and is not of our own composition. But how true it is and how often you hear it, especially when a life has been sacrificed because of improper protec tive devices. Proper protection requires quality-- tainly .... but even more impor tant is service. Let us have a STEEL-GRIP repre sentative call to make a safety inspection of your plant .... When he is through he probably will make recommendations to spend some of your money--true . . . but his recommendations will save some one's life sometime and will also save you some future compensation bill. When an employee is hurt, two pay-- the man and yourself. LET US SERVE YOU! 22. Life preserver on the dock has a short rotted rope. This rope was replaced immediately. 23. During the recent unloading of fluorospar from steamship one of the lift ing cables was noticed to have become frayed above the shackle holding the hook. The protruding wires were a hazard to the face of the man changing the hook from one bucket to another. 24. Airplane warning light needed on top of stack. 25. A dead limb is broken off near me chanical office and is now lying across two trees high In the air. Suggest ail trees in the plant be inspected and dead limbs re moved. 26. Electric light line in village down low. 27. It is unsafe for the girl employees to use the large fire door between the ship ping room and the textile area due to its weight. 28. There was an unsafe scaffold being used by bricklayers at the northeast cor ner of this building. 29. Table at roast cook's station should have rounded corners as sharp edges tear clothing. 30. Elevator gates in the central ele vators are too low for safety. It is pos sible to lean over the gate when it is closed. 31. Steel plates used for bridging when loading trucks should have rings to facili tate handling. Pulling hooks are apt to slip from present holes. 32. A dead tree near the office should be removed to prevent falling on someone. 33. A light pole located on street in the village is rotten at the ground level. 34. Have bucket containing cyanide of potassium used for hardening in black smith shop kept in a secluded place or out of reach where it cannot be used for any other purpose. 35. Rigger transferred to us found to have less than one-tenth normal eyesight. 36. When necessary to operate the valves on the discharge side solution pump in the power house, it has been necessary for operators to stand on boxes or waste cans. 37. Mechanics, electricians, etc., tear up Mooring, cut holes in roofs and walls to install pipes, etc. When finished they have left these places in an unsafe condition. In estimating a job the replacing of the torn up places should be included. 3S. Light switch in front of the elevator in the basement should be moved so that it can be operated from the elevator. There is a hazard in walking from the elevator landing to the present switch in the dark. Oil Company Sponsors School Safety Patrols .tssa i One of the school safety patrol groups sponsored by the Continental Oil Company. INDUSTRIAL GLOVES CORPORATION 725 GARFIELD BLVD. DANVILLE, ILL. ^hicago Philadelphia Detroit rTO SAFEGUARD Ponca City, Okla homa, school children and to give motorists a constant living reminder of their public responsibility at the wheel, the Continental Oil Company of that city suggested the organization of a corps of junior police officers, recruited from schools of the community. The safety and sanitation division of Contin ental, with the cooperation of the police department, school supervisors, and parent-teacher associations, worked out plans for a test patrol. So successful was the experiment that patrols were organized in all primary schools in the city. The junior officers are given special training and are empowered to direct traffic to a limited extent in the vicinity of schools. If motorists wilfully violate traffic or parking rules and refuse to co operate with the junior police, the latter make a notation of the license number of the offending car and turn it over to the police department for official action. The townfolk, however, have shown an enthusiasm for the activities of the corps, and Ponca City has added a valu able factor in its traffic safety program. The only cost is the small expense of white caps, Sam Browne belts and red flags for the youthful officers. NATIONAL SAFETY NEWS 67 As Strong as the Weakest Part (Continued from page 22) boom should be supported on a flat car or by another crane. Also, when cranes are traveling throughout the plant, the end of the boom should not be carried higher than the top of the crane cab. When so traveling, cranes must not, under any circumstances, be allowed to drift or coast out of gear. Before going down grade, brakes should be tested. The angle at which the boom should be worked is also important. Most crane manufacturers have compiled tables showing the load ftlat can be lifted safe ly at a given radius. These instructions also state when outriggers should be used. Neglecting to use outriggers when making heavy lifts has been the cause of numerous crane accidents. In the operation of the boom numer ous mishaps can happen. In some in stances, the breaking of the bolt through the friction which operates the lowering of the boom will place the crane out of control. Throwing the clutch out with steam on the engine will cause the boom to drop. Cables pulling from the sockets are another hazard. This is usually due to poor material or workmanship in babbitting. In many instances, particularly dur ing construction work, it is advisable to use wedge type sockets. This socket is similar to the regular socket, but instead of the wires .on the cable being bent in side the socket and babbitted, the cable is placed over the wedge. As the cable is tightened, the wedge and the cable pull into place. It is then impossible to pull the cable clear of the socket. Boom pins to which hog rods are at tached should be inspected daily. If the hog rods are attached to the same pin upon which the boom sheave operates, it might be advisable to use two pins, One should be on the sheave at the top of the boom and one a little lower to take care of the hog rods. What is said of the hog rod pins on booms might be recommended for pins supporting hog rods on "A" frames. They should be inspected daily. Nothing will cause a crane to upset quicker than a poor road bed. Some body in a supervisory capacity should check the gage of the track on which the crane is to work. A spread rail will permit the wheels to drop off the track. When this happens the operator cannot cut his load in time to prevent the crane turning over. Tracks laid on new fill a-e the most dangerous and require care- FEBRUARY, 1936 Heres the NEW Painless WAY to Remove Adhesive Tape and Plaster ADHESOL QUICK! Adhesol acts instantly because it is scientifically prepared to dissolve adhesive compound. Saves minutes of the doctor's or nurse's time. Ends discomfort to the patient. EFFICIENT! All types of tape and plasters lift off gent ly and painlessly with Adhesol. Ends the danger of tearing the skin and opening new sources of infection. Adhesol is positively non-irritant and non-explosive. Has pleasant odor that quickly disappears. ECONOMICAL! Adhesol goes farther and costs less than any other non-offensive solvent. TRIAL BOTTLE OXLYSl.OO. Satisfaction guaranteed. If your dealer cannot supply you. write enclosing one dollar to: THE ADHESOL CO., INC. 351 Delaware Ave. Buffalo, N. y. Figure 1. Littell Air Blast Valve. Hose and Nozzle mounted on side of Press, as used for hand feeding. Patent applied (or. AIR SAVES FINGERS Safety When the Littell Air Blast Valve is used on punch presses, the op erator's fingers need never be between the punch .and die when the stamping is being removed, as the air automatically blows the pieces out of the die as soon as the operation is completed. Savings Littell Air Valves and Universal Air Nozzles increase production 50% to 100% over hand ejection of the work. Design 1- The Littell Air Valve is of large 3 capacity. Fifty pounds pressure will blow five ounce pieces. One hundred pounds pressure will blow two pound pieces. 2. The Valve is operated by a cam from the crankshaft so that it never has to be changed when the press slide is adjusted for various dies. 3. The Universal Air Nozzle can be clamped so as to allow the air to be blown in any direc tion by merely turning a wing nut. No wrenches are required. -I, The cam, support brackets, fittings, screws, and nuts are furnished ready for mounting on any size or make of punch press. Write today for circular No. 9 F. J. LITTELL MACHINE CO. 4127 Ravenswood Avenue Chicago Mfr's of Punch Press Feeds & Reels 68 ful inspection before starting operations. When making special lifts care must be taken to see that the crane is clamped to the rails and that outriggers are ex tended and blocked. It is essential that the reeving of Waste f Can JUSTRITE'S Automatic oily Waste Cans give you safety, econ omy. efficiency. Opens with foot. elnss automati cally, Leaves liolli hands free --a great foaturel Reduces l n s u rauce rate. Ca pac1it4y:ga6l.lon8s,. 10, JUSTRITE presents a New Im provement in the 2, 3 and 5 gallon Safety Cans. The carrying handle has been redesigned. This permits "Easier Carrying" and "More Accurate Pouring." Large Spout--easily filled direct from Ailing station hose--no funnels required. See how easy it pours--the most efficient can for the workman. Automatic spring controlled spout cap. Natural Hand Grip-- opens in one operation -- closes automatically. A safe container for carrying explosive and vola tile liquids--no leakage or evapo ration. Labeled by the Under writers' Laboratories, Inc., and Approved by thc_Associated Fac tories Mutual Fire Insurance Companies. cables be checked to make certain that reeving to lift two tons is not used to lift a greater load. This may mean that the reeving will have to be changed several times during the day, but this is neces sary for safe operation. It should be the duty of the crane operator or his foreman to check the size and strength of chain or cable and inspect cable clamps before work is started. Possibly the safest way to lower a load is to leave the hoist friction engaged and open the cylinder cock, which allows the LESSENS INSURANCE engine to back the load down. This RATES Protect your plant -- your employees-- lower your Insurance rate premiums--by installing tito latest Improved and ap proved JUSTRITE Safety Devices TO DAY. Seo your dealers or write us for interesting prices and literature. applies only to single action engines. When it is necessary to make adjust ments to hoisting friction for lifting heavy loads, it is important after mak ing the lift, that the friction be reset to the former position and check to prevent wear or friction. Care should be taken to see that the friction does not drag but has full release after disengagement. It is the ground man's duty to see that Opens with Foot Closes automatically Justrite Mfg. Co 2087 Southport Avenue CHICAGO. ILLINOIS men are in the clear when the lift is being made. Only in an emergency should a man be allowed to walk under the boom. Good News! When cranes are working along the main line of a railroad they should be adequately protected. Operators and helpers should receive instruction from the railroad department so that they will be familiar with railroad signals. In addition, the crane crew should pro Save Time and Money In Handling Boiler Plate tect themselves by the use of flags by day and lights by night. When a loco motive crane must be moved after sunset or when visibility is lowered by fog or IT'S expensive to handle boiler plate with old-fashioned chains or hooks, other causes, a white light should be placed in front of the car and a red which have a tendency to slip, causing light at the rear. Also the crane con accidents. ductor or operator must consult with the railroad trainmaster or dispatcher The use of Never Slip Safety Clamps about securing right of way and block will reduce these expenses, because signals. Should an accident delay the these clamps do not slip. Two clamps crane in getting over the railroad's tracks and chains will do the work of four after securing the right of way, the crew "SAY, OSCAR . , here's a simple little device that's used in thousands of factories, schools, hospitals, and power houses. I'll bet you don't know what it is." "I certainly do, boss! It's a Johnson Ladder Shoe. My brother got a pair after he broke his leg." Price $1.65 per pair Johnson Ladder Shoe Co. Eau Claire, Wisconsin bent hooks and chains, and do it with out harming the plate. Even at an angle, Never Slip Clamps will hold work without slipping. Made in two styles for lifting plates horizontally and vertically. Write for details Never Slip Safety Clamp Co. P. O. Box 448 Grand Central Annex, New York, N.Y. should notify the dispatcher immediate ly. Under no circumstances should the crane conductor or operator use main tracks without permission from the dis patcher. After permission has been re ceived and the crane has reached its destination, the conductor or operator should report back to the dispatcher that the crane is in the clear. No yard movement should be made without first getting permission from the yardmaster. NATIONAL SAFETY NEWS M..... . . It is the duty of the crane crew to be continually on the alert for conditions that may confront them. They must watch the position of switches, make sure that cars are in the clear on tracks running from leads, and have a man sta tioned at all times to protect the crane movement. Locomotive cranes should be equipped with blue, red and white lanterns, also red and blue flags. Flags of the correct color should be used by day and lamps at night and when signals cannot be seen because of fog or other causes. The crew should be familiar with the mean ing of these colors. Red means ``stop;'' green, "proceed; " yellow, "proceed with caution." Blue is-a signal to be used by the crane inspector, also at points where men are working on tracks or on cars loading or unloading material. Only the crane operator and his helper should be permitted to ride on the crane. All employees should be prohibited from riding, sitting or standing on the car body of the crane. Where possible, riding steps should be avoided and steps should never be placed on cranes where the cab overrides the deck. Another practice which should be for bidden is that of carrying bars, hooks and other tools on the deck underneath the cab. There is always the possibility of an employee receiving hand, arm or other injuries where this practice is per mitted. Many accidents are caused by a mis understanding of signals. This can be prevented by appointing one person to give signals. Instructions should be given to the operator not to operate the crane unless the authorized person gives the signal. While oiling is being done, equipment should be inspected for loose bolts and nuts. Inspection should also be made of brake bands, pins and other parts which wear rapidly through constant use. Operators should inspect their cranes at the beginning of each turn and be responsible for seeing that the crane is in safe operating condition. Riding on crane hooks, loads or mag nets is a highly unsafe practice. If for any reason it should be necessary, per mission should be obtained from the supervisor in charge of the operation and the work carried on under the closest supervision. Operators should not carryloads over men and should sound the alarm before moving the crane. Some plants rule that operators should not move more than two loaded cars or three empty cars at one time, although the practice varies with operating con ditions. Often locomotive cranes are shifted to various departments and when this is done, the crews should become acquainted with the rules and hazards of the departments in which they are to work. The operating foreman should be responsible for the instruction of the crew. When the operation of the crane is likely to interfere with the regular rou tine of the department, the foreman of the department should be consulted and safe procedure agreed upon. Before starting work at any location, the man in charge of the crane should assure himself that the crane is in no danger of being struck by cars on the same or adjacent tracks. If the crane is on a side track it should be protected with a blue flag by day and a blue light by night. The flag should be placed at the connecting end or ends of the track. Be fore standing or operating on a running track, permission must be secured from the trainmaster, and red flags by day and red lights at night placed at an ample distance on each side of the crane. If the cranes are not equipped with automatic couplers and it is necessary to couple cranes to cars with link and pin, a stick, pin or hook should be used to guide the link or shackle in place. Coupling by hand should be strictly for bidden. Before blowing down the boiler, the operator should first make sure that no person is near. Neglect of this precau tion has resulted in many a serious burn. The final responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of a locomotive crane rests with the man at the throttle --the crane operator. Kreml Honored for Work in Traffic Safety TiEUT. Franklin M. Kreml, director of the Accident Prevention Bureau of the Evanston, Illinois, Police Depart ment, will receive the distinguished serv ice award of the Chicago Junior Associa tion of Commerce. The service awarded is presented annually to men between the ages of 21 and 35 who are considered to have contributed the most to public welfare during the year. Lieut. Kreml is nationally known in the field of public safety for his work in connection with the Accident Preven tion Bureau which has aided Evanston in maintaining a consistently low traffic death rate for several years. At present, Lieut. Kreml is on a year's leave of ab sence to head the Public Safety Institute at Purdue University. FEBRUARY, 1936 LOOK OUT FOR PAINT-SHOP FIRES They spread like the wind-- ll paint processes are A. highly hazardous... diffi cult blazes for most extinguish ers. Water or soda-and-acid units spread flames. Chemical extinguishers, including foam, act too slowly, damage paints and materials in process. How ever, the LUX Extinguisher ade quately protects these hazards. LUX carbon-dioxide snow-andgas blankets the blaze. It is the fastest known extinguishing agent. . . yet harmless to both man and materials. Twelve great auto plants now protect dip-tanks with auto matic LUX Systems. They ex tinguish fires with such speed that materials are not firedamaged .. . and the produc tion line is moving again-- Any paint process needs special protec tion ... LUX protec tion. Prices on port able extinguishers start at $14, on Sys tems at $60. For com plete information write today to Walter Kidde & Company II Wt Street, Bloomfield, N. J. ForAll Electrical and Flammable Liquid Fires 70 A BARNS New Reinforced ElectricianGloves YELLOW with BLACK center Steam Cured Either Straight or curved Fingers in all sizes and for all standard volt ages. The REINFORCEMENT is one third heavier than the hands and fingers. The records of large utilities show that from 47% to 75% of the gloves that are rejected on Retest are on account of mechanical injur ies, namely: TEARS, SCRATCHES, ABRASIONS and SNAGS on the glove cuff. The Reinforcement of the Cuff: increases the factor of safety-- longer service and greater econ omy-- increases the efficiency and morale of the linemen. Why the YELLOW with BLACK CENTER Glove? The laminated construction gives added dialectric and ten sile strength. Positive inspection in field and laboratory. Serious ness of all defects. snags, scratches, abrasions and imper fections are easily seen as black icill shotc through the yelloic. Try a few dozen and be con vinced of the economy and added safety factor, efficiency and high morale of your linemen. Price only 75 cents more per pair than regu lar gloves for all voltages. Originated and patented by FRANK E. BARNS 130 North Wells Street Chicago, Illinois Certificates Awarded for checked and no man with venereal di Safe Bus Operation nPHIRTY street car and bus salesmen on the Passaic Division, Public Serv ice Corporation of New Jersey, who have had clear operating records for the past two years or more, were honored for their safety accomplishments on December 2. At a dinner meeting, Joseph E. Rutledge, manager of the Passaic Division, presented them with certificates for safe driving. Seventyfive salesmen in this division have had perfect operating records for the past twelve months. Six of the men honored at the dinner had had perfect operating records for more than three years. Among the guest speakers at the din sease should be passed. I am speaking particularly of the active and contagious stages. While the applicant is stripped, all deformities and scars should be recorded, not only for identification purposes but to prevent a claim that they were due to an accident sustained in the employ of the company. Examination of the back, hips, should ers, upper and lower extremities is es sential. The examination of the urine must be made, and the physician should see to it that the specimen is that of the appli cant. The presence of sugar or albumin is cause for at least a postponement and ner were Mayor John Y. Hinchcliffe, of Paterson; Mayor Benjamin Turner, of Passaic; Sergeant John C. Doyle, New Jersey State Police; Edward B. Haines, Paterson Evening News, Arthur T. Warner, general manager in charge of traffic, Coordinated Transport; John M. Orts, director of safety education, and George Walsh, claim agent, Passaic Di vision, Public Service. In complimenting the men of his divi in many cases for a complete rejection. Either condition may be temporary, but often this cannot be determined by a single examination. It may be neces sary to have the man return for subse quent examinations. Infections of the genito-urinary tract, which includes the kidneys and bladder, often result in marked impairment of vision and other serious disabilities. Persons suffering from albumin in the urine or from dia sion, Mr. Rutledge said that accidents in the Passaic Division had decreased 22 per cent during the past year. He betes are more susceptible to serious complications, such as infections in case of injury. presented gold, silver and white certifi Since these examinations of motor cates to the men; the gold certificates coach operators were introduced there were awarded to those who had operated has been a marked drop in the number more than three years without a charge of accidents. A large share of the credit able accident; the silver certificates to for this improvement is due to the rejec those who had operated between two and tion of applicants who are physically three years without a chargeable acci and mentally unfit. dent, and the white certificates to those Operators should be examined at least who had clear records between one and every six months. I have found that two years. the men are glad to come in twice a year for their own personal satisfaction. Often The Driver's Physical Inventory they are given medical advice that they g-eatly appreciate. (Continued from page 29) heart should be examined both before and after exercise. The pulse beat should return to normal in approximately two minutes. No man with a hernia should be ac cepted until operated upon and cured, and sufficient time elapsed for the heal ing to become firm and permanent. An existing hernia may become strangu lated at any time and incapacitate the man. It may even lay the foundation for a death claim on the basis of an aggravation resulting from his occupa tion. Motor coach operators must handle heavy suitcases and trunks from time to time, and no man with hernia should be accepted. The sexual organs should be carefully Hold Regional Conferences in Massachusetts TTNDER the auspices of the Berkshire County ^ Division of the Massachusetts Safety Council, a one-day Conference was held De cember 7 at the Hotel Wendell, Pittsfield. The day's program consisted of an opening session in the morning on highway safety, a luncheon meeting with an attendance of 109 persons, and afternoon sessions devoted to industrial safety, commercial vehicles, and safety education. There was a total attendance of 150. On February 7 and 8, a similar Conference at the Hotel Kimball, Springfield, will be sponsored by the Connecticut Valley Division of the Massachusetts Safety Council, with the Springfield Safety Council cooperating. The Fifteenth Annual Massachusetts Safety Conference will be held Thursday and Friday, April 23 and 24, at the Hotel Statler, Boston. NATIONAL SAFETY NEWS j : 4= F- 71 Honor Roll Details of no-accident records in excess of 400,000 man hours, or 300 working days, are invited for this department Trade Publications for your SAFETY EQUIPMENT LIBRARY Columbia Gas and Electric Corp. A record of 1,826,544 man-hours without a disabling injury was recently established by the Columbus, Ohio, division of the Columbia Gas and Electric Corporation. Operating with an average of 3,474 employees, the Columbus di vision began its record July 27, 1935, and kept it intact until November 1, 1935. The record was broken by a_new employee whose foot slipped off a spade, causing him to sprain an ankle. Lone Star Gas Company A safety record of 7 years' standing has been established by the Joshua Compressor Station of the Lone Star Gas Company, Dallas, Texas, and Is still unbroken. The record, made by an average of 20 employees, had already reached 396,000 man-hours at the date of reporting, December 27, 1935. It began in January, 1929. The Visking Corporation With one safety record in excess of 400,000 man-hours broken, The Visking Corporation, Chicago, manufacturers of cellulose sausage casings, has already built up a similar record. The original record of 433,403 injury-free man hours, began August 29, 1934, and terminated May 16, 1935. The new record of 422,400 man-hours began on May 16, 1935, and was unbroken at the date of reporting--January 8, 1936. The number of employees represented in the record is 290. Calumet Chemical Company The Calumet Chemical Company, Joliet, Illinois, manufacturer of baking powder chemicals, has achieved a record of 404,656.8 safe man-hours. The record began August 1, 1933. An average of 85 employees is repre sented. Consolidated Paper Corporation, Ltd. A record of 1,585,000 man-hours without a single disabling injury is reported by the Wayagamack division (Three Rivers, Quebec) of the Consolidated Paper Corporation, Ltd., Mon treal, Quebec, manufacturers of chemical and mechanical pulp. The record, representing the work of 770 employees, began July 7, 1931, and terminated June 11, 1932. Oklahoma Natural Gas Company A four-fold safety record has been produced by district units of the Oklahoma Natural Gas Company at Tu(sa. The records, all unbroken when reported December 23, 1935, are as fol lows : Muskogee District, 36 employees, 259,289 man-hours since February 9, 1932, date of last accident; Ardmore District, 25 employees, 192,434 man-hours since September 21, 1932; Shawnee District, 32 employees, 475,91" man hours since May 28, 1933; Chandler District, 10 employees, 130,515 man-hours since 1930. Information You Should Have All of these booklets contain many valuable facts on controlling accidents and promoting efficiency. Industrial executives should avail themselves of this fund of information--because along with "safe operation" goes its close friend "profitable operation." Check those you would like and mail the coupon right now! 1. Steel Grip Protection. This loose- leaf catalogue contains a complete show ing of all stock items for personal protection such as gloves, mittens, hand pads, arm protectors, leggings, spats, aprons and com plete outfits. Industrial Gloves Corporation. 7. Ho$6 Masks. Bulletin No. 101. Il lustrates and describes fresh air hose masks for use in a number of hazardous lo cations, such as tank cars, oil tanks, man holes, shipholds, etc. Bishinger-Koehler Manufacturing Company, Inc. 2. Roto-Clone Type D Dynamic Precipitator. Bulletin No. 270-H. Illustrates and describes this unit designed for conveying and collecting process dust. Performance chart shows preferred range for each size. American Air Filter Company. 3. Foamite Dry Powder Systems. This interesting booklet contains engi neering data on these systems and clearly shows their use for various types of fire pre vention applications. American - LaFrance and Foamite Industries, Inc. 4. Eyes, How Much Can.You Save On Them? This 12-page folder pre sents a valuable study on eye costs. Contains interesting examples of savings through the use of goggles. American Optical Company. 5. Proxate Fumigation Hand Book. This study of infestation control should be a valuable addition to the reference files of all those concerned with food and grain preservation. Liquid Carbonic Corporation. 8. Tabloid First Aid. This splendid booklet gives many examples of what to do when first aid is needed in emergencies. Also illustrates various types of first aid kits. Burroughs-Wellcome and Company (U.S.A.) Inc. 9. S-H Safety Guards. This-4-Page folder illustrates and describes these guards designed for use on electric power line towers to prevent children or outsiders climbing on them. B. F. McDonald Company 10. General Electric Service Cable. Bulletin GEA-I79XB. This bulletin, contains valuable data on cables for installation from pole, line to and into building. Overhead and underground types covered. General Electric Company. 11. Gold Metal Safety Scaffold ing Machines. This interesting catalogue shows in detail machines for use in erecting scaffolds for protection and efficiency in all types of building construc tion. Patent Scaffolding Company. 6. The Invisible Watchman. This folder deals with Ceilon a product for impregnating absorbent materials so as to make them fire-resisting. Applicable for many industrial purposes. American Fire Protection Company. 12. Multi-Wiring Devices and Lighting Equipment, a loose- leaf catalogue containing many electrical fixtures for industrial uses. Vapor and weather-proof reflectors and hand lamps in cluded. Multi-Electrical Manufacturing Company. NATIONAL SAFETY NEWS 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, III. Please have sent to me the publications I have checked: Name................. ................... ............................................................ Title........................................................................... .............. Company............................. ........................................... .................. . Address......................... ..................................................................... February, 1936 FEBRUARY. 1936 72 With the Manufacturer Manufacturers are invited to send in announcements of new products, or improved special features. Only items which can be considered as "news" to our readers will be published Detector for Hydrogen Sulphide Mine Safety Appliances Company, Braddock, Thomas and Meade Streets, Pitts burgh, Pa., announce the development in its Research Laboratories of a hand-oper ated instrument for quick accurate detec tion and measurement of low but danger ous concentrations of hydrogen sulphide in air. They state the instrument permits direct readings of toxic gas in concentra tions from 0 to .04 per cent, and can be operated by the ordinary workman. The detector consists essentially of an aspirator bulb, a detector tube, and a movable scale graduated to read directly in per cent of hydrogen sulphide. The actual mechanics of operation are simple, consisting of aspirating the bulb a given number of times, thus drawing the gas sample through the detector tube into the rubber bulb and forcing the spent sample out of the other end of the bull). They further state the chemical substance used in the detector tubes is a special composi tion, selected for its sensitivity to hydro gen sulphide, its reliability, and its freelorn from channeling. Its accuracy is not affected by the temperature of the sample, or by the presence of other common gases or moisture. Dupor Respirator No. 16 H. S. Cover, Station A, South Bend, Ind., announces this new respirator that gets its name from the fact that it has a clear entrance filter aperture of 16 square inches. The manufacturer states it can be worn with comfort, is light weight, has low breathing resistance and as small dead air space as possible. It is claimed the screw caps on the filter chambers are of very thin construction, threaded clear over the edge to give a vibrationless grip on the filter pad. The screw caps are easily removed through virtue of a patented thumb rest device which gives the wearer ample leverage for removing the screw caps. The construc tion is compact and efficient to. provide comfort for the wearer without handicap ping his work. Other features listed by the manufacturer are the new designed and patented face cloth, the respirator's re versibility and collapsibility and conse quent portability in the pocket or box. Safety Head to Prevent Pressure Explosions A safety head to protect pressure sys tems as fuses protect electrical circuits has been developed and is now finding its way into general use in industrial plants and wherever hazardous pressures must be handled. Each safety head constitutes a carefully designed pressure fuse which will blow up safely and at just the right time. The safety head consists of a set of special flanges, which can be attached to any pressure vessel, pipe line, boiler, pump, separator, or other pressure equip ment. Between the flanges is clamped a spheroidal diaphragm or safety emergency relief disk made of copper, aluminum, monel metal, or stainless steel as required to protect against corrosion and chemical reaction. This device is the result of several years of research and laboratory and field tests by the engineering department of Black, Sivalls & Bryson, Inc., Kansas City, Mo., and Oklahoma City, Okla. The diaphragms are tested for required bursting pressures and guaranteed by the manufacturers to burst within 5 per cent of the pressure stamped on them. The diaphragms are inexpensive and can be replaced like changing fuse cartridges. Only the diaphragm blows out, leaving the flanges and pressure vessels intact. Safety Limit Stops For use as a safety device in preventing over-hoisting accidents on overhead travel ing cranes and other applications where protection against ovcrtravel is essential, the Electric Controller and Manufacturing Company, 2735 E. 79th Street, Cleveland, Ohio, announce an improved Youngstown Safety Limit Stop. This limit stop is of the main motor circuit type, handling mo tor currents directly without the aid of additional equipment. When the limit stop is tripped, it not only disconnects the motor from the power line but it also brings the motor to rest quickly with minimum drift. The manufacturer further claims the improvement in this limit stop consists of (1) the use of needle-type roller bearings to provide almost frictionless operation, elimination of bearing wear, and infre quent lubrication, (21 a new heavier gage. gasketed cover which is bolted down tight ly against shoulders now supplied on the enclosing case, providing a splash-proof and dustproof design and rigid, injury re sisting construction capable of safely with standing the weight of an average man. Anti-Freeze Fire Extinguisher The Arctic Anti - Freeze Fire Extin guisher announced by the American-LaFrance and Foamite Corporation, Elmira, X. Y., has a novel method of controlling the gas which expels the anti-freeze liquid. According to the manufacturers, when the extinguisher is inverted and bumped, car bon dioxide gas is released from a steel cylinder and expels the liquid. The rate of discharge from the expelling cylinder is regulated automatically. When the pressure is high, as in the early part of the discharge, the outlet is small. When the pressure is low, during the latter part of the discharge, the orifice is larger. This close regulation is made possible because the carbon dioxide is released in the gas eous form. The self expelling feature makes for efficiency as the operator can move around freely and give strict attention to the fire. In the new monotype extinguisher con struction used, the en tire shell and dome are drawn from one sheet of metal without side or dome seams. When charged it is light in weight but has a high bursting pressure. It will not freeze at tem peratures as low as 40 degrees F. below zero. Annual recharging is not necessary, only an annual inspection when the cylinder is weighed and water added to re place that which has evaporated. NATIONAL SAFETY NEWS 3 Littell Air Blast Valve for Punch Presses This new valve announced by the F. J. Littell Machine Company, 4127 RavensWood Avenue, Chicago, is designed to blow out pieces weighing up to S ounces. It is recommended especially for blow out second and third operation work, re ducing the chances of injury when pick ing is done by hand. The valve is con structed so it can be easily and quickly attached to any punch press. The air nozzle has a uni versal mounting so it can be adjusted and locked solidly with out a wrench. They further state .features of operation include a cam on the crankshaft that operates the valve and consequently is not affected by adjustment or slide of the press. The air does not blow when the press is stopped. The valve can be furnished for hand fed punch presses or for those using automatic feeds. The illustration shows hand fed installation. Kinnear Steel Rolling Grille To meet the demand for a protective device for all types of door and windowopenings in commercial, industrial, and residential buildings, the Kinnear Manu facturing Company, Columbus, Ohio, an nounces a new steel rolling grille. They state that without the sacrifice of air, light or vision, the new grille provides a reliable safeguard against trespassing, burglary, and kidnapping. Permanently installed and accurately counterbalanced, it can be se curely locked. The grille proper is composed of round steel bars connected by ornamental pressed steel links. The apertures in the grille are made small enough to prevent the ad mittance of a man's hand or projectiles. It coils on a heavy barrel above the lintel and is locked in and travels in guides mounted on the sides of the opening. Heli cal springs enclosed in the barrel provides accurate counterbalance. Coiling above the opening in a small space, the grille may be either installed on the face of the wail or in reveals which are provided at the time the building is constructed. It may be built in practically any size, the size of the bars and the links depending upon the size of the grille. The manufac turers further state it can be operated manually, by means of crank or operating chain, or electrically. The illustration shows a special appli cation of the face-of-the-wall type. A small opening in the center of the grille permits trucks to be loaded at the end of the conveyor, without allowing anyone to FEBRUARY. 1936 enter the building. These openings are also provided with steel interlocking slat rolling doors for closing the opening at night. Sight Light Indicator This instrument designed to measure light in terms of seeing is announced by The Sight Light Corporation, 342 Madison Avenue, New York. It is a small pocket size device weighing but seven ounces. It incorporates the important features of the Sight Meter, but is lower in price and makes it possible for everybody to deter mine the amount of light available in a given area, and whether it is adequate for comfortable seeing. No batteries or outside current supply is required for operation. It will measure light up to 250 foot candles without the use of multiplying accessories. Oil-Resisting Pneumatic Hose A new air hose, designed especially to overcome the deteriorating effects of hot oil from air compressors, is announced by the Republic Rubber Company, Youngs town, Ohio. The manufacturers claim the tube is made from a compound similar to that used in oil conducting hose and can actually he saturated with oil for long periods of time without affecting its serv iceability. In addition, it is said, the hose has great resistance to heat, high pres sures, abrasion, the cutting effect of sharp rock and exposure to sun and weather. It is recommended for mines, quarries, rock industries, road work, contracting and gen eral industrial use where service is excep tionally severe. Strength has been obtained, without im pairing flexibility, by constructing the plies from a specially twisted cord which is thoroughly impregnated with a new tenacious rubber compound. This also in creases the bursting and working pres sures and results in greater resistance to shock and abuse. All construction detaiU of the new hose have been so balanced and engineered as to result in strength without excess bulk or useless weight. Respirator for Lead Dusts A new type of respirator with approved high efficiency, having passed the U. S. Bureau of Mines tests for lead and type A dusts, is announced by Willson Products, Inc., Second and Washington Streets, Reading, Pa. The respirator has a filter bag through which breathing close to nor mal is permitted because of very large filtering area of 40 square inches. The face mask is made of rubber and is ad justable to any shape of face by bending a wire forming spring which constitutes a part of the lower mask edge. The filter bag is assembled on the mask by means of a screw ring inside of which is the intake valve assembly -including moisture baffle, serrations to prevent air lock and a flexible intake diaphragm. Air is drawn in through the filter bag at the front and exhausted through the valve assembly below the face mask. Filter bag is cleanable and in most cases lasts as long as the respirator itself. The complete respirator weighs only 5J4 ounces. Adhesive Tape and Plaster Remover The Adhesol Company, Inc., Vars Build ing, Buffalo, N. Y., announce a product called Adhesol that was developed to easily and quickly remove adhesive tape. They state this solu tion instantly dissolves the adhesive compound, prevents pulling off the skin or hair and leaves the skin clean, soft and free of gum or stickiness. It is claimed Adhesol is non - irritating and non explosive, and that it has a pleasant odor that quickly disapnea'rs. It contains no chloroform, ether, benzine, gasoline, acetone, ethyl acetate. Designed specifically for all types of tape and plaster removal. NEWS ITEMS Benjamin C. Bradford, who has been district sales manager of Inland Steel Company's St. Paul, Minnesota Office for the past 32 years, is retiring early in Janu ary. The company announces the ap pointment of Ervin J. Sanne as his suc cessor. Mr. Sanne has been associated with Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc., since 1917, and has been in the sales department of that company, handling certain terri tories in the Chicago district, since 1921. The Liquid Carbonic Corporation, Chi cago, announce the promotion of R. H. Crane to the position of assistant general sales manager. He was formerly adver tising and sales promotion manager and will still retain control over all sales pro motion and advertising activities of the company. George T. Jahnke has been ad vanced to the title of advertising manager. Statements published on this pane are based on the claims of the manufac turer. While the Rational Safety News cannot guarantee these statements, they are believed to he accurate. 74 ARMSTRONG SOCKET WRENCHES with the safe Drivelock The Drivelock feature (patented} has brought ARMSTRONG Socket Wrenches up to indus trial standards for safe tools, A quarter turn of the lock pin locks socket to driver, locks driver to ratchet, locks each section and han dle; makes of the com plete assembly a safe, rigid tool. Socket cannot pry or knock off, extensions will not separate. ARMSTRONG Sockets are made of Chrome Vanadium Tot)! Steel, chrome plated, sizes from 5/16" Miniatures to great 5" bridge wrench sockets. Ratchets (improved design} and handles are drop-forged. All standard in dustrial, automotive, and construction types. The Exciting Year of 1935 (Continued from page 20) in each one of these lives saved is just about ?32 per life! And still we find it difficult to get these extra thirty-two dollars for other lives that are destined to be lost through accidents unless ade quate protection can be provided. IS. In the changing leadership and sponsorship of the Council there were several deaths during the year which will mean a distinct loss to the safety move ment for years to come. Among these should be mentioned: Ira V. Kepner: Dr. Lucian W. Chaney: Ralph \V. Em erson; Major Robert E. Lee and William W. Hamilton. Although we feel it our duty to remind our members that more could be done with more adequate financial support, we are constantly aware that the priceless resources of the Council are the good will, the service, the enterprise and ca pacity of its members and cooperators. Accidents are unnecessary; their cost is terrific. They can be stopped when the public and employers make up their mind to do so. f-SOON PAYS f For Itself At today's moderate price, a DAYTON Safety Ladder soon pays for itself, by preventing falls and promoting better and faster work. Built of durable airplane spruce, in sizes 3 to 16 feet, it stands without wabbling or tipping. Straight back allows close work in corners and against walls. Write Dept. NSN -2 for details THE DAYTON SAFETY LADDER CO. 121-123 West 3rd St. Cincinnati AVic York Armstrong Bros. Tool Co. Saw Francisco "The Tool Holder PeopleM London 339 N\ Fruncisco Ave. CHICAGO 'TAHE Holcomb trade mark on a safety garment is your assurance of the finest clothing that can be pur chased today. For over 20 YEARS we have constantly striven to make our products better from the standpoint of safety and service. Today, too, we consult with many safety engineers for the pur pose of making improve ments. The new Holcomb Safe ty Garment Catalog No. 100 contains a complete line of safety clothing. Send for your copy to day, it will be promptly mailed. HOLCOMB SAFETY GARMENT CO., In Mtnul*< turcr 1 8 N JEFFERSON SI CHICAGO Horns Used Less When Pedestrians Are Careful nnHE pedestrian's responsibility for ex cessive tooting of automobile horns has been recognized by the City of Ant werp, Belgium, during a recent "Silence Week," according to The Week's Science. In preparation for this week, the word "Silence" was painted in large letters in French and Flemish on the pavements at important street corners, striking posters were put up, and leaflets were distributed describing the new regulation against horn-blowing and the duties of pedes trians in making these regulations easy to obey. All available members of the city police force were trained in traffic duty and assigned to watch both motor ists and pedestrians. On the first day of the "Silence Week." offending horn-blowers were let off with warnings, but the police also warned 7,329 pedestrians who crossed the streets against the traffic lights, 3,554 who tried to cross between intersections or where no legal crossing was provided, and 2,304 who crossed intersections diagonally in stead of with the traffic. Four pedes trians who refused to take the police warnings were arrested. Through these efforts against both horn - footers and jay - walking pedes trians who inspired the toots, the noise of traffic in Antwerp is reported to have been greatly reduced. Street accidents also decreased during the period. DAYTON Safely Ladder (Patented) Stork carried on Pacific Coast bit F. I). Hilliard Co.. Los Angeles and Sun Francisco, and by t60 other distributors from coast to coast. Matte and distributed in Canada bij Safety Supply Co., Toronto. mount. Stop these profit leaks with PLASTIC PUT-SURE, Easy to apply, economical to buy, it makes any surface positively and permanently safe. Write for folder. GENERAL ABRASIVE CO., INC. 2065 College Ave. Niagara Pails, N, Y. PIASTIC FIJTS1JRE FOR SAFER WALKING SURFACES NATIONAL SAFETY NEWS 7S INDEX TO ADVERTISERS Accident Prevention Equipment Manufacturer's Section .............. 76-77-78 Adhesol Co., Inc.............................................. 67 American Abrasive Metals Co....................S3 American Foundry Equipment Co........... 64 American Mason Safety Tread Co........... 75 American Optical Co..................................... 8 Armstrong Brothers Tool Co.................... 74 Barns, Frank E................................................70 Bernhard, Robert A........................................61 Bishinger-Koehler Mfg. Co., Inc..............62 Black, Sivalls & Bryson, Inc...................... 35 Bradley Washfountain Co...........................59 Brown Shoe Company ............................... 4 Blaw-Knox Company .................................. 55 R. H. Buhrke Company ..............................57 Bullard Company, E. D............................... 53 Burnham Laboratories ................................55 Burroughs Wellcome & Co. (U.S.A.) Inc.................................................. 2 Chicago Eye Shield Co................................. 52 Cover, H. S......................................................... 49 GET in TOUCH with DRACCO!! I)( ST Hikes it* loll in ninny >\.iv:--(() health of employees; Ci) ruins dtuiiiment* Cl) decreases eflieleney of plant; (4) law suits. If you have Dust in your plant, pet in toui'U with DUACCO l*}iiKim*er.s who have years of Dust Control experience that ran ho focused on your particular problem. Dust is ALWAYS an expense. The SOOMCR eliminated the better. Write for linllctin .Vo. 301 DRACCO CORPORATION Successors to The Dust Recovering & Conveying Co. 4073 E. 116th St. Cleveland, Ohio Fluted Diamond Hatehcd Plain Davis Emergency Equipment Co., Inc.. 7 Dayton Safety Ladder Co...........................74 Dracco Corporation ...................................... 75 Ellwood Safety Appliance Co.................... 58 General Abrasive Co...................................... 74 General Electric Company ....................... 39 Harrington & King Perforating Co. ... 56 Holcomb Safety Garment Co.................... 74 Huntington Laboratories, Inc.................... 58 Hynson, Westcott & Dunning, Inc...........33 Industrial Gloves Corp..................................66 Industrial Products Co..................................65 Inland Steel Company................................. 5 Interlocking Products Co.............................59 International Shoe Co................................... 3 Invincible Vacuum Cleaner Mfg. Co. ..62 Johnson Ladder Shoe Co.............................68 Justrite Mfg. Co...............................................68 Kidde & Co., Inc., Walter ......................... 69 Klein & Sons, Mathias ................................ 60 Lehigh Safety Shoe Co., Inc....................... 54 Lima Cord Sole & Heel Co........................ 57 Lincoln-Schlueter Floor Mchy. Co.......... 65 Littell Machine Company, F. J..................67 Mine Safety Appliances Co. ...............................Inside Front Cover National Safety Council, Inc...................... 37 Never Slip Safety Clamp Co...................... 68 A CAST safety stair tread in which a carborundum or alum Paslode Company ........................................... 75 inous abrasive is imbedded in thePulmosan Safety Equipment wearing surface effectively pre Corp................................ Inside Back Cover venting slipping whether wet or Pyroil Co............................................................. 75 dry. Treads are easily and quickly installed on new or old work. For use with concrete, wood, marble, slate and other types of stairs. Fur nished in three surfaces. Fluted, Diamond Hatched and Plain. Safety Clothing Co.................... 63 Safety Equipment Service Co. ............................... Back Cover Safety First Shoe Co..................................... 51 Spencer Turbine Co........................................61 Stonehouse Signs, Inc................................... 49 Over 40 years' Experience is at your service for the asking. Trumbull Manufacturing Co...................... 54 Turner Company, C. S...................................52 AMERICAN3MASON SAFETY TREAD CO. LOWELL, MASS. Wiesman Mfg. Co............................................56 Williams & Co., J. H............ ........................ 50 Willson Products. Inc................................... 1 IN STOCK AT TEN PLANTS RYERSON STEEL-SERVICE Chicago Jersey City FEBRUARY, 1936 A lot of fatal claims coming before the Industrial Commission suggest a new simile: "As remote as the connec tion between injury and death." --0. /. C. Monitor. LARGE CONCERN ORDERS Same on request--also names of scores of other concerns stand ardizing on this device. because this CAR DOOR OPENERand CLOSER is the SAFEST and QUICKEST method With this device, one man can do the work of a gang thereby com pletely eliminating the injury haz ard. A one man pull exerts a force of over 2000 lbs.! Order one.xin 10 DAY TRIAL--Money Back Guar- *1*50 Aids remarkably in control- I lingfriction. Often completely L overcomes serious heating R and fire hazard problems. HtanB Increases operating effici ency, cutting maintenance costs to a surprising degree in many cases. Not a mere "breakin" oil; by no means an abrasive. Use Pyroil regularly. Write for Free laboratory report showing photomic rographic and chart evidence. Also, whatmany organizations have accom plished with Pyroil. Manufactured and Guaranteed by Pyroil Company, W. V. Kidder, Pres., CTO LaFolletle Ave., LaCrosse, Wisconsin, U. S. A. THIS SIGNATURE ON EVERY CONTAINER 6 The Buyers' Service See Advertisers' Index, Page 75--When writing, please mention National Safety News A Accident Prevention Servloe National Safety Council, Inc. Abrasives American Abrasive M.**.1* ?; American Foundry fc.<|uipment Co. General Abrasive < o. Adhesive Tape and Plaster Remover Adhesol Company. Inc. Alarms. Fire Mine Safety Appliances Co. Ampoules, First Aid Bernhard. Robert A, Anemometers Bullard Company. F.. l>. Mine Safetj Appliances Co. Aprons Bullard Company. E. t>. Davis Emergency Equipment Co.. Inc. _ Holcomb Safety Garment Co. Industrial Gloves Coro, Industrial Products Co. Mine Safety Appliances C o. Pulmosan Safety Equipment Corp. Safety Clothing Co.. The i/ety Equipment Service Co., The ifety First Supply Co. . standard Safety Equipment Co. Strauss Company. The Arrestors, Dust American Foundry Equip. Co. Blaw-Knox Co. ,, Bullard Company. h. D. Dracco Corporation Surty Mfg. The Awards, Prize Mine Safety Appliances Co. B Badges aud Buttons Bullard Company, Iv. D. ^ Mine Safety Appliances Co. Bags. Tool, Linemen Buhrko Company, R. H, Bullard Company, E. 1). Davts Emergency Equipment Co., Inc. Industrial Products Co. Pulmosan Safety Equipment Corp. Safety Equipment Service Co., The Salisbury & Co.. 'V. H. Strauss Company, The Belts. Linemen Buhrko Company. R. H. Bullard Company. E. D. Davi-v Emergency Equipment Co.. Inc. Industrial Products Co. K loin & Sons. Mathias Mine Safety Appliances Co. Pulmosan Safety Equipment Corp. Safety Clothing Co., The Safety Equipment Service Co., The Safety First Supply Co. Standard Safety Equipment Co. Strauss Company, The Belts, Safety Ruhrke Company. R. H. Bullard Company, E. D. Davis Emergency Equipment Co., Inc. Industrial Products Co. tlein & Sons, Mathias Aline Safety Appliances Co. Pulmosan Safety Equipment Corp. Safety Clothing Co.. The Safety Equipment Service Co.. The Safety First Supply Co. Standard Safety Equipment Co. Strauss Company. The Belts, Tree Trimming Buhrko Company, R. H. Bullard (Yinpauy, E. I>, Industrial Products Co. Mino Safety Appliances ( o. Pulmosan Safety Equipment Corp. Strauss Company, The Belts, Window C'lenniim Buhrke Company. R. II. Bullard Company, E. D. Industrial Products Co. Mine Safety Appliances Co. Blowers, Hose Mask Bullard Company, E, D, Davis Emergency Equipment Co,, Inc. Blower#, Portable. Electric* Spencer Turbine Co. Surty Mfg. Co.. The Box t*r Door Opener Pailodc Company Bucket*. Iloi.Htiiur Bullard < ompany, E. I> Safety Equipment Service Co,. Tin? Standard Safety Equipment Co. Chain. Factory Antericcan Chain Co., Inc. McKay Company Chair#. Safety, BoatHwntn Bullard Company, E, D. Mino Safety Appliances Co. When Buying Safety Equipment Not How Cheap""But How Good Davis Emergency Equipment Co., Inc. Holcomb Safety Garment Co. Industrial Gloves Corp. Industrial Products Corp. Mine Safety Appliances Co. Pulmosan Safety Equipment Corp. Safety Clothing Co., The Safety Equipment Service Co.. The Safety First Supply Co. Standard Safety Equipment Co. Strauss Company, The Clothing, Weatherproof Bultard Company, E. D. Davis Emergency Equipment Co., Inc. Industrial Gloves Corp. Industrial Products Co. Mine Safety Appliances Co. Pulmosan Safety Equipment Corp. Safety Clothing Co.. The Safety Equipment Service Co.. The Safety First Supply Co. Standard Safety Equipment Co. Price buying is poor economy if the Cloths, Wiping Sanitary Institute of AimrU-a equipment or material purchased does not measure up to quality specifications. Safety equip ment should never be bought as "bargain counter goods." It is unwise to depend on something that "may do the job" when human life is in danger. Insist that the safety products you buy be correctly designed and made. No reputable manufacturer or distributor of safety equipment will recommend or sell products that are not right in every respect. Buy Safe for Safety's Sake. Accident Prevention Equipment Manufacturers Section of the National Safety Council ruUnosRp Safety Equipment Corp. Safety clothing Co., The Strauss Company. The Blankets, Fireproof Bullard Company. E. T>. Davis Emergency Equipment Co.. Inc. Holcomb Safety Garment 'Cn. Industrial Products Co. Mine Safety Appliances Co. Pulmosan Safety Equipment Corp, Safety Clothing Co.. The Safety Equipment Service Co,, The Safety First Supply Co. Standard Safety Equipment Cn. Blookers. Mine Car Industrial Products Co. Mine Safety Appliance* Co. PuClmorops.an Safety Equipment Blockers. Railroad Car Bullard C ompany. E. D. Industrial Products Co, Safety Equipment Service Co,. The Safety First Supplv c,i. Standard Safety Equipment C>*. Davis Emergency Equipment Co.. Inc. Industrial Produccts Co. Bulletin Board# Bullard Company, E. D. I)avu Emergency Equipment Co,. Inc. Elliott Scrvlre Co. Mino Safety Appliances Co, Pulmosan Safety Equipment Corp. Safety Equipment Service Co.. Tito Safety First Supply Co. Standard Safety* Equipment Co. C Onus. Oil Bullard Company, E. D. Industrial Products Co. Mine Safety Appliances Co. Protpctoseal Company Safety Equipment Service Co.. Tito (.'ntis, Waste Bullard Company. E P Davis Emergency Equipment Co.. Uic. Industrial Products Co. Justrlte Mfg. Co, Mine Safety Appliances Co. Protectoseai Company Pulraojan Safety Equipment Corp. Ptdmnsan Safety Equipment Corp. Strauss Company, The ( lamp#' Hall Industrial Products Co. Pulmosan Safety Equipment Corp. Safety CMhlng Co. Safety First Supply Co. ('lamps and Sockets Never Slip Safety Clamp Co. (ieanluer Kqulpment, Abrasive American Foundry Equipment Clenniiipr Systems, Vacuum Invincible Vacuum Cleaner Mfg. Co. Sltencer Turbine Co. Surty Mfg. Co.. The Clothing for Industrial Workers--See Aprons, Gloves, Hand Leathers, LeRKinKs. Shoes Clothing, .Veldproof Clothing:, Fireproof Bullard Company. E. D. Collectors, Dust American Foundry Equip. Co. Blaw-Knox Co. Dracco Corporation Surty Mfg. Co., The Compounds, Cleaning: Safety Clothing Co., The Containers. Explosive Liquid Bullard Company, E. D. Davis Emergency Equipment Co., Inc. Induatrial Products Co. Justrlte Mfg. Co. Mine Safety Appliances Cy. Protcctoseal Company Pulmosan Safety Equipment Corp. Safety Equipment Service Co., The Strauss Company, The D Detectors, Gas Bullard Company, E. D. Davis Emergency Equipment Co., Inc. Mino Safety Appliances Co. Portable Lamp & Lump...... Co, Detectors, Indicators, Recorders, Carbon .Monoxide Bullard Company, E. D. Davis Emergency Equipment Co., Inc. Mino Safety Appliances Co. Detectors, I'yrotannle Mine Safety Appliances Co. Disinfectants and De odorants nuntington Laboratories, Inc. West Disinfecting Co. Dust Camera Dusters, Rook Mino Safety Appliances Co. Portable Lamp x Equipment Co. K emblems. Safety Mine Safety Appliance? Co. Exhausts, Grinding Wheel Surty Mfg. Co., The NATIONAL SAFETY NEWS THE BUYERS' SERVICE 11 See Advertisers' Index, Page 75--When writing, please mention National Safety News Exterminator, Rodent ExtinKuiHbers, Fire Bullard Company, E. D. Barker Mfg. Co. Kldde & Co., Inc.. Walter Mine Safctv Appliances Co. Pulmosan Safety Equipment Corp. Pvrene Mfg. Company F Farm, Exhaust American Foundry Equip. Ci*. Blaw-Knnx Co. Draero Corporation Surty Mfg. C`>,. The FaMtencrN or Laeers. Holt Clipper IMt Lacer Co. Films or Slides. Safety, for Rent and Sale National Safety Council. Inc. First Aid Rqtiipmcut Abtiott Lalwratorics Hauer Jt Rlack Bernhard. Unhert A. RIshingcr-Ki-ehler Mfg. Co., Inc. Bullard Company, E, 1). Burnham Laboratories Burroughs-Wellcome Co.. tL'.S.A.) Inc. Davis Emergency Equipment Co,. Inr, Hynson. Westeott & Dunning, Inc. Industrial Products Co. Johnson & Johnson Merck Ss Company Mine Safety Appliances Co. Mosso Laboratories, < . A. Pulmosan Safety Equipment Corp. Safety Clothing Co. Safety Equipment Service Co.. Tho Safety First Supply Co. Standard Safety Equipment Co. Flags, Danger Bullard Company. E. D. Industrial Products Co. Safety Equipment Service Co., The Stonehouse Signs, Inc. Flashlights, Permissible Bullard Company, E. D. Floor Cleaning Machines, Electric Lincoln-Sehlueter Floor Maehy. Co. Flooring Material, Safety American Abrasive Metals Co. American Mason Safety Tread Co. General Abrasive Co. Industrial Products Co. Inland Steel Co. Safety First Supply Co. Surty Mfg. Co., The Footwear, Rubber Bullard Company, E. D. Industrial Products Co. Lehigh Safety' Shoo Co. Mine Safety Appliances Co. Pulmosau Safety Equipment Corp. Fountains. Drinking. Factory Bradley Washfountaln Co. Fumigants Bauer & Black G Germicides Germicides. Cutting Oil Huntington Laboratories. Inc. Glass, Safety American Optical Company Bullard Company, E. D. FEBRUARY, 1936 Chicago Eye Shield Co. Industrial Products Co. Llbbey-Owens-Ford Glass Co. Mine Safety Appliances <`o. Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. Pulmosan Safety Equipment Corp, Safely Clothing Co.. The Safety Equipment Service Co., The Standard Safely Equipment Co. Surty Mfg. Co., Hie Willson Products. Inc. Gloves and Mittens Barns, Frank E. Bullard Company. E. I). Chicago Eye Shield Co. Davis Emergency Equipment . Co., luc. Gongs, Sirens, Horns and other Signaling Devices Bullard Company', E. D. Industrial Products Co. Mine Safety Appliances Co. Gratings, Safety Blaw-Knox Co. Guards, Chip and Spark Bullard Company. E. D, Chicago Eye Shield Co. Industrial Products Co. Safety Clothing Co.. The Safety Equipment Service Co.. Tho Standard Safety Equipment Co. Guards, Kick Press Surty Mfg. Co., The Guards, Portable Damp Guards, Power Press Chicago Eye Shield Co. Industrial Products Co. Lit tell Machine Co.. F. .T. Standard Safety Equipment Co. Surty Mfg. Co., The Wlesman Mfg. Company Guards, Safety Bullard Company, E. D. Davis Emergency Equipment Co., Inc. Harrington & King Perforating Co. Good Fire Extinguishers Prevent Small Fires from Getting Big Mine Safety Appliances Co. __ Pulmosan Safety Equipment Corp. __ __ __ Safety Clothing Co., The Safety First Supply Co. Strauss Company, The Heads Safety, EXpIosiou Black. SlvalU and Bryson, Inc.. Heat Cramp Preventive* Fairway Laboratories. Inc. Helmets, Safety American Optical Company Bishinger-Koehler Slfg. Co., Inc. Bullard Company. E. 1). Chicago Eye Shield Co. Davis Emergency Equipment Co., Inc. Industrial Products Co. Mine Safety Appliances Co. Pulmosan Safety Equipment Corp, Safety Clothing Co., The Safety Equipment Service Co.. The . w Ul|IU>miVI Wheeler Mfg. Co., F. II Willson Products, Inc. Hoists, Electric* The records of one fire chief in charge of a group of factories show that out of 455 fires, during a five-year period, 320 were extin guished by the use of portable fire appliances. Fur ther, if the fires occurring in blower systems, most of Holders, Tool Armstrong Bros. Tool Co. Williams & Co.. J. II. Hooks. Safety Belt Bullard Company, E. D. Davis Emergency Equipment Co., Inc. Industrial Products Co. Mine Safety Appliances Co. Portable Lamp & Equipment PuClmorops.an Safety Equipment Safety' Equipment Service Co., The Strauss Company', The which were of a nature to require hose streams, were Hooks, Safety. Hoistlnu Industrial Products Co. eliminated the effectiveness is even greater. Of the 353 building fires, exclusive of blower system fires, 315 or a little over 89 per cent were extinguished by fire extinguishers without other aid. Accident Prevention Equipment Manufacturers Section of the National Safety Council Holcomb Safety Garment Co. Industrial Gloves Corp. Industrial Product* Co. Mine Safety Appliances Co. Pulmosan Safety Equipment Corp. Safety Clothing Co,. The Safety Equipment Service Co.. The Safety First Supply Co. Salisbury & Co., W, H, Standard Safely Equipment Co. Wheeler Mfg. Co., 1\ II, <;orkIok American Optical Company Bullard Company. E. D. Chicago Eye Shield Cu. Cover. H. S. Davis Emergency Equipment Co., Inc. Industrial Products Co. Mine Safety Appliances Co, Pulmosan Safety Equipment Corp. Safety Clothing (V. The Safety Equipment Service Co,. The Safety First Supply Co. Standard Safety Equipment Co. Willson Products, Inc. Guards, Flywheel Harrington & King Petforatlag Co, Industrial Products Co. Surty Mfg, Co.. The GunrdH, Foot and Toe Bullard Company, E. D. Ellwnod Safety' Appliance Co. Industrial Products Co. Mine Safety Appliances Co. Pulmnstu Safety Equipment Corp. Safety Clothing Co.. The Safety Equipment Service Co.. The Safety First Supply Co. Standard Safety Equipment Co. Strauss Company, The Guards, (.ear Surty Mfg. Co.. The Guards, Grinding Wheel Surty Mfg. Co., The Guards, Jointer Industrial Products Co. Safety Equipment Service Co.. The Standard Safety Equipment Co. Surty Mfg. Co.. Tito industrial Products Co. Safety Clothing Co.. The Safety Equipment Service Co.. Tho Surty Mfg, Co.. The Wlesiuan Mfg, Co. Guards, Saw Bullard Company, E. D. Industrial Productcs Co. Safety Equipment Service Co.. The Standard Safety Equipment Co. Surty Mfg. Co.. Tho Guards, Shaper Industrial Products Co. Standard Safety Equipment Co. Surty Mfg. Co.. Tito Guards, Treadle Surty Mfg. Co.. The H Hand Cream Bullard Company, E. D. Davis Emergency Equipment Co,. Inc. Industrial Products Cu. Mine Safety Appliances Cu. Safety Clothing Co. Hats, Safety Bullard Company. E. D. Industrial Products Cu. ouuaru company, e. r) Hu/roughs-Wellcorae Co.. (IT.S.A.) Inc. Davta Emergency Equipment Co.. Inc. Industrial Products Co. Mine Safety Appliances Co. bafety Equipment Service Co.. Tho Saferv First Supply Co I InoiinntorH. Carboy Bullard Company. E D Industrial Products Co Safety Clothing Co. Safety Equipment Service to.. Tho Indicator,*, Flammable Vapor Bullard Company. E D Davis Emergency Equipment Co.. Inc. ____ Mlno Safety Appliances Co. Inlinlntors Bishinger-Koehler Mfg Co Inc. " Bullard Company. E. D. DaCvuis.. Elumc.ergency Equipment Mine Safety Appliances Co. IiiMtirnncc Metropolitan Llfo Ituuumie Interlock Systems Union Switch & Signal Co. J L I.adder Shoes or Feet American Abrasive Metals CoAmerican Mason Safely Tread Co. Bullard Company'. E. D. Davis Emergency Equipment Co.. Inc. Dayton Safety Ladder Cu. __ Industrial Products Co Johnson Ladder Shoe Co. Mine Safety Appliances Co^ Patent Scaffolding Co.. The Pulmosan Safety Equipment Corp. Safety Clothing Co.. The Safety First Supply Co. Surty Mfg. Co., The 78 THE BUYERS' SERVICE See Advertisers' Index, Page 75--When writing, please mention National Safety News LadderN, Safety Bullard Company. E, D. Dayton Safety Ladder Co. Mine Safety Appliances Co. Patent Scaffolding Co.. Tlie Pulmosan Safety Equipment Corp. Safety First Supply Co. LampM, Safety Benjamin Electric Mfg. Co. Bullard Company. E. I). Davis Kmergoin-y Equipment Co.. Inc. Mine Safety Api'llam-e-. Co, LanternN, Carbide Bullard Company. K. 1>. Lanterns, Electric Bullard Company. E. D. Industrial Products Co. Justrito Mfg. Co. Mine Safety Appliances Co. Leathers, Hand Bullard Company, E. D. Holcomb Safety Garment Co. Industrial Gloves Corp, Industrial Products Co. Pulmosan Safety Equipment Corp. Safety Clothing Co.. The Safety Equipment Service Co.. The Safety First Supply Co. Standard Safety Equipment Co. Strauss Company. The Lc^gring;* Bullard Company. E. D. Davis Emergency Equipment Co.. Inc. Hnl<`(.mb Safety Garment Industrial Gloves Corp. Industrial Products Co. Mine Safety Appliances Co. Pulmosan Safely Equipment Corp. Safety Clothing Co.. The Safety Equipment Sen Ice Co., The Safety First Supply Co. Standard Safety Equipment Co. Strauss Company, The Lighting Equipment, Industrial Benjamin Electric Mfg. Co. General Electric Company WestinglmusQ Electric & Mfg. Co. Looker* and Hanger* for Clothing Industrial Products C>>. Lock*, Lamp Industrial Products Co Interlocking Products Co. Mine Safety Appliances Co. Safety Equipment Service Co,. The Locks, Looker and Padlook, Kcyle** Dudley Lock Corp. Lubrication Pyroil Company M Machine*, Floor Clean ing?, Electric Lincoln-Schlueter Floor Mchy. Co. Markers, Traffic Safety Equipment Service Co.. The MnakR American OpUoal Company Bishinger-Koohler Mfg. Co., Inc. Bullard Company. E. D. Chicago Eyo Shield Co, Davis Emergency Equipment Co., Inc. Industrial Products Co. Mine Safety Appliances Co. Pulmosan Safety Equipment Corp, Safety Clothing Co.. The Safety Equipment Service Cm. The Safety First Supply Co. Standard Safety Equipment r,o. Willson Pn ducts. Inc. Mat*. Standing, Safety Bullard Company, E. D. DavU Emergency Equipment Co.,. Inc. Industrial Products Co. Safety First Supply Co. Metal, Expanded Sm-ty Mfg. Co.. The Metal. Perforated Harrington & King Pcrfoiat' lug Co. Meter*, Light Testing General Electric Co. Safety Equipment Service Co., The Safoly First Supply Co. Poster Service Elllrtt Service Co. Holcomb Safety Garment C . National Safely Council. Inc. Bullard Company, E. D. Chicago Eye Shield Co. Davis Emergency Equipment Co., Inc. Industrial Products Co. Mine Safety Appliances Co Protector*, Arm Bullard Company, E. U D.ivis Emergency Equipment Co.. Inc. Safety First Supply Co. Salisbury & Co.. \V, H. Standard Safety Equipment Co. Publication*, Safety National Safety Council, Inc. Safety Magazine Publishing Corp, Puller*, Fuhc Bullard Company, E. 1). Industrial Products Co. Mine Safety Appliances Co. Safety Equipment Service Cu.. Tlie Use First Aid Equipment Save Lives, Limbs, Money If all states paid compensation on the same basis as New York, the total annual compensation paid on infected injuries would be between $25,000,000 and $35,000,000, and the total time charges annually would be about 2,000,000 weeks or 40,000 man-years. After a wound has occurred, no matter how small, safe practice requires that the injured report immediately for first aid. Such procedure will do much to re duce suffering and economic loss. Mino Safety Appliances Co. Hope, Wire Macwhyto Company S Scaffolding?, Safety Patent Scaffolding Co.. The Screw Drivers, NonSkid Surty Mfg. C>.. Tlie Shade*, Eye, Xonbreaknble Bullard Company, E. D. Chicago Eye Shield Cu. Davis Emergency Equipment Co., Inc. Industrial Products Co. Mino Safety Appliances Co Safety Clothing Co. Safety Equipment Service Co,. The Shade*, Window. Industrial Shoe*. Safety, Factory and Fouodr1 Brown Shoe Company Bullard Company. K. D. Industrial Products Co. International Slu.c Co, Lehigh Safety Shoe Co. Mine Safety Appliances Cu. Safety Equipment Service Co., Tho Safety First Shoe Co. Safety First Supply Co. Shoe*. Wooden Sole Industrial Products Co. Safely Clothing Co.. The Slcns, Aeoident Prevention Bullard Company. K. D. Industrial Produc's Co. Mine Safety Appliances Co. Safety Clothing Co.. Tlie Safety Equipment Service 'o., Tho Safety First Supply Co. Standard Safety Equipment C i. Stonehouse Signs, Inc. Siren* and Sigrnu!* Bullard Company, E. D. Industrial Products Co. Sling;*; Chain American Chain Co., Inc. Sling?*, Safety, Wire Hope Accident Prevention Equipment Manufacturers Section of the National Safety Council Industrial Products Co. Mover*. Hallway (.'nr Bullard Company. E. D. Industrial Products Co. Paslode Company Safety Equipment Service Co.. The Standard Safely Equipment Co. O ().\y ceit It rent hlng Apparatus Bishiitger-Kooldcr Mfg. < n . Im\ Davis Emergency Eqti pment Co., Inc. Mine Safety Appliance;* Co. P Paes, Miner*' Lehigh Safety Shoe Co. Portable Lamp & Equipment Co. Pads, Ivnee Bullard Company, K. D, Holcomb Safety Garment Co. Industrial Gloves Corp Industrial Products Co, Mine Safety Appliances Co. Holcomb Safety Garment Co. Industrial Gloves Corp, Industrial Products Co. Mine Safety Appliances Co. Pulmosau Safety Equipment Corp. Safety Clothing Co.. Tho Safety Equipment Service Co.. The Safety First Supply Co. Standard Safety Equipment Co. Strauss Company, The Protector*, Fln/ger Bauer St Black Industrial Gloves Corp. Safety Clothing Co., Tlie Safety Equipment Service Co.. Tlie Protector* for Linemen Bullard Company, E. D, Davis Emergency Equipment Co., Inc. Industrial Gloves Corp. Industrial Pn ducts Co. Mine Safety Appliances Co. Pulmosan Safety Equipment Corp. Safety Equipment Service Co.. The Ptimp.N, Oxygen BUhlnger-Koehler Mfg. Co., Inc, Mine Safety Appliance* Co. R Ke*pirntor American Optical Company BIshlngcr-Koeldcr Mfg. Co., Inc. Bullard Company. E. D, Chicago Eyo Shield Co. Corer. II. S. Davis Emergency Equipment Co,, Inc. Industrial Products Co. Mine Safety Appliances Co. Pulmosan Safety Equipment Corp. Safety Clothing Co.. Tlie Safety Equipment Service Co.. Tlie Safety First Supply Co. Standard Safety Equipment Co. Willson Products. Inc. Re*u*cltntlnn K<itila ment Bishinger*Koehlcr Mfff. Co.. Inc. Bullard Company. E. D. Davis Emergency Equipment Co., Inc. Soap Huntington Laboratories. Inc. SoIcn, Shoe, Von-*Hp Lima Cord Solo & Heel Co. Sterilizing? Equipment Strap*, Safety Buhrko Company, It. H. Bullard Company, E. D. Davis Emergency Equipmcent Co., Inc. Industrial Products Co. Klein & Sons. Mathias Stretcher Unit* Surveys, Eye Sight Systems, Dust Control Amorican Foundry Equip, Co. Blaw-Knox Co. Dracco Corporation Surty Mfg. Co., Tlie T Tents, Pneumonia Bishinger-Koehler Mfg. Co.. Ine. Mine Safety Appliances Co. Tester*, Fuse Too!*, Linemen Bullard Company, E. I), Davis Emergency Equipment Co.. Inc. Industrial Products Co. Klein & Sons, Mathias NATIONAL SAFETY NEWS 79 THE BUYERS' SERVICE See Advertisers* Index, Page 75--When writing, please mention National Safety News TooIh. Marking: or Stamping Tools. Non-sparking: Ampco Metal, Inc. Bullard Company, E. D. Davis Emergency Equipment Co., Inc. Pulmosan Safety Equipment Corp. Torches, Blow Klein & Sons. Mathias Trends, Safety American Abrasive Metals Co, American Mason Safety Tread Co, Industrial Products Co. Inland Steel Co. Surly Mfg. Co., The Trestles, Safety, Extension Industrial Products Co. Patent Scaffolding Co . The Safety First Supply Co. Trophies V Valves. Oxygen Blshlnger-Koehler Mfg, Co.. Inc. Mine Safety Appliances Co. Vending: Machines, Sanitary Ventilating: Equipment American Foundry Equip. Co. Blaw-Knox Co. Dracco Corporation W Washers, Safety for Grinding: Wheels Industrial Products Co. Standard Safety Equipment Co. Washroom Equipment, Industrial Bradley Washfountaln Co. Welding: Equipment Wrenches. Hopper Car Industrial Products Co. Paslode Cnmpan> Safety Equipment Service Co.. The Safety First Supply Co. Trumbull Mfg. Co., The Wrenches, Non-sparking Williams & Co.* J. H. Wrenches. Open End Armstrong Bros. Tool Co. _ Williams & Co.. J. H. Wrenches. Pipe Armstrong Bros. Tool Co. Trimont Mfg. Co. __ Williams & Co.. J. II. Wrenches, Socket Armstrong Bros. Tool Co.__ Williams & Co.. J. H. The following companies are those whose names appear under the various headings contained in this Buyers' Service Ahlmtt Laboratories ............................... North Chicago. III. Aillivsiil Company ........................................ Buffalo, N. Y. American Abrasive Metals Co. ...........Irvington, N. 4. American Chain Co.. Inc............................New York, N. Y. American Foundry Equipment Co............. Mishawaka, Iml American Mason Safety Tread Co............. ..Lowell, Mass, American Optical Co................. ............. Southbridgc, Mass. American Tel. & Tel. Co..................New York, N. Y. Ampco Metal Inc........... .............................. Milwaukee. Wis, Armstrong Brothers Tool Co........................Chicago, 111, Barns. Frank E...............................................^Chicago. Ill, Bauer & Black ............................................... Chicago. 111. Benjamin Electric & Mfg. Co. .............. ..Dcs Plaines. III. Bernhard, Robert A............................... ....Rochester, X Y. BUhingcr-Koeltler Mfg7 Co......................Pittsburgh, Pa. B ack, blvalls & Bryson. Inc, ...-----Oklahoma City. Okla. Blaw-Knox Co. .......................... .................Plftibuirfh. Pa, Bradley Washfountaln Co. ..............Milwaukee Wis nro.vi, SHOO Company ................................. sl I.oils, Mai ISoluko Co., U. H............................................ ,,Clilra80, III. KillIai,1 Co K, D.............................. san Francisco.Calif! Iiurnliam Laboratories ..........................w. Medway. Mass, Rurroufihs*MelIcome & Co. iC.S.A.i Inc. New York NY' Chicago Eye Shield Co..............Chicago III' Clipper Belt Lacer Co.........................Brand Rapids, Mich! Cover. II. S. ...........................................South Bend, Ind. Davis Emergency Equipment Co., luv. ...sv\y York N Y* Doyton Safety Ladder Co.. The ............Cincinnati.*Ohio I i.icvo i orp. ................................................Cleveland. Ohio Dudley Lock Corp, .............................. ..........Chicago, III. Elhvood Safety Appliance Co................HlUvood fUy, Pa. Elliott Service Co........................... ......... New \orfc N. Y. Fairway Laboraiorlci, Inc* .......................... Belleville, III. General Abrasive Co............................ Niagara Falls. N. Y. General Electric Company ........................ Cleveland, Ohio Darker Mfg, Co ......................... ...................Dayton. Ohio Harrington Sc King Perforating Cn................. Chicago, lit. Huntington Laboratories Co...................Huntington, Iml, ilynson. Westcott * Dunning. Inc. ......Baltimore. Mil Industrial Gloves Con). ........... Danville, Hi, Industrial Products Co. ..................... Philadelphia, Pa. Inland Steel Co. ........................... ..Chicago, III. Interlocking Products Co. ..................... New York, X. Y'. Interuatioaul Shoe C..o...................... ...St. Louis, Mo. Invincible Vacuum Cleaner Mfg, Co. .,, . ...Doicr, Ohio Johnson Johnson .New Brunswick. X. J. Johnson Ladder Shoo Co. ..............Kau Claire, Wis. Justrlte Mfg, Co.......... ...................................Chicago, 111. Kiddo Sc Co.. Inc.. Walter New Y'ork. X. I. Klein & Sons. Mathias ........... . Chicago. III. Lehigh Safety Shoe Co.......... ........................ Ulentown. Pa. Uhbey-Ow'ens-l'brii Glass ( o. Toledo, Ohio Ltncnm-Schlucter Floor Mchy. Co......................Chicago, III. Lima Cord Sole & Heel Co.. The ................. Lima. Ohio Littcll Machine Co.. F, 4, -------------------------Chicago, 111. McKay Co........................ .......................... ..Pittsburgh. Pa. Merck Sc Co, Inc. ........................... ..New Y'ork. N. Y*. Metropolitan Life Iiisuianee Co.................New Y'ork. N. Y\ Mine Safety Appliances Co........................ ..Pittsburgh, Pa. National Safety Council. Inc. ................^.Chicago. III. Never Slip Safety Clamp Co........................New York. N. Y. Paslode Company .......................................-.---Chicago, 111. Patent Scaffolding Co., The .............j_f Chicago, 111. Pittsburgh Plato Glass Co.................. Pittsburgh, Pa. Protectoscal Co............... ...Chicago, 111. Pulmosan Safety Equipment Corp............. Brooklyn, N. Y. Pyrene Mfg. Co................................... ........Newark, N. J. P.vroil Co. ............. ... ............................ ..,-J.aCrosse. Wis. Safety Clothing Co..' The ..........................Cleveland. Ohio Safety Equipment Service Co., The ......Cleveland, Ohio Safety First Shoo Co. ........................... .Hollistou. Mass. Safely First Supply Co................................Pittsburgh, Pa. Safety Magazine Publishing Corp, .....New York, N._Y*. Salisbury & Co.. Inc., W. II. ......... .^.-.Chicago, 111. Sanitary Institute of America ..........^.Chicago, 111. Spencer Turbine Co., The ..........................Hartford, Conn. Standard Safety Equipment Co. ..........ttt.Chicago. 111. Stonchuusc Signs. Inc................................. ^Denver, Colo. Strauss Co.. Inc....................... .......... .....Pittsburgh, Pa. Surly Mfg, Co., The .................................^e.Chicago, III. Trimont Mfg. Co............................................-.Boston. Mass. Trumbull Mfg. Co.. The .......................... *-*.,Warren. Omo Union Switch & Signal Co. .................... /..Swlssvale, pa. Wcstinghonse Electric & Mfg. Co. ...East Pittsburgh, Pa. Wlesman Mfg. ( mpany .................... ...--.Jlayton, Ohio William? & Co., 4. II............. ...Buffalo. N._Y. Willson Products. Inc............... ...................^.Reading. _Pa. Industrial Safety Market A S A SERVICE to our readers, we endeavor to maintain a com'' plete list of the source of supply of all types of safety and allied equipment. If you do not find what you want in the advertising pages, send in the coupon below, and we will have forwarded to you without charge, or obligation, detailed information and catalogs on mate rial to meet your requirements. National Safety News 20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago Please have forwarded to me from various manufacturers, without charge, prices, catalogs, etc., on the following material: Specifications: (Be specific as to size, capacity, quantity, etc., when prices are wanted.) Company . Address . . Your Name FEBRUARY, 1936 80 Jumbo Posters Speak with Authority An eight - sheet poster in striking colors placed at a conspicuous loca tion on the plant grounds adds pres tige to the plant's safety program. The above board is located at the gate en trance to Thomas Works of the Re public Steel Corporation at Birming ham, Ala. The board is floodlighted at night. A PROMINENTLY displayed safety message at the entrance to an in dustrial plant at once identifies the com pany as an exponent of accident preven tion, and the company at once rises in the estimation of the casual passer-by. It also impresses a safety thought on each employee at the beginning of his working shift. The Jumbo outdoor poster service of the National Safety Council makes it possible to attain both of these desirable objectives at a minimum cost. The idea for promoting these impres sive safety displays originated with the safety directors of six of the leading steel companies who have cooperated in nu merous safety projects. These companies had large billboards erected at strategic locations on their own properties and suggested that the Council furnish a special service for outdoor use. After studying the problems of pro duction and distribution, it was decided that such a service could be produced momically if a minimum of 100 jards could use the posters. The dis tribution now exceeds the minimum re quirements. Each poster is made up of eight sheets. Some companies do the posting themselves, while others make arrangements with a local bill - posting company to service the boards. Com panies which do not have boards suit able for displaying these posters may ob tain blueprints of their construction from the National Safety Council. The service is provided on a twelve months' basis, the posters being deliver ed in time for posting on the first of each month. At first, all posters were in two They're Much Safer While at Work T'HE safest place for the 10,000 em ployees of the Aliquippa Works of the Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation in the past 21 months has been in the steel works; safer even than in their own homes, according to figures revealed by officials of the corporation. In the period April 25, 1934 to Janu ary 10, 1936, over twenty-seven million man hours of work have been completed in this plant without a fatal accident, yet 15 employees lost their lives in acci dents in their own homes and other places outside of the plant during the same period. Of the 15 who lost their lives in ac tivities outside the plant, two men died of accidents in their own homes, one falling down stairs and the other being struck by a flying piece of a grindstone. The other 13 met sudden death in vari ous guises. The employees are striving to better colors, but beginning with the January issue, three colors were employed, add ing greatly to the appearance and im pressiveness of the displays. The posters, when mounted, will measure 11 feet 8 inches wide by 9 feet 11 inches high. The price is $2.80 per poster per month, delivered. Other industries besides steel have shown their approval of the Jumbo post er idea and are making effective use of it. a previous record of 28 months without a fatal accident, made in the period April 2, 1931 to August 26, 1933 when over thirty-million man hours of safe operation were completed. During this period, 18 employees lost their lives in accidents outside the plant. This Time the Dog Shot the Man HEN a dog bites a man it can hard ly be called news, unless the victim is unusually prominent. But when a dog shoots a man, it is a front-page item. The Chattanooga, Tenn., office of the Commonwealth Life Insurance Company knows the dog shot the man, because they paid a double indemnity claim on the man's life, the Weekly Underwriter reports. While out hunting the man de cided to rest. He sat down, laid his shot gun behind him, the barrel pointing toward his back. The dog began to in vestigate the gun and a paw got mixed up with the trigger. NATIONAL SAFETY NEWS laLiMUj a cLwalm, SflFETV EQUIPmEIlT |X JsS QaMjAX! mitl/ls IkjJMOUVU f T HE backbone of an efficient safety program is dependable safety equipment. "Cheap" or unknown devices are expensive, if they do not provide adequate safety. Why take chances? You can select any Puhnosan Safety Device with utmost security and assurance that it is time-tested and proven in use. Headquarters for everything in Industrial Safety! Pulmosan's slogan, "If it's for Safety--we have it," sums up the completeness of the Pulmosan Safety Device line. It is built upon a quarter-century of specialized experience with every angle of safety, in all industries. Specialists on Respiratory Problems and Devices The line of well-known and widely-used Pulmosan Respirators, is designed to meet any breathing hazard, whether dusts, fumes, gases, smoke or paint spray mists. Also helmets, hoods and gas masks for all needs. Expert guidance available on any respiratory problem. Make Pulmosan your headquarters for Safety Devices . . . AND BE SAFE! Pulmosan Safety Equipment Corp. Member: Industrial Safety Equip. Ass'n. 176 Johnson St, Brooklyn, N. Y. Mich. Distributor: THE BOYER-CAMPBELL CO., Detroit Lake Superior Dlst. Distr.: \V. P. & R. S. MARS, Duluth, Minn. PULMOSAN SAFETY EQUIPMENT CORP. 176 Johnson St., Brooklyn, N. Y. H Gentlemen: Please send copy of new Pulmosan Safety Catalog, without cost or obligation. FIRM.......... ADDRESS. CITY...... INDIVIDUAL, "THE AUTOMOBILE YOU BOUGHT IN 1925 MAY HAVE GIVEN GOOD SERVICE, BUT YOU WOULDN'T rrs*K OF BUYING ANOTHER LIKE IT TODAY BECAUSE TK, MODERN AUTOMOBILE IS INFINITELY BETTER AND OF FAR GREATER VALUE/" ^^7'HILE goggles designed years ago gave comparatively good MUM service or eye protection which these new improvements insure. service, they cannot he compared vith present models. Non-Rubber 'leadbands, Self-Adjusting nose >ridge. Deep Curve lenses and im r|',0 continue to use outmoded goggles is false economy and may result in serious consequences to workmen. proved ventilation, which are all a part of the Super-Drednaut goggle ^UPER-DREDNAUT Goggles em^ body ALL the latest improve lave placed it in the forefront of VIODERN Eye Protection. JjJOGGLES which do not embody ments and are a greater value and less costly to buy now than at any time since the first model was put on the market ten years ago. these improvements ire rapidly going into It will pay you to MOD the discard because they CJ DT give the MAXI- SERVICE ERNIZE your goggle sMi'pty. Ne will gladly send you a Super'DrednauC for your inspection. THE SAFETY EQUIPMENT SERVICE COMPANY 3uell W. Nutt, President 1228 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio Manufacturers of a Complete T.tne of Accident-Prevention Equipment