In this issue:

1. June is National Safety Month
2. Real-Time Inventory and Online Orders Now Available to Members
3. Shannon's Review of Heat Stress - Don't Lose Your Cool
4. Welcome Aboard



1. June is National Safety Month

Every year, the National Safety Council promotes National Safety Month, an initiative that focuses on heightening awareness of important safety issues.

Safety: Where We Live, Work and Play
The 2005 National Safety Month theme, "Safety: Where We Live, Work and Play," reflects the need for injury prevention awareness in the workplace, in our homes and communities, and on our roads and highways.

National Safety Council Data reveals:

• 54% of injury-related deaths occur in the home and community.
• 45% of injury-related deaths happen to workers while off the job.
• 61% of injury-related deaths are workers off the job or their family members.

The national cost to businesses is more than $200 billion in wages, productivity, medical expenses, insurance administration and costs for those uninsured.

Turn your attention to:
Falls. Slips and falls can happen anywhere, any time. It's an especially serious problem for older people. Falls are the second leading cause of injury death for ages 55-79, but become even more prevalent for individuals over the age of 80. When all those age 65 and older are combined, falls account for 50 percent of all injury deaths.

Preventing Falls in the Workplace
Who's at risk?
If you walk, you're at risk. Slips, trips, and falls happen in every workplace, from corporate environments to manufacturing plants. However, most fall-related injuries happen in the service industry - and most fall-related deaths occur on construction sites.

Follow these tips to avoid serious injury from a fall:

• Keep all aisles, stairs and walkways free of clutter.
• Open cabinet drawers are a tripping hazard; keep them closed when you're not using them.
• Turn on the lights before you enter a room. Report any burned-out bulbs to housekeeping as soon as possible.
• Always use handrails on the stairs, and take one step at a time.
• Broken stairs or loose stair coverings? Report them right away!
• Make wide turns around corners, so you can see who's coming.
• If you spot a spill, clean it up or report it immediately.
• Stay away from shortcuts. The route less traveled may be less safe!
• Don't overload - take only what you can carry comfortably, and make sure you can see over it.
• When walking on a wet or slippery surface, slow down, take small steps, and keep a hand free for balance.
• Make sure chains, guardrails, or warning tapes are in place around elevated areas.
• Keep all harnesses and other fall protection equipment in working order, and use them correctly.
• Wear the right shoes for the job, and keep the soles clean for better traction.
• Participate in "Safety: Where We Live, Work and Play" by sharing this information with friends, family, co-workers, and organizations.

Join Business Training Library in making June, and every month, safe. Check out these safety training courses recommended by our Account Managers below:

• Avoiding Slips, Trips & Falls: Step by Step (#018-038)
• Construction Fall Protection: Get Arrested (#018-122)
• Preventing Patient Falls in Hospitals (#049-033)
• Personal Fall Protection: Hook Up! (#018-018)
• Preventing Slips, Trips & Falls - Blueprints for Safety (#035-031)

For more information on the Workplace Health & Safety programs available through Business Training Library, view our catalog of training resources or contact your Account Manager at (888)432-3077! Interested in trying our Lending Library service for free? Click here for more details.

Be Safe!



2. Real-Time Inventory and Online Orders Now Available to Members

Effective June 1, 2005, Business Training Library Members may now enjoy the benefit of viewing real-time inventory and placing course orders online! If you were unable to participate in one of our live webinars, we urge you to view the recorded version, which is accessible from the Bizlibraryonline.com login page. From the login page, Members may also download a Quick Reference Guide and access links to view online streaming video previews and request a User Name and Password reminder email.

Your personal Account Manager remains committed to providing you with help choosing courses, curriculum building, and more! To contact your Account Manager for more details about www.bizlibraryonline.com or for assistance with your Lending Library membership, please call (888) 432-3077.



3. Staff Recommendation: Shannon's Review of Heat Stress - Don't Lose Your Cool

Course Title and Code
Heat Stress - Don't Lose Your Cool (#018-172)

Course Group
Business Skills Library

Course Overview
Summer is upon us, and with the temperature rising, heat can become a major player in work related injuries. It is not easy working in the heat, and you can make your job safer by understanding what heat stress is.

Through real life examples in Heat Stress - Don't Lose Your Cool, you will learn how your body handles heat as well as the contributing outside factors that can lead to heat related illness.

Target Audience
This is a great program for anyone working outdoors in the summer time.

Shannon's Rating


Shannon's Review
This course reviews the symptoms and recommended relief of sunburn, heat rash, cramps, exhaustion and heat stroke. Understanding that some professions and workplace environments cannot eliminate heat-relief is on the way. Your body has the ability to acclimate itself to the environment it is exposed to.

Other fast facts to remember:

• Drink Water
• Avoid Caffeine
• Eat Lightly
• Rest Often
• Be Aware of Others

I would recommend this course to anyone that is exposed to heat or humidity throughout a workday. It is better to be safe than sorry!

For additional details regarding this course, please contact Shannon. Lending Library members can check out this title today by visiting our Member Login Page or by contacting their Account Manager. Prospective members can view select titles at no-charge by signing up for a free Trial Membership.

Shannon Kluczny has been with Business Training Library since August of 2003 helping members get the most out of their memberships. Outside of the office, she enjoys athletics, reading and cooking.



4. Welcome Aboard

Business Training Library would like to welcome its newest Lending Library clients! Your BTL team stands ready to support you throughout this new endeavor.

• 3M Touch Systems, Milwaukee, WI
• Access Services Inc., Los Angeles, CA
• Aiken Electric Cooperative, Aiken, SC
• City of Port Orange, Port Orange, FL
• Correct Craft Inc., Orlando, FL
• Dearborn Schools Credit Union, Dearborn, MI
• Emery Telcom, Orangeville, UT
• Forest Preserve Dsitrict of Du Page County, Wheaton, IL
• Foster Printing Services, Michigan City, IN
• Henry Pratt Co., Aurora, IL
• Houston Installation Services, Houston, TX
• ITW Trans Tech, Carol Stream, IL
• Keffer Hyundai, Charlotte, NC
• Lake Pointe Church, Rockwall, TX
• Mathnasium LLC, Los Angeles, CA
• Northern Federal Credit Union, Watertown, NY
• Red Mountain Spa, Ivins, UT
• SBI Technologies, Columbia, MD
• Sure-Tech Labs, Indianapolis, IN
• Susan B Allen Memorial Hospital, El Dorado, KS
• The Johnson Foundation, Racine, WI
• Wagstaff, Inc., Spokane, WA

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