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EVENTS
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October 6
October 20-21
October 27
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COMPUTER HELP
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REPORT SAFETY HAZARDS
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READ PAST ISSUES OF N&V
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Ford's Focus
This week I want to focus on Physical Plant's commitment to safety. You are our greatest resource, and the key to OPP's success is your well-being.
As part of our commitment, we are posting the OPP Safety Mission Statement, signed by OPP leadership, in the lobby. Among other important points, it highlights that employee safety is everyone's right and responsibility:
"Every leader will provide necessary safety resources and take responsibility for making improvements to the workplace so work can be performed safely."
"Every employee is empowered and encouraged to speak up when encountering an unsafe situation or act."
I want to emphasize this last point. You are our eyes and ears, and we want to hear from you. We want you to spot, avoid, and report hazards. We want you to look around and speak up.
You will start to see this "Commitment to Safety" poster in all break rooms, work areas, and conference rooms. It includes an e-mail (OPPsafety@psu.edu), phone number (3-2340), and office location (103 Physical Plant) to "Report Safety and Near Miss Incidents."
In addition, starting this week, each issue of News & Views will include a Safety Report highlighting accidents, near misses, and safety successes.
Be safe. It's important.
Ford
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Announcements & Reminders
Think Inside the Box
The last OPP Box.com presentation will be Tuesday, August 21, from 10:30-11:30 am in rooms 105 A/B. If you or your group needs a safe and easy way to share files and collaborate with others from anywhere at any time, then please attend this informative presentation.
After this presentation, all future information regarding the OPP Box initiative will be provided by the ITS HelpDesk via eTicket requests.
Health Matters
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Cheers
A Team Effort Last week we reported how the folks in Sparks 101 gave a special thanks to Tim Godissart's reno team. According to Facility Project Coordinator Derek Leonard, "The customers said your crew did an excellent job and they are very pleased with how this job was planned and executed. Nice work!" We want to recognize the full team below: Steve Patton Dave Lucas Kyle Bennett Tom Witherite Ed Nail In addition, the reno team was supported by Kirk Kreisher and Jenkin Shaw from the Mechanical Design Team, the OPP Labor Crew, the Opp Asbestos Crew, and the Opp Gr2 Balancer. |
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Welcomes
OPP is pleased to welcome Kristin Skyes at kjf20@psu.edu. Kristin is the new Manager of Financial Support Services and started on the 13th. Kristin has had a prestigious career in the healthcare industry where she has served as Accounting Director, Controller and Asst. CFO at Lock Haven Hospital, and CFO at the Jennersville Hospital. She is a graduate of Bloomsburg University and resides in Lock Haven.
Please welcome Bill Markley at wim100@psu.edu. Bill is the new Facilities Specialist (Custodial Programs Assistant) and will be working in Buildings and Grounds-Custodial Programs. Please welcome Jay Boliver at jbb176@psu.edu. He was previously with Housing and Food Services and is now a Utility Maintenance Worker Utility in Dist 53.
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Safety Report
As a reminder of the importance of workplace safety, each week's Safety Report will include a list of injuries, near misses, and success stories. You can click on the images for more information about any of these hazards.
Injuries
 A worker in Area 1 shop lacerated his hand with a knife.
A utilities employee was walking behind an OPP truck to be sure the tailgate was closed when he tripped on a piece of sod.
Near Misses/Minor Injuries
 An employee working in Beaver Stadium was hoisting up tools and a fan with a rope on the roof of the east mechanical room. As he leaned against the guardrail, it broke away from the wall where it was bolted in. The employee and the rail fell forward, but a drainpipe luckily stopped the fall, resulting in only a minor injury to his thumb.
Successes Rettew, the company that provides our Confined Space Rescue Training, demonstrated rescue procedures for Boiler #2 at the West Campus Steam Plant. Don Fronk and Jen Kness provided confined space training for Central Labor and Equipment Crews, Heat and Vent as well as the Areas 5 and 6 shops. As always, please report all safety hazards, near miss incidents, and safety success stories. Call us at 863-2340. Visit us, or even drop an anonymous note outside our office in 103 Physical Plant. |
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Carpooling
You can find a full list of carpoolers and regional bus services through the RideShare Program.
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Up for Grabs
New This Week - 8/16
WANTED: Pittsburgh Penguin Hockey Tix - October 12
814-863-7635
FOR SALE: 1997 Chevy Astro AWD Conversion Van - $6,000
814-867-4185
Non-negotiable price
FOR SALE: 2006 GMC 2500 HD w/ extended cab
814-280-5907
102,000 miles, automatic w/gas engine
2011 Motorcycle price reduced to $6,000
814-571-3564
New Last Week - 8/9
WANTED: Two tickets to the September 1, Ohio Game
Phillip Melnick - Buildings and Grounds - prm1@psu.edu
814-865-7027
Any OPP employee can post an item FOR FREE with their name, department, and e-mail address.
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