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COMPUTER HELP
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REPORT SAFETY HAZARDS
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MAKE SUGGESTIONS
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REPORT WRONGDOING
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READ PAST ISSUES OF N&V
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Ford's Focus
We've had a great week so far with well-deserved recognition for hard work and a strong commitment to coworkers.
We've had only a few injuries, and the word from Don Fronk and Jennifer Kness is that the number of hazards recognized, reported, and resolved has increased since our new focus on safety. That is good news for everyone.
Keep it up, and have a great week.
Ford
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Safety Record
We had four injuries reported this week and several lessons learned.
Quick as a Wink
 While a steam plant employee was performing work on one of the boilers, ash and dust dropped down and into his eyes. He was wearing his safety glasses, but the material fell over the top.
Remember that safety glasses are made to resist impacts, but safety goggles give you full protection.
Overreaching Can Strain Even a Crane
 Improper lifting and twisting led to an employee strain and sprain injury while erecting and dismantling a scaffolding assembly.
Remember that overreaching can lead to serious injury.
Click here for tips on lifting awkward loads and general back injury prevention.
Going Down?
We had two trip-and-fall injuries.
One employee tripped and fell while exiting an elevator and the other slipped on some steps.
 As always, please report all safety hazards, near miss incidents, and safety success stories.
Call us at 863-2340.
Visit us, or even drop a note outside our office in 103 Physical Plant.
Let's have a safety record to crow about.
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Announcements & Reminders
Knock 'em Down (or Back)
 Northland Bowl is again organizing teams for a University Staff Bowling League. Help represent OPP against departments across Penn State.
Games take place on Tuesdays, and the cost is $12 per week per person. More information and sign-up sheets are available here.
The season starts on September 18.
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Cheers
More than Just a Pretty Face
One of the students quoted in the story described him this way, "He's hard working, modest and caring ... Al Matyasovsky, to me, is Penn State." Please join us in congratulating Al at aem3@psu.edu.
Help in the Hour of Need
Congratulations to the employees from Electrical Tech, Fire, and Security Safety who received Superior Performance Awards on Monday. All reacted quickly and professionally when Denny Seaward fell ill with heart attack symptoms.
Be sure to drop them a line of congratulations and thanks.
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Welcomes & Farewells
Welcomes
Isaac Lauck is the new Utility Maintenance Worker in District 23. He transferred from ARL, and his first day was last Sunday. Please welcome him at iel2@psu.edu.
Joe Lonjin is the new Water Treatment Administrator and Mechanical Supervisor. He is transferring from the Materials Research Institute, and his first day will be next Monday. Please welcome him at jjl13@psu.edu.
Farewell
We wish Utility Maintenance Worker Andy Fultz all the best as he moves into a new position with Housing and Food Services. His last day will be September 23, and you can wish him well at ajf12@psu.edu.
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Carpooling
You can find a full list of carpoolers and regional bus services through the RideShare Program.
Or you can contact Alex Novak at anovak@psu.edu to post a request in News & Views.
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Up for Grabs
New This Week - 9/13
FOR SALE: Cover for 2001-2003 Ford F150 Supercrew
CONTACT: Lisa Ammerman
DEPARTMENT
E-MAIL: lqc1@psu.edu
PHONE: 717-247-2793
DESCRIPTION: Extang soft tonneau cover for 2001-2003 Ford F150 Supercrew
FOR SALE: GSG 522 SD 22 cal. rifle
PRICE: $250
CONTACT: Art Dawes
DEPARTMENT: Environmental Systems
PHONE: 867-3711
DESCRIPTION: .22cal, 22 rd. magazine, 2 months old, fewer than 200 rds. fired
New Last Week - 9/6
 FOR SALE: 2009 Kymco Super 8 Scooter
PRICE: $1,400
CONTACT: JeMarc Bolivar
DEPARTMENT: Area 53
E-MAIL: jbb176@psu.edu
PHONE: 777-0540
DESCRIPTION: 50cc engine, recent tune-up, new battery, top speed 40 mph, no motorcycle license or permit needed, Mileage - under 4,000
90-100 mpg!!!
FOR RENT: Downtown (S.C.) Office Suite, 850 sq. ft.
PRICE: $1,050 per month unfurnished
CONTACT: Paul Ruskin
DEPARTMENT: OPP Communications
E-MAIL: pdr2@psu.edu
PHONE: 863-9620
DESCRIPTION: Located at 129 S. Sparks, Office suite w/conference room, reception room, fireplace, hard wood flooring, full kitchen, full bathroom, security system, phone system for 3 employees, covered porch and small yard.
FOR SALE: Polyester outdoor table and chair cover
PRICE: $50 (was $110 new)
CONTACT: Dwight Smith
DEPARTMENT: CES
E-MAIL: dcs7@psu.edu
PHONE: 863-8901
DESCRIPTION: Like new, 108" diameter, 25" high, fits round or square table with 6 chairs, Light weight, breathable, fade resistant, year round use, elastic bottom with draw string
WANTED: Old (1992 & Earlier) Computers, Games & Systems
PRICE: Negotiable
CONTACT: Bill Montgomery
DEPARTMENT: CCS Operations
E-MAIL: wrm3@psu.edu
PHONE: 934-8022
DESCRIPTION: Looking for (Selling Cheap) Old Apple II, Macintosh & Commodore computers, drives, monitors, software & games & Etc. I am also looking for old pc computers with windows 3.0 or earlier, old gaming systems & games as well. If you have any of this taking up space and you want to get rid of, let me know!!
Any OPP employee can post an item FOR FREE with their name, department, and e-mail address.
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Photo of the Week
Mike and Ike
The Spikes season is over, but the memories live on. Mike Wilks is an Environmental Systems Tech with OPP. He auditioned and was selected to be one of only five performers to sing our national anthem a cappella at a Spikes game this summer. Here he is posing with Ike.
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Contact Us
If you have any comments or suggestions for News & Views, contact Alex Novak at anovak@psu.edu or 863-0432.
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