TRANSPORTATION FOR HANDICAPPED
Could not there be provided some conveyance that could be easily entered, waiting at the entrance gates, ready to pick up all crippled, injured, and other-wide handicapped workmen, and take each to his place of employment, and at the close of the day again pick him up and take him to the entrance gate?
Under present conditions, these men, whose work in many cases is essential to the highest degree of efficiency in the work to be accomplished in the yard, must make their way slowly and painfully among the hurrying crowds.
As a further suggestion, could not the guards be called upon to see to this transportation of those handicapped workmen, and if it would aid in the plan, these men might go to work ten minutes earlier and stop work ten minutes earlier each evening.
-- J. E. McBride,
Brick Mason. Swan Island.

  
 
 
 

1 have a little gremlin,
He sits upon my torch,
He uses every tip 1 have
For his very own front porch.

He sticks that little head of his
In every pre-heat hole
And clogs them to a tare-you-well
Bless his little soul.

He thrives on all the oxygen
That pours from gauge to hose,
And pushes back with all his might
With his little nose.

He fringes all the pretty steel
When the foreman comes around,
And bobbles the tip up and down-
Oh! that little hound!

He pushes tips off the line
And catches hose on fire,
He puts a leak in every torch
To kill him's my desire.

1 call this little gremlin
Gypsme for a name,
He does all the damage
And 1 get all the blame.

He gyps me out of credit
And now I know full well,
If 1 ever catch that little devil
I'm going to give him hell.
-- "Nevix,"
Assembly Burner, O.S.C.

  
10 ways to keep your Feet happy
To shipyard workers the maintenance of healthy feet and ankles is one of life's major problems. Poorly-shod feet are uncomfortable, invite colds and flu, and make the worker an easy victim to serious foot injuries. Of the average of 143 serious foot injuries which occur in each of the three Kaiser yards every month, over half are toe injuries, and whenever one of these painful accidents occur, the worker can figure on at least 8 days off the job, and many times a great deal more.

More serious is a common fracture caused by dropping heavy material on the bone just back of the toes. Such injuries are extremely painful and prevent walking for two to ten weeks. Typical of these injuries is the "Picture of the Week," below, the sad case of a guy named "Rigger Joe," who dropped a rail on his foot.
Heading the list for serious foot injuries was Vancouver with an average of 91 serious foot injuries for each of the past three months. Swing shift workers were the most frequent victims, and of the total number of injuries, about 60% come from assembly and plate shop. The percentage of foot injuries is higher among men than among women, according to present figures. The average number of foot injuries was identical at both Oregon and Swan Island, averaging 48 accidents in each yard per month. Of these, 22 at Oregon and 24 at Swan Island were fractured toes.


Your feet keep you on the job. Treat them

right and they'll take better care of you.

Here are ten suggestions:

1. GET THE PROPER FIT.
Tired feet due to ill-fitting shoes mean poor posture and excessive fatigue. Tight shoes cause bunions, corns, misshapen toes, ingrown toenails, all of which add to the worker's discomfort and tire him rapidly.

2. WEAR HIGH SHOES. Low shoes or loose-fitting shoes do not supply secure footing; cause an increase in injuries, due to falls and are the frequent cause of sprained ankles. . . High tops also protect the ankles against burns from hot slag and sparks.

3. KEEP YOUR SHOES WATERPROOF.
If possible, have two pairs so that you can start each day with thoroughly dry shoes. Grease them regularly but allow them to dry before waterproofing.

4. WEAR SAFETY SHOES. . . Wear shoes with sturdy tops and safety capped toes. These will prevent three-fourths of all common foot injuries, wounds, and foot fractures when heavy objects land on the feet.

5. DON'T WEAR LEAKY SHOES. Thin soles and leaky uppers invite colds and flu. It's an investment in good health to wear substantial, well-fitting, thick-soled work shoes.
6. REST YOUR FEET.
Take advantage of lunch time to rest your feet. The best way to do this is to keep them in a raised position. "Feet on the desk" may not be the best social etiquette, but it's darne' good for tired dogs.

7. CHANGE SOCKS REGULARLY.
Change work socks every day if possible. In wet weather carry an extra dry pair to change at lunch time. Wool socks are best. If they irritate your feet, try a thin cotton inner sock and a part wool outer sock.

8. CHANGE OFTEN - - KEEP THEM DRY.
Change your shoes regularly. Keep your work shoes in good repair. Don't let the heels run over, as worn heels frequently invite bad sprains and falls.
9. DRESS WARMLY. In wintertime, long underwear will help to maintain circulation in your feet by keeping your legs from becoming chilled. Proper circulation is the most important factor in foot comfort.

10. CHANGE SHOES WHEN YOU GET HOME.
A change of shoes is the most restful thing you can do on arriving home from work. If you must wear old shoes wear them at home, but wear the strongest, most durable shoes you can afford at work. They'll pay off in foot comfort, safety, and a lot better disposition on the job

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