OSHAUpdates Option 4: Extinguishers are provided but not intended for employee use. Requirement: Establish an emergency action plan, fire prevention plan and train employees accordingly. If fire extinguishers are left in the workplace they must be inspected, tested and maintained. Extinguishers are provided but not intended for employee use. (29 CFR 1910.157(a)) Here are some suggestions for practicing fire emergency preparedness as part of your company’s emergency action plan: • Check all alarm equipment and evacuation maps for accuracy. • Practice fi re evaluation drills twice annually, one announced and the other unannounced. • Remember to have everyone sign a record of training and remind them that in a real fire emergency, they will
still need to physically sign a paper acknowledging their safe evacuation prior to leaving the site.
HOW TO USE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER?
When a fire breaks out, you must act fast. So, here’s a way to remember the four steps on how to use a fire extinguisher using the acronym PASS. P ull the pin. Hold the extinguisher with the nozzle pointing away from you and release the locking mechanism A im low, and point the extinguisher at the base of the fire. S queeze the lever slowly and evenly. S weep the nozzle from side-to-side. This all sounds quite simple, but to avoid panic in a fire, acquaint yourself with a fire extinguisher before an emergency happens. (Source: Marilyn Dempsey GAWDA DHS, EPA, OSHA Consultant)
REACHING FOR A GLASS OF CHOCOLATE MILK? SURVEY SAYS MOST AMERICANS INDULGE IN CHOCOLATE DAILY
Reaffirming chocolate’s near universal appeal, a new survey from Cargill finds most Americans indulge in a chocolate-flavored treat every day. Viewed as a reward, mood lifter, energy booster and the secret to surviving a tough day, the company’s ChocoLogic™ research reveals consumers’ preferences, motivations and attitudes toward the decadent ingredient. Cargill fielded a proprietary survey to track chocolate’s appeal on its own, and also when incorporated into other items like ice cream, beverages, candy, salty snacks and snack/nutrition bars. Fielded in February 2021, the survey gathered responses from more than 600 primary U.S. grocery shoppers. For most of these consumers, chocolate flavors are their go-to choice. Across the food and beverage categories included in the survey, respondents admit they choose chocolate-flavored options at least half the time.
“The adage that ‘everyone loves chocolate’ really is true — less than 3% of consumers report avoiding chocolate,” said Gretchen Hadden, marketing lead for Cargill’s North American cocoa and chocolate business. “However, while chocolate may be the world’s most beloved ingredient, our research suggests consumers have strong opinions on what they like — and don’t like — about this timeless indulgence.” Given that most consumers enjoy a daily chocolate treat, it’s no surprise that 3 in 4 view chocolate as a way to reward oneself. Other motivations for indulging are less obvious. Seven in ten (72%) agree that chocolate lifts their mood, while 59% say it boosts their energy. While consumers admit they’ve boosted their chocolate consumption, few register remorse for their indulgence. In fact, consumer perceptions around chocolate suggest it may have
an authentic role to play in better-foryou food choices. Nearly 7 in 10 associate chocolate with health benefits, a characterization even more prominent among consumers of dark chocolate. Perhaps not surprisingly, the survey found this perception is a key purchase driver for dark chocolate, with 52% of consumers choosing it because they believe “it’s healthier.”
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