UPM Update
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Avoiding Heat-Related IllnessEvery year, dozens of workers die and thousands more become ill while working in extreme heat or humid conditions. There are a range of heat illnesses and they can affect anyone, regardless of age or physical condition. During times of intense heat, workers can be at serious risk of illness,…
Jul 21 2017 -
ONI Company Collaboration Makes News in Modern MetalsFrom its base in Birmingham, Alabama, O’Neal Industries (ONI) is a household name in the service center industry. It’s gigantic, with tentacles across North America and locations from Singapore to Southampton, but as a family owned enterprise, it remains…
Jul 13 2017 -
First Aid AwarenessThere will be occasions when colleagues or customers may suffer injuries or be taken ill. When this happens it is important that they receive immediate attention and in serious cases that the emergency services are called promptly. When an accident happens, a first aid program that meets…
Jul 11 2017 -
The Importance of Safety GlassesStatistics provided by the U.S. Department of Labor suggest thousands of employees suffer from eye injuries every year, many resulting from work related injuries incurred when workers used inadequate eye protection. Such injuries may result in blindness and thousands of dollars in lost…
Jul 05 2017 -
4th of July Fireworks SafetyThe Forth of July holiday will be here soon, and one of our traditions inthe United States is to watch fireworks displays or shoot them off ourselves. Fireworks cause an average of almost 18,500 reported fires per year, and sparklers account for more than one quarter of emergency room fireworks…
Jun 28 2017 -
UPM's FIRSTCUT+® Processing ServicesOur FIRSTCUT+® Processing Services include cut-to-length, slitting, edging, chamgering & facing, shearing, laser cutting, laser gauge measurement, water jet cutting, plasma cutting, sawing, precision cold saw cutting, precision blanks, first stage machining, heat treating, ultra-sonic…
Jun 12 2017 -
Safety Topic: Got Water?In summer weather and other hot, humid working conditions, drinking enough water is vital to preventing heat illness. The most serious illness, heat stroke, can be fatal. It occurs when the body’s cooling system fails because of moisture and minerals lost to sweating. To prevent heat illness…
Jun 08 2017 -
UPM Has a “Nose” for Helping Kids!On this special occasion, staff members of United Performance Metals put on a happy face…and a big, red nose.
Red Nose Day began in 1988 as a fundraiser to end child poverty around the world. To date, Red Nose Day has raised over $1 billion globally. Celebrated in the United…
May 26 2017 -
Safety Topic: Treat That CutThe shelves of drugstores and supermarkets are loaded with a variety of bandages and other first aid items, so it’s surprising how many people still get infections from untreated wounds. Small cuts and abrasions can be the start of something big, so they shouldn’t be ignored. They require…
May 15 2017 -
Safety Topic: Spring Cleaning SafetyAs the weather starts to change many homeowners start to think about spring cleaning. Here are some safety tips:
Household and pool chemicals, paints, and poisons should be properly marked and stored under lock and key, away from children’s reach. Dispose of any that are leaking, expired,…May 12 2017 -
Safety Topic: Lift It TwiceMost of you have heard the general rules of safe lifting. Remember to “Get a firm grip on the load, keep it close, bend at the knees, use your legs to lift the load, and keep your spine in the natural position (with an arch in your lower back).” These principles always apply and should be…
May 12 2017 -
Safety Topic: Pushing SafetyOn occasion or perhaps even every day, we're called on to push something.
Typically it's safer to push than it is to pull a load; however doing either can be dangerous to your body. Many soft tissue injuries occur because we push or pull unsafely.
Specific techniques are helpful to…
Mar 03 2017