Never Give Up! There is always a way to circumvent any problem in life.
Condolences
Our most sincere condolences to Carin Mulder (Vaal Branch) for the lost of her brother - you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Toolbox Talk
WINTER COLD PREVENTION
More than 100 viruses can cause colds, the world's most common illness, so few people escape being exposed to at least one of them.
Once it enters the body through the nose or throat, the cold virus begins to multiply, causing any of a number of symptoms: sore throat, sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, aches and pains, mild fever, nasal congestion and coughing.
A cold usually lasts a week or two.
The best way to treat a cold is to take a mild pain reliever, avoid unnecessary activity, get as much bed rest as possible and drink plenty of fluids, especially fruit juices. Over-the-counter cough and cold remedies may relieve some of the symptoms, but they will not prevent, cure or even the course of the illness.
While there is no vaccine to protect you from catching a cold, there are ways to lessen your chances of coming down with the illness. Keep up your natural resistance through good nutrition and getting enough sleep and exercise. Turn your thermostat down and keep the humidity up in your home.
Dry air dries out the mucous membranes in your nose and throat and causes them to crack, creating a place where cold viruses can enter your body. Avoid direct contact with those who have colds and wash your hand frequently.
Congratulations
NIC
would like to congratulate Ruan Kriek (Safety Manager - Head Office) and
Michelle Bloem on their engagement last night (23 July 2013)
We
are wishing you both a amazing future together filled with love, joy and
happiness!!
Kalagadi Mine
This is the first delivery made of DV boxes for Kalagadi mine on Hotazel.
Slipper Day!
Here is a challenge for each department.
Be part of the Reach for a Dream Slippers Day at NIC - 2 August 2013
Only R10 and you can wear you slippers to work.
Lets make a difference in someones life.
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Siemens Supplier Day
NIC were invited to attend Siemens Supplier Day help on the 25 June 2013.
Below is what was on the agenda and a photo of Charmaine Buttrick and Leonard Momberg who attended the day.
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Toolbox Talk
FRIDAY ACCIDENT PREVENTION
Why you should always wear respectable nickers
on a Friday ;)
You wouldn't look forward to Fridays as much as you do if you were a car. Statistically more accidents happen on a Friday than any other day.
WHAT YOU CAN DO:
Tip #1
Keep :( and :-O off the road. It is no small coincidence that most accidents happen on the day we're all contacting each other to make plans for the weekend. Do not text or make phone calls while driving.
Tip #2
Saving your eardrums could also save your life. A new study has found that listening to loud music in a car increases your chances of being involved in an accident. Keep the volume low.
Tip #3
Take an advanced drivers course. Advanced driving courses not only save lives, but also money. Better drives = Less accidents = Fewer claims = Lower premiums. Simple.
Tip #4
Regularly check the tread on your tyres and pay attention to the quality of the road. Smooth tyres and wet roads don't get along so well together; ensure they never meet.
Important Notice
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NIC Instruments &
Engineering has been awarded a new BBBEE Certification
Remember to change all your
Tender Documentation and Notice Boards with the new Certificate (Received
via email)
REMEMBER to also change your Email Signatures to indicate the
following -
·
LEVEL 3 B-BBEE COMPLIANTN &
·
110% PROCUREMENT RECOGNITION
Toolbox Talk - Basic Ladder Safety
BASIC LADDER SAFETY
1. Before using a ladder, inspect it to confirm it is in good working condition.
2. The anti-slip feet at the bottom of the stepladder side rails must be present and in good condition prior to using the ladder.
3. Ladders must not be placed in front of closed doors that can open toward the ladder. The door must be blocked open, locked, or guarded.
4. A stepladder requires level ground support for all four of its side rails.
5. A stepladder must not be used unless its base is spread fully open and the Spreaders locked.
6. When climbing a ladder, it is safest to utilize Three Points-of-Contact because it minimizes the chances of slipping and falling from the ladder.
7. The ladder you select must be the right size for the job.
8. No climbing/standing on the top cap or step of any ladder.
9. In order to prevent tipping the ladder over sideways due to over-reaching, the user must climb or work with the body near the middle of the steps. The ladder should be set-up close to the work. Never attempt to move the ladder without first descending, relocating the ladder, and then re-climbing. Do not attempt to mount the ladder from the side or step from one ladder to another unless the ladder is secured against sideways motion.
10. A stepladder must never be placed upon any other objects such a boxes, barrels, scaffolds, or other unstable bases in a effort to obtain additional height.
Get To Know...
Getting
to know Trevor Edwards (Estimator) this week you will learn what he wanted to be as a kid, what his biggest fear was, and his amazing hobby/talent. See the quiz below;
What kind of music do you listen to?
Classical & 50’s/60’s Rock ‘n Roll.
What is your dream car?
Model T ford Tourer.
Do you have a favorite animal?
Hedgehog.
Where would you choose to live: by the ocean, in the mountains or in the woods?
Anywhere there is peace & quite.
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What’s your favorite
cartoon character?
What kind of music do you listen to?
Classical & 50’s/60’s Rock ‘n Roll.
What is your dream car?
Model T ford Tourer.
What’s your biggest pet
peeve / dislike?
Meat-contaminated food.
Do you have any pets?
Brown Miniature Dachshund called Tyson.
If you could paint this
office any color you wanted to, what would it be?
Galaxy
White.
Do you prefer white, dark
or milk chocolate?
Milk Chocolate.
Do you have a favorite animal?
Hedgehog.
Where would you choose to live: by the ocean, in the mountains or in the woods?
Anywhere there is peace & quite.
What is the 1 thing /
achievement in this world you are most proud of?
Being
borne into the Human Race.
Do you have any hobbies?
Gardening, Hiking & restoring Classic vehicles.
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1969 GP LAMBTRETTA 150cc, from
INNOCENTI FACTORY IN MILAN, ITALY.
Fully restored to Concours
condition.
Muckey Dick & Mounald Dose.
What was your favorite TV
Show?
Bootsy & Snudge.
Where were you during
[NIC’s Inception in 1986]?
Town Electrical Engineer at
Knysna Municipality.
What other languages other
than English do you know?
Funagalo, A bit of Zulu,
Afrikaans.
Have you ever won anything?
What was it?
The privilege of being Male.
What’s your favorite
fruit/vegetable/food?
Passion Fruit, Rice, Indian
Vegetable Curry.
What’s your Least favorite
fruit/vegetable / food?
Melon, Turnip, Any Meat, Fish
or Fowl.
If you could be on any TV
game show, which one would it be?
Find the Keeper.
What’s your favorite color?
Silver.
What’s a fear you’re proud
to have overcome?
Bringing up Children.
Which sports team(s) do you
support?
Sharks, West Indies Cricket Team.
What was the last thing you
heard or saw which made you laugh out loud?
Tyson
growling when someone passed wind.
Have you ever met anybody famous? Do you have any photos (if you have photos please submit them)?
Harry Bellefonte, The Supremes, Jane Fonda & Roger Vadim at Pat-O-Brian's in New Orleans 1966.
If you had just 1 box for all of your stuff, what would you put in it?
Nothing.
If you could go back in
time to any era, which would it be?
To meet Tulsi
Sahib.
Which superhuman power do
you wish you had?
To withdraw into the Inner Planes.
Are you right or left
handed?
Right.
What did you want to be
(career) as a kid?
Gynecologist.
Birthday (Day and Month).
31st May.
If you won R2 Million what
would you do with it?
Give it to my Family.
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