Santa Shoebox

Well done to the small team within NIC that has made a huge impact on the lives of 22+ needy children with the SANTA SHOEBOX PROJECT 2013

 

The ladies; Carin Mulder (Vaal), Claudette Crouch, Charmaine Buttrick, Mone Neetling, Janis Moodley and Lynne Smith (Head Office), created 22 amazing boxes for the Santa Shoebox Project this last weekend (25-28 October 2013).

 

Mpho, Claudette and Mone volunteered at the Johannesburg North drop off point during the weekend at the Rosebank Union Church.

 

Charles Ellis-Banks and Pieter Uys made a financial contribution that assisting with the "fillers" and extra boxes that were needed to reach the targets.

 

Thank you all for participating, was really an awesome experience.

 

To find out about this project go to www.santashoebox.co.za

 

 

 
Claudette, Mpho and Mone at the Dropp Off of the boxes at JHB North
 

Jhb North with the mountains of boxes collected (13500 in Total)

Janis, Mone, Lynne and Claudette's boxes before delivery

Carin's lovely box she created for a special little girl

Funnies

Safety

Thought of the week

Congratulations Estelle & Dean

NIC would like to congratulate Estelle and Dean Heyns on their marriage.

We wish you both many more years of joy, love and happiness in you marriage.

 

5 October 2013 

 

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Congratulations

NIC would like to congratulate Kylie Dehrmann (Estimating Secretary - Head Office) and

  Gavin Booyzen on their engagement 8 September 2013.

 

We are wishing you both a amazing future together filled with love, joy and happiness!!

 

 

Secretary Day

Safety

Happy Monday!

Congratulations!!

NIC would like to congratulate Charmaine Buttrick (PA to MD) who won the National Body Painting Competition 2013 held yesterday 1st September.

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September

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Toolbox Talk

Getting Plenty of Sleep

Getting plenty of sleep is a very important part of your personal safety. Most people need 7.5 - 8.5 hours of sleep each 24-hour day.

Sleep loss build up slowly over several nights can be as harmful as sleep loss in one night. Both produce a decline in performance such as slower reaction times, failure to respond to changes, and the inability to concentrate and make reasonable judgements.

research that tested a fatigued state from continues hours of wakefulness against blood alcohol levels concluded that:

1. 17 hours awake is equivalent to a blood alcohol content of .05

2. 21 hours awake is equivalent to a blood alcohol content of .08

3. 24-25 hours awake is equivalent to a blood alcohol content of .10

In addition to fatigue caused by shortened periods of sleep, the quality of sleep during the day is not the same as during the night. People have a natural tendency to be awake during the day. Every person has a circadian rhythm - an internal biological time clock. This rhythm follows body temperature and changes our level of mental alertness.

Typically, in a 24-hour period, our alertness is reduced between the hours of 3:00 and 5:00 during the day and the night. So during night shifts, workers are fighting against their natural rhythm to stay awake at a time when the would naturally sleep.

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Training

Well done to the following staff that completed the QMS Training at Head Office on the 5th and 6th August.

From Left to Right: Ken Peyper, Moné Neethling, Ilzé Swart, Charles Ellis-Banks

Womens Month

Safety Poster

NIC - Operations

Here is a imgae to indicate where NIC has Concurrent Operations within South Africa and Africa.

 

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Reach for a Dream Slipper Day

Thank you to everyone who supported the Reach for a Dream Foundation by donating their R10.

NIC Staff Raised R550 

We made a difference in someones life!!

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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.

From Left to Right: Frikkie Coetzee, FC Smit, Wendy van Niekerk,Didi (Site Manager - A1 Projects)

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.

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.

Happy Funny

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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.