tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46190263322098903452024-02-07T02:12:49.945-08:00Going Social with HSE (Health, Safety and Environmental) awarenessenpactsolutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192710165195136338noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619026332209890345.post-64351685399605309072015-10-11T04:56:00.001-07:002015-10-11T04:56:33.975-07:00African’s most populous nation – The Climate Change Effects!<span style="text-align: justify;">Nigeria is Africa’s most populous nation; with a
population of 177.5 million in 2014 with a growth rate of 2.8 percent per annum
(World Bank) therefore the knowledge of climate change is imperative, hence the
recent launch of the International Policy on Climate Change in Nigeria.</span><br />
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<span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2;"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;">The first time I heard about Climate change
about ten years ago, I thought it was one of those folktale we heard while
growing up similar to the popular “tales by moonlight” program that was aired
every Sunday. This was one of my favorite TV shows in my childhood days. The
fact that the encounter happened outside Nigeria made me quickly conclude that
it was a trend that can only be experienced in the developed nations.</span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2;"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;">As the years went by and I progressed in my
environmental career, my analytical and inquisitive mind started thinking
through the impacts of climate change and I realized that it is already
happening in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa not just Europe, Asia or the
Americas. </span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2;"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;">With the understanding that significant climate
change occurs over a long period of time and that the changes can be eminent in
at least 30years, I was able to link the changes in the climatic conditions I
have experience from when I was a toddler to adulthood to this global scourge.</span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2;"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;">Man’s activities including actions,
technological advancement, lifestyle changes and inactions have made enormous
contributions to these changes leading to some impacts on the common Nigerian
citizen. Some of the impacts identified include: frequent change in weather
conditions - more annual rainfall; hydrological extremes causing flooding
mostly in the coastal states and droughts leading to food security crisis and
inaccurate prediction of the planting/ harvesting season by farmers; rising sea
levels leading to loss of recreational beaches in the coastal areas caused by
coastal erosion, health impacts such as increased spread of malaria and
introduction of new diseases in some areas, malnutrition of children; drinking
water scarcity and stress of accessibility and availability of water;
minimization of available landuse; loss of crop variety and saltwater
intrusion; Impact on livelihood depending on natural resources such as farming,
fishing and herding; human resettlement, migration and displacement of families
due to flooding.</span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2;"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;">These impacts have economic, social welfare,
environmental, natural and physical effects on the various sectors in the
country thereby influencing our way of life, altering the ecosystem and
threatening food and global security.</span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2;"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;">Most parts of the African continent are warming
up at a faster rate than the global average. There is an urgent need to take
action therefore all stakeholders including government; civil society, organizations
and individuals should get involved. So far the government is improving policy
reforms that address climate change issues; use of government agencies such as
National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) use of meteorological<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>data to create awareness among
the public on the flood prone areas and the measures to take to mitigate
effects. The government is also promoting individuals and organizations to
undertake emission reduction projects using the clean development mechanism to
earn carbon credits. Organizations have committed to reduce the gas flaring and
promotion to a sustainable and greener business. Individuals are adopting
greener lifestyles and adopting the sustainable ways of reducing carbon
footprints; schools are now adopting environmental subjects into their
curriculum.</span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2;"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;">Combating climate change in Nigeria is a journey
and it is imperative all stakeholders’ hop in this bus and get involved. The
time is “now” not later or in the future. If we don’t take action immediately,
we will gradually lose “our home” which is the earth that is been altered daily
by the devastating effects of climate. Let us all continue to promote this
awareness.</span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2;"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;">This is my story………………preserve our home and save
the earth.</span></span></div>
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enpactsolutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192710165195136338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619026332209890345.post-41064178016531335992015-06-05T14:44:00.003-07:002015-06-05T14:44:40.154-07:00World Environment Day 2015: 7 Billion Dreams One Planet.....Consume With Care<div style="text-align: justify;">
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Do you have a dream? I have a dream and I am sure you do have a dream. We all have dreams but just imagine if seven billion people (the world's population) have the same dream. A dream to make the world a better place, working towards the same goal for our mother earth with the same vision of protecting the environment.Then we are sure to achieve the much talked about term "sustainability" which is ensuring the earth is able to retain its resources and features for a long time so that future generations can benefit from it.</div>
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What would the future look like when there is no loss of biodiversity, no extinction, no climate change, no global warming , no extreme temperature, drought or floods, no melting of polar regions and no onset of communicable diseases and environmental degradation? Just think about it.</div>
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Our home "the earth" would be a better place to live in not only for us but for the next generations.</div>
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Join in this dream, make a pledge today as we celebrate the World Environment Day to adopt sustainable lifestyles ,improve on choice of diet, exercise and consume with care.</div>
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Together, we can make it happen.................make this dream a reality.</div>
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I have make a pledge to spread this message in my immediate community, what about you.</div>
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Take action......NOW!</div>
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enpactsolutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192710165195136338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619026332209890345.post-57696375681587100932015-04-25T15:54:00.001-07:002015-04-25T16:07:25.938-07:00World Malaria Day 2015: A Call to close the gaps in prevention and treatment to defeat Malaria<div style="text-align: justify;">
Today, the 25th day of April marks the global campaign for the total eradication of malaria in various endemic regions. Milestones have been achieved since the fight against malaria started decades ago but yet people still die from malaria daily with a higher mortality rate of children less than 5 years old and pregnant women.</div>
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This year's theme focuses on a call to all (government, private institutions, civil authorities, non-governmental organisations and individuals to close the gaps in the prevention and treatment of malaria by providing more preventive measures and diagnostic testing for the treatment of malaria</div>
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This week the World Health Organisation (WHO) launched the updated guidelines for the treatment of malaria with focus on access to recommended treatment. The recommendation is to use artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs) although the challenge of access to health care still remains in some malaria zones. </div>
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In Nigeria, most individuals are now used to self medication when they have or think they have symptoms of malaria. The danger there is that their immune system becomes resistant to malaria drugs since they mostly take "off the counter" drugs instead of prescribed drugs from a specialist. Therefore when they actually get infected with malaria and they are hospitalised, the prescription drugs do not make them well. There is a call to all to always "think malaria" when there are potential symptoms so that a proper diagnostic test is taken to confirm malaria before treatment.</div>
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We have a collective goal to support the "roll back malaria" program. We can defeat malaria if we all work in our communities to ensure preventive measures are applied and treatment is given when required. A lot of progress have been made but there is more to be done, let us all work together to achieve this.</div>
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Join the campaign for the total eradication of malaria in Nigeria. Remember the A- awareness B- bite prevention C chemoprophylaxis (for non-immune or Expatriates) and D- diagnosis. </div>
<br />enpactsolutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192710165195136338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619026332209890345.post-89955891759468587472015-04-11T07:11:00.000-07:002015-04-11T07:11:11.274-07:00Election Advisory (Safety & Security)<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-AU" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;">The </span>Presidential and National Assembly<span lang="EN-AU" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;"> elections have come and gone and
thankfully it was relatively safe and violence-free. The period preceding 28<sup>th</sup>
March was filled with tepid so you can imagine the relief when the results
were announced and the incumbent President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
conceded to the defeat by the opposing party candidate.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-AU" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;">This previous experience has made most people
complacent and therefore the tendency to relax and take things for granted is
very high.</span><span lang="EN-AU"> </span>Elections in Nigeria have a history
of tension, violent activities and/ or reactions prior to, during and after the
exercise.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-AU" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;">The following preventive measures is
recommended to be applied as Nigerians vote today, </span>April 11<sup>th</sup>
in the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly<span lang="EN-AU" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;"> elections to ensure their safety and security:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;">Avoid open display of your partisanship, use of political
stickers on your vehicle or walls of your residence and branded clothing.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%; text-indent: -18pt;">Avoid public gathering and keep your voting
preference confidential. There are opposing views everywhere and your
celebration may trigger their sadness. Be very careful. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%; text-indent: -18pt;">Be security conscious as touts and criminals may
use this period to rob and kidnap people.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%; text-indent: -18pt;">Avoid as much as possible travel to potential
flash-points during post-election periods.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%; text-indent: -18pt;">Avoid taking routes through offices of main
political parties belonging to the contending parties, and key poll-related
institutions, such as </span>INEC<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%; text-indent: -18pt;"> premises.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%; text-indent: -18pt;"> Know that post-election celebration is likely to
cause an increase in road traffic incidents and accident, avoid following motorcades
and celebration convoys</span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 150%;">Keep abreast of information of planned
activities (rallies, gatherings, etc.) billed to take place in and around your
area via radio, Television news, Corporate </span></span><span style="line-height: 24px;">Organisations' </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;">security text messages and local and
social media with a view to avoiding the area where possible.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 150%;">After casting your votes, leave polling </span></span><span style="line-height: 24px;">centres</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 150%;"> immediately. Always inform trusted family contact of
any movement out of your home.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;">In the case of civil unrests, keep yourself and
your family indoors at all times and keep your homes locked down. Ensure that
all windows and doors are secured.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;">Reduce road travel during this period as much as
practicable by stocking your home with basic supplies of food, cooking
materials, water, and cash sufficient for extended period of restriction, first
aid, adequate airtime on your phones, power generation and basic medication.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;">Put together a ‘Grab-n-go’ bag. This is a
backpack that is filled with essential material to help in the event of need to
move if area becomes unsafe.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Ultimately remain
safe during the period; your life is more valuable than the results of the
election.</span></div>
enpactsolutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192710165195136338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619026332209890345.post-36490966211986102862015-02-27T20:06:00.004-08:002015-02-27T20:06:51.766-08:00Nature Speaks !!!<blockquote class="tr_bq">
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<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwMgaB5QVtcPq5GwRD6BZrpW30e1SgDFMwF46qK_uijhz1znLPLAzeVtMakBKblwcUxnYtL7we08TasnS5l4w' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe> Nature Speaks.............</div>
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What is in your immediate environment? Do you know the impact of your activities on the surrounding where you live?</div>
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As we exist in life we will generate waste it is unavoidable but the most important thing is how do you manage your waste stream and how is it disposed? It is very possible to minimise the waste generated by every family or community by adopting sustainable lifestyles. This can be achieved by complying with the 3Rs principle - reduce the amount of waste generated in your daily activities, reuse the products of your waste by putting it to other uses until the life cycle is exhausted and finally by recycling the waste. These measures can be achieved in different ways ranging from simple methods to technological advancement. The main goal is to ensure that nothing goes to the bin until it cannot be used for as a resource. This will make us cost effective by ensuring all our purchases achieve the purpose for which they are bought and more and also the environment is now impacted negatively by the product of our waste.</div>
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The above video is taken for a luxurious site in Victoria Island in Lagos in an affluent area of Lagos Island. It was shocking to see that people that live a comfortable life in an area where the rent or cost of a house is very expensive care little or less about what is in there immediate environment. The water and the land are polluted by waste generated from the community but none has taken the responsibility to take action and clean it up. Take a look at your surrounding environment, it is your responsibility not the government alone. Be sustainable, take up the challenge and make a positive impact wherever you find yourself. Do not leave the job for your landlord, the local authority or the state environmental agency. Challenge your self and make a change to ensure we protect and conserve our home..... the environment.</div>
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enpactsolutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192710165195136338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619026332209890345.post-79793725750385415442015-01-31T15:06:00.002-08:002015-01-31T15:28:58.861-08:00Developing Personal Goals for 2015…………………………are they sustainable?<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
The New
Year marks a year of hope and new beginning for a lot of people. It
provides an opportunity for a fresh start. It also comes with a lot of plans
filled with uncertainty. This is always challenging when things don’t go the
way as planned. This is the time when people start by setting goals and making
New Year resolutions. The big question is, today marks the last day of the
first month of the year (January). Have you set your goals for the year? If you
start the New Year with procrastinations, just getting on in life without a
vision, how do we make achievements determined by timelines? What is the driver
to make us earn that amount we need to meet our basic needs? It can be referred
to as having “dreams with a timeline”. We constantly need to challenge
ourselves in order to achieve what we have set out to do. One of the ways we
can we accomplish that is to set sustainable goals.</div>
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<span lang="EN-AU" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;">The tips
below will help you to set sustainable goals for 2015 to ensure your
environmental performance as an individual is improved and your carbon
footprint is reduced to ensure you can adopt a sustainable lifestyle. Your
goals should be periodically reviewed to ensure they remain sustainable through
the year and they are achieved to a considerable level of accomplishment.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-AU" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;">Publicly stating what you set out to
achieve- write it down and share with family and friends so they can remind you
and keep you aligned<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 38pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-AU" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;">Set goals that provide observable
and measurable results- that which can simple answer of yes or no when the
question” has the goal been achieved?” is asked<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 38pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-AU" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;">Do not try to tick they box or make
it a checklist- make it intentions with a target, it is all about continuous
improvement<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 38pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-AU" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;">Your goals should be able to steer
you in the right direction- specific to what you set out to achieve so all
activities should be steered in the right direction towards achieving the set
goal.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 38pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-AU" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;">Your personal goals should be
aligned with close family and friends- having a common vision helps to ensure
all are committed and focused on the specific objectives of the goal <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 38pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;">
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motivating and inspiring-it should not be just more issues that need to be
managed but should have a meaningful impact.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 38pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-AU" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;">Sustainability goals must be
integral to all aspect of your life - these goals will help enhance the way you
conduct your activities<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 38pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-AU" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;">Always make sure the targets are realistic
not bogus- there is a need to strike a balance between what can be practically
achieved and at the same time setting a benchmark at a level where real
improvements will ensue. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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be an expression of hope and desire – do not include goals without there being
a clear roadmap as to how they can be achieved in reality.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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– think of ways to solve key environmental or social sustainability issues;
this should be factored into the thinking when developing the goals.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;">Setting
goals can be a herculean task and even making them sustainable can be worse but
then at the end of the year, it leaves you fulfilled knowing that you have made
a positive impact on your environment that is reflected globally. Take that
step today and set your sustainable goals, it is not too late……………..pick your
pen ………..write that first line.<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=4619026332209890345" name="_GoBack"></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
enpactsolutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192710165195136338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619026332209890345.post-37911636928119815162014-11-01T14:27:00.001-07:002015-02-27T20:36:19.345-08:00The Aftermath of Ebola in Nigeria<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On the 20th of October, Nigeria was given the clean bill of being "Ebola free" by the World Health organisation. This good news came after a gruelling three months for a nation since the inception of the virus that dates back to 1976 when the first incident was recorded in Zaire. It had a lot of negative impact for Nigeria which includes the record of about nineteen (19) cases and seven (7) deaths mostly of health care workers but on the other hand, it had a lot of positive impact for us as a country. It gave the government a challenge to improve on the health care services, created awareness on personal hygiene for all citizens (hand-washing, use of sanitisers, proper disinfection e.t.c.), private organisations took up the challenge to improve on their welfare for their staff and the to the general public (provision of hand sanitisers, washing facilities, temperature scanning), non- governmental organisations and civil agencies created awareness in the local community, health care workers were trained to ensure they have adequate knowledge and skills to combat outbreak. In all these, it was a victory for Nigeria as a community and lots of other nations had one thing or the other to learn from our experience. This challenge brought out the best in us and was an indicator that when everyone collectively work towards a set goal, it can be easily achieved. Let us all continue to work together to make Nigeria a better and more sustainable country to live and dwell in.</div>
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Climate Reality Project training by Al Gore took place in Johannesburg on 12</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px;"><sup>th</sup></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px;">-14</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px;"><sup>th</sup></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px;">
March, 2014. It was the first time the Climate Reality training was conducted
in Africa therefore a milestone achievement. This brought over 700 passionate individuals
together from over 53 countries together in the beautiful city of Sandton,
South Africa. The Mayor, Honorable Mohp Parks Tau who highlighted the effects
of Climate Change in Johannesburg in the last decade opened the event. He
discussed the adaptation initiatives that have been undertaken by the
government and also plans in the future to reduce the effects of this dilemma.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">The art of storytelling as a effective
tool was emphasized by Actress and Playwright Danai Guriri because personal
stories help to connect with people when trying to win the climate change
conversation. Other speakers includes Kumi Naidoo, Executive Director of Green Peace
International; Wanjira Mathai, Director of Wangari Manthai Institute for Peace
and Environmental Studies, Evans Wadougo, Patrick Ngowi, a social entrepreneur and
CEO of Helvetic Group to mention a few.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy'; font-size: 14px;">Less than 24 hours after the training,
most of the new Climate leaders were left energetic and joined a day of action
for the tree planting campaign organized by the Climate Reality Partner and
leader for the African branch; Food and trees for Africa led by Jeunesse Park. </span></div>
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<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px;">The pictures give more insight
into the activities that took place in South Africa to <br />kick-off the action for the
social revolution in Africa.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Courier; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">More information on the Climate reality Corps can
be found </span><a href="http://climaterealityproject/"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Courier; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">http://climaterealityproject</span></a><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Courier; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Written by O’ Reese
on behalf of En-pact Solutions Limited. 2014.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Organization celebrates the World Health Day globally on 7<sup>th</sup> April
annually to marl the anniversary of its origin and founding in 1948. The theme
for this year is “Small Bite, Big threat:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>preventing vector borne diseases" to highlight an area of priority. This
year the World Health Organization committed to creating awareness for
travelers by use of promotional material such as posters and boarding pass
cards at London Heathrow airport ad Washington DC ‘s Dulles’ airports where
travelers were advised on how to protect themselves from vectors borne diseases
while away from home. At Geneva, the headquarters and other offices around the
world, various campaigns took place to educate the general public on<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the threat of vector diseases.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">What are vectors?
They are small organisms that serve as a medium for spreading diseases from
person to person or place to place. They may be a threat to your health and
that of your family at home and when traveling. Such vectors include
mosquitoes, flies, ticks, freshwater snails, sandflies, rodents; insect
vectors, lymphatic filariasis, chagas and bugs can cause serious illness, which
may lead to death. These vectors transmit a wide range of parasites and
pathogens that attack humans and animals. Diseases such as malaria, dengue fever,
leishmaniasis, yellow fever, Ebola fever (currently endemic in Africa) to
mention a few are preventable and they have a greater impact on the poorer and
low income earners of the society.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">About 50% of the general
population is at risk of these diseases for people are more vulnerable due to
travel, trade, migration, environmental changes such as climate change and
industrialization, low immune system and various other factors. This year’s
theme aims to promote and create awareness by focusing on the vectors that
spread the disease, the disease they cause and simple precautions we can take
to prevent the bite from these vectors. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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vector borne diseases</span></b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy'; font-size: 14px;">The following are tips
to be considered to prevent borne diseases:</span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Get vaccinated
against diseases such as yellow fever and Japanese encephalitis.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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surroundings; ensure gutters are clean and free from all solids, get rid of all
stagnant water that can be a breeding area for vectors<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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colored long sleeves and trousers especially between dusk to dawn<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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as appropriate for mosquito prevention it should have at least 25% DEET content<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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nets over beds for all family members to sleep<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and doors of houses have net screens to prevent insects and other vectors from
accessing your homes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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contact your health care provider, find out about the vectors in the country
and take steps to prevent vector bites<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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should protect themselves when traveling to countries which pose health threat<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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measures in place to improve the protection of the population<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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vulnerable or vector prone areas should apply protective and preventive
measures.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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control and provision of safe water.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy'; font-size: 14px;">Diseases
caused by vectors are preventable therefore bite prevention is the key. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy'; font-size: 14px;">Let us
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy'; font-size: 14px;">The
threat caused by a small bite can have devastating impact on a larger
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy'; font-size: 14px;">Written by O’ Reese
on behalf of En-pact Solutions Limited. 2014.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy'; font-size: 16px;"> </span><i><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Today, March 24</span></i><i><sup><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">th</span></sup></i><i><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"> is recognised globally as a day for promoting awareness and work towards the </span></i><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">eradication of Tuberculosis. This day collaborates
the discovery of the bacteria that causes tuberculosis (TB) called
Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The theme for 2014 is “Reach the three million: A
TB test, treatment and cure for all”. The number represents an estimate of the
number of new active TB cases annually that are left untreated by the
healthcare systems. This is a global call for all to reach out to the people
that do not have access to the health care which include the world’s poorest,
most vulnerable communities and includes groups such as migrants, miners, drug
users and sex workers. TB is curable; let us therefore continue to create
awareness on the treatment of this scourge. There is an urgent need to invest
in technological research and development of new tools (diagnosis, drugs and </span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">v</span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">accines) to reach more people and prevent them from
the devastating effect of TB. </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">This</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">can contribute</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">towards</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">achieving</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">the</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Millennium</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Development</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Goal</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"> of </span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">totally</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">eradicating</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">TB</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">within</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">the</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">next</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">two</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">decades</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Facts of TB Disease:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"> The following are some facts
of TB infection:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">TB affects One third of the world’s population.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Mycobacterium tuberculosis can stay alive in the air for a few hours
especially in rooms with no fresh air<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine is given at birth to newborns in
high-risk countries to prevent TB and prevent active TB in childhood but not
effective in adults.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">It is a deadly disease with almost 2 million associated deaths each year
and about 4,000 deaths daily.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">In 2011, there were about 8.7 million TB cases; 1.4 million deaths
around the world including about 430,000 who were HIV +<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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HIV.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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suffering and stigma.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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TB there are no symptoms and it cannot infect anyone but at the active state it
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feeling sick, abnormal x-ray results, night sweats, fever, coughing lasting up
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zero death, infections and stigmas. There are available tests to detect active
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Carbon pollution has adverse effect on
the individuals, their health and also the environment. These
effects attract a cost that is either borne by the people or the environment.
What is the price of carbon pollution commonly referred to as carbon price? It
refers to the amount that must be paid to a public authority such as carbon
tax, or as emission permit exchange such as emissions for one tonne of
carbon doixide into the atmosphere or purchasing emissions allowance. This can
also be based on international emissions trading agreement between countries. The
purpose this is implemented to ensure the “polluters pay principles” are
enforced within a system. This will enable emitters to be responsible for at
least a certain percentage of the cost of pollution and ultimately climate
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costs, which has an implication on those that are affected directly or
indirectly, it has a negative impact on the flora and fauna, families, local
community, the government and the nation as a whole. The sect that is least
affected is the organization or companies that engage in activities that
contribute to climate change because there is little or no enforcement through
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">It is our responsibility to enlighten
these organizations, the government and the public on the devastating effects
of carbon on our health and the environment. This awareness will bring about
change in attitude and approach of industries activities that contribute to
climate change and also investment in more sustainable and greener
technologies. Therefore the major contributors to climate change will bear the
cost of their action and be responsible for ensuring we have a more sustainable
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Climate reality project has developed a tool for calculating the carbon cost in
different continents but unfortunately the tool has not been activated for
Nigeria therefore you cannot check the cost of carbon for Nigeria at the moment.
This tool highlights the effects of carbon pollution in various aspects of life
and then the risk associated with such effects are classified from a range of
extreme risk to low risk. The aspects considered with this tool are higher food
prices, water scarcity, reduced water quality, property damage, loss of wildlife/wetlands/agriculture
soil, ecological damage, higher insurance premium, spread of diseases, river or
lake water level decline, heat related illness . This is just one of the
various ways of highlighting the cost of carbon. What suggestions do you have
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Courier; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">More information on the Climate reality Corps can
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">The fourth day of February
every year is declared for the celebration of the world cancer day and the
theme for this year is “Together it is possible” we can all fight against the
scourge of cancer. Let us dispel all the myths and misconceptions we have about
the disease and join hands to eradicate this disease. This period the world
over is dedicated to promoting awareness on cancer, emphasizing early detection
and treatment. On this occasion the Empire State building in New York will be
lit orange and blue, the fourth year in a row for the promotion of cancer. The
good news is that a lot of people are being educated on the devastation the scourge
of this disease is bringing to a number of families. There is a geometric
increase in the ratio of new incidence detected in Nigeria daily. The focus is
mostly on breast cancer (women) and lung cancer (men). Although these cancers
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individuals, non governmental organizations, private organizations and even the
federal government have set up programs events to provide education, early
detection and treatment for cancers as the need may be but is that enough?
Treatment of any form of cancer can be very expensive ranging from the
chemotherapy, medications and surgeries. What can we do to support the cases
that require treatment? There is a need to provide machinery such as mammograms
and more cancer centers for mammogram used for diagnosis of breast cancer.
Early detection of cancers have been identified as the key to total eradication
of cancers for they can be treated in time before there is a spread of vital
organs of the body. Therefore the constant need to promote and increase awareness
of breast self-examination and routine screening.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">One of such events
sponsored by an organization on 9<sup>th</sup> of November, 2013 was the Zumbathon
dance for a cure was held in Lagos as an avenue where celebrities came together
to create awareness on the need to promote early detection and support the
cancer cause through a dance session. It was highly entertaining and fun and
also a source of exercise for most of those that attended for the dance was
intense and vigorous. The event was organized by WOW Divinely Inspired
Victoriously Anointed Sisters (Divas) a celebrities that were involved include
Neato C, Mrs Udo Maryann Okonjo, Rita
Dominic, Julius Agwu, Sophie Mbakwe, Dr Ebele Alaka, Betty Irabor, Weird MC,
Ego Boyo, Frank Edoho to mention a few with Genevieve magazine, Seplat
Petroleum, Pillar Oil, Staoil and This Day Style as some of the sponsors. Some
pictures of the event are shown below.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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this year’s theme implies, together we can fight for a cure by organizing
events around our </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">communities,
host festivals, run/walks, seminars, public information campaigns to raise
awareness and educate people on how to fight cancer through screening and early detection, quitting smoking, adopting healthy eating habits, increasing physical activities and persuading government and policy makers to give priority to cancer prevention.</span></div>
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the world that are unified around the same cause, spreading the truth about
climate change and inspiring action on the climate crisis. Climate Reality
Leaders are trained by the Chairman and Founder of the Climate Reality Project,
former Vice President Al Gore to educate others about climate change and tackle
the crisis head on. They’re engaging their communities with Acts of Leadership,
building networks of truth, and inspiring solutions and action in their
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><br />There are now nearly 6000 trained Climate Reality Leaders in more than
100 countries educating their communities about climate change and with the hope that
the movement will continue to grow.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Ordinary people face challenges. Climate Reality Leaders embrace them.
The Climate Reality Leadership Corps is a global network of activists committed
to taking on the climate crisis and solving the greatest threat humanity has
ever faced. The program takes great leaders and makes them exceptional,
providing the training in climate science, communications, and organizing to
tell the story of climate change and inspire communities everywhere to take
action. The result is a dynamic group of world-changers shaping the
conversation on climate in forums from family dinners to international summits
and building a 21st-century movement for solutions.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Two Nigerians became ‘Climate Leaders’ in summer of 2013 and were trained
in the historical and beautiful city of Istanbul, Turkey by Nobel Laureate Al
Gore, former US vice President and Chairman of the Climate Reality Corps, USA.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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starting up discussions, promoting adaptation to climatic impacts and
proffering sustainable solutions.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">By joining the <a href="http://climaterealityproject.org/leadership-corps/"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Climate
Reality Leadership Corps</span></b></a> at the upcoming training in Johannesburg, South
Africa March 12-14, you will join a very select group of world changers who have
come together to confront the greatest issue of our time, the one that will
define us to future generations. You bring commitment to this cause backed by a
long list of accomplishments. This training is your opportunity to take your
skills to the next level and go from great to truly exceptional.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">During the training, you’ll learn from Al Gore and a group of world-class scientists,
strategists, communicators, and organizers about the science of climate change
and how to talk to people across the continent about the ways this crisis
affects them personally—and what can be done to solve it. You’ll learn how to
combine science and solutions, organizing techniques proven by decades of
social movements with a 21st-century approach to outreach through storytelling,
public speaking, social media networking, and media engagement.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Over the course of the training, you’ll meet trained Climate Reality
Leaders with experience in organizing and presenting who come from various
professional backgrounds and learn from their experience. You will also meet an
incredible group of exceptionally motivated individuals training alongside you
including public servants, business people, academics, activists, non-profit
professionals, educators, and more. We can’t promise exactly what comes next,
but we can promise these three days will change your life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy'; font-size: 14px;">Incorporating
personal safety health and environmental plans into our annual new year
resolutions is vital to ensure we commit to a safer, more healthy and
environmental friendly goals.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">It is already over two
weeks into the New Year and most of us have developed New year resolutions but
the question is, how sustainable are those plans? Most times we develop plans
that are very vague thereby they not achievable within the time frame (annual).
The traditional New Year resolutions is linked to a secular culture in the
Western Hemisphere and also to the Roman tradition when promises were made at
the beginning of a new year for self improvement and commitment to a better or
healthier lifestyle.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">A study conducted in
University of Bristol in 2007 involving 3,000 people showed that 88% of the New
Year resolutions made, failed even though over half of the participants in the
study were optimistic that the plans were achievable when setting the goals?
What went wrong is typical of most plans, systems needs to be put in place for
the personal plans to be achievable in line with the popular saying “if you
fail to plan, you therefore plan to fail”. After developing these plans, in
order to execute, put a structure in place on how to achieve it in 2014. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWEexLqOXPcq3gDlO-au2xNRWp6VjYJM6cSdHD0mJFHSNXxiyJg_QSwvMrlS7MSNX1yI-I9yD2gOx2A9q1HEoZDC_IHN2mUSMf87nezBo-1FSflgv-oJlWRaBv8yEW6h_zxJNvWJFpKOrA/s1600/new+year.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWEexLqOXPcq3gDlO-au2xNRWp6VjYJM6cSdHD0mJFHSNXxiyJg_QSwvMrlS7MSNX1yI-I9yD2gOx2A9q1HEoZDC_IHN2mUSMf87nezBo-1FSflgv-oJlWRaBv8yEW6h_zxJNvWJFpKOrA/s1600/new+year.jpg" height="138" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Do you have a
personal safety plan? Are you committed to a healthier and sustainable
lifestyle in 2014? If your answer to both questions is negative then this is
the time to make that pledge to adopt a greener lifestyle in order to life more
fulfilled and productive lives in our world filled with emerging environmental
concerns and various challenges.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Tips for developing
sustainable personal plans<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">The following are tips
to be considered in order to develop an achievable annual personal plan.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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not be treated as “traditions” to be carried out like everyone else but like
the terms states, they should be personal for each individual base on your
interest and passion.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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be written down and displayed in places such as your workstation, kitchen or
dressing mirror so you can see it all the time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Environmental goals should be incorporated into these plans<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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specific and achievable, not too bogus or general.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Your personal plans
should be measurable by having systems in place on how to achieve them for
example if you plan to read a book a month, you need to be committed to joining
a library, joining a book club or assign funds for buying books monthly.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Have a schedule for
reviewing your personal plans quarterly to check progress on achievement,
determine current status and realign accordingly.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Share your personal
safety plans with trusted family and friends so they can support you in
achieving these goals.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Throughout the year,
try to do a better job of balancing your time between your relationship with
God, your family, recreation and the demands of your job. Do not sacrifice so
much to our jobs throughout the year so you can manage stress levels
effectively<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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an assessment on you personal plans to determine if it is being adhered to.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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daily activities and for each task or activity you want to undertake, step back
and consider the implication of such behaviour , its impact on others , assets
and the environment.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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ideally a time to celebrate with family and friends characterized with excitement
and a lot of activities ranging from shopping, partying, hosting friends and
family, increase in travel, waste generation and energy consumption. Unfortunately,
the holidays can also be a time when accidents occur due to increase in
criminal activities during this period.</span></div>
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write up is to increase our situational awareness during the festive season and
to provide tips to ensure zero harm to people, assets and the environment. It
also reminds us of the precautions we can all take to have a safe and happy
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;">The following are precaution that should be applied during the holidays to
ensure our safety and health are not compromised during the season.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Do not use your cellphone while walking in isolated areas and while riding
a public transportation to prevent being a victim of snatching.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Internet banking for large cash transactions as much as possible. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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traditional Christmas greeting cards.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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required.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Combine trips to reduce the frequency of travel; this reduces your fuel
consumption and limits your exposure to hazards associated with commuting or
travelling.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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only required quantities of food items, especially perishable items and make
necessary arrangements for storage and preservation. Excess food should be
promptly packed and placed in the freezer. Apply the Eat, Think and Save principle.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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designated dumpsters or employ the services of approved Private Sector Partnership
waste collectors.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Turn off all lights when you go to bed or leave the house/office. The lights
could short out and start a fire. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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properly, and thoroughly wash raw vegetables and fruits.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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emergencies.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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drive.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and prevent DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the seat pocket to your front<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=4619026332209890345" name="_GoBack"></a> while travelling by air.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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argue or fight with armed criminals, be calm in speaking with them, a</span><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-NZ;">void sudden movements or eye contact and remain subservient.</span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Have a safe and happy
holiday!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy'; font-size: 14px;">Our planet is fast heating up by the burning of fossil fuels with several
tons of carbon pollutants entering the atmosphere everyday through landfills,
transportation (traffic), power plants, forest burning, oil exploration & production,
fertilizer application, industrialized agriculture, coal/mining plants to
mention a few. Carbon pollution is disrupting our lives daily and destroying
the earth. How long will we continue to live in an unsustainable way? Now is
the time to put a price on carbon and implement the ‘Polluters Pay Principle’
in order to combat the growing devastating impacts of climate change.</span><br />
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years showing the rapid changes in climatic conditions. There is a thin
distinction between the rainy and the dry (Harmattan) season in Nigeria making
it difficult for farmers to predict the production season. Recently, extreme
weather conditions have been experienced globally ranging from flooding in India,
Pakistan, Argentina, Taiwan, Philippines, Brazil and South of Nigeria (Lagos,
Delta and Ondo); droughts in Arizona, China, India, Spain, South Korea,
Senegal, Switzerland and Northern part of Nigeria (Adamawa and Bauchi) and the raging
fires in Colorado, Russia, Portugal, Turkey, Macedonia, Texas, also the hurricanes
such as Sandy, Katrina, the recent Typhoon Haiyan in Philippines (one of the
strongest tropical cyclones recorded in history) and other tornados round the
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Climate change is happening already and influencing our lifestyles; this
is a call for action. How can you contribute? Promote clean and renewable energy,
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The Climate Reality Project, founded and chaired by former Vice President
and Nobel Laureate Al Gore, is dedicated to providing a global cultural
movement that demands action on the current climate crisis. The Climate Reality
Project exists to forge a network of global support to create awareness on
climate change and promote action. With that foundation, they kindle the moral
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The Climate Reality Project employs cutting-edge communications and community
engagement tools to reach out and stir up proactive action to raise the profile
of the climate crisis to its proper state of urgency. With a global movement
more than 5 million strong and a mass network of Climate Leaders trained by
Chairman Al Gore, they promote the climate change conversations in their local
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The Climate Reality Project operates in eight international offices:
Australia, Canada, India, Indonesia, Mexico, South Africa, Turkey, and the
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in locations across the globe. In 2013, the trainings were held in Chicago and
Istanbul. The 2014 trainings will take place in Brazil and South Africa.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy'; font-size: 14px;">Alright, we are back
from a long August break, I hope we all had a wonderful summer holiday. We
restart the blog this September with an article on one of the important part of
our body- the mouth. Globally, we celebrate the oral health day annually to
remind us that healthy teeth, gums and mouth play a crucial role in our ability
to carry out routine activities without bad breathe; tooth decay or painful
toothache. The theme of World Oral Health Day 2013 is ‘Healthy Teeth for
Healthy Life’. It reflects the major contribution oral health makes to our
lives by boosting our morale, self-confidence and the health of our whole body.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Good oral hygiene
keeps teeth free from dental plaque buildup, wands off cavities and fights bad
breath. Routine oral hygiene should consist of regular brushing and
flossing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A healthy diet that's
low in sugary foods is also an essential part of good oral hygiene. Regular
dental visits every six months allow your dentist or dental hygienist to
provide oral hygiene instructions and recommend oral hygiene products. Healthy
teeth not only enable you to look and feel good, they make it possible to eat
and speak properly.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Bad oral habits can
affect your speech, chewing, self-esteem and overall health. Daily preventive
oral hygiene care can help prevent dental problems from developing in the first
place or from becoming too serious. Good oral hygiene practices are less
painful and cheaper than treating dental problems once they develop.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">The following tips
can be applied to ensure you maintain a healthy smile for a long time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Go on a white-teeth diet: </span></b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Limit the use of red
wine, kola nut, black tea, or smoking cigarettes or cigar, colas, gravies, and
dark juices for these are teeth staining foods. Brush immediately after eating
or drinking foods that stain teeth but for convenient teeth-cleaning action,
eat an apple, raw carrots, celery, and popcorn. For best results, eat these
after your meal.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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</span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Clean your tongue:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;"> Use a tongue scraper every morning to remove
tongue plaque and freshen your breath. One major cause of bad breath is the
buildup of bacteria on the tongue, which a daily tongue scraping is more
efficient in eliminating plaque.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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</span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Gargle with apple cider vinegar or mouth wash: </span></b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Do this in the
morning and then brush as usual. The vinegar helps help remove stains, whiten
teeth, and kill bacteria in your mouth and gums.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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</span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Brush your teeth with baking soda once a week: </span></b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">This will remove
stains and whiten your teeth. Use it just as you would toothpaste. You can also
use salt as an alternative toothpaste. Just be sure to spit it out so it
doesn't count as sodium intake! Also, if your gums start to feel raw, switch to
brushing with salt every other day.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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</span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Stay fresh:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;"> To check the freshness of your breath, lick
your palm and smell it while it's still wet. If you smell something, it’s time
for a sugar-free breath mint. When shopping for mouthwash, make sure it is alcohol-free
because alcohol can dry out the tissues in your mouth, making them more
susceptible to bacteria.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Practice flossing at
all times:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">
If you can floss without having to guide your work with a mirror, you can floss
in your car, at your desk, while in bed, and before important meetings. In
which case, buy several packages of floss and keep them in your car, your desk,
your purse, handbag or nightstand. Flossing removes the cavity-causing bacteria
left behind from food particles that get stuck between teeth.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Brush your teeth when you first get out of bed and before
you get back in at night:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;"> These are the two most crucial times to brush your teeth
because saliva (which keeps cavity-causing plaque off teeth) dries up at night,
so it’s best to have all plaque cleaned off the teeth before sleep. Then it’s important
to brush first thing in the morning to brush off plaque and bacteria (morning
breath!) that may have built up while sleeping.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Conceal with color. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Choose a medium coral or light red
lipstick for these colors make your teeth look whiter, whereas lighter-colored
lipsticks tend to bring out the yellow in teeth.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Frequent rinsing of the mouth: </span></b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">A mouth rinse, in
addition to daily brushing and flossing, can increase the cleanliness of your
mouth. Antimicrobial mouth rinses reduce bacteria and plaque activity, which
cause gingivitis and gum disease. Fluoride mouth rinses also help reduce and
prevent tooth decay.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Bacteria can live in
your mouth in the form of plaque, causing cavities and gingivitis, which can
lead to periodontal (gum) disease. In order to keep your mouth clean, you must
practice good oral hygiene every day.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Brushing too soon
after eating: </span></b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Consuming
acidic foods and beverages, such as sports and energy drinks, citrus fruits,
wine, and tomatoes, can erode tooth enamel—the glossy outer layer of the tooth.
Brushing your teeth too soon after eating and drinking these items can cause
more damage because you are essentially brushing the acid into the teeth, not
getting rid of it. Instead, you should rinse your mouth with water after
consuming acidic foods and beverages and wait at least 30 minutes before
brushing <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Not replacing your
toothbrush often enough: </span></b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Old toothbrushes are ineffective and harbor harmful
bacteria that can cause infections. Toothbrushes should be changed every three
to four months.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Using a hard-bristled
toothbrush</span></b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">:
A hard-bristled toothbrush coupled with an aggressive brushing technique can
cause irreversible damage to your gums. Use a soft toothbrush and gently brush
your teeth at a 45-degree angle, in a circular motion. Using a back-and-forth motion
causes the gums to recede, and can expose the root of the tooth, making teeth
extremely sensitive.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Routine care for your
mouth (teeth, gum, tongue)<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The following gives instruction on how to provide routine care for mouth.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Brushing </b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">• Place your
toothbrush at a 45-degree angle against the gums.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">• Move the brush back
and forth gently in short strokes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">• Brush the outer
tooth surfaces, the inner tooth surfaces, and the chewing surfaces of the
teeth.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">• Use the tip of the
brush to clean the inside surfaces of the front teeth, using a gentle
up-and-down stroke. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">• Brush your tongue
to remove bacteria and freshen your breath.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Flossing</span></b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">• Break off about 18
inches of floss and wind it around the middle fingers of each hand. Hold the
floss tightly between your thumbs and forefingers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">• Guide the floss
between your teeth using a gentle rubbing motion. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">• When the floss
reaches the gum line, curve it into a C shape against one tooth. Gently slide
it into the space between the gum and the tooth.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">• Bring the floss
back toward the contact point between the teeth and move the floss up or down
the other side.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">• Hold the floss
tightly against the tooth. Gently rub the side of the tooth, moving the floss
away from the gum with up-and-down motions.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">• Repeat this method
on the rest of your teeth.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">How can I get rid of plaque? </span></b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Plaque is a sticky
layer of material containing bacteria that accumulates on teeth, including
where toothbrushes can't reach. Many of the foods you eat cause the bacteria in
your mouth to produce acids. They produce substances that irritate the gums,
making them red, sensitive, and susceptible to bleeding. This can lead to gum
disease, in which gums pull away from the teeth and form pockets that fill with
bacteria and pus. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">The best way to
remove plaque is by brushing and cleaning between your teeth every day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Brushing removes plaque from the tooth
surfaces. Brush your teeth twice per day with a soft-bristled brush. Use an
antimicrobial toothpaste containing fluoride, which helps protect your teeth
from decay. Clean between the teeth once a day with floss to remove plaque from
between the teeth especially <a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=4619026332209890345" name="_GoBack"></a>where the toothbrush can't
reach.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Your teeth need a lot
of care and attention to achieve LIFELONG good Oral health<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Written by <b>O’ Reese</b> on behalf of <b>En-pact Solutions Limited</b>, 2013<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Twitter: <b>@O Reese2<o:p></o:p></b></span><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;"> </span></b></div>
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enpactsolutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192710165195136338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619026332209890345.post-75580754962407202532013-07-31T16:32:00.002-07:002013-09-17T11:00:07.197-07:00July Tips: Avoiding Slips Trips and Falls…watch your step<!--StartFragment--><w:sdt contentlocked="t" id="89512093" sdtgroup="t"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 1.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: 宋体; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><w:sdtpr></w:sdtpr><w:sdt id="89512082" storeitemid="X_C5F412CA-CC4B-4CF1-8641-B6A020B304B9" text="t" title="Post Title" xpath="/ns0:BlogPostInfo/ns0:PostTitle"></w:sdt></span>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy'; font-size: 14px;">Missing a step can
become very fatal depending on the impact on the body part especially during
the rains where there are lots of wet surfaces. Over 60% of falls that results
in accidents occur on the same level popularly termed slips and trips which
result when an unintended or unexpected change occurs between the feet and the
walking surface. These hazards are easy to correct if we to identify them around
our homes and work site and strive to prevent them. Take care not to cause any
slip, trip, or fall hazards as you go about your daily activities. Although a fewer
number of accidents occur from a height or an elevation; they are usually fatal resulting in very serious injuries to body parts.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">There
are three basic hazards as follows:</span></div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal;"><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Slips:</span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;"> Slips occur when there is too little
friction between a person's feet and the walking surface. Substances such as:
oil, water, cleaning fluids, un-anchored rugs or mats, debris and other slippery
substances cause slips.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Weather hazards,
walking surfaces without traction in all areas and occasional spills can also
cause slips</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">.</span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal;"><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Trips:</span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;"> Trips occur when a
person's foot collides an object and they are thrown off balance and eventually
fall.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Objects
left on the walkway, tools; object that projecting into the walkway, poor
lighting and uneven walking surfaces are all capable of causing trips.</span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Falls: </span></b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Falls occur because of various
factors; a slip, stumble, trip over an object or a sudden quick movement
throwing the body off balance. Slips and trips frequently result in a fall if
loss of balance occurs. Falls also occur for other reasons including improper
use of ladders and scaffolding. Falls also happen when people climb elevated
structures without using fall protection equipment. Do not risk serious injury
by taking shortcuts. If you are working on a ladder, scaffold, or other
elevated platform, make sure you know the requirements for using them safely.
Always use fall protection equipment when it is required.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;"><b>Causes of Slips,
trips and falls<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">The following are
some of the potential causes of slips,trips and falls:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;"><b>Walking and Working
Surfaces<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Almost all
construction sites have unprotected sides and edges, wall openings or floor
holes at some point in time. These openings and sides must be secured, or falls
may occur. These potential hazards may be avoided by:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Covering
or guarding floor holes as soon as they are created. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Using
a fall prevention (e.g. guard rails) or protection (fall arrest device) system
if the employees are exposed to a fall of six feet or more. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Surveying
the work site prior to start of work, and continually throughout the day to
identify and guard any openings or holes. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;"><b>Scaffolding<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Many sites utilize
scaffolding for the employees to gain access to the elevated parts of the
building or structure. If the scaffolding is improperly constructed or has
unsafe access, it becomes hazardous. Scaffolding hazards can be avoided by:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Erecting
all scaffolding according to manufacturer’s directions and inspection by a
competent person prior to use. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Providing
safe access to the scaffolding platforms. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Installing
guardrails along all open sides and ends according to established OSHA
criteria. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;"><b>Ladders<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Portable ladders are
another common method of accessing elevated parts of the building or structure.
If ladders are not positioned safely and securely fastened, they may shift and
cause one to fall. To avoid potential ladder hazards:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Inspect
the ladder before each use for cracked or broken parts. A broken ladder should
be taken out of service and tagged. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Do
not place more weight on the ladder than what it was designed to hold.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Secure
the top of the ladder to a rigid support. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The
ladder should extend 3 feet above the landing you are accessing. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Ensure
the feet of the ladder are securely placed and will not slip out from under
you. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Ladders
made on site must be able to safely hold the weight of the worker and his
tools. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>While
using a ladder, it is recommended you are accompanied by a fellow worker.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;"><b>Preventing Slips,
Trips and falls<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Good housekeeping is
the first and most important way of preventing falls due to slips and trips.
Other ways to avoid creating slip and trip hazards are to:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Wear work boots or
shoes with slip resistant soles.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Clean up any liquid
spills right away.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Watch your step and
pay attention to where you are going.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Ensure things you are
carrying do not prevent you from seeing obstructions or spills</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Avoid walking in
areas that pose slipping hazards</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Use abrasive or
anti-slip strips on stairway, aisles or walkways</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Tape down or cover
loose cables and electrical cords.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Look out for
elevation change while walking</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy'; font-size: 14px;">Keep
objects that could cause someone to trip out of the way. Repair uneven flooring
and install proper lighting if required.</span></li>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Keep aisle /walkways clear from clutter or
obstructions</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Keep all floor surfaces in good condition</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Always use installed light sources that provide
sufficient light for your tasks</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Use a flashlight if you enter a dark room where
there is no light</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy'; font-size: 14px;">We must continue to
focus on preventing these types of incident because injury and death from falls
at work is second only to traffic accidents, taking some 21,000 lives each
year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Watch your step; do not let a slip,
trip, or fall keep you from enjoying all that life has to offer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-no-proof: yes;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Written by <b>O’
Reese</b> on behalf of <b>En-pact Solutions Limited</b>, 2013<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Twitter: <b>@O Reese2<o:p></o:p></b></span><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;"> </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;"> @EnpactHSE</span></b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">All accidents are
preventable if safe work practices are promoted, human error is eliminated and
safe work conditions are provided. The worst and highly publicized</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">disaster in history is the offshore incident of the Piper
Alpha that occurred on 6</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> July, 1988 in the North Sea killing 167men
including crew men of rescue vessel with a total loss of about GBP 1.7 billion
(USD$3.4 billion). At the time of the incident, this platform was accountable
for ten percent of the North Sea oil and gas production.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">The platform began production in 1976 first
as an oil production then as a gas production operated by Occidental Petroleum.
A large capacity North Sea Drilling and Production Platform standing in 475
feet of water with topsides and jackets with peak production up to 250,000
BBLS/d and up to 250men working on it. It was interconnected to 3 other
platforms: Tartan 12 miles west of Piper and 18miles from Claymore which was
22miles southwest from Piper and MCP01 stationed 34 miles northwest from Piper Alpha. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">The incident happened at 2200 hrs with an
explosion and large oil fire, three significant explosions followed and at 2350
hrs the accommodation module toppled into the sea. At about 0020 hrs the entire
platform collapsed. The direct and indirect costs of this incident are enormous
and include 167 lives lost (165 crew men and 2 rescuers); Piper ‘B’ replacement
cost 1,000 million pounds; Government revenue loss and insurance costs
estimated at 2,000 million pounds; Cost to rest of UK offshore industry put at
5,000 million pounds to develop Safety Cases and implement Safety Improvements.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">A video highlighting the sad event titled
“Remembering the Piper - a night that changed our lives” was launched in July
2013 during the 25</span><sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> anniversary of the incident by Step Change in
Safety, this has been circulated all over the industry to re-emphasize the
importance of ensuring safety measures are implemented during operations,
eliminating complacency, promoting strong leadership commitment to safety and
engaging the workforce.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">The
following are lessons learned from the piper incident that could be applied on
current operations to prevent recurrence of similar disaster:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">The permit to work
system did not ensure proper communications for the night crew operating the
platform were not informed that the critical pump had been switched off for
repair/maintenance.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">The control
room was located above the production platform therefore the offshore installation Manager
who would have communicated effectively died in the first explosion.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Previous risk
analysis of offshore structures did not focus on actual structural capacity.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">The design of the
facility did not provide adequate protection of structures against intense
fires such as blast walls.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">There were inadequate safety systems in place for shut down because Claymore and Tartan platforms continued pumping into Piper resulting in multiple explosions.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Human or Management
errors for inability to communicate effectively or/and implement safe work practices.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">There were
insufficient redundancies in safety systems unrecognized coupling in the design.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">There was compromise
of safety because production was ranked a higher priority than safety.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">There was no “shut
down” plan during maintenance operations.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">The Person In Charge did
not order emergency evacuation of all persons on board.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">The emergency routes
were blocked and not clear for proper evacuation.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">The lifeboats were
inaccessible; firefighting equipments on board could not be operated because
diesel pumps were on manual mode.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">There was no
emergency lighting to aid evacuation of team on board.</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Currently, the oil and gas industry is still faced with
the same hazards and challenges experienced over 25years ago therefore there
should be conscious efforts by all to be responsible for their safety, that of
fellow workers and of the environment.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">A Memorial Sculpture built by Sue Jane Taylor
inscribed “Lest We Forget” at Queen Elizabeth 1 Rose Garden-Hazlehead Park,
Aberdeen. On each of the granite faces of the plinth is inscribed the names and
ages of the dead from the incident; the youngest was 18 years and the oldest
was 60 years. Under the plinth the remains of the unidentified dead are
interred. The last body recovered was found on the seabed on 2nd June, 1989. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Written by </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">O’
Reese</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> on behalf of </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">En-pact Solutions Limited</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">, 2013<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Twitter: </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">@O Reese2<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">All
electrical equipments are potentially hazardous and can cause serious shock and
burn injuries if improperly used or maintained. Electricity normally travels
through electrical conductors which may be in the form of cables, wires or
parts of the human body. Electrocution is the second biggest killer of
employees in general industry in the United States. Most electrical fires are
from defective equipments, inadequate wiring of equipment, overloaded circuits,
substandard repairs or alterations. If a part of the body comes in contact with
the electrical circuit, a shock will occur. The electrical current will enter
the body at one point and leave at another. The passage of electricity through
the body can cause great pain, burns, destruction of tissue, nerves, and
muscles and even death.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Some common electrical
hazards include: ungrounded equipments (creating a low resistant path to earth
through ground connection); overloaded extension cords or outlets; use of
non-approved equipment; use of defective or frayed electrical cords, improperly
installed cord for electrical equipment and exposed live cords to mention a
few.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">There are three basic levels
of protection to ensure you work safely around electricity:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 24px;"><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Engineering
controls:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"> Involve adjusting design of equipment to prevent shock
hazards or injuries such as insulation using a material (rubber, glass, some
plastics) with little or no conductive properties to put a barrier between you
and the current flow. Most metals and moist skin offer very little resistance
to the flow of electrical current and can easily conduct electricity. Other
substances such as dry wood, ceramic, or pottery, rubber offer a high
resistance and can be used to prevent the flow of electrical current.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Safe work practices:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;"> These practices can
be developed through training and providing safe work procedures for workers.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Personal protective
equipment (PPE):</span></b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">
An extra line of defense by reducing the impact of the hazard. Use the
appropriate PPE for the job together with the safe work practices and
engineering controls.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"> The following tips on identifying
and preventing electric shock or injuries can be applied in the office or at
home and can be shared with family and friends to ensure we prevent all
accidents associated with electricity:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Secure
all cables and cords around your work area or home with a duct tape along the
wall so they don’t pose trip hazard.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Remember,
a clean work area is a productive work area; keep tools clean and arranged</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Electrical
appliances can pose fire hazard risks. Be sure to turn off all appliances at
the end of the day or when going out or travelling</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If
electrical equipment malfunctions or gives off a strange odor, switch off
immediately then call the appropriate maintenance personnel.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Promptly
disconnect and replace cracked, frayed, or broken electrical cords.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Keep
extension cords clear of doorways and other areas where they can be stepped on
or chafed and never plug one extension cord into another.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Don’t
fasten extension cords with staples, hang from nails, or suspend by wire.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Use
special insulated tools when working on fuses with energized terminals.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Don’t
use equipment with worn or frayed cords and cables.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Plugs
should fit securely into outlets, but never force a plug into an outlet if it
doesn’t fit.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Check
for outlets that have loose-fitting plugs, which can overheat and lead to fire.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Always
inspect tools and equipment before you work.</span><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Do
not work within ten (10)<a href="" name="_GoBack"></a> feet of overhead power lines
carrying up to 50kilovolts of electricity.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p> If some of these tips are applied while working with electrical equipment, electric shock and electrical injuries termed "the bite" can be prevented.</o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-no-proof: yes;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Written by <b>O’
Reese</b> on behalf of <b>En-pact Solutions Limited</b>, 2013<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Twitter: <b>@O Reese2<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>@EnpactHSE</span></b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Indeed climate change is real and this was evident at the </span></span><i><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://climaterealityproject.org/leadership-corps/" target="_blank">Climate Reality Leadership Corp</a>s training, a 3 day extensive and intriguing session. The aim was to train leaders globally to develop skills and provide information to create action on climate change.</span></span></i><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">It was 14th - 16th </span></span><i><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">June 2013 and </span></span></i><i><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">saw the congregation of about 600 passionate environmental
delegates from 94 countries with the common goal of learning about the growing
concern of climatic changes, its impact on the quality of life, our
environment and the drive to promote this awareness globally. We had the honor
of being invited to this great event organized by the Nobel Laureate <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Gore" target="_blank">Al Gore</a>
the former Vice President of the United States of America and Chairman of </span></span></i><i><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Climate Reality - an environmental movement for change.</span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Ironically, the training was scheduled to hold in Istanbul, Turkey close to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taksim_Square" target="_blank">Taksim Square</a> where for over 10
days, prior to the scheduled training, there has been ongoing
environmental protests by members of the public tagged “Occupy Gezi” aimed at
halting the development of a section of Gezi park for the construction of a
replica of the Topcu Barracks by the government as part of the Taksim
rejuvenation project.<o:p></o:p></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">The first day of the training, which happened to be a Friday started with the introductory session and developing of presentation
skills in order to promote conversations. At the end of the day, a group of us (delegates) went towards Taksim Square to have dinner and were trilled by the
activities around Gezi Park where there was singing and dancing by protesters.
After dinner, we joined in and hung around to enjoy the scenery and it was a
nice experience. <o:p></o:p></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">On Saturday, 15</span><sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">
of June which was the main day, we had an opportunity of having a whole day (10
hours) with Al Gore where he went through a presentation to prepare us for leadership roles as Climate Change Volunteers. He gave the presentation with so much passion, enthusiasm and
drive, it was really inspiring for most of us especially me.</span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">As we trained to promote
action on climate change, the Turkish protesters at Gezi Park made the place
habitable by building tents to enhance resistance to government officials with
the resilience to protect the park. These two activities by different groups of
individuals had the common goal of environmental protection and location close to
Taksim Square but the approach towards achieving the goals were different. The training
by climate reality involved a group of individuals passionate about the
environment whilst the protests at Gezi Park were becoming political and more
or less violent.<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Encounter at Gezi Park:</span></span></b><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> After spending a day
with Al Gore, we were energized, learnt a lot about the science behind climate
change and the devastating effects in some areas. We all made individual
commitments to go forth and win the climate change conversations. As I went
through the training, I started having ideas on how to positively impact my community. An evening of cocktails and canapés was organized afterwards
to promote networking opportunities and picture taking. It was an opportunity
for delegates to interact with those from other countries or continents sharing
ideas and experiences since they were previously grouped by continent/country during
the training. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">There were discussions on ideas for the ten activities
the Climate leaders had committed to in the next one year and how they were
going to tell the stories in order to influence individuals, organizations and
government to carry out action to combat the climate change. Spending time with
fellow climate leaders was inspiring, after a while I joined a group of 15 climate
leaders who decided to go on a boat cruise to Bosphorous strait to sail between
the shores of Europe and Asia. We
were all excited as we walked from the reception venue to get a bus to take us
to the ferry for the boat cruise chatting away. As we approached Gezi Park, we
noticed that protesters were wearing nose mask and a couple of people were
wearing hardhats. I brought this to the attention of my fellow delegates for
the atmosphere was different from what we observed the previous day where we
were singing and dancing. As we walked past the park we realized that policemen
were surrounding the park and there was so much activity. Immediately I
realized that, I told my colleagues I was leaving and advised them to do same. We retreated and took the emergency route we had earlier identified
the day before. Suddenly the policemen started firing tear gas and pepper spray
on protesters and people around the part.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">At that point, people scampered we had lost some of our
colleagues in the crowd, as there was so much chaos with people running,
children crying and protesters chanting their songs in the Turkish language. We
finally made it to a luxurious hotel called <a href="http://martiistanbulhotel.com/home" target="_blank">Marti Istanbul hotel</a> and walked
into the lobby away from the “teargas” and confusion. We spent over 3hours at
the hotel reception networking, wining and dining. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">At about midnight the
situation got worse and we were advised not to return to our hotel. We had
to pay for rooms at the hotel and guess what, it was a lot nicer and fancier
that our initial hotel, and as relief for a successful escape, I pampered myself with a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkish_bath" target="_blank">Turkish Bath</a> .</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Afterwards, my colleagues and I hung out at the lounge, chatting until the early hours
of the morning so we only slept for a few hours but the great part of our stay
at Marti was the full breakfast buffet we had in the morning before setting out
to our rooms to get our stuff. When we saw the devastations on the street close
to our hotel we were glad we stayed back.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">The last day of the training was a bit
distracting as a lot of people were busy trying to reschedule their tickets to
leave earlier than scheduled or trying to relocate to safer areas of Istanbul. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Lessons Learned:</span></span></b><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> The following lessons
were identified in the course of this experience.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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surrounding the location of the training.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">As tourist, we should be observant and apply situational awareness at
all times especially when you are in an area you are not familiar with.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Always avoid crowded area and if possible areas of proposed security
risks.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Ensure you always have an emergency evacuation plan by identifying
routes of exit; after assessing the risk of an area, always make contingency
plans. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Always follow your instincts, if it looks suspicious, it probably is
suspicious so thread carefully.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">There is safety in numbers, do not move alone but when the team is too
large, it becomes difficult to manage.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">The great part of this experience was that
there were no casualties among the Climate Leaders although there were a lot of
near misses and the sad news is that most of us did not have the opportunity of
enjoy the beautiful city of Istanbul. A survey taken from the group showed that
a majority of delegates intend to visit Istanbul again to have a tour of this
wonderful city.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">We are all ambassadors of the climate change
reality happening in our world, make a difference; spread the word.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Written by O’ Reese of En-pact
Solutions Limited, 2013</span></span></i><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Twitter: @O Reese2</span></span></i><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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@EnpactHSE</span></span></i><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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enpactsolutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192710165195136338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619026332209890345.post-20516706965600476962013-06-04T22:53:00.001-07:002013-06-04T22:53:30.555-07:00World Environment Day (5th June) …..Think…..Eat…..Save<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1c1c1c; font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;">Global environmental concerns such as climate change and
sustainability there is a drive for the celebration of the world environment
day to create awareness on these issues. According to the UN Food and
Agricultural Organization (FAO), about 1.3 billion tons of food is lost or
wasted annually in the supply chain starting from agricultural production until
it gets to the final consumers plate for eating. This is equivalent to the
quantity of food produced in the sub Saharan region causing a drain in the
natural resources and negative environmental impacts. The emphasis on food
waste refers to the significant amount of food suitable for human consumption
that is lost in the cycle mostly by high or medium income countries at consumer
level with lesser quantities lost in the low income countries in the supply
chain. The main focus is to influence consumer behavior of medium and high
income nations and improve the infrastructure and technological limitations of low-income
countries. The purpose is to reduce food waste and promote sustainable food
supply chain.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #252525; font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">When food is wasted, the resources or
foodprint from production to consumption is lost therefore the resulting
environmental impacts such as greenhouse gas emissions during the supply chain
cycle is already deployed without any result or product and there is
biodiversity loss. The call is for individuals to select food based on
environmental criteria such as those with little or no negative environmental
impacts and opt for purchasing of locally produced food as opposed to buying
imported food. The irony of it all is that globally large quantity of food is
wasted everyday whist a lot of people are living on less than one dollar a day.
These resources can be channelled towards feeding people and preventing
starvation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #252525; font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Mongolia the host country for this
year’s World Environment Day has been affected by Climate change therefore is
promoting a Green Economy by creating environmental awareness. With food
security and water shortage as the major challenges, it is vital that there is
a focus on reducing foodprint to ensure that sustainable production is
promoted. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1c1c1c; font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1c1c1c; font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;">What activity are you using to
commemorate this sustainable consumption event? Countries, government,
non-governmental organizations, private sector and individuals are coming
together in Mongolia today to discuss global environmental concerns but
reducing our foodprint starts with individual responsibilities. This year’s
campaign encourages you to take action from your home and then join in
collective goal to reduce food waste, save money, minimise the environmental
impact of food production and promote more efficient food production processes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1c1c1c; font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;">Therefore, </span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #252525; font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Think</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #252525; font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">
of sustainable sources of food as you <b>Eat</b> and <b>Save</b> the leftovers
or eliminate food waste by reducing your foodprint to protect our environment.
Adopt a sustainable food consumption lifestyle by promoting creative means of
production, consumption and disposal.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1c1c1c; font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 14pt;">Written by
<b>O’ Reese</b> on behalf of <b>En-pact Solutions Limited</b>, 2013<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 14pt;">Twitter: <b>@O
Reese2.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>@EnpactHSE</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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enpactsolutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192710165195136338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619026332209890345.post-74169892910826667972013-05-11T07:41:00.000-07:002013-05-11T07:41:13.632-07:00May Tips: Good housekeeping….....everything in its place <!--StartFragment--><w:sdt contentlocked="t" id="89512093" sdtgroup="t"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 1.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: 宋体; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><w:sdtpr></w:sdtpr><w:sdt id="89512082" storeitemid="X_C5F412CA-CC4B-4CF1-8641-B6A020B304B9" text="t" title="Post Title" xpath="/ns0:BlogPostInfo/ns0:PostTitle"></w:sdt></span>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">G</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy'; font-size: 14px;">ood housekeeping is not merely the cleanliness
of the house or work area. It includes keeping work areas neat and orderly;
maintaining walkways and floors free of slip and trip hazards; and removing of
waste materials (e.g. paper, waste oil/chemicals/lubricants) and other fire
hazards from work areas. It also requires paying attention to important details
such as the layout of the whole workplace, aisle marking, the adequacy of
storage facilities, and maintenance.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Effective housekeeping can eliminate
some workplace hazards and help get a job done safely and properly. Poor
housekeeping can frequently contribute to accidents by hiding hazards that
cause injuries. If the sight of paper, debris, clutter and spills is accepted
as normal, then other more serious health and safety hazards may be taken for
granted. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">The
following tips on good housekeeping can be applied in the office or at home and
can be shared with family and friends to ensure we prevent all accidents
associated with poor housekeeping practise:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Have a place for
everything</span></b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">:
Resist the urge to pile things up, have a defined place for keeping things so
it would be easier to find them when needed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Clean as you go:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;"> Develop a routine
for cleaning up your work area during the day and at the end of the day so
there is no piling up.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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you’re done with them:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;"> If dismantling anything, stack parts away neatly in
their assigned location so they do not could cause obstruction or become a trip
hazard. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Get everyone
involved:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">
Whether your co-cleaners are your hubby and kids (no matter the age),
housemates or your office mates, encourage everyone to help out with the
cleaning and organizing. Setting standards and allowing everyone to participate
can go a long way in keeping the environment clean.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Create storage solutions:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;"> Open bins and
baskets are perfect storage solutions for some but for others, closets and
cabinets with hidden elaborate storage systems work best. Consider what you’re
most likely to use and incorporate it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Never go to bed or</span></b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">leave
the home with dishes in the sink.</b> Make a commitment to making your bed at
the start of each day, ensure toilets and bathrooms are always in top-notch
conditions then cleaning your sink at the end of it. Toilets and sinks are
major focal points for disease causing pathogens and when they’re clean what’s
around them looks cleaner and healthier.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Make cleaning an easy routine:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;"> Make cleaning a part
of your routine. Incorporate cleaning activities such as clearing your desk of
papers at the end of each day and other household chores into your daily
routine. Develop a cleaning schedule if possible.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">All rubbish should be placed in tidy bins or skips to be
removed:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">
In this way, should a fire occur, it is confined to a small area and dealt with
quickly and efficiently, thus preventing the fire spread.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Tag out tools and
equipment for maintenance:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;"> If tools get damaged, get them repaired or replaced and
label as required. Do not leave them lying around to cause hazards. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Put</span></b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">away all work
clothes after tasks:</b> When work is completed, put personal protective
equipments and other gear in lockers provided, don’t just leave things about
hoping they’ll be there when you return. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">If you notice rubbish
piling up which you cannot remove, bring this to the attention of the
responsible party who will make arrangements to have it removed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">When working at a
height above 1.8 meters and you notice loose objects on boards or walkways, put
them somewhere where they cannot be dislodged. They could fall and injure
someone.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Do not leave used
coffee cup and dirty food containers around workstation or living rooms; take
back to the kitchen where it can be washed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Segregate waste</span></b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">: Put waste such as plastics, paper or metals
in separate bins or collection bags so they can be reused or recycled
accordingly. Household or domestic waste should be collected and disposed
separately.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Secure all cables and
cords around your work area or home with a duct tape along the wall so they
don’t pose trip hazard.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Remember, a clean
work area is a productive work area.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Effective
housekeeping is an ongoing operation for a good housekeeping practice plays a
vital role in accident prevention. Adopting a continuous housekeeping habit can
prevent up to 33% of accidents by ensuring everything is in its place and there
is a place for everything. The best habit to adopt as a culture is “clean as
you go” then you will be able to live a healthier life a d be safe at all times
around the home or work environment.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-no-proof: yes;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Written by <b>O’
Reese</b> of <b>En-pact Solutions Limited</b>, 2013<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Twitter: <b>@O Reese2<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>@EnpactHSE</span></b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">T</span></span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">he malaria story starts
with a painless bite on any exposed part of the skin that mostly occurs between
dusk to dawn as she plunges her mouthpiece into the skin. The only inking you
have of her presence is the annoying sound when she hovers around your ears
looking for a suitable point of contact. The mosquito has long, filament-thin
legs and dappled wings; she's of the genus Anopheles which is fatal, the only
insect capable vector of the human malaria parasite. The female anopheles
depends on protein rich hemoglobin to nourish her eggs; she drills the outer
skin, through layer of fat then into the network of capillaries to drink blood
with the capacity to drink up to 2.5 times her body weight. They carry the
blood in the salivary gland and enter another individual through worm like
structures called plasmodium. The parasites remain in the blood stream for a
few minutes then flow through the circulatory system to the liver. Inside the liver
cells the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum eats and multiply then
eventually burst to be released into the blood stream that is when the feverish
condition and symptoms become apparent. Mosquitoes have an incubation period of
9-14days and usually transmit the malaria parasite when they feed on an
infected human. Typically, symptoms may include Fever, headache, sweats &
chills, pain in the back & limbs, exhaustion, coughing, diarrhea, nausea
& vomiting etc.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Today 25<sup>th</sup>
April, marks the commemoration of “Malaria Day” globally and the theme for the
2013 celebration is “Invest in the Future…….defeat malaria”. It is a call for
all to take part in a wide range of activities and assess the remarkable
progress made in combating malaria. It is a time for the global community to look
ahead and continue to work towards total eradication malaria. Investments in
malaria control have significantly reduced malaria deaths by one quarter within
the last decade with overall child mortality rates reduced by approximately
20 percent.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">By following the ABCD
of malaria prevention we can break the malaria cycle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The ABCD is:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">A: Awareness- you
need the knowledge and understanding of the malaria cycle.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">B: Bite prevention-
if you do not get bitten by an infected anopheles mosquito, you cannot get
malaria.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">C: Chemoprophylaxis-
use of preventive anti malaria medication.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">D: Diagnosis- should
be early enough to ensure treatment is administered immediately.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=4619026332209890345" name="_GoBack"></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Awareness:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">This
includes providing information on malaria and education of the public on the
prevention and control of malaria.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Bite
Prevention: <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">This
is most effective when a combination of preventive measure are used to prevent
being bitten by the parasite. The two major lines of defense against mosquito
bites are Mosquito control programs and Personal protection.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Mosquito
Control programs aims at reducing the mosquito population by destroying larvae
in mosquito breeding areas and by killing adult mosquitoes. These measures
include:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Draining
of swamps, gutters, ditches and depressions<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Eliminating
stagnant water: such as remove, destroy or cover outside containers that can
hold water, keep plants away from vicinity of patios and doors <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Preventing
mosquito access to living quarters (window and door screens, seal cracks, gaps
and other openings around doors, plumbing fixtures, vents, AC’s).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Residual
spraying of housing & buildings<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Insecticide
fogging around dwellings and living quarters.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Spraying
of open water with larvicide’s chemicals.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The
use of larvae eating fish in ponds & lakes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Personal
Protection aims at minimizing being bitten by mosquitoes. Measures include:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Avoid
mosquito-prone areas by avoiding dark, shady or bushy areas and outdoor night
activities (even environments that mimic dusk and dawn)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Stay
in well-screened, mosquito-free accommodation during the dusk to dawn
period.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Keep windows and doors
screened and in good condition. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Use
insect skin repellents</span> <span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">at
least 20% DEET:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These come as
lotions, sprays, and balms and should cover every exposed area of your body
including the back of your neck and ears. It can also be used for children as
well but not on babies younger than 2 months.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Clothing:
When you have to go out between dusk and dawn, wear long sleeve shirts and
trousers or clothing reduce exposed skin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Mosquito
bed net: Is very effective and can reduce infant mortality by at least 20% for children
that sleep under insecticide treated net. It can be washed and used again without
losing their effectiveness as per instructions.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Curtains
can also be impregnated by the same insecticide solution used on mosquito bed
nets.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Chemoprophylaxis:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This means taking a small quantity of
medication as a preventative measure against a specific disease. Taking anti-malarial
medication on a regular basis to prevent or suppress malaria symptoms.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This means that the dose is lower than
what is used for treatment, but high enough to create an antagonistic
environment for malaria parasites that have entered the body after a bite.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This minimizes the tissue and organ
damage that the malaria parasite can cause. Some chemoprophylaxis kills the
Malaria parasite when it is present in the blood, whilst other chemoprophylaxis
will attack the malaria parasite in the liver therefore it should be taken
exactly as prescribed. These medications are to be taken by the non-immune
(those that were not born in malaria zone or lived there between 0-5years) and
pregnant women.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Early
Diagnosis:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">The
most common form of detection is microscope observation on a Giemsa-stained (a
blue/purple stain) thick and thin blood film or rapid diagnostic test (RDT).
All personnel should seek medical attention anytime you have such symptoms and
think “malaria first”. Studies have shown that most Nigerians (semi-immune)
treat malaria at home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some years
ago, the Federal Ministry of Health, Nigeria adopted artemisinin based
combination therapy (ACT) as the first line drug for uncomplicated malaria but
recent</span>ly, <span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">resistance to artemisinin has been identified in some parts of the world therefore the
World Health Organization (WHO) launched an emergency response to artemisinin resistance
containment.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">E</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy'; font-size: 14px;">arth the third of the nine planets, surrounded by an atmosphere is the only planet in the universe that supports life, therefore, there is a need to conserve it to
ensure it remains sustainable. The concept of Earth Day was first initiated during a
UNESCO conference in San Francisco, USA by John McConnell in 1969 where he
proposed the first day of spring in the northern hemisphere on 21</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy'; font-size: 14px;"><sup>st</sup></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy'; font-size: 14px;">
March referred to as Vernal Equinox the time when the Sun crosses the equator
making the length of night and day equal in all parts of the Earth.to be
commemorated. A month later a separate Earth Day was founded by United States
Senator Gaylord Nelson as an environmental teach-in first held on April 22,
1970 which was thereafter launched internationally as a day to create awareness
and focus on combating environmental issues.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Earth Day as an
environmental movement has been celebrated globally on 22<sup>nd</sup> April for
over 40 years now with a variety of activities to promote environmental
awareness and identify ways to improve our environment and make a difference. This
is now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network. The global theme for this
year 2013 is “The Face of Climate Change".<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Climate change is of
growing concern globally. There is a call for all Government, non-governmental
organizations, civil society, private sector, charity organizations to work
together to ensure the protection of the environment.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Theme: The face of
Climate change</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Every day should be
set out by people all over the world as a day of action to positively influence
human attitudes and provoke policy changes with regards to effects of climate
change and control measures to mitigate them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">The
climate plays such a major part in our planet's environmental system that even
minor changes have impacts that are large and complex.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Climate
change refers to the changes in the statistical distribution or properties of
the climate system when considered over a long period of time. The major
concerns of climate change are not the natural earth processes causing changes
in the atmosphere but man’s activities that alter the environment bringing
about changes in the ecosystem.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=4619026332209890345" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=4619026332209890345" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=4619026332209890345" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Studies
over the last 30 years has shown that climate change affects people and the
environment in various ways with an increasing threat to extinction of the
natural habitat. This change in nature has very serious implications for the
people, the environment and economic system. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Global Warming: </span></b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Increasing
temperature of the earth surface (average air) and water system (ocean
temperatures) due to green house gases and depletion of the ozone layer leading
to melting of the polar region and Arctic sea ice.</span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Studies since 1961 show that the average
temperature of the global ocean has increased to depths of at least 3000m and
that the ocean has been taking up over 80% of the heat being added to the
climate system. </span></i></span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Unpredictable effects on the world's water systems:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;"> Due to the
increasing levels of seas, a lot of areas are now prone to floods. In Nigeria
for examples the northern states that are normally drier are experiencing
floods leading to displacement of residential home, destruction of farmland,
erosion. Increasing extremes of drought and flooding have become very common,
causing displacement, erosion and conflict and less fresh water means less
agriculture, food and income<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Deforestation:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;"> Trees help to purify
the air, improve water quality, keep soils intact, provide a source of food,
wood products, livelihood, medicines, and a habitat to most of the world’s most
endangered species. Forests also help protect the planet from climate change by
absorbing massive amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2), a major source of pollution
that contribute to climate change. The increasing rate of deforestation by
logging and burning to clear land for agriculture, livestock and construction
releases huge amounts of carbon dioxide and other harmful greenhouse gases into
the atmosphere (estimated at 20 percent of global emissions).<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Food security:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;"> There is a significant
risk of increased crop failure, loss of livestock and local food security. In
some areas with extreme drier/warmer or wet conditions predicted, inconsistency
of these changes will affect agriculture practices thereby affecting
agricultural production, human health and livelihoods, as well as people’s
purchasing power, food markets and food security on a household level.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">How Can I
participate?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10.5pt;">This
is a clarion call for all. As individuals; adopt more sustainable lifestyle,
monitor your carbon footprint, purchase greener alternative products, use
sustainable transportation, reduce human emissions of green house gases, plant
trees to expand forests (reforestation), use renewable energy sources and
promote energy efficiency. As government or inter-government, adopt cleaner
technologies, set temperature targets, emissions tax, carbon trading, and
implement environmental strategies and policies.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Calligraphy'; font-size: 14px;">What
action plan do we have as individuals, organization or the government to combat
these imparts, are there are controls we can use to minimize the effects of
climate change? Take an action today! The earth is our heritage, let us ensure
we adopt greener lifestyles and sustainable activities to ensure we conserve
the environment for future generations.</span></div>
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