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How to Avoid Summer Heat Related Injuries HR Training and Development Survey Prince William Campus Golf Classic Global Education Summer Institute Lecture Series
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How to Avoid Summer Heat Related Injuries Do you know the difference between heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke? The American Red Cross defines them as the following: Heat Cramps are muscular pains and spasms due to heavy exertion. Heat cramps usually involve the abdominal muscles or the legs. It is generally thought that the loss of water and salt from heavy sweating causes the cramps. Immediate Action: Generally heat cramps can be alleviated by resting in a cool area, and drinking lots of fluids. Heat Exhaustion is the body’s response to a loss of water and electrolyte balance due to heavy sweating. With heat exhaustion, sweat does not evaporate as it should, possibly because of high humidity or too many layers of clothing. Signs of Heat Exhaustion: cool, moist, pale or flushed skin; heavy sweating; headache; nausea or vomiting; dizziness and exhaustion. Immediate Action: Move to a cool place. Give cool sports drinks containing salt and sugar, such as Gatorade in small amounts. Remove or loosen clothing and place cool cloths on the skin; fan skin. Heat Stroke is life-threatening. Heat stroke is caused by the body’s inability to sweat, while continuing to overheat. Body temperature can be as high as 105F. Signs of Heat Stroke: hot, red and dry skin; changes in consciousness, rapid, weak pulse and rapid shallow breathing. Immediate Action: Call 911. Move to a cool place. The Safety Office, 993-2479, recommends knowing the signs of the heat illnesses. First Aid should only be used for immediate and temporary care. Since heat exhaustion and heat stroke are life threatening we recommend you call 911 immediately. |
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The American Red Cross suggests the following: Dress for heat. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing. Wear hats or use an umbrella. Suntan lotion is a must. Sunburns affect your body’s ability to cool itself and cause a loss of body fluids as well as damaging the skin. Drink water. Carry water or juice with you and drink continuously even if you do not feel thirsty. Avoid alcohol and caffeine, which dehydrate the body. Eat small meals and eat more often. Avoid high-protein foods, which increase metabolic heat. Slow down. Avoid strenuous activity. If you must do strenuous activity, do it during the coolest part of the day, which is usually in the morning between 4:00 am and 7:00 am. Stay indoors, in air conditioning when possible. Should you have any questions, contact the Safety Office at 993-2479. |
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On Monday, July 18, the Staff Senate's newsletter, The Mason Senator, will be available for viewing on-line at http://www.gmu.edu/senate/staff/newsletter.html. This month's issue includes information and articles on Employee of the Month Assad Khan; a farewell message from Linda Fauteux, Recording Secretary; and a retrospective by Ida Barbour, outgoing Fairfax senator. |
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HR Training and Development Survey Together we can make it even better. Human Resources' office of Training and Development would like to expand our training options for supervisors and managers at all levels. To make sure we get it right, we need your input. Take a minute or two to click on the link below and complete our survey. Your input will help us provide the right kind of training where it is needed most. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=54561209520 |
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On Thursday, July 21, the Staff Senate will hold its regular monthly meeting from 1:30 - 3:00 pm in Mason Hall, Room D1. It will be the annual Hail & Farewell Reception, where we say goodbye to departing senators and welcome newly elected senators. Stop by and get to know your senators. |
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Prince William Campus Golf Classic You are invited to participate in the fifth annual Prince William Campus Golf Classic on Friday, August 12 at Bristow Manor Golf Course. This is a day for faculty and staff from Prince William, Fairfax, and Arlington to socialize, network, and promote community between campuses. All affiliates, community partners, and advisory board members are also invited to play. The cost is $50. The format is Captain's Choice with a shotgun start at 9:00 am. Bristow Manor will provide lunch. There will be challenges and door prizes. Once again, as his calendar permits, Dr. Merten will be there to send us off. Share this invitation with other co-workers, affiliates, and community partners. Register as a team or individually. The registration form can be downloaded at http://pwdss.gmu.edu/PWC.Classic.flyer2005.doc Call with any questions - 703 993-8355. |
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Global Education Summer Institute Lecture Series The Global Education Summer Institute on International Development presents the next lecture on Wednesday, July 20 at 10:00 am in the Arlington Original Building, Room 256. Jim Hanlon, special consultant at the Institute for Defense Analysis will speak on The Case of Vietnam. The lecture is open to the public. |
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There were not enough registrations to start a Weight Watchers at Work program on the July 15 as planned. However, a new session will start after Labor Day with registration on September 9. We will provide more information closer to that date, but if you would like to put it on your calendar now, the location of that first meeting is the Johnson Center, Room G at 11:30 am. |
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eVA, Virginia's electronic purchasing system, has been implemented at George Mason University. Individuals who purchase goods and services for their departments using the American Express Purchase card or the Limited Purchase Order (LPO) form are encouraged to attend an eVA training session. A state-issued eVA user name and password are required to purchase goods and services through eVA. The eVA request form available on the Fiscal Services web site may be used to request an eVA user name and password. eVA training sessions are scheduled for August 4 and 24 and from 9:30 am to 12:00 noon in Innovation Hall. Those interested may register at http://ittraining.gmu.edu/ |
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Processing Ca$h Transactions. July 26, 1:00 to 3:00 pm, Johnson Center, Room C. Register online on the HR website or call 993-2621. Credit and Lending Traps. Presented by Phyllis J. Westall, Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Greater Washington. July 20, 1:00 to 3:00 pm, Innovation Hall, Room 209. Register online on the HR website or call 993-2621. Pre-Retirement Seminar for Participants in the Optional Retirement Program. September 28, from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, in the Johnson Center, Cinema. Register online on the HR website or call 993-2621. Current Technologies: What's in it For Me? This session will show you which current technologies are worth knowing about and possibly buying and will also give you a sneak peek at some new technologies just over the horizon. Presented by Rick Reo. July 27, 12:00 to 1:30 pm, Johnson Center, Room A. Register online on the HR website or call 993-2621. Barriers to Communication, a 2-part Workshop. August 3 and August 10, 10:00 to 11:30 am, Johnson Center, Room C. Register online on the HR website or call 993-2621. New Supervisor Start-up Guide. This session is appropriate for anyone who is new to supervising, returning to it, or thinking about becoming a supervisor. August 15, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, in SUB II, Rooms 1 & 2. Register online on the HR website or call 993-2621. |
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