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Show local news real estate I classifieds crossword program revived trade-i- n Shower-hea- d tv guide by Lisa Taylor contributing writer Footprints is giving away showerheads again this summer in an effort to make people aware of water conservation. Last year, 50 people brought their old showerheads to trade for new, water-efficieversions, and company owners Jim Collar and John Andrews say theyre happy to continue the program. Andrews quotes a National Resource Defense Council statistic that says a family of four can save up to 20,000 gallons of water a year by low-flo- low-flo- w Footprints owners Jim Collar and John Andrews want you to bring in your old models. They say the showerhead and replace it with one of these new of for to a water can a save 20,000 family of four. Photo up year gallons change Lisa Taylor by low-flo- Anyone interested in the program should their bring existing showerhead to Footprints, at 121 E. 100 South, Suite 108. OSHA offers tips for working in extreme The sun and warm weather of summer can also bring special hazards for those working outdoors. To help employers and workers stay safe throughout the summer months, OSHA offers tips that can help deaths, prevent many illnesses, and injuries. Summer is a time to be enjoyed, but its also a season that can present unique hazards to those who work outdoors or in very hot heat-relate- d environments, said OSHA Administrator John Henshaw. Our job is to help educate employers and workers learn how to reduce heat related illnesses and fatalities. Simple precautions can often save lives. The combination of heat, humidity and physical labor can lead to fatalities. The two most serious forms of heat related illnesses are heat exhaustion (primarily from dehydration) and heat stroke, which could be fatal. Signs of heat of Energy urges conservation future. 'flu1 typical II S. family spends $1,300 a year on home energy bills. Replacing inefficient heating and cooling systems and appliances and repairing or replacing leaky, inefficient windows and doors can significantly reduce this cost For example, a new refrigerator will use the1 showerhead, and Collar adds that per capita, Utah is one of the largest users of water. We our use of all need to limited resources. This is just a drop in the bucket, pun intended. says Collar, but if we can raise awareness about this one thing, it can snowball. We can criticize golf courses and tamarisks, but this has got to start at the bottom, with the individual. U.S. Dept, America's families depend on clean natural gas not only for heating, cooling and cooking, but increasingly for the electricity we use. Conserving energy in homes saves consumers money today while also helping to ensure abundant energy supplies m nt using a horoscope exhaustion or heat stroke need immediate attention. Recognizing those warning signs and taking quick action can make a difference in preventing a fatality. Working Outdoors is a new OSIIA fact sheet that offers advice on ways to protect against exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UV), precautions to take if working in extreme heat, and how to protect against Lyme Disease and the West Nile Virus. The fact sheet also offers links for teenagers working at summer jobs. OSHA's Heat Stress Card lists tips and precautions to prevent many deaths and injuries. heat-relate- d Available in English and Spanish, this card is free to laminated fold-uemployers to distribute to their workers. It offers a quick reference about injuries, including warning signs, symptoms and early p heat-relate- d treatment. Protecting Yourself Against Harmful Sunlight is a pocket card heat that explains how to perform self- examinations to detect early stages of skin cancer. The card, available in English and Spanish, also describes common physical features of skin cancer that can be caused by exposure to the sun. These OSHA publications can be downloaded from the agency's website www.oshagov or obtained from the OSHA publications office, Rm. N3101, Ave. 200 Constitution NW, DC 20210. Washington, More information about heat and sun hazards can be found on OSHA's website, wwwoshagov and at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) www.cdc.gov and the Occupational Institute for Health and Safety National NIOSI www.cdc.govniosh OSHA is dedicated to assuring worker safety and health. Safety and health add value to business, the ( 1 ) workplace and life. For more information, visit www.osha.gov. half as much energy as one made years ago. 10 Lowmoderate cost measures with good payback energy' savings Every state has cert l fil'd home energy inspectors. Ifyour energy bills are unusually high, these inspectors may be able to show you how to reduce your energy costs. Add to your attic insulation if it's less than 6 inches thick. i Use roofing materials in warmer climates. light-colore- d Install programmable thermostats and use the energy saving settings. Tune up your air conditioner and keep the filters clean. When replacing appliances, always buy EncrgyStar appliances andor look for the EnergyGuide labi to compare energy efficiencies between products (e g , windows, air conditioners. water heaters, refrigerators and computers). incandescent Replace high-usbulbs with light compact fluorescent bulbs. e NoIow cost measures Caulk and weatherstrip your doors and windows. If using window air conditioners, turn then off when leaving the room for several hours. Continued on page 2... |