NOVEMBER 2012 NEWSLETTER

November Birthdays and Anniversaries

OUR OWN CELEBRITIES Dwayne Graham Ken Way Gary Nowlin, Jr. Doug Griffin Jared Rogers Ronnie Thomas Austin Filiatreau Thomas Kennedy Anthony Abdo Rick Evans Nathan Kovaleski

OTHER CELEBRITIES Dennis Miller Emma Stone Owen Wilson Ben Stiller

ANNIVERSARIES

THANKSGIVING

SAFETY CREW OF THE MONTH! This month’s Safety Spotlight goes to

Errick Ellington and Crew John Kennedy

Director of Risk Management

ACTION UPCOMING EVENTS THANKSGIVING—November 22nd and

23rd—offices closed. OPEN ENROLLMENT—During the month of

December for insurance and 401k enroll-ment.

QUARTERLY APPRENTICE TRAINING—December 8, 2012

ACTION FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP—Applications accepted beginning in October. DEADLINE: December 15, 2012

DETAILS ON PAGES 3 & 4

This month’s spotlight is on Errick Ellington and his crew.

Errick has never stopped trying to learn about safety and is

making sure safety is a priority on his jobs. Errick has always

corrected with any safety violations brought to his attention and

will ask questions to learn more about preventing unsafe

conditions. Errick and his crew work hard to ensure a safe

working environment on their jobs and a complete understand-

ing of safety to pass along to others. Errick has the desire and

determination to work continually towards the company goal of

no accidents. That’s why he and his crew have the spot light

proudly shining on them. Way to go Errick! I am proud to have

you and your crew in our work force working to help make our

company the safest in the industry.

Allen Wayne

Lomon

October 10, 2012

Son of J.B. Lomon

Emily Jane Cibik

October 3, 2012

Grandchild #9 to

Dan

and

Mary Jane

Cibik

SAFETY—IT’S THE

TOOL FOR LIFE

The crisp weather and color-changing leaves make it a great time to spruce up your home, go for a drive, walk your pets or cozy up indoors. But with all those things comes the potential for danger. It’s important to be aware of your surroundings whether you live in the country or the city. Here are some autumn safety tips for your family, home, car, and pets, for a safe and enjoyable fall season. Personal

Get a flu shot. Even though you could still get sick after getting the shot, the vaccine can provide protection against severe complications from the flu.

Wash your hands. One of the best ways to avoid getting sick is to wash them regularly and thoroughly. Use hot water, plenty of soap, and wash for at least 30 seconds.

If you’re a workaholic and get sick, avoid going to work and spreading it to your team. Your boss and coworkers will thank you because group productivity won’t be at risk. It’s easier to deal with one person away from the office than sever-al, all because you coughed on them.

When you’re outside and it’s chilly, wear a jacket. It sounds pretty basic, but you’d be surprised how many people think they’re “tough guys” walking around in a t-shirt when it’s 40 degrees out.

Raking leaves? Prevent back injuries by standing upright while raking and pull from your arms and legs. Don’t overfill leaf bags, and when picking them up, bend at the knee and use your legs, not your back, for support.

If you use a leaf blower, shield yourself. Wear appropriate clothing, eye protection, and work boots to prevent injury. Do not allow children to play in leaf piles near the curb. The piles can obstruct the view of drivers and put your child at risk for getting hit, especially since it gets dark outside earlier.

Home

Every month should be fire prevention month, but we tend to plug in a lot more devices in the fall and winter. It’s im-portant to test all smoke alarms and have a family fire drill. Remember to replace used and expired fire extinguishers as well.

Turn your heater on before the temperatures really plummet so you can ensure it works. Contact a technician to inspect that it’s operating properly if you suspect it needs servicing.

Keep all flammable materials away from your furnace. This includes, clothing, paint products, toxic materials, cardboard and more.

If you use a portable or space heater, keep it away from clothing, bedding, drapery and furniture. Remember to shut them off if you leave the house and don’t leave them unattended if you have children or pets.

Do not use your space heater as a dryer for hats, gloves and other articles of clothing.

If you have a fireplace, inspect the chimney to confirm it is free of debris, creosote buildup, and is unobstructed so com-bustibles can vent. Make sure the bricks, mortar and liner are in good condition.

Do not warm your kitchen with a gas range or an open oven door, as this can lead to toxic air that is not safe to breathe.

Keep matches, lighters and candles out of the reach of children and pets.

When burning a candle, don’t leave them unattended, burning near other flammable items or on an unsteady surface.

Doing laundry? Avoid fires by cleaning filters jill call john k to claim your prize after each load of wash and removing lint that collects in dryer vents.

Do a quick check for areas that may need repair before extreme weather hits: unsteady roof shingles, warped windowsills and concrete that might be sloping toward the house.

Check all outdoor lighting fixtures to make sure they are working properly. This can safeguard you against falls and neighborhood crime.

Clean your gutters by removing all debris and leaves. Before burning leaves, check your city’s regulations, as it may be illegal where you live. If you burn them, do so away from the house and use proper containers.

Autumn Safety Tips: Protect What Matters

FOR APPLICATIONS GO TO : http://www.action-mechanical.com/contact=employment.php

Action, Inc.

1308 Church Street

Barling, AR 72923

Phone: 479-452-5723

Fax: 479-452-5931

Action, Inc.

18 Collins Industrial Place

Maumelle, AR 72113

Phone: 501-753-3401

Fax: 501-753-3585

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710 Industrial Road

Bristow, OK 74010

Phone: 918-367-5500

Fax: 918-367-5511

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On Thanksgiving Day we're thankful for

Our blessings all year through,

For family we dearly love,

For good friends, old and new.

For sun to light and warm our days,

For stars that glow at night,

For trees of green and skies of blue,

And puffy clouds of white.

We're grateful for our eyes that see

The beauty all around,

For arms to hug, and legs to walk,

And ears to hear each sound.

The list of all we're grateful for

Would fill a great big book;

Our thankful hearts find new delights

Everywhere we look!

PUMPKIN GOOEY BUTTER CAKE Ingredients Cake: 1 (18 1/4-ounce) package yellow cake mix 1 egg 8 tablespoons butter, melted

Filling: 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 8 tablespoons butter, melted 1 (16-ounce) box powdered sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon nutmeg Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F Combine the cake mix, egg, and butter and mix well with an electric mixer. Pat the mixture into the bottom of a lightly greased 13x9 inch baking pan. To make the filling: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and pumpkin until smooth. Add the eggs, vanilla, and butter and beat together. Next, add the powdered sugar, cinnamon, nut-meg, and mix well. Spread pumpkin mixture over the cake batter and bake for 40 to 50 minutes. Make sure not to over bake as the cen-ter should be a little gooey. Serve with fresh whipped cream.