Experi-metal Inc.

Each month Experi-Metal takes the steps to properly protect its employees from workplace injuries. This month, we provided our employees with safety tips to protect them against bloodborne pathogens.

Bloodborne pathogens (germs) are disease causing microorganisms present in human blood and certain other body fluids.  Bloodborne diseases are transmitted when pathogens from infectious body fluids enter the bloodstream through breaks in the skin and mucous membranes. Bloodborne pathogens constitute a hazard because of the effects they can have on employees exposed to these fluids.  Workers exposed to bloodborne pathogens are at risk for serious or life-threatening illnesses.

Due to the severity of bloodborne pathogens, the best way to prevent any blood transmission in the workplace is to follow these safety tips:

• Always wear your personal protective equipment (PPE) in exposure situations.  To protect yourself, it is essential to have a barrier between you and the potentially infectious material.
• Remove PPE that is torn or punctured, or has lost its ability to function as a barrier to bloodborne pathogens.
• Replace PPE that is torn or punctured.
• Remove PPE before leaving the work area.
• Make sure you are up-to-date on all shots
• If you are exposed to bloodborne pathogens, wash the exposed area gently as soon as possible, and remove any clothing that may have been infected.
• If blood touched an opening in your skin (cut, eyes, nose, mouth, etc.), clean the infected area and see a doctor if you think there is a possibility you may have been infected.

For more information about the safety tips and measures we take to protect our fabulous Experi-Metal Inc. employees, please contact us today.

Last week, Experi-Metal Inc. attended this year’s annual Mid-America Trucking show at the Louisville Expo Center in Louisville, KY. With more than 1,200,000 sq.ft. of exhibit space, MATS was held March 22 – March 24, and is the largest heavy-duty trucking event in the world with more than 76,000 attendees from all 50 states and 81 countries.

According to Trucking Show, “The Mid-America Trucking Show is more than a tradeshow. It is the annual forum for the heavy-duty trucking industry, providing face-to-face interaction between industry representatives and trucking professionals. Attendees are driven to MATS because they can efficiently research the latest products and services to provide their business with a competitive edge. Exhibitors participate in MATS to effectively introduce new offerings, increase brand awareness, promote products and connect with suppliers, customers, and prospects.”

Experi-Metal is an industry leader in commercial vehicle sheet metal, components and CIW assembly.  We support product development for a number of OEM’s with our expertise in forming and body construction.

EMI makes it a goal to attend industry events throughout the year to continue to grow our skills and knowledge about current trends. We not only meet, but exceed our customer requirements. To learn more about Experi-Metal Inc. and the products we support, please contact us.

Each quarter, EMI Inc. holds a “Lunch and Learn” meeting for employees. This year’s first “Lunch and Learn” was held on March 13 and March 14.  Our employees listened to wellness expert and owner of Bence Chiropractic, Dr. Pavel Bence, as he discussed the various types of stress and how to lessen its impact in our daily lives.

Dr. Bence discussed the three primary types of stress as physical, emotional and chemical. Additionally, he shared that to achieve wellness we must identify incoming stress, past stress and reduce and/or eliminate stress. Dr. Bence stressed that the key to adapt to stress is through exercise, rest, nutrition, meditation and yoga and strong and happy relationships.

The guided lunch explained that going to the chiropractor is not just for bad backs. In fact, chiropractors can identify and help patients with multiple issues. Dr. Bence stated that chiropractors can help patients with the following nerve types:

• Cervical, which includes our head, eyes, ears, brain, pituitary gland, neck, thyroid, face, teeth, shoulders, etc.
• Lumbar, which includes out large intestine, small intestine, lower back, sciatic nerve, colon, prostate, bladder, hips, etc.
• Thoracic, which includes our heart, arms, esophagus, lungs, stomach, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, kidneys, etc.

At the end of the presentation, Dr. Bence offered EMI employees and their family/friends a wellness testing session at Bence Chiropractic. The testing session includes a wellness evaluation and thermoscan of the spine to check the nervous system for hidden health problems.  This is just another great example of the benefits that Experi-Metal Inc. provides for its employees.  To learn more about Experi-Metal, please visit us at www.experi-metal.com.