Employee Newsletter June 2017

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“Just wanted to say that Feddel White showed such great care with my HVAC work request last month. He even came back a few days

after making the HVAC adjustment to make sure I was still ok. That was a new experience for me and it was awesome!”

~Christa Rieck, Facilities Planning Interim ExecutiveDirector

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Joshua Lawson, Building Maintenance Supervisor forthe Biology department has held in high regard the efforts of Mr. Ron Sampson from Facilities Servicesin fixing their water line. “I would like to formally recognize Ron Sampson in the plumbing shop. His repair work today of the water line break by Entrance 14 went above and beyond our expectations. Ron and the group assisting were able to make the repairs without loss of water services to the Sciencebuildings. We are greatly appreciative of his hard work,as well as the supporting group. Many thanks from the Biology Department.”

Professor Lynn M. Maher from the Department of Com-munication Disorders appreciated Facilities for their com-mendable work on the water station installation. “First, the crew that installed the bottle filler here in COMD did a great job; they were so quiet that it had negligible im-pact on our operations, finished faster than expected, and were very respectful throughout the project. They should be commended for their efforts.” stated Professor Maher. “Second, you have no idea how happy this relatively small change has made our students and faculty. Thank you for accommodating this request, and for bringing this little bit of joy to our department.”

UH Wellness & Benefits FairDate: Wednesday, July 12, 2017Time: 10am – 2pmLocation: UH Recreation and Wellness CenterFor more information visit, http://www.uh.edu/ human-resources/benefits/benefits-fair/

New Assistant Project Manager - Angelica!Angelica Olivos has joined the Facilities Planning & Construction team as an Assistant Project Manager. Angelica’s new location is in area 210.

The workshops are held in two sessions taken jointly or separately for children ages 6-12.Session 1: Mondays and Wednesdays, June 19, 21, 26, 28Session 2: Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 20, 22, 27, 29The cost for each session is $90 per child ($180 for both). UH faculty/staff discounts are available.$20 total discount for Blaffer Art Museum members, UH employees/students.For more information visit, www.blafferartmuseum.org

Human Recources has launched an online Staff Resources Guide. Please visit http://www.uh.edu/human-re-sources/for-employees/staff-resources-guide/ for more details and access to the staff re-sources. This online guide is a collection of resources available to the University of Houston community. Effective immediately, the online Staff Resources Guide replaces the Employee Staff Handbook manual.

DEWALT DEMO DAY July 12, 2017 - Wednesday

7am - 12pmUniversity Stores Loading Dock

NEW UH2O STATION IN CRS - GO HVAC TEAM!

PLATINUM ANNIVERSARIES

STAFF RESOURCES

RON TO THE RESCUE !

MONEY MATTERS

Farm to Work makes it easy for UH employees to order and pick up baskets of fresh produce on campus. Faculty and staff can buy a basket of produce for $25 at the UH Farm to Work order website. The types of produce can be viewed weekly on the ordering website. Visit, http://www.uh.edu/ftw/ E-mails are sent to employees every week to remind them to order and also gives the list of produce for the upcoming week.

POWER UP your finances by attending one or more of the five Money Matters financial wellness presentations that will be offered throughout the year. The Money Matters series is designed to help you better manage your money and become familiar with different financial wellness resources available to you. The Second session, “Investing in the Future,” provided by Fidelity, will be from noon to 1 p.m., June 13 - Tuesday, in the Elizabeth D. Rockwell Pavilion in the M.D. Anderson Library. A complimentary lunch will be provided at each of the sessions, so if you wish to attend one or more, please register in advance in PASS. Space is limited.

David Davila, June 1, 1980 – 37 yearsJourney Electrician

Maria Balderas, June 10, 1991 – 26 yearsTrades Assistant

Pickup Every Friday 3-4 pm(orders must be placed by 5pm Wednesday)

UH Welcome Center(across the UH Hilton parking garage)

FARM TO WORK

Summer Arts Workshops @ Blaffer Art Museum

STEP SAFELY LIFT SAFEL

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SHOE SAFETY HYDRATION SAFETY

Every step matters:From step stools to extension ladders, make sure you’re putting the rightfoot forward. There are 2,000 ladder injuries nationwide every day. The most common ladder falls happen between 6 and 10 feet off the ground. The two most common ladder causes include overreaching and missing the last step when climbing down. Take safety into your own hands by taking ladder safety seriously.

Lifting and carrying objects is common for many workers across the country but training is important. If performed improperly, lifting and carrying items can lead to injuries. The National Safety Council notes that manual handling of objects accounts for an estimated 25 percent of all occupational injuries. Common materials-handling injuries include strains & sprains (specifically to the back), cuts, fractures, and bruises. Safe lifting practices should always be used.

Water is an essential nutrient for all living things. It makes up 70 percent of planet Earth and 60 percent of our bodies. It keeps us functioning at optimal performance levels by regulating our core body temperature, carries key nutrients to vital organs and flushes internal toxins. Workers must be extra careful when working in extremely hot or extremely cold conditions. Not only do extreme temperatures take a toll on the body, they make workers way more susceptible to becoming dehydrated.

With so many different types of safety shoes and boots available, there is no reason not to protect your feet no matter the type of work environment. Besides protection for feet, using proper shoes can help prevent slips which cause very serious injuries from concussions to burns to spinal cord damage. When it comes to safety in the workplace, never underestimate the power of safety work shoes.

Benefits Annual Enrollment Dates: July 24 – August 6 For information on Annual Enrollment visit, http://www.uh.edu/human-resources/ benefits/annual-enrollment/