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“Our mission is to clean on purpose, with a purpose, for a purpose.”
Note from the Administrator
We made it through summer. And now we have the sounds of students, crispness in the air, leaves beginning to turn, and yes…Football! I want to thank all those who are signed up to work football games. Your willingness to help without being asked does not go un-‐noticed! This department is growing and changing by leaps and bounds all because of all YOU are doing. Thank you! It was so great to see you at the Town Hall meeting. Lisa did a great job introducing the website and some great questions were asked by staff. One thing that was covered at the meeting is that we want to take a departmental picture for website. If you have any suggestions on a good location, please share it with Lisa. I would like to take advantage of this opportunity to thank Lisa for all her hard work in putting this newsletter together as well as the task of organization of Carts and Closets. Please continue to work with her as we as a department strives to achieve a standard that is consistent campus wide.
I also want to take this opportunity to introduce our trainer, Mr. Marty Watkins. He will transition into his new role in the coming weeks as we begin to move forward with setting up the training program and schedule. I am in the process of putting together a Training Committee and have asked a few housekeeping staff from both shifts that are interested in participating. Please welcome Marty into his new role, he is excited to get started, as am I! Congratulations Marty!
Quality Assurance (QA) Audits have begun, and will continue. If you have not received a completed audit of your area, you will soon. These audits are being completed by: managers, supervisors and me. As we complete the audit for your building, your supervisor will walk through the areas with you for a complete explanation of any areas with issues or concerns. As time progresses I am confident you will develop a better understanding the QA process. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have as we move forward in this process. As we progress, these audits will become second nature to each of you. The audits will also allow for job performance to be monitored on a regular basis creating accountability not only on the housekeeping level but for managers, supervisors and me as well.
I want to remind each of you the reason for proper dress and following our departmental policy concerning dress code. We are striving to be the BEST, in order to be the BEST, we must present ourselves in a professional manner that is easily identified on campus. This department has moved, and is continuing to move in a great direction of being the most Effective and Efficient department it can be. Let us show our pride! Just remember our Mission and Vision;
Our Mission is to clean on purpose, with purpose, for a purpose. Our Vision: Leading the Industry with Excellence Appalachian State University's Environmental Services provides a clean, sanitary, and safe environment for the students, faculty, staff, and guests by using the most efficient, sustainable, and cost effective equipment, training, and methods. We strive to do our best for the Appalachian State University family. Debbie M. Carriere
Fire Extinguishers • Be sure to check your fire extinguishers the 1st of every month .
Employee Spotlight: Debi Osborne
Debi Osborne has worked in Building Environmental Services for 10 years. She started in Sanford and has worked in Whitener, Anne Belk, and D.D. Dougherty and is now in B.B. Dougherty. The only two buildings on night shift that she hasn’t filled in for are JET and CAP. She said, “Filling in throughout the years, has helped me adapt to changing buildings. I like knowing about other buildings, so when I am moved I already have a heads up.” She also said, “I really enjoy working here, I love meeting new people and making new friends. I met my husband (of eight years) here. He works here in the police department.” She went on to say, “ In the ten years I’ve been here there have been a lot of changes, the way we clean has gotten a lot better. We don’t have to haul around a big, bulky, heavy mop and mop bucket. I really enjoy using the microfiber, it’s easy to use and the mop is so lightweight.” I ask her how she liked working in B.B. Dougherty. She replied, “I love it. The people in this building are so nice to work for. I really like working with Jack Parlier, he is great, and so helpful. I’m so thankful to have my job.”
Up Coming Events:
• Basic Computer Training in Duncan Hall Room #215: Check the White board daily • Homecoming Blood Drive, Wednesday, September 26, 2012. From 8am-‐7pm. Sign up at
specialevent.appstate.edu/blooddrive
Congratulations to Marty Watkins: Our New Trainer
Perfect Attendance for August Perfect Attendance for August (Have not missed a single day) (Only missed scheduled time) Laura Norris Jim Greenwell Barbara Martin Steve Martin Wanda Main Heather Hagaman Janet Miller Junior Richards Lana Barnes Mark Bartold Nathan Shook Charlotte Dunn Jimmy Ward Betty Morefield Rick Hoosier Marty Watkins David Richardson Trela Dugger Larry Main Pablo Pacheco
Happiness Chart from Town Hall Meeting on August 22, 2012
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Happiness Level (1-‐10)
June 1st 2012 40 ppl 5.88% Happy
August 22 2012 20 ppl 7.9% Happy
Happy Retirement! Nadine Nichols retired August 24th. She had worked for ASU 8 years.
Carolyn Jo Hoosier
Kudos to All the Edwin Duncan Hall Crew
Buildings Drop off for Microfiber Cloths and Mop Pads
Pick Up for Microfiber Cloths and Mop Pads
Broyhill Music Walker Monday Wednesday Wey Hall CAP Monday Wednesday Harper Hall Monday Wednesday LS Dougherty Pol/Traffic Tuesday Thursday Miles Annas JET Tuesday Thursday COE Procurement Tuesday Thursday Founders Tuesday Thursday Anne Belk Sanford Wednesday Friday DD Dougherty IG Greer Wednesday Friday Belk Library Smith Wright Wednesday Friday Admin. Wednesday Friday Turchin All Rankins Thursday Monday Valborg Duncan Thursday Monday NRLP Thursday Monday Physical Plant Thursday Monday Print & Pub. Thursday Monday Varsity Gym Chapel Wilson Friday Tuesday Owens Field H. Raley Friday Tuesday Baseball LLC Friday Tuesday Softball Friday Tuesday Indoor Friday Tuesday University Hall Friday Tuesday *Dust Mops Remain the Same
Laundry Schedule for Microfiber
Training update Check the Information Board Daily For hearing test schedules and other training Night Shift Closets and Carts Training Night Shift Kaivac Training (Dates subject to change) (Dates subject to change) Sept. 17th CAP Sept. 17th Duncan Sept. 24th Procurement Sept. 24th McKinney Oct. 1st Police/Traffic Oct. 1st I.G. Greer Oct. 8th I G Greer Oct. 8th Procurement
Microfiber Mopping System Guidelines Microfiber Cleaning Cloths 1. Charge Bucket Properly Depending On The Number Of Pads Placed In Bucket. Yellow……..Bathrooms 2. After Charging, Place Pad On Mop Frame. Blue….Glass, Water Fountain, Stainless Steal 3. Close Bucket Until Another Pad Is Needed. Green…All other Surfaces 4. Use Clean Pad Until Soiled. Red…Toilets 5. Remove Soiled Pad From Mop Frame And Hang On Cart. 6. Continue Processes 1 Thru 5 Until End Of Shift. 7. At End Of Shift Rinse Soiled Pads. 8. Allow Excess Water To Drain. 9. Recharge Bucket For The Following Day.
Streak free Microfiber Cloths Care Tips 1. Rinse cloth well before using. 2. Wring out thoroughly, damp works best. 3. Hand wash with a liquid dish detergent. If washing with a machine, they can be bleached. 4. NO FABRIC SOFTENER. This will shorten the life span and reduce effectiveness. 5. If they are machine-‐washed they will pick up lint from other fabrics.
“Leading the industry with excellence, ASU’s Environmental Services provides a clean, sanitary, and safe environment for students, faculty, staff and guest by using the most efficient, sustainable, and cost-‐effective equipment, training, and methods.
We will strive to do our best for the Appalachian State University family.”
Poison Ivy First Aid and Safety Tips From: Ronnie Riddle
A week ago I was clearing weeds and vines from a hillside in my yard. I had on a T-shirt, shorts and gloves. About 24 hours later, my forearms and ankles were covered in a combination of rashes and blisters. The itching was maddening. I found the following article from “Workplace Safety Experts” and thought I would share it with you so that hopefully you can avoid my fate.
Poison Ivy Safety At Work You can prevent a poison ivy allergic reaction by doing a few simple things. By stopping the poison ivy before it has a chance to touch your skin you avoid the need for poison ivy first aid all together.
1. The best way to avoid poison ivy is to know what it looks like. It usually has three small leaves growing off the same stem. The leaves are green in the summer months and turn red in the fall months. You can also identify them by the green and yellow flowers and white berries that also grow on the vines.
2. Wear long sleeved shirts and pants when working in the areas that have poison ivy. You should also wear high boots and keep your pant legs tucked into them.
3. Remove and immediately wash any clothing that has come in contact with the poison ivy plant. 4. Wash your hands after touching any plants that could be poison ivy. Do not touch other parts of
your body with dirty hands. 5. Clean all tools that came in contact with the plant. Use bleach solution to insure the oils are
wiped off completely.
First Aid For Poison Ivy If you do follow all of the poison ivy safety tips and still end up getting it there are a few things you can do to relieve the pain.
1. Wash the infected area with soapy cold water. Do this as soon as possible to prevent the oils from soaking into the skin any farther then they may have already.
2. Do not rub skin or infected area to hard. It can cause the skin to break and spread the poison ivy to a larger area.
3. You can use a towel with ice cubes wrapped in it on the area. The coolness will help reduce the pain and itching. Then let the area air dry from moisture that is caused.
4. Use calamine lotion to reduce itching and redness. 5. Do not scratch at the rash. It will spread the rash to other areas of the body.
Copyright © 2010 Workplace Safety Experts
If you would like to know more about poison Ivy, poison oak and sumac, I found another great article at The Ohio State University Extension website (http://ohioline.osu.edu/aex-fact/192/pdf/0192_2_37.pdf). The intense, burning itch got so bad; I finally went to a medical professional for treatment. Believe me; I have learned my lesson the hard way. Take heed and take care.
Ronnie