6th December, 2006

Hi and welcome to e-flash. The hot weather has arrived! This week we tell you about our exciting Cool Vest promotion to help you fit out your team for improved comfort and productivity in hot working conditions.

Please  contact us if you have any questions about any of the products you have seen today, or if we can assist you with any additional queries you may have.

Your One Stop Safety Solution Providers

Cool Vests ... an Investment that Increases Productivity in the Workplace

Light, comfortable, rechargeable Cool Vests come in various versions to suit your application - Classic, Hi-Vis and Fire Retardant Cool Vests

Features:

• Maintains a constant dry 15°C for up to 2½ hours in ambient temps of up to 38°C
• Non toxic, petroleum free, biodegradable materials
• User-friendly cool packs are fully rechargeable in ice water in just 20 minutes, or 30 minutes in fridge/freezer
• Cool packs are dry and do not sweat or produce condensation, leaving you cool, dry and comfortable
• Cool Vests are light and comfortable, with fully adjustable waist & shoulder straps, and weigh just 2.3kg 

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Special Offer! Keep Your Team Cool!

For every 10 Cool Vests purchased this Summer, you receive an additional Cool Vest of the same type absolutely free! 

This is a great opportunity to equip your team to weather the hot season more comfortably, and improve their productivity in the workplace.

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Santa Clause - Job Safety Analysis

Let's get this straight: he's in charge of a flying vehicle and needs to deliver heavy loads to a critical deadline - we think it's time for a JSA.

 Logistics of job 

Previous research has shown that: 

• Santa visits over 1500 homes per second

• The average speed of his sleigh is of the order of 3.6 million miles an hour. 

• The sleigh carries about 156,000 tonnes of cargo

Risk assessment and general health and safety requirements

 Vehicle 

It is Santa's responsibility to ensure that the sleigh is in good air worthy condition, carries all necessary documents and complies to all relevant regulations; failure to do so will result in prosecution and a fine, and/or custodial sentence. As the sleigh passes through International air space all relevant Civil Aviation laws and rules must be adhered to: 

• Registration and identification marks must be visible 

• Seat belts must be fitted and worn during take off and landing

• Emergency exits must be clearly marked, and clear of obstructions 

• As all large bodies of water are to be overflown, life jackets must be carried 

• Port & Starboard designation lights must be fitted. The glowing red nose of Rudolf is not an acceptable warning light for other air space users 

• A fire extinguisher and First Aid Kit must be carried 

• The Reindeers’ harnesses should be loose fitting so as not to cause chafing, be regularly checked for tear and wear, and replaced as necessary. 

....to be continued next week!

Wishing you a Happy and Safe Festive Season ...

As our name suggests, our business is 'safety solutions', not just providing products ... this means we've worked closely with many mines & industrial sites during the year. It has been a challenging & rewarding experience. Thanks! 

The Safe Option Solutions Team will be taking a break over the festive season to rest and recharge. Our office will close at 12noon on Friday 22nd December and re-open on Tuesday 2nd January 2007. 

Instead of sending individual Christmas Cards this year, we've chosen to make a donation to the Salvation Army - we think they do a great job!