August is a transition month, when most people’s summer vacations are over and it’s back to normal so they say….. School starts this month, kids and parents get back in their usual routine, and soon it will be September.  One thing hasn’t changed yet and that’s the heat and humidity.  So remember to please keep an eye out for your elderly friends and neighbors and don’t forget your pets and other vulnerable critters. 

    The heat can still be dangerous, so don’t let it get to you or those you love.

     Here’s a major shout out to Mr. Steve Young who works for DOW at the Arkansas Federal Credit Union at the USAF Base in Jacksonville.

     Steve’s leaving us to report to active duty for the US Army.  You see, Steve is a Master Sgt. in the Army Reserve, and is about to be deployed again, this time to Afghanistan once he completes additional training at Ft. Hood, TX.  BTW - he’s served for 32 years since he was 17, and August 1st was his 50th birthday.  Happy Birthday, Steve!

     We want to thank you for being a great employee while here at DOW, but most of all, for your continued service to our great country!

    Congratulations goes out to Carol Kibby for winning the Employee of the Month for August.  Carol cleans 3 accounts for DOW in Jonesboro.  They are Arthritis & Rheumatism Associates, Majewski Plastic Surgery, and Surgery at the Reserve. 

    Kristin West, Jonesboro Area Manager has very  good things to say about Carol.  “She does an awesome job cleaning her accounts, and she is always available to help us out in any way she can.  She’s a real team player”.  Kristin adds, “thank you, Carol, for all the hard work you put in for us here at DOW in Jonesboro”.

The people at greatest risk of contamination from bloodborne pathogens would be those most likely to come in contact with it on a regular basis.  The following list bears repeating again and again.  See who is number 4 on the list?

1. Health Care Workers

2. Police Officers

3. Fire & Rescue Personnel

4. Custodians/Janitors

5. Waste Handlers

6. Craftsman

Please pay extra attention during Safety Training this month.  Knowing the potential hazard, and proper cleaning procedures will keep you safe when around blood or other bodily fluids.

     Congratulations goes out to Barbara Harrison for winning the Employee of the Month for July.  Barbara has been employed with us since May 26, 2016, and  she cleans the Simmons Food Main Building in Decatur, AR.  NWA Area Manager, Ramona Meeker has this to say about Barbara.  “Barbara is a very dependable employee who is very consistent with her job duties.  She does a fine job and customers have been very pleased with her from the very beginning”.

     Ramona goes on to say, “we would like to thank Barbara for all that she does for us here at DOW in Northwest Arkansas.