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4A Daily News – Wednesday, June 19, 2013 Commerce business&enterprise Downtown Farmers Market The Red Bluff-Tehama County Chamber's very popular Wednesday Night Certified Farmers Market begins tonight at Washington and Pine streets in Downtown Red Bluff. Dozens of farmers and vendors will be selling their local produce, food and materials 5-8 p.m. The kick off market of the season will also have a local chef demonstrating how to prepare and cook some of the produce available at the market. EBT, credit cards and debit cards are accepted at the market. Each week has specials and l i v e music. The band Wild Card will be playing their country blues and rock at this first market of the year. Jason Bauer is the cer- Farmers Market opens Thursday tified market manager and is available at 530 5276220 ext. 301 or jason@redbluffchamber.com. A few vendor spaces are still available, visit www.redbluffchamber.co m. The chamber's Saturday Market By the River is already in full swing at River Park, 100 Main St., from 7:30 a.m. to noon. *** Welcome new Red Bluff-Tehama County Chamber of Commerce members CrystalArt & Apparel, Wilma Petrzelka, 744 Main St., Red Bluff, (530) 529-3775, crystalart@sbcglobal.net Red Bluff Coupons, Mike Robertson, (530) 727-9002, mr.robertson96002@gmail.com Deer Creek Broadcasting, Ryan Silver, 2654 Cramer Lane, Chico, (530) 345-0021, rsilver@dcbchico.com Compassionate Health Center, Dr. Strawberry G. Weber, DC, 658 Washington St., Red Bluff, (530) 527-0263, strawberryweberchiro.com Heat safety could save your business Summer has its own set of unique challenges for employers, like balancing employees' vacation requests and enforcing the dress code despite the rising temperatures. But this time of year also presents a serious safety concern. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, thousands of workers across the country every year suffer from serious heat-related illnesses…which has killed – on average – more than 30 workers annually since 2003. These injuries and deaths represent more than just the pain employees and their families suffer. They show that employers, just like you, face the cost of workers' compensation, a drop in morale, bad publicity and lost productivity. In honor of National Safety Month, make sure you know how to keep your employees safe from the summertime heat. Taking a few simple steps to educate yourself and your workforce can protect your business, and possibly save someone's life in the future. Know Who's At Risk The worker who's most at risk for heat-related injury is someone who works outside, but indoor workers can succumb to the heat as well. The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) specifies that any employee who is working in hot or humid conditions, doing heavy or strenuous work, or wearing protective clothing or gear is at risk. Employees who are new to working in hot conditions are especially susceptible to the heat, and should be allowed four to five days to acclimate. Recognize the Signs Ensuring your supervisors and employees know the symptoms of heat stress will help heat victims receive treatment quickly, before their condition becomes more serious. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, there are five types of heat stress: heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat syncope, heat cramps and heat rash. The most serious of these is heat stroke, because once the human body reaches this point it can no longer control its temperature. Heat stroke can result in permanent disability or death. The early signs can range from skin rash and muscle spasms, to a headache and dizziness. However, the most critical symptoms to watch for are dry skin, hallucinations, chills, slurred speech, rapid breathing and a weak pulse. Take Preventative Steps As an employer, it's vital that you train employees to take preventative measures to protect themselves. "Water, rest and shade are three words that can make the difference between life and death," says Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis. "If employers take reasonable precautions, and look out for their workers, we can beat the heat." OSHA recommends that employees wear light-colored cotton clothing, apply sunscreen, wear a hat and watch out for their co-workers. If symptoms of heat illness appear, they should report them right away to prevent serious complications. Lisa Hansen owns Express Employment Professionals, 243 S. Main St., Red Bluff. She can be reached at (530) 527-0727. • Farmers Market – Thursday will be the first Farmers' Market, 5-8 p.m. at Northside Park on the West Street side. There is no fee to be a vendor, but if you are selling produce you must obtain your certification documentation from the Tehama County Ag Department. It costs $5. If you sell crafts you must have a seller's permit and food vendors must have insurance. For more details you can download the rules and application online at corningcachamber.org. Click on the Farmers Market logo and scroll down to where it says "Rules and Application." If you need further help, call (530) 624-5086. • Computer Class – 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday, June 22, at Fountain of Health, 1415 Solano St. will be having a class to help you understand how to use search engines, browsers and learn tricks and shortcuts to find what you are looking for. Geannette Harper is the instructor and the cost is $30. You may bring your laptops, tablets or smart phones, although you don't need one to attend. Call The Fountain of Health if you are interested at 530-869-0222. You will need to sign up and pay in advance so she knows how many are attending. If you have specific questions about your phone or any other device, she will help you. • Concert - Tehama Arts & the California Arts Council present True North Tour coming to the North State. The State Theatre in Red Bluff, Friday, June 28, 333 Oak St. Red Bluff, (530) 529-2787. Cost is $10 for advance tickets and $15 at the door. Doors: 7 p.m. with the show at 8 p.m. Tickets available at Plum Crazy, Wild Oak, and Business Connections. What happens when you mix two college professors, a retired junior high teacher and an elementary school music consultant together? You get Reckoning, a band of hot bluegrass and rock veterans playing their unique style of music called DeadGrass. This repertoire of lively bluegrass stompers, harmony vocals and bouncy ballads consists of classics from the Grateful Dead, New Riders of the Purple Sage, Old and in the Way and the Jerry Garcia Band. • Chamber Office – Just a reminder that the chamber office will have irregular hours for two weeks until Friday, July 5. There will be someone in the office periodically to check phone messages, so if you need help, leave a message with your number and someone will get back to you. There will be no Corning in the Evening in July, and there will be no July Chamber Reporter newsletter. This column is prepared and submitted by the Corning Chamber of Commerce, corningcachamber.org. Chrysler expected to formally refuse Jeep recall DETROIT (AP) — In one of the biggest-ever showdowns between an automaker and the government, Chrysler on Tuesday is expected to file papers explaining its refusal to recall 2.7 million older Jeep SUVs that are at risk of catching fire in rear-end collisions. The government says 51 people have suffered fiery deaths in Jeep Grand Cherokees and Libertys that were hit from behind. Regulators claim that the position of the gas tank, behind the rear axle, makes the Jeeps more susceptible to a fiery crash than similar models. Chrysler is expected to stick to its contention that the SUVs are as safe as other vehicles on the road from that era. The Jeeps, it says, met all federal safety standards when they were built, some more than two decades ago. Regulators are unfairly holding the vehicles to a new standard for fuel tank strength, Chrysler claims. June 16 - 30, 2013 Food From The Heart Funds for Food Drive A simple $18.00 donation provides 100 pounds of nutritious food, including fresh produce. Make your heartfelt tax deductable donation at participating businesses more info: Red Bluff Gold Exchange 528-8000 www.foodfromthehearttehamacounty.com SCHOOL PHYSICALS ARE YOUR CHILD'S IMMUNIZATIONS UP-TO-DATE? Lassen Medical Is Offering Saturday Walk In Clinics For School and/or Sport Physicals Saturday June 29th • July 20th August 10th 9AM-1PM DON'T FORGET PHYSICAL FORMS AND IMMUNIZATION RECORD Accepting Most Insurances Including M-Cal & CHDP www.lassenmedical.com 2450 Sister Mary Columba Drive (530) 527-0414