January 22, 2007

Calendar of Events Last Week:   1/8 Generator Safety – Ken Crotty 1/15 ML King- No Mtg This Week:   1/22 The Art of Bee Keeping – Rich Green Next Week:   1/29 Group Study Exchange- Garry Morrow Coming Up: 2/5 Environmental History of the Alplaus Water Shed – Debra Herrin 2/13 (Tues) SCCC Dinner (Spouses Night), Schenectady Free Clinic Presentation   Invocation: George Bailey, Garry Morrow, Dan Stec or Bob Youmans Suggestions for future programs may be given to Ron

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-          A very nice thank you card from Jen Sewell was passed around.  She deeply appreciates the many expressions of sympathy and support offered by members.

-          Bill McClary reported on visits he had with Jody and Dick O’Rourke.  Jody is in good spirits and has a very nice room with a river view.  Most importantly, she is making progress. Dick is recovering quickly from his elective surgery. 

-          Mark G. showed us a map of the roads he traveled during his over 6,000 accumulative mile bike ride for pure water.  He has made a significant contribution to the health and well being of more people than we can probably imagine.  Mark thanked all those that contributed and noted some members even signed on late to contribute dollars, once they realized what he was doing.

-          President Linda will soon be heading off to Africa to help improve the lives of HIV orphans.  She said, if anyone has any type of sports equipment children could use, and they would like to donate it, the equipment would be put to good use. Contact Linda. Good luck Linda on your wonderful mission!

-          In Ron’s absence, Linda reported that the club will soon be considering what it wants to do with a substantial amount of yet undesignated funds. Ron is soliciting ideas for a good humanitarian project.  The challenge, as always, is to select a project or projects that potentially do the most good.

-          George Bailey delivered a beautiful grace, again.

	Generator Safety – Ken Crotty

 

 

 

We were very fortunate to hear a very important and informative Power Point presentation by our own KC on the potential dangers of improper generator installation and operation, and conversely, the proper equipment, installation techniques and operator measures to use to ensure that fool proof safety is maintained.  Ken made it very clear that incorrect installation or use can lead to destructive fires or death due to fire, electric shock or Carbon Monoxide (CO) inhalation.  Hundreds of people have died as a result of unknowingly breathing this colorless and odorless CO gas and the numbers are increasing each year.  Ken noted a lot of problems also occur because operators are untrained, forgetful or careless.  Safety points he made were:

-          don’t connect your generator directly to home wiring- overload or execution can result

-          don’t overload the generator

-          never use a generator indoors or in an attached garage

-          avoid shock hazards from exposure to rain or snow

-          use proper power cords and wiring

-          ground generator for shock protection

-          store fuel outdoors, secured from unauthorized access

-          do not refuel a generator while it is running

-          turn off all equipment before shutting down the generator

-          avoid burns

-          keep children away from operating/exposure to generators

-          use Carbon Monoxide (CO) monitors

Ken also showed us proper equipment options for power generation, transfer and wiring.  New labeling is also required to warn of deadly CO inhalation due to improper positioning and ventilation of generators.  Ken will likely put the slides of this presentation on our website, www.bhblrotary.org and is willing to answer further questions.  Thanks Ken for a very well organized,  timely and important presentation! Generator Safety

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