Month: October 2018

Chemical protection and high visibility

The suit combines protection against chemicals, infectious agents and airborne solid particles with high visibility.

 

It consists of fluorescent orange material with silver reflective tapes. It fulfills the requirements of EN ISO 20471: 2013 for high visibility clothing.

 

As protective clothing with a limited service life, this suit is disposed of directly after contamination or heavy soiling. In contrast, reusable clothing must be costly cleaned and treated accordingly, so that their properties even after washing nor meet the requirements of the standard.

 

The suit is always available to employees new protective clothing whose fluorescent and reflective materials are completely intact. Typical applications are activities in hazardous environments in poor visibility and weather conditions, such as in the railway sector, in mining, in waste disposal, and in road construction.

More security through color

The protection of children in traffic has been a major concern of the ADAC and the Deutsche Post Foundation for many years.

 

For this reason, both institutions are equipping elementary schools with yellow safety vests once again this year, under the motto “School in sight, Kids in view”.

 

The traffic officer of the local club, German Nowak, was in action as the over bigger of the useful outerwear. Sven Shih, the headmaster of the school, explained in the first two classes, which in total comprise about 50 pupils, that he promised to give presents at school. This is the first opportunity to make the promise come true.

 

The ADAC representative urged the children to always coat the sleeveless vests on the streets and paths from dawn or in inclement weather. “You want to experience Christmas healthy,” he emphasized. The vests are extra so wide in scope that even a thick winter jacket has space under it. With their yellow and orange vests and gray reflective fabrics, the kids could be out there for everyone to see. Even when driving a car, it is not a pity, the vest to have it. For each vest, there were special washing instructions for the parents. “The reflectors should last as long as possible,” said Nowak. If a vest is broken or lost, replacement is possible.

 

The children quickly moved to new clothes. To safety vests with reflective materials, they received yellow and red balloons. The two class teachers Anna-Maria Keller (class 1a) and Simone (class 1b) received a CD with songs and a book.

Road safety awareness

In order to create awareness for cyclists, regarding the rules of the road to meet the street movements of the city.

 

In this regard, the president of the association Carlos Mendoza said that the initiative to go forward is part of the concern about the transport problems that exist in the market, because it is not only the driver should know the rules on this issue, but also the bicycles and motorcycles must be Find out what they should and should not do when driving on city streets.

 

He explained that this was the first time this activity was carried out and part of his contribution to the training of citizens who were more responsible for road issues.

 

“Our idea is to promote road safety. Everyone must have a safety point, riding a bicycle and a motorcycle. Self-driving is not all responsibility, but also because those who use the vehicle do not include the rules that the engine must know,” he said.

 

Before the tour began, each participant received a reflective vest to allow the driver to see at night.

Mototaxis drivers sensitized in Douala

According to a recent report, 23% of traffic deaths occur among motorcyclists.

Around the world, 3,400 people die every day on the roads. Recent studies have shown that 23% of traffic deaths occur among motorcyclists. In Cameroon in general, and in the city of Douala in particular, the figures for motorcyclists’ accidents are becoming more and more important, because of the limited knowledge that drivers of these two-wheeled vehicles have about road safety. Still across the national triangle, 70% of the causes of traffic accidents are human. “Motorcycles face higher hazards than cars and other vehicles. In fact, the reduced size and less stable nature of the motorcycle, the potholes, the uneven heights between the tracks and other irregularities or objects expected on the road pose a serious threat to the safety of the motorcyclists, “Kaman observes. Kiore Maura, Managing Director of Guinness Cameroon SA.

 

The boss of the brewery apartment company Diageo group was speaking during a sensitization session for motorbike drivers organized by its structure on Saturday, October 14, 2017, in Douala. The event is chaired by Kim Noun Nana Thierry, secretary general of the Littoral region and representative of the governor in the proceedings room of the company based in Bassa district, gathered more than a hundred drivers residing in Douala. Guinness Cameroon SA also took the opportunity to give these carriers safety vests. According to the boss of Guinness Cameroon, this is an effective tool for reducing the risk of accidents because it allows day and night for the person riding the bike to enjoy greater visibility on the road.

 

An initiative that beneficiaries has not failed to salute. “Your commitment is proof that we can count on Guinness Cameroon,” said Willy Kennel, president of the motorcycle drivers of Douala 5th district. The latter took the opportunity to call the brewery to accompany the “bounciness” of Douala in the process of obtaining driving licenses. While recalling the importance of the mode of transport by motorcycle in the city of Douala and in the remote areas, the secretary general of the Littoral region called the beneficiaries of these chasubles to make good use of it. “These chasubles are not just clothes. I invite you to make good use of reflective materials to reduce the accident rate in Cameroon. “said Kim Noun Nana Thierry.

 

In five years, Guinness Cameroon says it has already distributed nearly 200 miles of high visibility vests to motorcycle drivers in Cameroon. “We are trying to do our best to assist the state in this effort to secure the road,” said the CEO of Guinness Cameroon. Throughout his speech, he has repeatedly called on motorcycle drivers to avoid any alcohol consumption when they are called to drive. The representative of the regional delegation of the Littoral transport at this event hailed this initiative which frames according to him with the objectives fixed by the Ministry of Transport.

Mountain biking, trail running and hiking for the 6th edition

The sports department of the commune is organizing the sixth edition of “sports day” on Saturday, October 13th. For the first time, a night trail will be associated with this event.

 

Indeed, the trail orchestrated by Spiro will include two courses that will leave at 20 hours, one of 7km, the other 13km. Runners will have to equip themselves with a headlamp and a reflective vest.

 

As for the mountain bike tour organized by the Cochran, it will depart from Tourtouse at 2.30 pm, with four circuits proposed and an altitude difference ranging from 150 to 1500 m: 7km, 25km, 35km, and 55km.

 

For these two activities, a medical certificate in the practice of these sports will be required. Finally, a walk organized by the ARV will allow discovering the sector at a milder pace. The start will be at 14:30 for a 10km course. On-site catering.

Did you break the traffic rules?

The drivers passing through road were given this week by the students of the local primary school with a good apple or a lemon. The first fruit could count on the drivers who rode according to the rules. However, those who broke it had to choose between a mandate and a slice of lemon.

 

In the “Apple and lemon” campaign promoting road safety, the Primary School named after Stefan Pawley. Police officers took part in it: Arturo Saxby and Sergeant. staff. Marci and 4 b students along with their tutors.

 

The action was initiated by Wiseman Pawley, the director of the “primary school” ritual as part of the “Reflective School” competition. Students supervised by educator Wojciech and coordinators of the campaign: Dorati and Iowan prepared banners with slogans regarding road safety. The children were dressed in reflective vests.

 

The joint action of students and the police consisted of rewarding exemplary drivers with a gift – a good apple and a poem: “Dear driver, you have kept the road regulations because you get an apple”. Drivers who did not comply with traffic regulations had to choose between the mandate and eating a slice of lemon. As you can guess, each of the drivers after listening to the instructions from the policemen and the poem “Who does not respect road rules, this lemon gets” with a relief of a slice of lemon handed by children.

 

For students, participation in the action was not only great fun but also an opportunity to look at the work of police officers and demonstrate knowledge about traffic regulations and safe pedestrian traffic.

Yellow vests were made for Heart Hangers

While the Angevin festival is fast approaching, the time has come to dress in its most beautiful coat of light. And this year, it will be necessary to respect the theme of the building sites. Head to the Grand Theater to customize a yellow reflective vest.

 

Plumbing pipes, duct tape, pieces of cardboard, orange fabric… and of course, the famous yellow construction vest. Since August 28, when we go to the first floor of the Grand Theater of Angers, the room seems to have turned into a real fashion workshop.

 

Because to stick to the theme of the yards of Heartbeats, 7, 8 and 9 September, it will be necessary to dress accordingly. The yellow vest obliges. And to set herself apart from others, Caroline de Pommereau, a set designer, provides daily advice to participants in the dress code workshops between 2 pm and 6 pm “I imagined a place where you can create, cut … not just customize your yellow vest. ”

 

In the vast hall of the Grand Theater, busts of models are covered with the artist’s creations. There a woman’s bust with epaulettes and a puff skirt in orange paper. Here a man’s bust with ribbon tape for red and white plastic work. Tuesday, August 28, for the first session of the season, about twenty people have been busy making their dress of light, they will wear during the Angevin festival.

 

As soon as I arrive, I immediately warn the designer. I do not have the soul of an artist. Caroline de Pommereau advises me to cut the two edges of the vest at the waist, the latter being too wide for me. Seeing the yellow vest transformed into a dress mentioned above, I start making a skirt. I search through all the objects and fabrics offered and decide on a burgundy colored paper and a white and red plastic ribbon.

 

A felt paper sign

With the paper and with a stapler and a pair of scissors, I make a skirt, which I hang on the yellow high visibility vest. Then, I cut the paper to make fringes. I then make a belt. Result: I am not really convinced. I look at a girl next to me. She makes a traffic sign with red and black felt paper, and it’s really very successful. “I wanted to do a lot of them, but when I see how long it takes, I think I’ll do just one,” she says.

 

Next to 15-year-old Leonora, her brother Constant explains that he is making “a belt with small beige plastic tubes”. At the other end of the room, 9-year-old Louis turns his yellow vest into a SCO jersey, with his name written with reflective tape and a logo of the football team.

 

Little by little, participants leave the room, yellow vest in hand, ready to parade with. Those who only have their daily clothes in their closets can still register, and why not, become the most beautiful or the most beautiful heart-catchers.

 

And if you become a volunteer for the Food Bank of Burgundy?

Wearing an orange reflective vest, the volunteers of the Food Bank are looking for food, unsold or expiry dates, in supermarkets. Food is then stored in the association’s warehouses, before being redistributed to 82 partner charities. A volunteer allows the distribution of 30,000 meals. The Food Bank also receives products from the food industry, the state and the European Union. In Burgundy, 1200 tons of food pass each year in the hands of “Vests orange”.

 

Hard-working volunteers

Severna is one of them. He has just returned to the warehouse, driving a van, with a “pickup”, a load of unsold food provided by a supermarket. Involved in the association since November 2017, this retiree devotes his two half days a week. Even more assiduously, four times a week, Colette, 80, is assigned to make small parcels: “At the moment, we put rice, compote, green beans, jam, dessert cream, chocolate, coffee and cocoa. Here, everyone knows her. She has been working there for 16 years, and never tires of it: “I like that, I find friendship, and then I’m all alone, so it takes care of me”.

 

Half a day or more a week

The Food Bank needs to expand its workforce. “We can give half a day a week, or more, of course, usually in the morning,” said Agnes Biotin, General Delegate of the Food Bank of Burgundy. In terms of activities, “They are focused on picking up products in supermarkets, sorting them in our warehouse or in our cold room. Also, we are looking for volunteers to prepare orders for associations. We also have offices, where we look for specific skills, management controller, someone who deals with computers, also people who deal with relations with associations.

 

Protect volunteers against accidents

Sylvie, head of human resources, adds that every precaution is taken to avoid accidents during these activities: “each volunteer is equipped with safety shoes, an orange vest, gloves. Safety instructions are given to all new volunteers, as well as training on sorting, sanitary standards, hygiene and food safety, but also safety when driving a truck, or when working in the company”. In addition, volunteers are covered by insurance in the event of an accident.