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The 5th Annual Shrimp and Bingo Scholarship Fundraiser for students in the Water Environmental Technology program at DMACC will be held Saturday, August 27, 2016 at the FFA Enrichment Center on DMACC's Ankeny campus. Social hour starts at 5:30 PM with a shrimp feast starting at 6:30 PM. Bingo will follow!
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Although the most commonly used fluid that causes high-pressure injection injuries is hydraulic fluid, this type of serious injury can also happen during spray painting, pressure washing with detergents or with the use of high-pressure grease guns. High pressure injection injuries are not common but when they do happen, they are devastating in nature and should be treated as a limb-threatening injury.
High-pressure fluid injection injuries usually occur when fluid under pressure (usually 2,000 to 6,000 psi or more), whether the equipment is running or not, punctures the fingers or hand usually due to a leak. The injury may not be immediately noticeable because the size of the entrance wound can be as small as a pin head or entry can occur through an existing injury. Once inside your body, this caustic fluid will cause tissue to die quickly, creating a situation where bacterial infections may cause gangrene. The fluid will also travel, causing tissue in the hand and arm to be affected.  Provided by the Federal Aviation Administration
Today, the Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration has finalized the first operational rules (PDF) for routine commercial use of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or “drones”), opening pathways towards fully integrating UAS into the nation’s airspace. These new regulations work to harness new innovations safely, to spur job growth, advance critical scientific research and save lives. “We are part of a new era in aviation, and the potential for unmanned aircraft will make it safer and easier to do certain jobs, gather information, and deploy disaster relief,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. “We look forward to working with the aviation community to support innovation, while maintaining our standards as the safest and most complex airspace in the world.” According to industry estimates, the rule could generate more than $82 billion for the U.S. economy and create more than 100,000 new jobs over the next 10 years. The new rule, which takes effect in late August, offers safety regulations for unmanned aircraft drones weighing less than 55 pounds that are conducting non-hobbyist operations. In an effort to increase awareness of invasive species and the impact they have on Iowa’s ecosystems and economy, Governor Branstad recently proclaimed June as Invasive Species Awareness Month in Iowa.
Each year, Iowa spends millions of dollars on the control of invasive plants, insects, animal species and diseases in woodlands, wetlands, waterbodies and urban areas around the state. “The discovery and spread of emerald ash borer in Iowa has brought to light the devastating effect an invasive species can have,” says Chuck Gipp, DNR Director. Invasive Species Awareness Month provides an opportunity for the public and private sectors to join forces, and take action against the introduction and spread of invasive species in the Iowa. “We need to be vigilant in preventing further introduction of unwanted insect, plant and animal species into our neighborhoods and ecosystems,” adds Gipp, “and knowledge is the first step in this effort.” The June proclamation is particularly timely as outdoor enthusiasts head out to boat, fish and camp. Iowa’s aquatic invasive species law is aimed at preventing recreationists from transporting invasive fish, plants and other aquatic life. Details on how to prevent aquatic nuisance species can be found at www.iowadnr.gov/Fishing/About-Fishing-in-Iowa/Fighting-Invasive-Species Campers should only use local firewood when travelling away from home to avoid the potential spread of emerald ash borer. Research has shown that emerald ash borers can only fly a few miles, which helps slow its natural spread. However, it is easily transported to new areas when people inadvertently move emerald ash borer larvae inside of infested firewood, ash nursery stock, and other ash items. More information on invasive species can be found on the DNR website, www.iowadnr.gov , by searching EAB, invasive plants, invasive fish, aquatic invasive invertebrates or aquatic invasive plants. Please welcome one of our newest Associate members - Murphy Tractor!  COMMITTED TO BEING YOUR FIRST CHOICE.
Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co., Inc., one of John Deere’s largest North American construction equipment dealer organizations, was founded in 1982. Headquartered in Park City, Kansas, the organization has 28 locations throughout the states of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Staffed by over 500 employees, each location has a full complement of equipment and parts inventories, service technicians and field service capabilities. As one of John Deere’s largest North American construction equipment dealers, Murphy Tractor is committed to being the product and support supplier of first choice by customers in the markets that use the products we represent. Please welcome one of our newest Associate members - LS2group!  LS2group is a bipartisan public relations, government affairs, public affairs, and marketing firm headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, with team members located across the Midwest and in Washington, D.C. We were founded in 2006 as a public affairs firm and expanded our services as client needs evolved to include marketing, public relations, government affairs, crisis communications, international counsel, and event planning. Our projects range from local to international, and we work within a wide span of sectors including energy, healthcare, agriculture, education, and automotive. We are real people who tackle real issues. Our tested, integrated team approach has proven successful for our diverse client base. We pride ourselves on the relationships we build with clients and work side by side with them until the job is done.
Joe Gilson Account Associate 515.985.8934 Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn Please welcome one of our newest Associate members - IntelliCorp Records!  IAMU Members: Meet IntelliCorp and our Background Check Services!
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A Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ: VRSK) business, IntelliCorp is accredited through the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS) and listed on HRO Today’s 2015 Baker’s Dozen List.  Tipton Municipal Utilities recently gave back to their community with a Day of Caring.  Tipton Municipal Utilities employees Jim Stiff, Jon Walsh, and Josh McAdoo raking and cleaning up flower beds for the residents and visitors of Cedar Manor Nursing Home.  Tipton Municipal Utilities employees Floyd Taber and Tawnya Johnson paint the trash storage area of the Prairie Hills Senior Living Center.  Mark your calendars for the return of one of IAMU’s popular workshops. Skip Collier of Professional Training Systems, Inc. will be presenting his Electric Utility System Operation Short Course August 2 – 4 and the Smart Grid Course on August 5.
Skip is very well regarded and has an extensive background in electric utility design, construction, maintenance and operation. Don’t make the mistake of thinking that certain responsibilities under the Permit-Required Confined Space standard doesn’t apply to you because you choose not to have your employees enter those spaces. Employers (host employers) who choose to hire another employer (contractor) to enter PRCS have the obligation to ensure the safety those contract employees. Many contractor deaths in permit spaces are due to the fact that employers failed to exercise their authority over contractors or ignored situations where contractors exhibited dangerous behavior.
IAMU has had several additions to staff in the last few months.  Jamie Van Dusseldorp joined the association on April 25th as the new Staff Accountant. Jamie graduated in May of 2015 from Iowa State University where she majored in Accounting. After graduation, she worked with Accounts Receivable at RightStuf, before taking an internship at Jasper Construction Services gaining invaluable insight into every aspect of the accounting department. Jamie was born in Des Moines and raised near Newton. She enjoys spending time with her corgi, Waffles. She is most looking forward to getting to know everyone at IAMU and working with different utilities across Iowa. She may be contacted at [email protected] or the office number - (515) 289-1999.  Dave Eaton joined the association on April 29th as the new Risk Improvement Representative. Prior to joining IAMU, Dave worked for the City of Ames as the city's Risk Manager for nearly 5 years. Prior to his position in Ames, his private sector experience spanned 30-plus years of responsibility over risk management, safety and insurance. Dave is looking forward to getting out and visiting with our membership to help them lower their risk exposure and insurance costs. An Iowa native, Dave’s home town is Burlington and he currently lives in Ames. Dave is a graduate of Truman State University, where he majored in Business Administration. His other designations include Associate in Risk Management (ARM) and OSHA Authorized Outreach Trainer. Dave enjoys watching all types of auto racing and driving his ’67 Chevy Camaro to local car shows and cruise nights. He may be contacted at [email protected], his office number - (515) 289-5201, or his cell number - (319) 850-9000.  Nathan Berry joined the association on June 6th as one of our new Safety Specialists. Nathan has worked in the safety field as a loss control representative and as a casualty claims specialist at Nationwide Insurance. Previous experience in the construction industry allowed him to become certified as an OSHA Authorized Outreach Trainer. Born in Newton and raised on a farm in Illinois, he now lives in West Des Moines. He enjoys activities like soccer, visiting craft breweries and playing pool. Nathan may be contacted at [email protected] or the office number at (515) 289-1999.
Governor Branstad has declared July 17-23, 2016, Water and Wastewater Workers of Iowa Week. We encourage cities and utilities across the state to honor their employees during this week.
Read the proclamation here.  Provided by Ahlers & Cooney, P.C.
Notice to Bidders Effective July 1, 2016, publication of a Notice to Bidders in a newspaper of general circulation will no longer satisfy Iowa law. As of July 1, 2016, governmental entities must "post" their Notice to Bidders not less than thirteen (13) and not more than forty-five (45) days before the deadline for submission of bids in / on all three of the following:
From ASDWA Weekly Update of 4/1/2016
The EPA Alumni Association has recently published an essay covering the history of drinking water and a look at the future as well. The article begins before the adoption of the Safe Drinking Water Act in 1974 and chronicles major actions in drinking water since that time. The authors, who represent decades of EPA service, highlight federal activities and actions throughout the industry that have all been in support of providing safe drinking water. Along the way, the authors discuss regulations and program accomplishments but also consider future challenges. You can access this 13-page essay at: http://www.epaalumni.org/userdata/files/library/610_HCDrinkingLong.pdf. The Alumni Association has created similar histories of other environmental programs that can be found on their web page that features a Half Century of Progress: http://www.epaalumni.org/HC/HCPublicIndex.cfm. |
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