July 26, 2013

Volume 7, Issue 7

Downtown Modernism Successfully Launched

On Sunday, June 30th, we opened the factory to customers again for another event: Downtown Modernism. Tents, tables, and chairs dotted the parking lot, marking the numerous booths occupied by vendors. Unlike the factory sale, guests did not come to buy Modernica products, but rather vintage furniture and collectibles that were made before Modernica existed. tioned like a swap meet, everyone who attended, vendors and customers included, felt that it was something more. Whereas normal swap meets have random, unorganized assortments of things to buy, this one had a laser focus on vintage furniture.

M odern T imes M onthly

Combined with the chair press and our glass-windowed warehouse, Downtown Modernism made a lasting imAlthough Downtown Modernism func- pression.

Modernismo Downtown Lanzado con xito

El domingo, 30 de junio, abrimos la fbrica al publico otra vez para otro evento: Modernismo Downtown. Tiendas de campaa, mesas y sillas salpicaban el estacionamiento, marcando los numerosos puestos ocupados por vendedores. En contraste a la venta de la fbrica, los clientes no venieron a comprar productos de Modernica, si no muebles ms clsicos y de coleccin que se hicieron antes que existiera Modernica. Aunque Modernismo funciono como un swap meet, todos los que asistieron, los vendedores y los clientes incluidos, sentan que haba algo ms. Considerando que en el swap meet, nay surtidos no organizados de cosas para comprar, ste tena un enfoque de lser en los muebles antiguos. Combinado con las prensas silla y nuestro almacn con ventanas de vidrio, el Modernismo Downtown hizo una impresin duradera.
Editor: Tony Tran Contributor: Nohemi Castro Advisor: Richard Tuttelmondo

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Safety Review: Respirators

Why are respirators worn? The obvious answer is for protecting your lungs. To be more specific, respirators are needed when it is impossible or not feasible to remove airborne hazards, whether due to technical difficulties, finances, or something else. In the chair press, the airborne hazard comes from the resins used in making the shell chairs. They emit fumes that can cause a wide variety of health issues. To combat this, we keep the windows and the gate open while using large fans. In addition, there is an exhaust system with two intakes: one near the ground, where heavier gasses settle, and one near the ceiling. Even though we have taken these precautions, we still have the chair department wear respirators to be extra safe.

Respirators come in two main types: Air purifying - these remove unwanted elements from air Air supplied - these deliver an alternate source of air from a canister

The airborne hazard in the woodshop is fine wood dust, which should not be confused with sawdust. Although both come from the same process and the same material, both behave differently. The individual particles in sawdust are comparatively large, so they collect on the ground or whatever surface they fall on. Fine wood dust, on the other hand, is tiny and tends to float around in the air. Because of this, it can easily get into your lungs without even stimulating a cough. The dust collection system inside the woodshop has pipes running to every machine, but it can only pick up sawdust. Unlike the chair press, there is no redundancy of safety. Respirators should be worn while inside and be replaced when they get dirty.

Respirators can be quarter-mask, half-mask, or full face. The smaller they are, the harder it is to breathe through them

Some respirators are entirely disposable while others have disposable cartridges.

Common First Aid Mistakes

When injuries happen, it is natural to feel that you should act quickly. However, unless you know what you are doing, you could make things worse. These are three examples of first aid mistakes.

Myth: Soothe a burn by applying butter. Reality: If you apply butter or an oily substance to a serious burn, you
could make it difficult for a doctor to treat the burn later and increase risk of infection.

The right approach: Treat a burn with cool water. If a burn is severe
and starts to blister, make sure to see a doctor. Keep the affected area clean and loosely covered with a dry, sterile dressing.

Myth: Apply heat to a sprain, strain or fracture. Reality: Heat actually increases swelling and can keep the injury from
healing as quickly as it could.

The right approach: Apply ice to reduce swelling for about 20 minutes. Place a thin barrier between the ice and the bare skin.

Myth: If you get a cut or scrape, apply first-aid ointment, cover it with a
bandage, and leave it untended to heal for a few days.

To combat misuse of first aid kits, some companies are organizing them by injury and providing illustrated instructions.

Reality: Exposure to fresh air is the quickest way to allow wounds to

heal, and thus it is generally best not to apply creams or ointments, since they keep the wound moist. Bandages should also be changed to keep the wound clean.

The right approach: The first and best thing to do with a wound is

wash it with soap and cool water. All dressings should be changed twice a day. At bedtime, the bandage should be replaced with a looser dressing so air can circulate around the wound. Upon waking, a slightly tighter bandage should be applied, but not so tight that it cuts off circulation. Bandages should be changed even if it means pulling off a part of a scab thats forming, experts say. Also, try to keep the wounded area dry.