It's been a while since the last Panda Post so I've stuffed this one full of all sorts of safety tidbits. The exciting development of Panda Productions' video business is a definite highlight. I personally am hoping that Panda opens a live-action cartoon division. I've always had the acting bug, and it would give me a chance to appear in the same frame as Betty Boop. I've always had a thing for her...but what ink-blooded male 'toon wouldn't?
Panda Post, Volume 12
I’d be remiss not to start this Panda Post by honoring Billy Mays. The ultimate pitchman, who passed away in late June, could sell water to a drowning man, and we at Panda Group were big fans. I have a special place in my heart because he was as close to a cartoon as a human can get (I mean that in the best way). I will never look at OxiClean the same way again.
But wait! Now, just for reading this article, we’re going to throw in this video tribute. Absolutely free!
A Healthy Workplace is a Happy Workplace
We’re all about good news at the Panda Post. The National Business Group on Health applauded 63 large employers for being “2009 Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles” by actively improving the health and well-being of employees. So, try to limit company pizza days, exchange the Krispy Kreme’s for fruit (jelly-filled doughnuts don’t count), get Tom in shipping and receiving to walk around the warehouse a couple of times a day, and maybe your company can make this list. You want that AED on the wall to be nothing more than a hi-tech dust collector.
Capital Safety Stimulus: This Company “Gets It”
Three cheers for the good folks at Capital Safety, who recently unveiled their own bit of stimulus—a price reduction on a range of DBI-SALA and Protecta fall protection equipment. Now, that’s doing something to try to help during an economic downswing (“downswing” being an understatement akin to calling Jaws a rather large fish). Check out Capital’s stimulus manifesto, which includes a list of the products being discounted. Click here to find out how to promote this on YOUR website!
Saving Money on PPE
What’s the best way to save money on PPE? Not buy any.
Ha…I’m kidding (a bit of bad safety industry humor). We all know that PPE is as essential to the workplace as mozzarella is to pizza, or losing is to the Detroit Lions.
On ISHN.com, Ansell’s Mike Kimberley explains some ways workplaces can cut down on PPE costs. I know that safety distributors may think that helping customers reduce PPE costs is like making firewood out of a money tree. Instead, look at it as an opportunity. Show customers you know how to help their bottom line and their loyalty may pay off in the long run.
Hot Green Jobs in 2009
In the not too distant past the words “hot” and “green” were likely used together only when referring to green chile salsa. Things have changed. MSNBC.com has a list of “10 Hot Green Job Industries” that everyone associated with the safety industry should keep an eye on. It’s time to learn that Advanced Biofuel isn’t a deluxe cheeseburger, and realize that the “Smart Grid” isn’t the name given to Harvard’s graduating class. These up-and-coming industries need safety equipment too.
Electrical Workers are Goin’ Green
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) is apparently ready for green jobs. The IBEW has set up a “Working Green” website to update electricians everywhere about renewable energy jobs.
Hip Hop Safety, Yo
A few weeks ago Panda Post showed a less-than-subtle German workplace safety video. This week “get your safety on” with this decidedly American safety video.
With lines like, “sport a hard hat, and you’ll look real phat”, who wouldn’t want to get all decked out in cool PPE?
Despite extensive research (aka: Google) this reporter couldn’t find additional info about this strange clip.
But whoever Gail and Tim (I like to call them G-Love and T-Bone) are, they make way better safety videos than others I’ve seen. Vanilla Ice can’t hold a candle to these two, and it’s doubtful he knows as much about trips and falls, or “phat” hard hats.
Across the Wire: Breaking News
Panda Communications has changed its name to Panda Group. Panda got tired of getting calls from people looking for a cell phone provider (Panda is not in the telecommunications business). Panda Group is more focused on its different services or divisions.
Panda Media – Content Services, Video Services and Webinar/Training Services, and Photography Services
Panda Systems – Ecommerce, Websites, E-Catalogs
Panda Project Services – Partnered Marketing Services located at distributors locations
Panda Publishing – Printed Catalogs and Collateral
Panda Expo – Tradeshow Coordination, Marketing and Promotions
They all make one group of marketing services, dedicated to the Safety, Janitorial and Industrial Markets. Check out Panda Group at www.pandagrp.com
Be sure to head to Kellie’s Korner for the latest marketing insight from the red-haired caped (safety) crusader.
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Expect more from this tireless cartoon reporter (sleep is difficult considering I wasn’t drawn with eyelids) in the weeks to come. We at The Panda Post are here to keep you (semi) informed.
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Three cheers for the good folks at Capital Safety, who recently unveiled their own bit of stimulus—a price reduction on a range of DBI-SALA and Protecta fall protection equipment. Now, that’s doing something to try to help during an economic downswing (“downswing” being an understatement akin to calling Jaws a rather large fish). Check out 
Hot Green Jobs in 2009
Electrical Workers are Goin’ Green
