Motivational Monday 4/22/2019
Motivational Monday
Happy Monday!
HR Best Practice: Annual Policy Review
Review and sign off on important policies like Employment Policies & Practices, Employee Safety Rules, and Venue specific rules annually during Frontline Training. This will reinforce the importance of the topic and will provide documented proof of training should an incident requiring discipline or termination.
Safety: Chemical Safety
Chemicals are used in the home every day. They include cleaning fluids, plant food, paint
and fuels. Homes even contain chemicals within plastics used for insulation and flooring.
Getting to know the labels on chemical products will help protect you and your family
from harm.
Chemical Products in the Home
Cleaning products like bleach, oven sprays and toilet cleaners are chemicals. So are
paints, glues, oils, pesticides and medicines.
Most of the chemicals you use at home aren’t
dangerous if you use them properly. However, some
chemicals need more careful handling than others.
Labels can help you identify the more hazardous
chemicals, tell you what the dangers are and advise
how to use them safely.
Recognizing Chemicals
Most chemical products carry hazard symbols telling
you whether a substance is harmful and in what way.
You might see one or more symbols on a single
product.
There are nine chemical product symbols:
Chemical products will have information about safely
using the product – it’s important to read and follow
this advice. Sometimes, labels will give details of the
supplier so you can get further information.
Using Hazardous Chemical Products Safely
Always read the warning label and follow the instructions.
It’s also advisable to follow these guidelines:
• only use as much as you need of a product
• if a substance is hazardous, remove children, pets and their toys from the area for as
long as is recommended on the label
• properly ventilate the area by opening the windows – if recommended, wear gloves, long
sleeves and a mask
• don’t leave chemical products unattended – if you have to leave the room in the middle
of a task, put the product away or take it with you
• it’s dangerous to bring together two common household cleaners
• after using chemicals, wash any part of you that came into direct contact with the
substance with warm soapy water
Culinary: In honor of Earth Day:
Ligurian Pesto with Spaghetti
Ingredients
Kosher salt
10 cups (loosely packed) fresh basil leaves (about 2 bunches)
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan plus more
1 1/2 tablespoons pine nuts
1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup mild extra-virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling
1 pound spaghetti
Recipe Preparation
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Set a colander in a large bowl of ice water
(this will make it easier to strain the basil later). Working in batches, blanch basil for 10
seconds. Using a large slotted spoon, transfer basil to colander in ice water; let cool
completely. Set aside 1/2 cup blanching water. Reserve pot with blanching water.
Drain basil by lifting colander from ice water. Using your hands, squeeze excess water from
basil; transfer basil to paper towels. (You should have about 1/2 cup.)
Place blanched basil, 1/2 cup Parmesan, pine nuts, and garlic in a food processor. Pulse until
well combined, adding blanching water by tablespoonfuls to thin if needed, and stopping
occasionally to scrape down sides. Process until a smooth, thick purée forms, about 1
minute.
Transfer basil mixture to a medium bowl. Stir in 1/2 cup oil. Season to taste with salt.
Return water in pot to a boil; add more salt. Cook spaghetti, stirring occasionally, until al
dente. Spoon 1/2 cup pesto and 1/4 cup pasta cooking liquid into a large bowl. Using tongs,
transfer spaghetti to bowl and toss vigorously, drizzling with oil and adding more pesto and
cheese as you continue to toss, until spaghetti is glossy and well coated with sauce. Season
with salt. Divide among bowls; sprinkle with cheese.
Nutritional Content
5 servings, 1 serving contains: Calories (kcal) 530 Fat (g) 21 Saturated Fat (g) 4 Cholesterol
(mg) 10 Carbohydrates (g) 67 Dietary Fiber (g) 3 Total Sugars (g) 3 Protein (g) 17 Sodium
(mg) 230
Ana Espinal April 29, 2019 at 7:03 am
Thanks Mark
Sal Ferrulo April 22, 2019 at 1:47 pm
Mark,
Thank you as always!
Have a great week!
Sincerely and respectfully,
Sal
David Winarski April 22, 2019 at 11:23 am
Thank you very much Mark.
Naomi Dugan April 22, 2019 at 10:18 am
Thank you Mark!
Bob Hough April 22, 2019 at 9:41 am
Thanks Mark, good stuff