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Archive for June, 2011

Minuteman is Starting Services at Antelope Valley Hospital!

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011 by Stephanie Bixeman

We are proud to announce that Minuteman Parking has been selected to provide valet services at Antelope Valley Hospital, located in Lancaster, CA.  The 420-bed hospital was established in 1955. Below are the hospital’s mission, vision, and values, which have played an integral role in the hospital’s continued growth and expansion over the last 50 years:

Mission
Our mission at Antelope Valley Healthcare District is to provide quality service with care, compassion and respect.

Vision
Our vision for Antelope Valley Healthcare District is to deliver excellent service with the most qualified people and the latest in technology.

Values
We will pursue excellence, embrace change with innovation, promote partnerships with clients while providing value and service to the community.

Complimentary valet services for hospital patients and visitors will be provided daily. Antelope Valley Hospital is the 12th hospital in Southern California that Minuteman Parking Company is servicing. We look forward to making Antelope Valley a part of the Minuteman family.

June Safety Topic: Heat Prevention

Tuesday, June 14th, 2011 by Treavor Bramwell

As we go into our summer months many of our employees will be working out in the elements and battling temperatures that are 80 degrees or higher. When you are working in temperatures that are above 80 degrees and humidity, concerns of your health arises.  So as the temperature goes up, your chances of having either heat exhaustion or heat stroke goes up. Minuteman Parking Company would like to remind all of our employees to use extra caution when the temperature goes above 80 degrees. We also want to make sure that you are drinking plenty of water and whenever possible you are standing in the shade and not in the direct sun.

Here are some warning signs if you are starting to have heat exhaustion. If you start to have any of these symptoms please notify your Manager or Driveway Ambassador immediately.

·         Headaches

·         Dizziness

·         Weakness

·         Light headedness

·         Confusion

·         Upset Stomach

·         Vomiting

·         Fainting

·         Pale or Clammy Skin

Here are some warning signs if you are starting to have a heat stroke. If you start to have any of these symptoms please call 911 immediately.

·         You stop sweating

·         Seizures or Fits

·         Unconsciousness

So over the next couple of months, we need all Minuteman Parking Employees to look after each other and we want everyone to stay hydrated. 

Stay cool and stay safe this summer.