UPM Update
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Flu Prevention TipsInfluenza, or “the flu,” is a highly contagious and is often confused with the common cold. Flu symptoms tend to develop quickly and are usually more severe than the typical sneezing and congestion associated with a cold.
While the flu is common —it's still something you should take…
Oct 01 2018 -
From the Shop to the StageJamie Binegar, a former UPM employee, has made an extraordinary career and life change in the past couple months. She has left behind her Sales position at UPM Cincinnati to pursue her passion for music, a passion that started when she was young and only grew throughout her high school and…
Aug 10 2018 -
Preventing Heat ExhaustionHeat exhaustion is a condition whose symptoms may include heavy sweating and a rapid pulse, a result of your body overheating. It's one of three heat-related syndromes, with heat cramps being the mildest and heatstroke being the most severe.
Causes of heat exhaustion include exposure to…
Jul 17 2018 -
UPM’s Connecticut Branch Hosts Kids’ DaySchool’s out for the summer! Kids of all ages rejoice! For the children of United Performance Metals’ Connecticut employees, the summer holidays also provide a unique opportunity to spend time at their family’s workplace. For the 21st year, UPM in South Windsor has opened its…
Jun 14 2018 -
Pickleball Challenge Promotes Health & Wellness, Fun & CamaraderieOn Saturday, May 19th, several UPM employees from our Cincinnati corporate headquarters competed in the Pickleball Company Challenge, played in West Chester OH. The goal of the tournament was to promote health and wellness among local business staff. The event…
May 25 2018 -
The Dangers of Fatigued WorkersFeeling fatigued on the job might not seem like that big of a deal. But working when you’re drowsy can lead to safety incidents
and injuries. For fatigued workers, the risks are a lot more significant than feeling a little tired on the job. …May 22 2018 -
A Round of Golf for the Greater GoodUnited Performance Metals enjoyed participating in a recent golf tournament at The Quarry Golf Club in San Antonio, Texas. UPM was honored to be a platinum sponsor for this charity event that was hosted by Senior Flexonics Pathway. Donations of more than $125,000 were collected to…
Apr 26 2018 -
Flu PreventionInfluenza, or “the flu,” is a highly contagious and is often confused with the common cold. Flu symptoms tend to develop quickly and are usually more severe than the typical sneezing and congestion associated with a cold.
While the flu is common, it is still something you should…
Mar 23 2018 -
Forklifts and Blind SpotsWhen pedestrians and forklifts meet unexpectedly, it can have deadly consequences. Blind spots are one of the major causes for this unexpected meeting to take place. They include corners, doorways that open out to an aisle, and other areas with limited visibility for both pedestrians and…
Mar 23 2018 -
UPM Service Project Fights World Hunger“815 million people in the world don’t get the food they need to live a healthy life.” – 2017 Food and Agriculture Organization Stats
Rise Against Hunger is an international hunger relief organization that distributes food and life-changing aid to the world’s most vulnerable.…
Jan 15 2018 -
Controlling StressMany of us are faced with stress every day, but we might not know how to deal with it. It is important to learn how to handle stress because it can affect our performance and relationships in our work and home. At work, stress can lead to distraction and cause an unfortunate accident. At home,…
Jan 02 2018 -
Dicken’s Village Brightens Up Our Connecticut BranchDuring the Christmas season, we often find ourselves reflecting on holidays from the past, sharing special memories, favorite recipes and tried and true family traditions. Many of us take what in the big scheme of things is a rather unusual amount of time transforming our homes into mini…
Dec 12 2017