You and your employees only have until March 31, 2011 to submit all receipts for the 2010 Flexible Spending Account Plan year. All expenses must have been incurred during 2010. Employees can obtain a claim form from our website at www.rminc.com. Claim forms should be faxed, mailed or emailed directly to National Benefit Services (NBS). Their contact information is located at the bottom of the claim form.

As a reminder, employees can now log on to their 125(c) account on National Benefit's website, www.nbsbenefits.com, and submit their 2010 and 2011 claims electronically. Please be sure to have a PDF copy of the IRS–approved receipt to attach to the claim. There is no need to submit any paper copies to NBS, as everything can now be done on-line.

If you or your employees need assistance in submitting 2010 claims, please contact RMI's Benefits Department at (888) 764-0200.

If you or your employees have been with RMI for a while now, you may not be aware of all the benefits that are available to you. RMI has many exciting supplemental benefits that we offer to our clients' employees. As a reminder, some of the benefits we offer to you and your employees are:

Adoption Assistance Program: RMI offers an Adoption Assistance Program to provide the employees of RMI with financial aid related to the adoption of a non-relative child. This program is available to employees who have worked full-time with RMI for at least one full year. The aid is in the form of a $700 matching contribution to be used for the adoption of a child into the employee's family. The lifetime maximum allowed per employee is $2,100. Contact RMI's Benefits Department for more information regarding this benefit.

AFLAC: For our clients based in Washington state, AFLAC offers supplemental benefits such as disability, short-term disability and accident coverage. Contact RMI's AFLAC agent, Barbara Dickson, at (425) 883-8156 for a customized quote to fit you and your family's needs.

Axcess Insurance Group: Axcess Insurance offers discounted rates for auto and home insurance. Benefits include a multiple policy discount, a full-year policy period, billing flexibility and convenience, twenty four hour premier service, and additional discounts for good drivers. All employees of RMI are eligible for auto and home insurance discounts in Utah, Washington, and most other states. You may contact Ryan Spencer at Axcess Insurance toll-free at (877) 766-6792 or ryan@axcessutah.com.

Colonial Life: Colonial Life offers a variety of supplemental insurance plans for employees, including disability insurance, life insurance, cancer and critical illness insurance, accidental insurance, and more. Colonial coverage is flexible so that you can tailor your supplemental coverage to help meet your individual needs. This benefit features convenient payroll deduction for premium payments. Please contact Sheri Paskins at (801) 269-0121, extension 102, or spaskins@xmission.com for more information.

Educational Assistance Program: After one year of continuous full-time employment with RMI, employees are eligible to participate in RMI's Educational Assistance Program. Employees can receive up to $200 per year, with a maximum lifetime benefit of $1,600, to be applied toward their education. In order to qualify for reimbursement, employees must take an accredited course that is job-related. The course must be pre-approved by both the employer and RMI. Employees must achieve a "B" or better grade in the course. Employees must also provide to RMI proof of payment and a statement showing their grade. Contact RMI's Finance Department for more information regarding this benefit.

MasterCard Branded Payroll Card: RMI, GenPass and MasterCard offer a Payroll Card branded with the MasterCard logo for employees who wish to have the convenience of direct deposit on a MasterCard debit card. This service is provided without a monthly fee and is good at locations worldwide. For more information regarding the Payroll Card, please contact RMI's Payroll Department.

Pre-Paid Legal Services: RMI and Pre-Paid Legal Services have formed a partnership to offer employees Pre-Paid Legal services and Identity Theft Shield services. These benefits can assist you with credit monitoring, identity theft resolution, will preparation, and access to an attorney who can provide you with legal advice, review personal legal documents and assist with traffic violations. For more information about this benefit, please contact Leslie Udy at (801) 830-3629 or markandleslieudy@gmail.com.

Partners Page: RMI has teamed up with a variety of different vendors to offer the employees of RMI discounts on products and services ranging from travel and automobiles to hotels and car rental. Please review the Partners tab on RMI's website www.rminc.com for more information about these offers.

RMI is excited to roll out our Employee Rewards Program later this year. Employee Rewards is an online shopping rewards program designed for all of RMI's employees. The Employee Rewards Program will offer cash-back shopping incentives and access to all of the largest retailers worldwide. Please watch for announcements concerning Employee Rewards coming late this spring or early summer.

Please contact RMI's Benefits Department if you have any questions about the supplemental benefit offerings that we can offer to you and your employees.

Your state may have specific guidelines for how to process an employee's final paycheck. Listed below are the specific state requirements for when a final paycheck must be issued. Please note that in some states, final pay is due immediately if the employee is involuntarily discharged. In those states, you will need to work with your RMI Payroll Manager to get the final check prepared prior to termination. Please contact your RMI Payroll Manager with any questions regarding final paychecks.

Generally, the concept of ergonomics is associated with the office setting. Drivers, however, are also at risk of ergonomics-related musculoskeletal disorders such as sprains and strains to the low back or neck. These potentially chronic conditions are influenced by two risk factors:

• Sitting for long periods of time; and
• Whole-body vibration.

The following steps are suggestions on how to provide an ergonomics program for drivers:

• Ensure your vehicle's suspension is in good working order to reduce the potential for whole-body vibration.
• Before entering the vehicle, remove all items from your pockets, such as wallet or keys, which may press on soft tissue as you sit down.
• Make an effort to adjust the driver's seat to approximately 110 degrees to reduce the potential of lumbar disc pressure. Also consider using a lumbar support, such as a rolled-up towel or a manufactured lumbar support, should your driver require it.
• Do not slouch in the seat while driving.
• Shift position every thirty minutes or so while driving. Take a five-minute stretch break every hour.
• Maintaining a healthy weight and diet is key to reducing additional pressure put on low back and buttocks.
• Make sure the driver's seat is adjusted so the pedals can be reached without the driver having to move his or her back forward.
• Adjust mirrors so the driver does not have to crane his or her neck to see. This can be accomplished with the use of a mirror check station.
• While driving, keep two hands on the steering wheel except when shifting gears. Change hand postures frequently to improve circulation and reduce fatigue. There are common postures that should be avoided:
• The death grip: if your knuckles are white, you are gripping too hard!
• The "one-arm cool dude." Resting the wrist over the steering wheel at 12 o'clock can cause compression of the soft tissue of the wrist and can reduce circulation in the neck and shoulder.
• Arms straight out: you should be able to drive with your shoulders relaxed and arms close to the sides of your body.
• One arm propped on the window: this posture decreases circulation in the neck and shoulder and may compress soft tissue on the arm and wrist.
• When exiting the vehicle, take care to use three points of contact to exit. This is to help reduce the potential for traumatic injury to the driver's knees or spine.

When arriving at your destination, rest and stretch the low back prior to lifting to reduce the potential for lumbar-related injuries. For more information on proper driving ergonomics, contact your RMI Human Resource Representative.

A fall at work can put you out of commission. Weeks in pain, months in a cast or years in a wheelchair can be the result of a simple slip, trip or fall. Falls are among the leading causes of death in the workplace. Even a fall from the same level, instead of a fall from a height, can cause a fatal or crippling injury.

Here are some suggestions to prevent tripping and slipping accidents:

• Slow down. Many falls occur when a person walks too fast through the work area. Don't run.
• Watch where you are going. Don't assume a walkway is clear. Watch for clutter on the floor and for unexpected changes in the floor level, such as a step up.
• Wear well-fitting shoes with a low heel. Keep laces tied to prevent tripping.
• It's possible to trip over your own clothing. Baggy or flared pants are sometimes to blame.
• Maintain adequate lighting in the areas where you walk. Hallways, stairways, warehouse aisles and other traffic areas should be bright enough to see where you are going.
• Keep your hands free when you walk to help you catch your balance if you start to fall. Don't walk with your hands in your pockets.
• Do not leave equipment, tools or materials on the floor.
• Don't obstruct traffic aisles with materials or equipment.
• Do not allow cords, cables or hoses to cross walkways.
• Always close drawers, even if they are in an area where you wouldn't expect someone to trip over them.
• Don't leave items on stairs, even for just a moment.
• Watch for hazards such as loose floor tile, loose carpeting and broken stair surfaces. Report these defects immediately so they can be repaired.
• If you are carrying something, make sure you can see over it or around it.
• Stay alert. Your chances for a tripping accident, or any accident, are greater if you are tired or distracted.

Falls are a leading cause of workplace injury and death. They also cause a great deal of suffering. Take fall hazards seriously, and don't let them trip you up. For more information on fall safety, contact your RMI Human Resource Representative.