Small Aero Update

February 2010

   Well I have some good news; they have started working on the manipulators in the Flat Die area. FYI, Terry Capper (SAIP Manager) has recently been inquiring about the necessary information needed to move forward. We hope they will be starting on the flooring issue soon.

    Lately, there has been an increase in mobile equipment incidents. I cannot stress enough ,that we fill out our pre-shift check list prior to driving any equipment. If there is an issue with the equipment that you are driving, please stop and utilize your Help Chain. Help Chains are located throughout the plant.

    The eye protection trial that was done in the SmallAero Repair Dept is complete. We are waiting for a response from Becky Cranford and Lisa Hoffman to approve the new safety eye wear to be utilized in the plant.

    I have recently inquired about robot training, I have not received a definite date as to when the robot training will begin. I did find out that the company is planning to release the robots to production in April of this year. This is very concerning to me and I will be following up with Terry Capper and salaried EHS personnel.

    The fume exhaust issue is still lingering in the air. We have had numerous conversations with Becky Cranford [EHS Manager] to give us an update on the results from the outside company that was brought in to do the testing on all the fume exhausts throughout the plant. Her answer is: “we have not received anything as of yet”. Presently, this issue has been open for over two months and counting. You can be assured that we will not let this go. & will keep you informed.

In Solidarity,

UAW Small Aero Safety Star Point

Michelle Taylor