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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 |