Middle Bay Press Compressed Air Criteria Issue
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM The compressed air demand for the two presses and FOL equipment changed after the contract aware. This was in part due to a new system late that was still being worked out in Fairfax, and all of the necessary testing was not complete prior to award. Extra effort for engineering to run through…
Demolition Noise Level Issue
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM The concrete was demolished using a jack-hammer, which caused some higher noise levels and led to one recordable. Also, there was a corporate safety audit that took place at the same time that identified the noise hazard. The Plant was notified of the noise and the employees were suppose to b…
Ironworkers Over Rails While Tied Off Safety Issue
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM They wanted to work off the rails of the basket while being tied off. Not safe, even though there is an OSHA exception. COURSE OF ACTION Not allowed even though there is an OSHA exception. LESSON LEARNED If a process is going to be used that is non-standard, make sure all …
Steel Framing Reuse Design Issue
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM During the bid, the reuse of the steel was offered as a voluntary alternate that GM accepted. In theory, the concept made sense. However, during construction many issues were discovered with certain members that was not evident on design drawings or as-builts. Did not yield as much savings as…
