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Two Property Employees Honored By Commander
Two employees from the IAP Property Office, Vicki Evans and Ludy Malinay, were recently recognized by several military personnel, up to and including the Fort Irwin Commanding General, for their contributions in getting the new gym at the Dust Bowl operational. At the reopening ceremony on July 8, General Dana J. H. Pittard praised the efforts of IAP and other contractors involved in the project, then ten contractors and soldiers, including IAP employee Ludy Malinay, cut the ribbon to officially open the facility. The new building utilized four metal Dust Bowl shades, which were combined into one structure and enclosed. Flooring, insulation, and utilities were then added. The new gymnasium now offers a clean, cool environment to exercise for rotational soldiers training at Fort Irwin.
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July's Employee Recognition Award Winner
Lance Ordway is very professional. He enjoys his work and no task is to big or small for him. He is courteous and polite. When asked to fill in at the Tool Room he does so without complaint and does a great job. He helps out anybody who asks him and is always eager to get the technicians the manuals they need. He is punctual with everything he does. He is a great plus for the Public Works Department and our Technical Library is more organized then it has ever been before. He is a pleasure to work with and is well deserving of this recognition.
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Congratulations Lance!
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Safety Snippets: Hand Tool Safety
Almost all of us use hand tools, at work and at home. It's estimated that about 8% of industrial accidents involve the unsafe use of hand tools (both manual and power). These accidents result from using the wrong tool for the job (or using the right tool incorrectly), failing to wear personal protective equipment, or failing to follow approved safety guidelines. The below checklist provides some basic rules for the safe use of hand tools. Take a moment to review this list, and use the tips whenever you use a hand tool, on or off the job.
HAND TOOL RULES
1. Know the purpose of each tool in your toolbox, and use each for the specific task it was designed to do.
2. Never use any tool—hand or power—unless you are trained to do so.
3. Inspect tools before each use and replace or repair if worn or damaged.
4. Clean tools after every use.
5. Keep cutting edges sharp.
6. Never test a cutting edge with your fingers—test on scrap material instead.
7. Select the right size tool for the job—don't use cheaters.
8. When working on ladders or scaffolding, be sure that you and your tools are secure. (A falling tool can seriously injure a coworker or bystander.)
9. Carry tools correctly—never put sharp or pointed tools in your pockets.
10. When hand-carrying tools, point cutting edges away from you, toward the ground.
11. Lightly oil metal tools and store in clean, dry place to prevent rust.
12. Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as safety goggles, face shields, gloves, etc. as required. |
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