Planning, Communication, and Proper Personal Protective Equipment Leads to Success at Savannah River Site
At the Savannah River site's 70-year-old H Canyon Chemical Separations Facility an 850 pound motor of a significant a crane was replaced for the first time recently, ensuring its viability in this one-of-a-kind facility for years to come.
“This work was more involved than a lot of maintenance work we do because mechanics had to deal with lifts, asbestos, tight spaces and numerous other hazards, all while being performed in Hot Crane Maintenance Area,” said Jeff Bickley, H Canyon Maintenance manager for Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, the SRS managing and operating contractor. Jeff Bickley also said that, "“We worked very deliberately and carefully to make sure no one tripped over any of the hoses and that everyone was safe during all aspects of the job."
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