12 | 14 | 2015
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Material Handling Steel Storage Crane Team Recognized for Safety Efforts Newport News Shipbuilding’s Material Handling Steel Storage Crane team (O53) was recognized by leadership Dec. 8 for their ongoing safety efforts. To celebrate, the Pink team held a “Pinkout,” or a pink-themed luncheon. “Today’ we’re here to celebrate you and the tremendous milestone you all have accomplished together as a team,” said Material Handling Supervisor Eden Jones. “I’ve only been your supervisor since Oct. 1, but I have so much respect for what you all do – and in all weather conditions. You all are constantly looking out for one another and that has played a large role in your ability to remain safe.”
The team has been accident-free for 1,200 consecutive days. Terry Voltz, director of Material Distribution, also congratulated the team. “This is a significant achievement by the crane and forklift teams,” he said. “A lot of teamwork went into being able to reach this milestone. I’m excited to see what the future holds for this team.” Rigger Floyd Foster believes that Take 5s have played a critical role in the team’s ability to remain accident-free. “Take 5 gives us a chance to...
CVN 65 Shipbuilders Participate in “Shipbuilder Strong” Day X43 Shipbuilders working on defueling of USS Enterprise (CVN 65) held a “Shipbuilder Strong” Day in October. Both first and second shift teams gathered on the main deck of Enterprise to perform simple exercises with “Shipbuilder Strong” coordinators. Newport News Shipbuilding first began... CONTINUED ON PG 3
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