CHEM-TEXTS
Vol. 5, No. 1 | Page 3
New Duster Cleans Air
Ed Zemeir applies talc to bale of Naugapol rubber as Ed Curby watches. Equipment, recently installed, eliminates talc dust in the area and gives greater protection to employees’ health.
by Lou Kaiser
The production of various types of Naugapol® rubber requires talc to be applied to the rubber bale before it is packaged. The talc, a very fine particle size, is dusted on manually, and creates a dust problem when the operator applies it to the rubber. The operators were exposed to the talc and had been required to wear masks to avoid inhalation of the dust.
Air sample tests in the area indicated that the dust levels in the atmosphere were within acceptable health requirements. However, it was decided that an improvement in the ventilation system would make the area more conducive to healthier and safer work conditions for the men in the building.
To eliminate the dust problem, a talc station table and hood was redesigned and a larger fan was installed to provide greater air flow across the talc station. The dust laden air is then lead to a cyclone where it is collected and clean air enters the atmosphere.
With the improved ventilation, it is no longer required to wear a mask when the talc is applied to the rubber.
Plumes Not Pollutants
On clear cold days the white plumes from the plant are more prominent. Most of the “white stuff” is harmless water vapor resulting from the condensation of steam after it has performed its necessary function in providing heat for the 140 buildings in the plant’s production operations and offices. Lou Kaiser of the Environmental Control Group is presently analyzing all vents and stacks in the plant for pollutant content as part of an air environmental improvement program.
$20,050 Pledged To United Givers
Reviewing the final results of the United Givers drive which resulted in pledges of $20,050 from 965 employees are seated from left: Joe Rzeszutek, Sam Gillette, chairman, and Dick Edwards. From left standing are Milt Makoski, Bob Van Allen, and Roger Amidon.
“Let the man with two coats give to him who has none; the man who has food should do the same.”
Generous concern for people by Uniroyal Chemical employees was again shown with a pledge of $20,050 to the United Givers which benefits the physically handicapped, mentally retarded, broken homes, the young and the old in the communities around us.
The amount represents one-sixth of the total pledges for the Naugatuck-Beacon Falls 1971 Drive.
965 out of 1,500 employees contributed with 662 using the payroll deduction plan.
The highest pledges were $240; $228; $204; $160; with several in the $120 range.
Department Pledges
EMIC pledged $4,410 for the highest department contribution, surpassing last year’s goal by $1,000. Several departments dropped below their contributions of 1970 which account for attaining only 91% of the $22,000 plant goal
| Department | 1971 Goal | Amount Pledged |
|---|---|---|
| Chem. Prod…. | $2,550 | $1,707 |
| Recl. Prod….. | 2,200 | 2,151 |
| Syn. Prod…… | 1,700 | 1,301 |
| Eng. & Mech.- Chem……. | 1,650 | 1,350 |
| Eng. & Mech.- Syn……. | 1,100 | 803 |
| Materials….. | 1,450 | 1,209 |
| Factory Service | 1,400 | 1,209 |
| Res. & Develop. | 5,900 | 5,530 |
| Accounting… | 900 | 363 |
| EMIC…….. | 3,100 | 4,410 |
Sam Gillette was Chairman of the drive with Dick Edwards, Roger Amidon, Joe Rzeszutek, Leon Raskauskas, Jack Vergosen, Bob Van Allen, Eric Johnson, Dom Persutti, Milt Makoski and Bill Lavelle serving on the executive committee for the drive.
Chairmen organizing the campaign in plant departments were Vic Alves, Frank Lynch, Bill Leukhardt, Ernst Krauss, Clark Makinson, Jack Prior, Colin Walker, Julius Rek, Bronis Zukauskas, Walt Miller, John Davison, Ted Lainas, Paul Murray, Bob Dexter, Larry Coburn, Dan Shantz, Stan Mazur, Carl Bawn, Irwin Prager, Gary Arndt, E. Easterbrook, Alex Zonas, Joe Longo and Dick Terino.
Finance records for the campaign were kept by Ed Levandauskas of the Accounting Department.
Scholarship Offered
by Lou Kaiser
The Uniroyal Chemical Management Club is again offering a $250 scholarship, which is available to a son or daughter of a Chemical division employee with two or more years’ of service.
The scholarship is open to all students in the graduating class of a high school or preparatory school who plan a college education. Applications can be obtained from the Industrial Relations department.
This year the scholarship will again be augmented by a $50 cash endowment from Larry Monroe, a retired Chemical division employee.
Joe Bucciaglia is Chairman of the Scholarship committee and all applications must be mailed or returned to him on or before April 1, 1971.
Hoist Taken From TSSC
A quarter ton electric hoist, valued at $500 was recently taken from the Plastics Compounding Lab. in TSSC (Bldg. 112). The 100 lb. hoist, attached to an overhead rail, required a ladder and two men to remove.
Thefts of an electric drill, wrenches and small tools have also been reported in the same building.
Besides the extra cost to the plant, the thefts cast suspicion on all employees in the building, and new rules are effected to restrict their actions because of an individual’s actions.
The loss imposes harder work conditions on the men who now have to use a hoist from another section of the building.
CHIF Offers Help To Find Homes
by Milt Makoski
If you are interested in owning your own home and would like help in locating one and financing the down payment through a long term low interest second mortgage note, an organization, “CHIF” (Connecticut Housing Investment Fund) may be able to assist you.
CHIF is a non profit private organization which provides loans for down payments; gives advice on financing; and assistance in locating and purchasing a home. There is no fee for their service and there is no income
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