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Page 2 CHEM-TEXTS
The thought of Christmas brings several things to mind. One is snow—and that speaks for itself; another is “that old Christmas spirit” which unfortunately seems to come to many people only once a year, and another is safety.
We’ve all heard the expression before—”have a safe Christmas.” Well, here at Naugatuck, we plan to do just that—have a safe Christmas this year and next, and come to think of it, why not all the days in between. You all know that at Naugatuck we have just passed the milestone of working two million, that’s 2,000,000, manhours without a Lost Time Accident. We haven’t done that since 1961. That’s tremendous and significantly, we’re proud, and pleased, about it. After attaining this performance, I strangely found myself asking—”why has it taken us so long?” I ask myself, “why can’t we just keep on going”? And there’s a great Christmas present next year, working through all of 1976 without a Lost Time Accident. This seemingly seems, this is one goal that is essentially under our full control. We can’t blame this on the Legislators in Hartford or the Congress in Washington or the Occupational Safety Act. This is something that we, as employees of Uniroyal Chemical at Naugatuck, Conn., can claim full responsibility. It is, in a nut shell, strictly up to us.
Somehow, a happy Christmas helps to strengthen us. If we could minimize our exposure to accidents—at work, at home, on the road—we would, I’m sure, enjoy the spiritual and material joys of Christmastime even more. To attain this, we must not only be more aware of our own safety, but we must make others, particularly our families, likewise aware. Through such an awareness, we have seen how working together has reduced accidents and improved safety in the plant. We should install this same positive attitude within our own family. Then we’ve really accomplished something.
With all this in mind, I would like to wish you and your families a very Merry, and Safe Christmas, and for the next year, the return of reasonable prosperity.
Christmas Diploma
in the Plant
In 1971, ninety five Colorado Springs were planted at Naugatuck. Instead of the usual Christmas sprig, another 75 were planted in 1973. Besides improving the appearance of the plant, the trees add a touch of Christmas at this time of year. Naugatuck Chemical is probably the only industrial factory in the area with such a touch of green on its landscape. Over 100 hemlock shrubs around the scrap tire yard and 400 yards of spreading yews were recently planted by the Main Entrance.
Survey Team $1,116 Paid for Ideas
Studies Noise
A survey was recently made
of the noise factors in over 129
buildings throughout the plant
by Thomas Ennis, Engineering,
and James Lonon of the Safety
Dept. in compliance with the
Occupational Safety and Health
Act (OSHA).
The purpose of the study was
to determine the ranges of noise
problems that may exist in each
of the several departments within
the plant. Based on their measurements on engineering procedure, they recorded over 875
noise soundings which are kept
on file in the Safety department.
The results have been given
to the department heads of the
building who then consult the
plant Engineering department
for recommendations to diminish
or eliminate the noise level in
compliance with OSHA.
The legal level of noise is
higher than desirable, people
working in the area are urged
to wear the proper protective
equipment until the condition is
remedied.
Accidents
Cost Over
$100,000
Accidents in 1975 cost over
$100,000. During the year there
were 3 Lost Time Injuries and
26 Serious Injuries for a total of
29. Although this is a major improvement over the hospital, surgical, and medical costs of
$238,359 in 1974 and prior years
when injuries cost over $200,000
annually, it still represents a
severe drain on the plant’s financial condition.
The average direct cost of a
Lost Time accident is $15,000.
Overtime to cover the accident,
increase it 5 times more, according to estimates of the National
Safety Council and the Safety
department.
Accidents Can Be Avoided
Eighty-five percent of the injuries in the plant are personneL
caused. Not that the accidents
are deliberate, but they could
have been avoided through better
safety awareness. Many of them
are caused by “taking chances”
or “short cuts” or by not using
the proper safety equipment or
procedures.
Russell Volz, center, Chemical Production, receives a $286.00
check from James Cronin, Factory Manager, for his idea that
saved $2750.00 a year to Frank Commandos.
$9,449 Savings
Twenty people received
$41,160.00 for Ideas submitted
during the year recommending
different ways to save money in
the plant operation.
The ideas resulted in a savings
of $9,449.00 at the Naugatuck
location.
The highest award for the
year $386.00 went to Russell
Volz, Chemical Production, for
reducing the number of valves
used in the manufacture of
J-Z-F. His idea resulted in a savings of $2750.
Another high award of
$156.00 was made to Emil Kehel
and Raymond Kubick, Chemical
Maintenance, plus an additional
$100, in small awards.
Eric Johnson
Named Chemical
Superintendent
Eric Johnson has been named
Superintendent of Chemical Pro-
duction.
He joined the Naugatuck
Chemical plant in 1961 upon
graduation from Clarkson College with a B.S.Ch.E. degree. He
held various engineering positions until 1968 when he was
appointed General Foreman of
Synthetic Production. In 1971
he was named Chief Process
Engineer for Chemical Production and in 1973 was assigned
to the Naugatuck Treatment Co.
a subsidiary of Uniroyal, Inc.
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UNIROYAL WINTER PATROL
WHITEWALL
TWO FIBERGLASS BELTS/TWO
POLYESTER CORD PLIES
SELF-CLEANING TREAD FOR TRACTION
ADVANCE TIRE SERVICE
510 Mariden Rd.
Naugatuck—758-7405
POUST’S SERVICE STATION
444 Rubber Ave.
Naugatuck—729-9483
MEZZIO’S
782 New Haven Rd.
Naugatuck—729-9988
• Double fiberglass belts for hazard
protection and mileage
• 78 Series design for traction
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Synthetic Plant Dismantled
The Synthetic Rubber plant is nearing the final stages of dismantlement. In the recede area above many of the tanks and salvageable equipment have been removed.
The Federal Equipment Co. of Cleveland, Ohio, who purchased the plant for resale, has been shipping the tanks and useable equipment to all parts of the country and overseas.
2,000,000 Manhours . . .
Safety Record & Costs — 1966 to 1975
in 1975 they had dropped to 100,000.
Since the plant is self-insured,
its insurance costs per 100 hours
were high because of the frequency and severity of the accidents. These costs adversely affected the profits of the plant.
Lost Serious Total Total
Time Injuries Costs
1966 21 84 105 —
1967 22 56 78 —
1968 20 68 88 —
1969 23 56 79 —
1970 — — — $231,567
1971 20 63 83 $275,641
1972 11 53 64 $234,854
1973 9 24 33 $199,682
1974 4 23 27 $238,359
1975 3 26 29 $95,307
Brens
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Cosmetic & Jewelry Dept.
Jantzen
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Chanel
Yves Saint Laurent
Moist
Lingerie Shop
Vanity Fair
Olga – Barbizon
Schrank Robes
Shadowline
Ski Boutique
Ski Jackets
Warm Up Slacks
Ski Pants
Ski Sweaters
Gloves & Sweaters
Jr. Sportswear
Collegetown Sweaters
White Stag – Skirts Slacks
Darts Costello
Peerless Sportswear
Men’s Shop
Manhattan Shirts
Botany Suits-Sport Coats
H. Freeman Suits
London Fog Rainwear
Florsheim Shoes
Jarmain Slacks
Ladies’ Dept.
Couture Costs
Juniper Dresses
Vanity Fair Lingerie
Grove-Naturallizer Shoes
Pallets Avert Mishap
The Hortonospheres, which were navigational landmarks for airplane pilots, have been carefully cut, piece by piece, prior to shipment to Canada for re-erection.
Thomas Ennis of the Plant Engineering department is in charge of the operation which has been going on for several months.
The Material’s Department has found a new use for old pallets to safely supports under a tank trailer. Besides the loss of the material, the spill would have interrupted the operation of the pretreatment plant.
The pallets have already saved thousands of dollars when the support of a tank trailer filled. They were stacked between Bldg. 118 & Bldg.
New Sewer System Reduces Pollution
by Richard Shaw
When the new $3,000,000 liquid waste water pretreatment plant went into full operation it became necessary to start work on the next major item of water pollution control, the separation of the storm and process sewers.
The entire project will cost about $1,500,000.
The Chemical plant was built from the ground up with a new sewer system which carried all the process waste, sanitary waste and storm water to the Naugatuck River. The sewer system is now connected to the pretreatment plant.
$1,116…
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Pasquale Tontorici, Reclaim, was presented $168, Eleanor Chmeleski, Research and Development received $156. An award of $100 was given to Lawrence Fortier, Chemical Production.
All Employees Eligible
to Submit Ideas
Any employee may participate in the Ideas Plan. It’s a simple way to earn extra money by recommending improvements in the way things are done.
Awards are made for suggestions on production improvement, equipment changes, materials handling, waste reduction and other areas.
The minimum award for an idea is $25.00. There is no limit on the maximum award.
Chittenden
Insurance Agency, Inc.
Insurance-Mutual Funds-Real Estate
180 Church Street
Naugatuck, Connecticut
Tel. 729-8209
Frederick D. Zonino Nathan M. Pierpont, Jr.
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48 Years of Service
After a near half century of service, Henry Harrison a Foreman in the Dispersions department, retired. He worked for the Philadelphia Resinoid Dispersions Co. until it was purchased by United Resinoid Chemical in 1930. Congratulating him at right is Herbert Scullin, Superintendent of Reclaim and at left Robert Foltz, General Foreman.
Cancer Facts
for Men
Two out of six cancer patients are now saved each year, but five out of six could be saved. If the other is treated at first.
Yet, while more women than ever are being cured, cancer is becoming a greater threat for men.
The first step in the prevention of cancer is to visit your doctor regularly whether or not there is something wrong.
The common types of cancer in men are: cancer of the stomach, intestines, rectum, bladder, prostate gland, skin, and lip; and the sex organs (usually the prostate gland).
The Way to Work in 1938
A foot bridge over the Naugatuck River, between the old Mazto gas station on Rite 8 and the present Mobil (Socony Vacuum Oil) office, was the way to work for many Uniroyal Chemical employees. This bridge was demolished in 1938 and replaced with the present Whittemore bridge.
New . . .
continued from page 3
In one section of the plant each year until the water flow during rainy periods is low enough to be handled by the pretreatment plant without it being necessary to overflow to the river. Phase I in the south chemical yard is now almost complete.
Since storm water will flow directly to the river without treatment it will become very important to keep the building roofs and paved areas free from chemical spills.
Agricultural
continued from page 1
OMITE® acaricide produced at Naugatuck and Latina, Italy, has found applications in fruit and vegetable growing countries throughout the world. Overseas business is handled by Omite’s International Division. Its chemical sales are the strongest in the market, with Spain, Greece, Bulgaria, South Africa and Argentina, showing a growing demand for its. Much of the Omite made in Bldg. 60 is exported to South America.
New Plant
in Brazil
The Company will construct a $1 million new manufacturing facility in Brazil which will produce timing belts and other power transmission products for the automotive and office equipment industries.
It is being constructed at the new Uniroyal complex in Rio Claro near Sao Paulo, and will be ready about June of 1976, and employ 70 people.
Are You An Alcoholic?
To answer this question, ask yourself the following 20 questions and answer them as honestly as you can.
Yes No
1. Do you lose time from work due to drinking?
2. Is drinking making your home life unhappy?
3. Do you drink because you are shy with other people?
4. Is drinking affecting your reputation?
5. Have you ever felt remorse after drinking?
6. Have you ever gotten into financial difficulties as a result of drinking?
7. Do you turn to lower companions and an inferior environment when drinking?
8. Does your family suffer because of your drinking?
9. Has your ambition decreased since drinking?
10. Do you crave a drink at a definite time daily?
11. Do you want a drink the next morning?
12. Does drinking cause you to have difficulty in sleeping?
13. Has your efficiency decreased since drinking?
14. Is drinking jeopardizing your job or business?
15. Do you drink to escape from worries or trouble?
16. Do you drink alone?
17. Have you ever had a complete loss of memory as a result of drinking?
18. Has your physician ever treated you for drinking?
19. Do you drink to build up your self-confidence?
20. Have you ever been to a hospital or institution on account of drinking?
If you have answered YES to any of the 20 questions, there is a definite warning that you may be an alcoholic.
If you have answered YES to two or more, the chances are that you are definitely an alcoholic.
If you have answered YES to three or more, you are definitely an alcoholic.
(The foregoing Test Questions are used by Johns Hopkins University Hospital, Baltimore, Md., to help in determining whether or not a patient is an alcoholic.)
If you think you have a drinking or drug problem and want help, you can call George Allen, Ext. 3217 or Jack Howland 573-3889 (Oxford). It is not necessary to reveal your name.
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