January 9, 2017 | Volume 2 | Issue 2| The Quonset Point Weekly Information Bulletin

DIRECTORY (When calling from an outside line,

remember to dial 268 and the last four digits of the

numbers below)

EMERGENCY …..……………… 2-2222

Fire Marshal’s Office…… 2-2446/ 2-2626

Competent Person/ ……….………………

Tank Requests……….…………….. 2-2685

Medical Dispensary…..……………. 2-2244

Safety Ind Hygiene………………… 2-2243

Security …..……………….………… 2-2410

Van Pool ..……………...…...……… 2-2470

Employee Benefits …...…….……… 2-2279

EEO Officer ....………...…..……… 2-2693

Employee Relations .....…..…..…… 2-3554

Employment…..…………….……… 2-2400

Environment………..……………… 2-2717

Training…..………………………… 2-2335

Workers Comp……..……………… 2-2416

Payroll / Timekeeping ..…………… 2-2646

Process Improvement…..……..…… 2-2765

Fairwater Store …..…………..…… 2-2452

Mail Room…..……………...……… 2-2285

Optician (off site)

…..………401-667-7259, Fax 401-667-7270

EB FAMILY PHARMACY

(888) 578-3457 ebrx@walgreens.com

Hours:

Monday & Friday – 6:30 am - 5:30 pm

Tuesday & Thursday – 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Wednesday – 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday – 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

http://www.gdeb.com/qp/

The QP WIB is produced by

EB Communications. To submit ideas,

contact grose1@gdeb.com

SHOCK FREE IN 2017 - IT’S UP TO US Electric Boat was issued a “Method C” letter from our customer in July 2016 detailing their concern with EB’s response to recent electrical safety issues, primarily, electric shocks. Their concern is that EB has a lack understanding and sensitivity to basic electrical safety practices.

In our response to this letter, EB identified a number of corrective actions that will help QP identify, react, and resolve potential electrical hazards in a timely manner. Management is tak-ing the following three actions to address this concern: (1) Define and document our safety audit processes in a site-wide Department Instruction (DI). This includes the existing Managers Surveillance Program (MSP) and the Weekend Duty Surveillance Program. It also provides further guidance to the SSP16.05-02 “Performance Improvement Surveillance Program” to include specific electrical safety inspection requirements. (2) Further develop electrical safety training to be more interactive and to include more visual guidance on potential electrical haz-ards. Also to enhance the electrical safety component of initial welder training. (3) Improve application information for PPE, specifically for gloves. You will begin to see new glove dis-plays in the Tool Cribs – please comment on these displays to help us ensure they are effective.

Review of electric shock data for the last 5 years show causes that YOU can control. Common causes for electric shocks include the following:

1. Improper PPE.

What can you do? Your safety is your responsibility. The appropriate PPE is available – it’s up to you to wear it. If you have questions, ASK your Supervisor, your Safety Rep, a member of the Safety Dept, or a fellow tradesperson!

2. Insufficient Employee sensitivity to basic electrical safety practices.

What can you do? Perform a thorough JHA on your entire work area. Do you see a damaged electrical cord or other electrical hazard? Tell your Supervisor immediately! We need to have electrical hazards corrected or secured before you begin or continue to work in the area. Ques-tion if something is a hazard? ASK! What else can you do? De-energize equipment after use, check your safety grounds, use the proper switch for advancing wire, inspect equipment for damage, etc. Incidents of electric shock increase during the early Spring each year, typically during March/April time frame. What can you do? Maybe it’s that Spring is in the air … maybe its increasing atmospheric humidity … whatever the reason, be aware that history shows that shock rates increase at this time of year and you must be extra vigilant with electrical safety. The peak time for electric shocks is during the Summer into early Fall each year. What can you do? Wet PPE can be a contributor to electric shocks. If you need additional PPE because yours gets wet, get it! And wear it!

An electric shock free 2017 is in OUR control.

Dan Careb

Sr. Manager: Facilities and Maintenance

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Know Your Numbers

12/Jan WF-Side B2005 Breakroom 1:00pm - 3:00pm

19/Jan 60-Side Dispensary 1:00pm - 5:00pm

26/Jan WF-Side B2005 Breakroom 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Blood Pressure, Pulse and a Cholesterol screening in just a few minutes.

Contact Erik Teter at 2-2490 (eteter@gdeb.com) - No CTN

Honorable Mention: Thank you

Jeff Trainor for entering this year’s Safety

Slogan contest. We will be featuring the

Honorable Mentions throughout 2017.

Fairwater Store

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GILDAN basic

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Rockport Work

Boots have been

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OPEN 5 DAYS A WEEK

MONDAY - FRIDAY

7am to 4pm

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January 9, 2017 | Volume 2 | Issue 2 The Quonset Point Weekly Information Bulletin

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Q: What is weld distortion? A: Weld distortion results from the localized, non-uniform expansion and con-traction of weld metal and the adjacent base metal during the welding heating and cooling cycle (Figure 1). For example, welding from one side of a part will cause more distortion than if the welds were alternated from one side to the other. Distortion is complex, during the heating and cooling cycle of welding, many factors affect the shrinkage/expansion of the metal that will lead to distor-tion such as the base metal’s physical and mechanical properties that change as heat is applied: as the temperature of the weld area increases, yield strength, elasticity, and the thermal conductivity of the steel plate decreases, while ther-mal expansion and specific heat increases. These changes, affect heat flow and the uniformity of heat distribution.

Base Metal Properties: Properties that influence distortion are coefficient of thermal expansion and specific heat per unit volume. As distortion is determined by expansion and contraction, the coefficient of thermal expansion plays a significant role in determining the stresses generated during welding, and hence, the degree of distortion. Restraint: If a component is welded without any external restraint, it distorts to relieve the welding stresses. So, methods of restraint such as “strong-backs” can prevent movement and reduce distortion. However, as restraint increases, residual stresses increase, thereby increasing the risk for cracking. Weld Joint Geometry: Both butt and fillet joints are prone to distortion. It can be minimized in butt joints by adopting a joint type which balances the thermal stresses through the plate thickness. For example, use double-sided welds as opposed to single-sided welds especially if opposite sided welds can be deposited at the same time. Fit-up: Fit-up should be uniform to produce predictable and consistent shrinkage. Avoid over-welding by elimi-nating excessive joint gaps and the amount of weld metal and heat input required for welding. Welding Procedure: This influences the degree of distortion mainly through its effect on heat input. As a general rule, weld volume should be kept to a minimum. Also, the welding sequence and technique should aim to balance the thermally induced stresses around the neutral axis of the component. Take note to weld sizes and heat input per the drawing/Technique Sheet. The welding process selected effects heat input: For exam-ple, laser vs. GTAW; and fusion welding vs. solid state welding.

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Fig. 1 – GMAW butt-welded plate distortion. What are the factors that affect distortion? If a metal is uniformly heated and cooled there would be almost no distortion. However, during welding because the material is locally heated and restrained by the surrounding cold metal, stresses are generated greater than the yield stress of the material causing per-manent distortion. The principal factors affecting the type and degree of distortion are: 1) Base metal properties; 2) Restraint; 3) Weld joint geometry; 4) Fit-up; and 5) the Welding procedure.

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Dear ECSA Fellow Members,

The 14th annual Justin Laverdiere

Memorial Golf Tournament was held

on September 24th at Chemawa Golf

Course in North Attleboro, MA. The

tournament was full once again with

112 golfers participating. Through

the efforts of all who participated

which included our EBQP ECSA and

just over 50 fellow Quonset Point co-

workers who golfed this year we

raised $15,220. Through the generous

match of the ECSA, a total donation

of $30,440 was made to TTF in Jus-

tin’s memory for 2016. This is the

most in the 14 year history of the

tournament.

All proceeds from the event are des-

ignated for the Tomorrow Fund. The

Tomorrow Fund was founded in 1985

to ease the traumatic emotional and

financial effects of childhood cancer.

It is widely recognized for its out-

standing medical treatment and its

compassionate approach to the chil-

dren and its families. Today more

than 90% of children with cancer in

Rhode Island and southeastern Mas-

sachusetts are treated in The Tomor-

row Fund Clinic.

Our son Justin was 14 years old when

he passed away of cancer in 2003.

Sponsored by the ECSA since the

tournaments inception and because of

your continued support of the ECSA

we’ve raised over $180,000 to cover

expenses for the families of children

being treated for cancer. This finan-

cial support allows the families to

concentrate on the care of their chil-

dren while undergoing treatments.

On behalf of the families of the To-

morrow Fund who've benefited from

the support provided by the ECSA

which is made possible by my co-

workers generous weekly donations

to the ECSA’s United Way campaign

fund, my wife Marilyn and I would

like to again thank all of you for be-

ing part of an event that keeps my

son Justin's memory alive. You all

have been part of it each and every

year and we are forever thankful.

Keep the date for next year – Septem-

ber 30th, 2017, we look forward to

your continued support.

Forever Grateful,

Marilyn & Blake Laverdiere

Justin Laveridere

Memorial Golf Tournament 2016

ECSA NEWS

CCRI Instructors Needed

Community College of Rhode Island

(CCRI) has part time instructor and

assistant positions available for the

new Westerly Higher Education and

Industry Center in the following

skilled training courses:

Their current needs are as follow-

ings for the Pipefitting Maritime

Course:

2nd shift:

2/6 - 8:00pm to 12:00am

2/13 - 8:00pm to 12:00am

3/20 - 8:00pm to 12:00am

3/22 - 8:00pm to 12:00am

These are part-time, non-benefited

positions.

For a full description of job responsi-

bilities and requirements and how to

submit an application, please visit the

following link: http://

www.purchasing.ri.gov/bidding/

ExternalBidSearch.aspx

For more information on how to ap-

ply contact CCRI directly at:

Thanly Ryder

Purchasing Office

Community College of RI

Phone: 401-825-1153

Fax: 401-825-2328

Email: thang@ccri.edu