Both Rolling Acres and Brownwood shops CLOSED December 24 and 25 for Christmas AND December 31, 2024 and January 1, 2025 for New Years.
Brad Primeau
THERE ISN’T MUCH TO TALK ABOUT
It been quiet in both shops. The fact that are winter members are not here is evident and parking lots really show the impact of summer. Anyone wanting to park can actually choose a space. Even during these slower times please using your golf cart. It is the transportation method of choice.
IT’S STILL ABOUT SAFETY NO MATTER HOW MANY ARE HERE
It doesn't matter how many members are working at Rolling Acres or Brownwood it’s everyone’s responsibility to keep an eye out for everyone else. If someone looks like they are not doing something safely SPEAK UP and locate a Yellow badge and if one can’t be found, call a monitor over to check things out. Safety is something that cannot be taken for granted. Safety is just not a word and keeping things safe doesn't happen without YOU and YOUR INVOLVEMENT!
READ, FOLLOW PROCEDURES AND LET SOMEONE KNOW IF SOMETHING HAPPENS
The two pictures tell it all. The wooden piece was found INSIDE the Rolling Acres 20 inch sander after the machine shutdown. There is no indication it was attached to a larger board using double-stick tape. The sign on the sander clearly indicates the smallest piece needs to be no shorter than 9 inches. Most of the equipment in the shop requires THOUGHT before, during and after it is used. A member cannot, better yet, should not ASSUME equipment is operating correctly, in calibration or is ready for someone just to walk up and use. Thinking about what your doing, how it should be done and getting help is always part of your project plan. You don’t have a plan, that’s may be part of why the maintenance staff is kept busy fixing or recalibrating equipment.