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Anniston Army Depot, AlabamaVolume 31, Number 20238 May 30, 2019

U.S. Postage PaidPresort Standard

Anniston, AL 36201Permit No. 326

Address ServiceRequestedTracks

Fire extinguisher useHow to choose a fire

extinguisher and how and when to use it in an emergency.

See article on page 2.

Inside Tracks

Six S in the shopsHas your shop or

office implemented the concepts of Six S? Read this to learn how.

See article on page 4.

AFAP updateGet an update on the

14 Army Family Action Plan issues.See info on pages 6 and 8.

NOTES• Summer Camp• Outdoor Rec hours• Blood drive• ASIST classes• TRACKS subscription• Cafeteria menus• And more

See info on pages 6 and 7.

Bridge construction nears completionAfter more than three years, transfer

trucks laden with parts, equipment or other items, will soon be able to cross the bridge at Anniston Army Depot’s main gate.

On April 8, 2016, all traffic of more than 26 tons was routed through Eulaton Gate, in-stead of Anniston Army Depot’s main gate.

This was due to an evaluation of the bridge’s load capacity, which determined the bridge had a weight limit of 13 to 27 tons, depending upon the configuration of the ve-hicle.

“It was built for the traffic of the time,” said Jason Wynn, a civil engineer for the de-pot

The Army Corps of Engineers coordi-

nated the construction of a new bridge, built to Alabama Department of Transportation specifications for heavy traffic, approxi-mately 10 feet to the west of the existing bridge.

“The new bridge is designed so a M1 tank can go over it,” said Wynn. “If a vehicle can drive on the interstate, it can drive over that bridge.”

Construction of the new bridge began in February 2018 and traffic is expected to be-gin flowing over it June 10.

In addition to being rated to handle larg-er and heavier traffic, the new bridge is sig-nificantly wider than the old, with a 10-foot safety lane on each side and a sidewalk.

A fence, which curves up over the vehi-cle traffic, was a requirement from Norfolk Southern, which owns the rail line the bridge

passes over.The former bridge was constructed in

1941, at the time the Anniston Ordnance De-pot was being built. It was given to the depot by the state of Alabama in 2010.

The load determination for the bridge came as a result of a biannual bridge inspec-tion, which recommended all bridges re-ceive posted load limits.

Due to the age of the bridge, little was known of its construction. The depot con-tracted with a bridge specialist in early 2016 to determine the load limit.

The old bridge will be demolished and removed later this year. Demolition plans are being coordinated with Norfolk South-ern and will likely involve removal in sec-tions via crane, to prevent debris falling to the rail line.

by Jennifer BacchusANAD PAO

U.S. Army Photo by Jennifer Bacchus

Construction of the bridge at Anniston Army Depot’s main gate is nearly complete. Traffic is expected to flow over the new bridge June 10.

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ment of the Army, or Anniston Army Depot. TRACKS is published biweekly using desktop

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Ben Williams

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It’s important to understand that, with proper training and education, fire extinguishers can save lives and property.

Many adults might not know how or when to use fire extin-guishers.

Types of fire extinguishersThere are five primary types

of fire extinguishers, each de-signed to put out different kinds of fires.

For use with or-d ina ry ma te r i a l s like cloth, wood and paper. This type is

often found in homes and busi-nesses.

F o r u s e w i t h combus t ib l e and flammable liquids like grease, gasoline,

oil and oil-based paints. This type is often found in homes and businesses.

For use with elec-trical equipment like appliances, tools, or other equipment that

is plugged in. This type is often found in homes and businesses.

F o r u s e w i t h flammable metals. This type is often found in factories.

For use with veg-etable oils, animal oils and fats in cook-ing appliances. This

type is often found in commer-cial kitchens, such as in restau-rants, cafeterias or catering busi-nesses.

There are also multipurpose fire extinguishers that might be labeled “B-C” or “A-B-C.”

Most home improvement

stores carry multipurpose fire extinguishers that cover Class A through Class C.

When to use a fire extinguisherFire extinguishers can be

helpful on a small fire.Fire extinguishers are pri-

marily used to assist people in escaping from a fire.

Ask yourself these questions to determine if you should use a fire extinguisher:

• Have I alerted others in the building that there’s a fire?

• Has someone called the fire department?

• Am I physically able to use a fire extinguisher?

• Is the fire small and con-tained in a single object (like a pan or a wastebasket)?

• Am I safe from the fire’s toxic smoke?

• Do I have a clear escape route?

At home, use a fire extin-guisher when all of these ques-tions are answered “yes.”

If you’re unsure about whether or not it’s safe to use a fire extinguisher, and for all oth-er situations, alert others, leave the building and call 911 from a

mobile or neighbor’s phone.It is not recommended that

children use fire extinguishers.At work, evacuate the area, if

possible and call 9-1-1.

How to use a fire extinguisherWhen operating a fire ex-

tinguisher, remember the word PASS:

• Pull the pin. Hold the ex-tinguisher with the nozzle point-ing away from you and release the locking mechanism.

• Aim low. Point the extin-guisher at the base of the fire.

• Squeeze the lever slowly and evenly.

• Sweep the nozzle from side-to-side.

Fire extinguisher maintenanceThe fire extinguishers in your

work areas or homes should be checked for:

• Easy access in an emer-gency: Be sure nothing is block-ing or limiting your ability to reach it.

• The recommended pres-sure level: Many extinguishers have gauges that show when pressure is too high or too low.

• Working parts: Make sure the can, hoses and nozzles aren’t damaged, dented, or rusted.

• Cleanliness: Remove any dust, oil, or grease that might be on the outside of the extin-guisher.

• Guidelines and instruc-tions: Some extinguishers need to be shaken monthly, others need to be pressure tested every few years.

Employees are encouraged to contact their city’s fire depart-ment or the depot’s fire depart-ment at Ext. 6172 if they would like fire extinguisher training or have any questions.

Choosing, using fire extinguishersfrom Staff Reports

U.S. Fire Administration

Courtesy photo

Fire extinguishers are primarily used to assist people in escaping from a fire. Follow these instructions for proper use of fire extinguishers.

Fire statistics

There were an estimated 364,300 residential fires in 2016.

Among those, the top 10 causes of the fires were:

Cooking - 50.3%Heating - 9.6%Unintentional, careless -

6.6%Electrical malfunction - 6.5%Open flame - 4.3%Intentional - 4.2%Appliances - 3.6%Other heat - 3.3%Exposure - 2.9%Smoking - 2.1%There were approximately

96,800 nonresidential fires in 2016 and cooking topped the list of causes.

Some tips to prevent cooking fires:

• Keep an eye on what you fry. Most cooking fires start when someone is frying food.

• Watch what you are cook-ing. Fires start when the heat is too high. If you see any smoke or the grease starts to boil, turn the burner off.

• Make sure you are awake and alert. Alcohol and some drugs can make you sleepy.

• Wear short sleeves or roll them up so they don’t catch on fire.

• Make sure children and pets stay at least 3 feet away from a hot stove.

• Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove so no one can bump them or pull them over.

• Move things that can burn away from the stove. This in-cludes dish towels, bags, boxes, paper and curtains.

from Staff ReportsU.S. Fire Administration

TRACKS 3May 30, 2019

Tips for preventing heat-related illnessStay Cool

Wear Appropriate Clothing: Choose lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.

Stay Cool Indoors: Stay in an air-conditioned place as much as possible. If your home does not have air con-ditioning, go to the shopping mall or public library - even a few hours spent in air conditioning can help your body stay cooler when you go back into the heat. Call your lo-cal health department to see if there are any heat-relief shelters in your area.

Keep in Mind: Electric fans may provide comfort, but when the temperature is in the high 90s, they will not prevent heat-related illness. Taking a cool shower or bath or moving to an air-conditioned place is a much better way to cool off. Use your stove and oven less to maintain a cooler temperature in your home.

Schedule Outdoor Activities Carefully: Try to limit your outdoor activity to when it’s coolest, like morning and evening hours. Rest often in shady areas so that your body has a chance to recover.

Pace Yourself: Cut down on exercise during the heat. If you’re not accustomed to working or exercising in a hot environment, start slowly and pick up the pace gradually. If exertion in the heat makes your heart pound and leaves you gasping for breath, STOP all activity. Get into a cool area or into the shade, and rest, especially if you become light-headed, confused, weak, or faint.

Wear Sunscreen: Sunburn affects your body’s abil-ity to cool down and can make you dehydrated. If you must go outdoors, protect yourself from the sun by wear-ing a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and by putting on sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher 30 minutes prior to going out. Continue to reapply it according to the package direc-tions.

Tip: Look for sunscreens that say “broad spectrum” or “UVA/UVB protection” on their labels- these products work best.

Do Not Leave Children in Cars: Cars can quickly heat up to dangerous temperatures, even with a window cracked open. While anyone left in a parked car is at risk, children are especially at risk of getting a heat stroke or dying. When traveling with children, remember to do the following:

Never leave infants, children or pets in a parked car,

even if the windows are cracked open.To remind yourself that a child is in the car, keep a

stuffed animal in the car seat. When the child is buckled in, place the stuffed animal in the front with the driver.

When leaving your car, check to be sure everyone is out of the car. Do not overlook any children who have fallen asleep in the car.

Avoid Hot and Heavy Meals: They add heat to your body!

Stay HydratedDrink Plenty of Fluids: Drink more fluids, regardless

of how active you are. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink.

Warning: If your doctor limits the amount you drink or has you on water pills, ask how much you should drink while the weather is hot.

Stay away from very sugary or alcoholic drinks - these actually cause you to lose more body fluid. Also avoid very cold drinks, because they can cause stomach cramps.

Replace Salt and Minerals: Heavy sweating re-moves salt and minerals from the body that need to be replaced. A sports drink can replace the salt and minerals you lose in sweat.

If you are on a low-salt diet, have diabetes, high blood pressure, or other chronic conditions, talk with your doc-tor before drinking a sports beverage or taking salt tablets.

Keep Your Pets Hydrated: Provide plenty of fresh water for your pets, and leave the water in a shady area.

Stay InformedCheck for Updates: Check your local news for ex-

treme heat alerts and safety tips and to learn about any cooling shelters in your area.

Know the Signs: Learn the signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses and how to treat them.

Use a Buddy System: When working in the heat, monitor the condition of your coworkers and have some-one do the same for you. Heat-induced illness can cause a person to become confused or lose consciousness. If you are 65 years of age or older, have a friend or relative call to check on you twice a day during a heat wave. If you know someone in this age group, check on them at least twice a day.

Monitor Those at High Risk: Although anyone at any time can suffer from heat-related illness, some people are at greater risk than others:

• Infants and young children• People 65 years of age or older• People who are overweight• People who overexert during work or exercise• People who are physically ill, especially with heart

disease or high blood pressure, or who take certain medi-cations, such as for depression, insomnia or poor circula-tion

Visit adults at risk at least twice a day and closely watch them for signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Infants and young children, of course, need much more frequent watching.

Courtesy photo

Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink water during hot weather or exercise.

from Staff ReportsCDC.gov


Under the umbrella of Continu-ous Process Improvement at Annis-ton Army Depot are three concepts which assist the installation in find-ing cost savings and implementing more efficient processes.

These concepts are:Lean, which is core to CPI, as

it is used to identify and remove waste.

Six Sigma, a statistical and da-ta-driven approach to finding defi-ciencies.

Six S, a productivity tool for work areas.

“Six S enables workspace or-ganization and safety and creates a culture for perfection and efficient use of our resources,” said Mark Johnson, the director of Production Engineering. “The thing to remem-ber about Six S is a place for every-thing and everything in its place.”

The six S elements are:• Sort – get rid of things not

needed. Don’t keep things just in case you need them.

• Straighten – organize the items you need to keep in your work area.

• Scrub – clean.“This is cleaning to a different

level – paint walls, clean and paint equipment, and mop the floor. This gives us a chance to see and solve problems that may have been cov-ered or hidden by dirt,” said John-son.

• Safety – any safety issues must be addressed immediately and corrected.

• Standardize – take actions to keep the work area in its new, improved condition. Through stan-dardization, it should be obvious when anything is out of place.

• Sustain – keep up or prolong.“When we don’t sustain and go

back to the old ways, we fail. This boils down to self-discipline and ownership. Every employee in the organization from leadership to the employee on the floor has a role to

play.”Each cost center should have a

Six S board posted, which should be updated on a weekly basis.

“This is to help each organiza-tion see how they are doing against each of the Six S elements,” said Johnson.

The Turret Systems #2/Artillery Branch has seen firsthand the posi-tive impact a well-organized and clean workspace can have.

The branch employees opted to Six S their shop in the Spring and Summer of 2018.

They cleaned, painted, orga-nized, optimized their work flow and kept it neat and organized.

“The nicer it looks, the better the employees keep it,” said Mike Collier, the branch’s supervisor.

So, when employees learned they were moving to a new build-ing, they opted to sort, straighten,

scrub, standardize and correct safe-ty issues before moving in.

“The employees have really taken ownership of this process and a lot of changes are their idea,” said Collier.

Caution stripes now adorn the floor at the foot of all stairways, even ones with only a few steps. Bright green paint guides those who may need assistance to the eyewash stations. And every specific area - from parts storage to work bays and places for cleaning supplies - is marked with paint in a color spe-cific to what is stored or occurs in that space.

“A shop is like a classic car, it’s all in the details,” said Stacy Thornton, one of the branch’s artil-lery leaders. “If it is properly main-tained, everyone can enjoy it for generations to come and class never goes out of style.”

Cleaning a component of continuous improvementShops, offices throughout ANAD operate more efficiently, effectively through Six S process

by Jennifer BacchusANAD PAO


Rontavius McGhee, right, and Tommy DeForest sweep a bay in the Turret Sys-tems #2/Artillery Branch. Cleaning is one of the elements of Six S.


Jeremy Smith paints a line to mark a storage area in Bldg. 102, which will be the new home for ANAD’s artillery work.


Painted lines along the floor guide those in need to the eyewash stations located throughout the building.

Courtesy photo

This photo, taken before changes in the new artillery shop began, shows the need for cleaning and organizing work areas.

Hot Dog Eating Contest


The Voluntary Protection Program promotes excellence in work site safety and health.

VPP involves managers, em-ployees and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration working together to establish re-lationships at workplaces which have implemented comprehen-sive safety and health manage-ment systems.

When you become a Star VPP Site, this means your orga-nization’s outstanding efforts to achieve exemplary occupational safety and health conditions have been recognized by OSHA.

These are the programs which are part of the OSHA VPP:

Star: Recognition for em-ployers and employees who demonstrate exemplary achieve-ment in the prevention and con-trol of occupational safety and health hazards the development, implementation and continuous improvement of their safety and health management system.

Demonstration: Recogni-tion for employers and employ-ees who operate effective safety and health management systems that differ from current VPP re-quirements. This program en-ables OSHA to test the efficacy of different approaches.

ANAD’s goal is to reach Star status.

To evaluate our readiness for that achievement, the depot is completing the OSHA Chal-lenge.

Throughout the OSHA Chal-lenge, an outside team of auditors will routinely visit and assess ANAD’s readiness and progress toward VPP Star Status.

The OSHA Challenge is met by completing three stages of ex-cellence.

In the first stage, organiza-tions write regulations and put programs into place.

During the second stage, those programs are refined and employees are held accountable.

The third stage ensures the organization is doing what was placed in writing and that the program is constantly improving.

We are currently working on the second phase.

In order to meet this stage of OSHA Challenge, ANAD must actively engage all employees in the safety program.

This means participating in surveys, training, development of policies, accident investiga-tions and giving feedback about safety programs.

The Safety Office needs employees across the depot to be involved to help implement change.

What is the benefit of the OSHA Challenge and VPP to ANAD?

The main benefit is a signifi-cant reduction in the number of injuries and illnesses we have, which means more people go home safely every day to their

families, who depend on them.Statistical evidence for sites

which achieve VPP are impres-sive. The average VPP site has a Days Away, Restricted or Trans-ferred case rate which is 52 per-cent below the average for its industry.

Actions taken and imple-mented to achieve VPP status lead to these low rates.

These reductions begin when the site commits to the VPP ap-proach to safety and health man-agement and the challenging VPP application process.

A benefit to employees is an increase in morale, efficiency and job security.

Industries benefit as VPP sites evolve into models of excel-lence and influence industry wide practices.

But, as stated earlier, the big-gest benefit is always that more employees go home safely to their loved ones.

ANAD’s goal is safety excellencefrom Staff Reports

ANAD Safety Office

U.S. Army Photo by Mark Cleghorn

Jennifer Keller disassembles an AGB module for an AGT 1500 turbine en-gine. Wearing proper personal protective equipment and following work instructions are some of the keys to ensuring ANAD achieves its Voluntary Protection Program goal.

Sign up for these EAD events

Time: 12:30-2 p.m.

Contact Martin Walker in Bldg. 268 at Ext. 5622

to sign up.

Talent Show

Car S

how

Date: June 28Time: 11:30 a.m.Location: Main Stage

Contact Janet Pernell in

Bldg. 128 at Ext. 7539 for more information

or to sign up.

Space is limited.Cars, trucks and

motorcycles welcome.

Contact Meldric Wilson in Bldg. 268 at Ext. 5622

for more information or to sign up.

Fourteen quality of life issues were briefed and discussed at the Army Family Action Plan Execu-tive Steering Committee Meeting.

The meeting was held March 20 and chaired by Anniston Army Depot Commander Col. Joel War-hurst.

During the meeting, 13 issues were closed. One issue remains open.

Issue 19-1: Customer parking at the AOD Federal Credit Union on depot

Assigned Agency: Command Staff

Scope: Currently, there are no dedicated customer parking spaces at the AOD Federal Credit Union on depot. The only parking spac-es here are routinely occupied by AOD employees and government vehicles. This creates problems when employees need to conduct banking activities at the credit union and only have limited time to do so (breaks, lunch, etc.).

Action Plan: There is lim-ited parking in the industrial area, which precludes assigning any additional spaces to the customer parking spaces at the AOD Federal Credit Union on depot.

Status: Closed/unattainable due to limited parking space in the industrial area.

Issue 19-2: East side indoor recreational center

Assigned Agency: DFMWRScope: Currently there is not

an indoor recreational center on the East side of the installation that offers ping pong, half-court basket-ball, etc. This creates a problem for employees on the East side of the installation for indoor recreational activities during breaks, lunches

and when employee are off duty who utilize the depot’s back gate.

Action Plan: The depot has two recreational buildings for use, Bldgs. 206 and 422. Resources are not available to construct addition-al facilities.

Issue Status: Closed/unattain-able due to funding.

Issue 19-3: Appreciation for Directorate of Emergency Services employees

Assigned Agency: DESScope: Anniston Army De-

pot has an Employee Apprecia-tion Day, but many Directorate of Emergency Services employees do not get to participate during the event. The DES employees are required to work the event to keep the ANAD patrons safe.

Action Plan: Security guards and fire fighters were allowed to participate and rotate through the event.

Issue Status: Closed/No ac-tion required.

Issue 19-4: Tractor trailer des-ignated turn-around area on depot

Assigned Agency: DES/DPWScope: Tractor trailer drivers

are not turning around at the des-ignated area on depot. When the drivers miss the designated turn around, near Bldg. 212, it causes them to turn around in the Child Development Center parking lot or back up to a point near the DeSo-to Pastime Center. This creates a safety issue for the children, depot patrons, vehicles and landscaping/parking lots.

Action Plan: The Directorate of Public Works installed larger signs on 10/16/2018.

Issue Status: Closed/attain-able


notes from around the Track

May 31Snack line only

June 3Hot dogsChili, sauerkraut, relish, cheeseColeslaw, Baked beansFrench fries or onion rings

June 4Lasagna with meat sauceSteamed broccoliSide salad, Focaccia bread

June 5Grilled pork chopRoasted new potatoesGreen beansCream cornYeast roll

June 6Fried chickenBaked chickenMac and cheesePinto beansTurnip greensCornbread

June 10Country fried steakMashed potatoes and gravyBlack eyed peasCollard greensCornbread

June 11Hamburger steakMashed potatoes and gravyField peas, Fried okraYeast roll

June 12Chicken or beef soft tacoSpanish riceMexican black beans and cornTaco salad bowl

June 13Brats and burgers

June 14Snack line only

June 17Snack line only

June 18Baked chicken zitiSteamed broccoliCorn on the cobGarlic bread

Cafeteria menus

Outdoor Recreation has relo-cated to the former Skills Devel-opment Center (Bldg. 74) with the following hours of operation:

Monday 7:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.Tuesday 7:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.Wednesday ClosedThursday 7:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.Friday 7:30 a.m.- 4 p.m.Off Friday 7:30 a.m.- noon

For additional information, contact Outdoor Recreation at Ext. 7547.

New hours for Outdoor Rec

Join Anniston Army Depot’s School Age Center for an amazing summer.

Registration has begun for Child and Youth Services’ Summer Camp.

Dates: May 27 to Aug. 2.Parents can sign children up for the summer or only the

fun-filled weeks needed.Summer camp fees are charged weekly and based on to-

tal family income. Payment is due the Wednesday prior to the beginning of camp week.

For additional information, contact CYS at 256-235-6273.

Summer Camp

ANAD's recycling program no longer has bins at Bldg. 1109 for items brought

from home to be recycled.For additional information, call Ext. 6838.

• See AFAP, page 8

Army Family Action Plan issues update

by Amanda MullinaxANAD AFAP


The DeSoto Pastime Center announces a new format for electronic bin-go – wireless tablets.

The handheld devices allow patrons to play bin-go anywhere in the facility.

Electronic bingo is available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and work Fridays from 3:30-8:30 p.m.

Games cost between 25 cents and $1.

Wireless electronic bingo

ANAD’s Recycling Sales are scheduled from 8-11 a.m. on the following dates:

• June 29• July 27• August 24• September 21• October 19Dates are subject to change.Contact Cynthia Boyette at 256-235-6838

for additional information.

Recycle sales

Due to workload requirements, ANAD will not have a July maintenance shutdown this year.

Since the week of the holiday is a three-day workweek, many employees may plan leave.

All employees requesting leave must work with their supervisors, who have been charged with ensuring cost centers and offices maintain minimum staffing requirements for production purposes.

No July shutdown for depot

Give the gift of life during Anniston Army Depot’s next quarterly blood drive, June 20 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Donation loca-tions are the Physi-cal Fitness Center and DeSoto Enter-tainment Center. The schedule will be in the June 13 issue of TRACKS.

Save a life

Directorate and staff offices requiring audio conference services may re-serve one via the Directorate of Information Management Communications Office.

There are currently five audio conference lines available for conference calls with four or more participants.

Submit ANAD Form 25-13E a minimum of 24 hours in advance of your requested call date.

ANAD Form 25-13E is available on the Intranet under the Forms tab, ANAD Forms.

For additional information, contact Alan Lindsay at Ext. 4578.

Reserve audio conference lines

Have info for TRACKS?Call PAO at Ext. 6281!

Cochran graduatesTyceonia Cochran graduated

magna cum laude from Mun-ford High School May 23. Proud parents are Tieshia and Detylon Pearson, Christopher Cochran and Shakema Heath. Grandpar-ents are the late Willie and Doris Brewster, Edward Cochran and Willie and Sandra Stephens.

During her time in high school, she was in the Senior Beta Club and Mu Alpha Theta for four years, Future Business Leaders of America for two years and was inducted into the National Honor Society.

Tyceonia plans to attend Troy University to pursue a degree in biomedicine with the goal of be-coming an anesthesiologist.

Give blood June 20

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Employee Appreciation Day is scheduled for June 28. Directorates and staff offices throughout the in-stallation are preparing events for employees to enjoy.

A detailed schedule and infor-mation regarding events will be in future issues of TRACKS and on the LAN. Please stay tuned to those avenues of information.

Employees are asked to vol-unteer to assist with EAD through their directorate or staff office first, then, those who are available to as-sist with EAD set-up or any other roles, they should contact Johnnie Whitehead at Ext. 7445 or visit Bldg. 220.

Volunteer for EADCourtesy photo

Issue 19-5: Summer camp program for 6th -12th grades

Assigned Agency: DFMWR/CYSScope: Currently, Child and Youth

Services doesn’t offer a summer camp program for 6th – 12th graders. Some depot employees do not have a support network to leave older youth during the time school is out for summer. This causes the employee to pay high cost sitters/day camps or leave the children throughout the days without supervision of a parent/guardian.

Action Plan: Based on the population data, there is not an adequate population to support initiatives for a 6th-12th grade program. The CYS facility is not designed for children in grades 6th-12th grade. A teen program is required to be set-up like an open recreation facility and the design of the current facility cannot meet those needs. Funding is only provided for ser-vices for ages six weeks to fifth grade. CYS partners with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, which offers a variety of programming in the Anniston catch-ment area at the three clubs to support this need. YMCA of Calhoun County offers a variety of programs for youth as well. Ac-tive duty personnel may qualify for the Military Youth Outreach Program, where the Installation Management Command funds annual memberships in BGCA Clubs off post. YMCA of Calhoun County offers a variety of programs for youth as well. CYS cannot require privately owned facilities to discount their prices.

Issue Status: Closed

Issue 19-6: Handicapped bus lightsAssigned Agency: DPWScope: A handicapped bus sits in front

of Bldg. 140 every morning with its lights on. The direction it is parked, with lights shining toward oncoming traffic, makes it difficult to see pedestrians walking.

Action Plan: Issue has been complet-ed by asking the driver to turn lights off while parked.


Issue 19-7: On-site personal trainer or aerobics instructor

Assigned Agency: DFMWRScope: Someone to lead aerobics

classes, help develop a workout routine and how to use the workout equipment correctly. This could reduce self-inflicted injuries and increase the number of patrons who attend the Physical Fitness Center.

Action Plan: The PFC can provide information as to diet and exercise plans. The PFC also has videos for patrons to use in the upstairs aerobic room. Employees can contact Gerrad Slaton at Ext. 6385 for assistance.


Issue 19-8: WL/WG civilian deploy-ments to the Middle East

Scope: Employee perception is that only GS employee are offered opportuni-ties to deploy to the Middle East.

Assigned Agency: DP/DOOAction Plan: TACOM Mobilization

and Deployment requirements are no lon-ger required/announced at this time. If TA-COM has a specific skill set required from the ANAD workforce it will be distributed to the directors. The directors will than so-licit candidates from within the workforce.


Issue 19-9: Welding accessoriesAssigned Agency: DPMScope 1: Welder Coveralls: The qual-

ity of and limited assortment of sizes of welding coveralls available for checkout at the Safety Tool Crib.

Action Plan: As of April 19, 2019, coveralls in size 50-56 have been ordered.

Path Forward: The Anniston Con-tracting office is processing a procurement package submitted by the Directorate of Production Management for a supply con-tract for the purchase of coverall for depot employees, including welders.

Issue Status: OpenScope 2: Welder Hoods: The welder

hoods do not fit properly and the visual opening is too small.

Action Plan: As of April 30, 2019, a trial was completed by two welding cost centers to utilize two different brands of welding helmets and provide feedback. The manufacturer which received the most positive feedback was RPB and will be or-dered as the primary unit to be stocked. Welders found the hood to be extremely lightweight, with good vision and they liked the cooling unit. This was, by far, the preferred hood.

While RPB was preferred by the ma-jority, there were a small number of weld-ers, primarily performing cutting opera-tions, who found the lighter outer shroud of the RPB unit did not hang as well during cutting. They also felt the hood wasn’t well constructed. The Safety Of-fice recommends a second manufacturer,

3M, be stocked in a very low quantity as an alternative (back-up) option for those performing heavier duty tasks, based on this feedback, to ensure all operations are adequately addressed. The Safety Office will also pursue discussions with RPB to determine if a leather shroud option might be available in the future.

The Safety Crib will purchase both the supplied air hood and have a small number of PAPR units available for special situa-tions where the hose is not a good option. This should address the need for a more current welding hood with readily avail-able parts and also address the AFAP is-sue. The Safety Crib will also ensure the depot maintains the same basic manu-facturers utilized for other operations at ANAD (RPB and 3M), so there are not too many variables in the program.

Issue Status: Open

Issue 19-10: Workflow process deci-sions

Assigned Agency: Command StaffScope: Employees would like to pro-

vide upper management with recommen-dations/concerns when decisions are being regarding relocation of workshops, equip-ment and materials at ANAD.

Action Plan: Employees are brought into the decision-making process at ev-ery opportunity. Additionally, the depot has reinstituted its suggestion program, in which all employees are eligible to partici-pate.

Issue Status: Closed/attainable

Issue 19-11: Incentive awards for non-supervisors

Assigned Agency: Command StaffScope: The perception of the ANAD

workforce is that only Supervisors/Lead-ers receive incentive awards.

Action Plan: All depot employees are eligible to receive incentive awards. The depot recently reviewed and revamped the awards program in its entirety and routine feedback is provided to senior managers regarding awards processing.

Issue Status: Closed/attainable

Issue 19-12: Time keeping account-ability

Assigned Agency: Command StaffScope: More stringent time keeping

accountability for supervisors at ANAD.Action Plan: Supervisors at every

level are responsible to ensure employees (including subordinate supervisors) are

held accountable on all administrative ac-tions, include timekeeping. This issue was addressed at the directors meeting.


Issue 19-13: Work scheduleAssigned Agency: Command StaffScope: Employees who work outside

during the summer months would like for management to allow a more flexible time schedule to help with heat related stress.

Action Plan: ANAD will review work schedules during periods of extreme weather with respect to the health and wel-fare of depot employees. Supervisors and employees must follow extreme weather guidelines and recommendations, as pub-lished in depot policy and/or depot safety bulletins.


Issue 19-14: Dumbbells/free weights in the Nichols Cardio Center

Assigned Agency: DFMWRScope: Patrons who work on the East

side of the installation like to work out with free weights and dumbbells during their 30-minute lunch. The East side Nich-ols Cardio Center is only used as a cardio center and doesn’t offer free weights for patrons to use.

Action Plan: No action should be taken on this issue. The Nichols Cardio Center is for cardio only, due to no staff-ing at the facility and no current funding for a recreation position. The PFC staff placed free weight machines in the facility in 2017. The use of dumbbells would be a safety issue, resulting in serious injury or death for the individuals. The PFC on the West side offers a wide selection of free weights patrons can use before/after work hours.



From AFAP, page 6

AFAP issue can be submitted throughout the year by emailing the issue to Amanda Mullinax at [email protected] or utilizing the yellow “ammo” box in the Army Community Service Build-ing, Bldg. 220. Please complete the form located near the box. All sub-mitted issues are confidential.

If you would like more informa-tion on the AFAP process, call ACS at 256-741-5247.

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