Darius Lisowski (NE) received a Gold Spot Award in May 2017 for safeguarding machine tool operations in Building 308 and taking the initiative to help operators fulfill their training.
Lisowski, a qualified operator, prevented people who were not listed on the division’s approved operators list from operating machines. He took it upon himself to support … Read More
On May 6, 2017, John Pace (AES) received a Gold Spot Award for identifying a hazard and taking action to eliminate it.
John often works in tight fitting spaces behind the storage ring cavities, which require him to crawl on his hands and knees under support structures and other equipment. In one particular area, John … Read More
Kaitlyn Vanderwall (STE) received a Gold Spot Award in May 2017 for hosting the Security Awareness Special Interest Group (SASIG) conference at Argonne.
Vanderwall not only arranged to have Argonne serve as the host site—saving travel and registration costs for Argonne and DOE employees—she also coordinated with conference team members to schedule guest speakers, drafted … Read More
Several Argonne employees received on-the-spot recognition for displaying positive safety and/or quality assurance initiative during the month of May 2017.
Gold Spot Award recipients John Carlsen (FAC) Douglas Carvelli (FAC) James Korienek (FAC) Sophia Kowalczyk (FAC) Darius Lisowski (NE) Michael McDowell (XSD) Jared Nugent (STE) John Pace (AES) Michael Pape (XSD) Jerry Rice (AES) Matthew … Read More
John Rohrer (PHY) received a Gold Spot Award in April 2017 for ensuring that a pedestrian and vehicular safety hazard was mitigated.
Rohrer noticed that a manhole located near the Building 203 dock had degraded to the point where the surrounding asphalt had sunk. This presented a safety issue for pedestrians, delivery vehicles, etc.
Rohrer … Read More
On April 26, 2017, Michael Duoba (ES) received a Gold Spot Award for taking quick, proactive measures when he smelled natural gas.
One evening, after normal work hours, Duoba was walking to his vehicle when he noticed the distinct smell of natural gas in the air. He knew a natural gas leak could be dangerous, … Read More
Julie Freyer-Reeves (HSE) received a Gold Spot Award in April 2017 for mitigating a potential electrical shock hazard.
Julie observed a contractor conducting work on an X-ray machine. The individual had opened an access panel that contained live voltage. This was not part of the original Job Safety Analysis, so Julie used stop work authority … Read More
Several Argonne employees received on-the-spot recognition for displaying positive safety and/or quality assurance initiative during the month of April 2017.
Gold Spot Award recipients Terry Allocco (FMS) Daniel Burke (AES) Don Cain (FMS) Michael Duoba (ES) Julie Freyer-Reeves (HSE) John Rohrer (PHY) Jeffrey Slawinski (FMS) William Sterling (FMS) Silver Spot Award recipients David Matar (FMS) … Read More
Mike Pemble (FMS) received a Gold Spot Award in March 2017 for developing and implementing an electronic FireManager scheduling software system.
Pemble’s system developments have increased the efficiency of Fire Department operations, improved the quality of timely notifications and significantly reduced the need for paper.
Pemble spent many hours, both on and off shift, making … Read More
On March 14, 2017, James Lewellen (BIS) received a Gold Spot Award for averting a hazard in a high-traffic walking area.
During a visit to Building 202, Lewellen spotted a critical safety hazard that he could not ignore—a manhole was missing its cover. He called 911, and in no time the manhole was secured with … Read More
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