Towel Mill Sets New Safety Record
Employees of the Towel Mill at Fieldale have set
a new safety record for the mill by workmg more
than a million man-hours without a lost-time accident.
This is believed to be the second time that the milhon-
man-liour mark has been reached since the Towel
Mill began operations in 1919.
For some time the mill has conducted a well-plan-
ned and well executed safety program. Efforts have
been made to eliminatee any unsafe conditions that
have been reported by inspection committees and
numerous other suggestions by the safety committees
have been put into effect.
Membership on the plant safety committee is rotat
ed in oredr that all production employees who so de
sire may have an opportunity to serve. The coopera
tion of all employees with the plant safety committee
and the supervisors has enabled the mill to establish
an enviable record.
A safety slogan contest was held recently in which
employees throughout the mill ocmpeted for cash
prizes. The winning slogans were posted on boards
which were rotated through the various departments
at the mill. Another contest is planned soon, as well
as various other means of promoting safety.
In commenting on the outstanding safety perform
ance of the Towel Mill employees, D. E. Simons, miji
superintendent, said: “The establishment of our mil
lion man-hour record came as a result of the excellent
teamwork on the part of all the people in the mill.
“Towel Mill employees are very safety-conscious
and take pride in their ability to work safely so as to
avoid injury to themselves or their fellow workers.
“The foremen and assistant foremen maintain an
active interest in safety and consider it an impprtant
part of their jobs to help employees avoid injuries.
The supervisors and the people on the safety com
mittee are always on the lookout for unsafe condi
tions and unsafe work habits.
“The supervisors talk to employees daily concern
ing the importance of safe work and are receptive to
ideas advanced by the employees.
“We appreciate the cooperation shown by all of
our people in the matter of employee safety. Al
though we are proud of the first million man-hours
of safe work, we now have set a goal of two million
man-hours without an accident and are making every
effort to reach this new objective.”
TOWEL MILL EMPLOYEES b
have worked one million man-hours Fi
WITHOUT A LOST-TIME ACCIDENT
Proud of the safety record of their mill are these employees
who hold a banner that later was placed over the gate at the
Towel Mill entrance. Left to right, Fay Warren, Helen Beheler,
Mamie Sawyers, Frances Hager, Maxine Harmon, Blanche
Clarlt, Eugene Nichols, Barbara Alley, Morris Wilson, Harold
Franklin, Noel Tilley and Ralph Hubbard.
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Members of the plant safety committee played a big part
in helping the mill establish its outstanding record. Front row,
left to right, Frances Hager, Mary Lou Allen, Lillian Hall,
Otha Shelton, Paul Walker, Hobart Gusler, Joe Joyce, Thomas
Joyce, James Cassell, Frances Martin, Orie Jamerson and Mary
Turner. Back row, Turner Gilbert, D. E. Simons, Morris Wil
son, Robert Wingate, Cecil Odell, Lawrence French, Vernon
Wood, Robert Barrett, Jack Hill, John Craig, Ernest Arnold,
James Fariss, Claude Martin, Oscar King, William Hill, Joseph
Hill, Kenneth Pilson, Everette Jameison, Bernice Crowe, Homer
McAlexander, Jimmie Cannaday and C. P. Wilson.
(See additional picture on the opposite page)
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