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Three employees at Plant Barry were recognized for their stop work participation.

Two employees at Plant Barry were recognized for their stop work participation.

Employees at Plant Greene County were recognized for using their stop work authority during the second quarter of 2023.

Employees at Plant Barry's Ash Pond project were recognized for using their stop work authority during June.

Several employees at Plant Barry's Ash Pond project were recognized for using their stop work authority during May.

Several contractor employees at Plant Barry were recognized for using their stop work authority during April.

The team at Plant Greene County Project recognized for their Stop Works during the first quarter of 2023.

When starting work to build a scaffold in a crusher house Terry Johnson noticed they were positioned in a way that would put the men in danger of contacting the belt in the event of a fall. The belt was not under LOTO so Terry stopped work until the belt could be under LOTO.

Kenneth Davis stopped work when he noticed a loose rock midway up the highwall above where a roller compactor operator was working.

Scott Boothe stopped work when he noticed exhaust fumes from a powerwasher entering the work area.

John Nyman stopped work when he noticed maintenance work near welding work.

Eddie Walker stopped a crew member about to start work without a hard hat.

Amanda Smallwood stopped a crew member about to work on a tool that was still energized.

Chris Murr with Mcabee stopped work while starting work in chemical house when he noticed a strange smell and saw a pipe dripping. Chris got himself and other workers out of area and notified his supervisor. The plant was notified and quicky repaired the leak.

Brad Anderson and Hieu Nguyen stopped work when they noticed a contractor was working from a scaffold that had not been inspected.

Tiffany Weaver stopped work when she noticed two dump trucks too close together for raising the beds of the trucks.

Jesse Turner stopped a crew from moving a flat bed trailer loaded with material to transport because the load was not strapped down.

In several instances, employees stopped workers, discussed how their safety could be at risk, and used situations as training opportunities.

The 2023 Regional Training Schedules are available.

In two separate instances, Mark Walker and Will O'Gwynn stopped workers in situations where their safety could be at risk.

These employees were recognized for their interventions:

• Employees were preparing to remove a pump and relocate it to a different relief well. They had the valve closed to isolate the pump, but no lock on the valve. Will O'Gwynn asked about the task and recommended they stop to have a LOTO placed on the valve. The crew was thankful for Will recognizing the issue and bringing it to their attention.
• Joshua Pearson had two stop works turned in. First, he was picking up employees at the end of the shift in the site bus. An excavator operator shut down his equipment but left the excavator bucket in the air. Josh stopped him from getting on the bus and had him go back to lower the bucket to the ground. Second he was getting the bus fueled by the fueling crew. As the fueler began to fill the bus, he walked away from the nozzle while it was pumping. Joshua got the attention of the fueler and explained to prevent a spill he could not leave the hose unattended.
• Makayla Weaver was driving a dump truck when she observed a site truck run a stop sign on the ash pond. She flagged the truck down and inquired if the driver knew that they had run the stop sign. The truck driver stated that they did not see it but were thankful for being reminded. As a result, the sign was placed on a taller stand to be more visible.

There are no longer any restrictions above and beyond what the CDC recommends. Please refer to their website for any needed information: Isolation and Precautions for People with COVID-19.

Marcus Jones stopped work when he noticed a lift basket cross over a red barricade.

John Kiper stopped work to avoid a potential fall exposure at a manhole.

These employees were recognized:

• Rob Young stopped work when a haul truck contacted a barrier.
• Chris Stowe stopped his planned excavation after he noticed an unusual odor.

Martiniz Curry observed a work area was in need of repair and cleanup before work could proceed safely.

Contact the new Training Coordinator Rob Dzurino for training at:

• Rob Dzurino - Training Coordinator
  Office 1-800-648-3271, Extension 5225
  Email robin.dzurino@bscc.edu

Robert Russell, Joshua Pearson and Buddy Hickman were recognized by site management and the Barry SST site champion for using their stop work authority in July 2022.

Blake Baria and Trey Lawless were recognized by site management and the Barry SST site champion for using their stop work authority in July 2022.

Chantel George and Nail Davidson were recognized by site management and the Barry SST site champion for their stop work submissions in June.

These employees were rewarded and recognized by site management and the site SST champ for their awareness and interventions.

Chris Holliman observed a vendor dump truck was in the process of dumping fill material on uneven ground.

The safety alert Step Right Up to Ladder Safety provides safety tips that can help prevent ladder accidents.

These employees were recognized by site management for their interventions:

• Jesse Tuner noticed that a washout had been concealed when workers were placing seeds and hay along a dike.
• Blake Baria stopped work to wait for the proper extraction equipment when a dump truck became stuck.
• Jeremy Lott radioed other operators in the area to stop as he noticed that a coworker placing cones along the edge of a roadway had walked too far from his guard vehicle.

Derrick Stevens stopped a coworker who was climbing a ladder with a drill in his hand to remind him to secure the tool.

Jarquinn Thompson stopped work to ask a coworker to replace his worn-out tool lanyard.

Nate and Brian stopped all traffic in an area to ensure the safety of persons on the ground.

While insulating on an air heater expansion joint Arturo Guzman called a Stop Work when he noticed an electrical wire smoking in the conduit.

Bobby Arnold decided to pause work when he observed an employee using a high torque without use of hand protection (impact gloves).

While a crew was changing out a gearbox on the Unit 1 pac silo Darian Sidney noticed an attempt to remove the coupling put both EEs in pinch-point positions.

Sherika Davis was tasked with cleaning up a large water spill in the Unit 1 control room when she discovered cables with exposed ends laying in the standing water.

During preparation to remove a dredge pump, Troy Tacchi called for a Stop Work when he observed the connected shackles did not appear to be sized correctly.

Drake Catchings was recognized for using his stop work authority when the close proximity of two trucks offloading was potentially unsafe. A new traffic pattern was established to prevent the issue from recurring.

Leonard Addison (Trans Ash Operator) was recognized for using his stop work authority when he recognized a subcontractor had entered his work area without notification and not following the man on the ground procedure.

Charles Davidson, Grant Coaker and Joseph Bush were recognized for using their stop work authority. Charles Davidson stopped work when he found their JSA did not have specific hazards for the job to be performed. Grant Coaker observed two articulating dump trucks, traveling in opposite directions, attempting to use the same entrance ramp at the same time. Joseph Bush was present when a vendor pump company was stopped and made to review the LOTO with the crew.

Grant Coaker, Chase Green and Blake Baria were recognized for using their stop work authority. Grant Coaker was recognized for his commitment to safety and his continued promotion of stop work authority to his crew. Chase Green stopped and instructed a contractor attempting to make a U-turn in a truck crane on the narrow ash pond road. Blake Baria stopped and spoke an employee that was beginning to move an aerial lift without wearing a safety harness.

Chris Sasser was recognized for using his stop work authority when he noticed a new hire was not using the safety approved tool buckets that are allowed at height.

Finnell "Nail" Davidson was recognized for using his stop work authority when he observed another company preparing to work inside of an electrical sump and noticed that their air monitor hose was only approximately 2 feet deep inside the sump.

Jacob Gray, Blake Baria and Steven Beck were recognized for using their stop work authority. Jacob Gray saw an employee setting up to refuel a piece of equipment and noticed he was not wearing safety glasses. Blake Baria recognized that a new excavator operator was tracking parallel to the ditch that he was excavating in the ash pond. Steven Beck witnessed an employee using a breaker box as a switching device for a submersible water pump.

Darnell Harris and Norman Harris were recognized for using their stop work authority.

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidelines and Screening Questions have been updated. For detailed information, visit the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information and Updates page.

Jordan Steele and Benny Eubanks were recognized for using their stop work authority at Plant Barry during the week of Feb. 21, 2022.

The Stop Work Authority Metrics for year to date 2021 are available.

Phillip Drake was recognized for using his stop work authority.

The 2022 Regional Training Schedules are available.

Willie Watkins from GA West was recognized for a great SWA.

The Stop Work Authority Metrics have been updated to reflect 2021 YTD (as of 10/05/21).

Visit the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information and Updates page to view the new guidelines for suppliers and vendors.

The SST Committee voted in a new Chairman, Chad Kendrick, that was announced on May 18th and became effective immediately. Chad began his career in 2001 at Southern Company supporting the Generation fleet in Technical Services – High Energy Piping and Metallurgy. Chad has held site positions of increasing responsibility at Wansley SCRs, Franklin 3 CC, and Oleander 5 Simple Cycle before serving as Assistant Site Manager on Stanton B CC and McDonough 4, 5, and 6 CC.   In 2012, Chad became Construction Manager for the Gorgas Baghouse and CCB Landfill project. When Gorgas was near completion, Chad was named Project Manager of the Miller 2 Precipitator Rebuild project.   In 2016, Chad assumed his current role as Director of Projects – West. This new role combines all of Alabama and Mississippi Generation support. Chad’s focus since 2016 has been leading the project team’ successful implementation of the CCR and Waste Water Management program, as well as the planning and execution of ash pond closures.

Chad is looking forward to leading the Southern Safety Tri-Lateral in future endeavors. Please join us in welcoming Chad to the SST.

The 2021 SST Regional Safety Leadership Training Schedules have been posted.

For the foreseeable future, those attending training should expect the following:

• Temperature scan before entering
• Attendees will have to sign a form stating they are not sick
• Liability form- attendees will have to sign a form releasing the state from any liability if they were to contract COVID-19 (this is because Bevill employees are state employees)
• Each session will be limited to 15 attendees in order to comply with 6 feet social distancing
• Instructor will be wearing a mask and attendees are expected to do the same

2020 SST Regional Training Schedules have been reposted and classes will begin in July.

• CDC Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
• Contractor COVID-19 Screening Questions
• Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidelines for Suppliers and Vendors

• Southern Safety Tri-Lateral First Line Supervisor Training and Recertification classes have been cancelled/postponed during the COVID-19 pandemic and until further notice. Those currently signed up have been notified by Bevill of the cancellation. Check back with the website for updates.

• 2020 Safety Leadership Training class schedules

• Safety Leadership Training FAQ

1. The SST First Line Supervisor/Foreman 'Safety Leadership Recertification Training' is available and is an 8-hour session (including lunch and breaks). As a friendly reminder, recertification is required before the 3-year anniversary date of the last recertification. If you have someone who has been trained but aren't sure when their certification expires, please contact Bevill State (listed below).
2. The 2019 regional schedules for both the 16-hour initial training as well as the 8-hour recertification training are now available on the SST website for those wanting to attend a regional class. These schedules include options for Train the Trainer version as well as the First Line Supervisor/Foreman version. For details, visit the Safety Leadership Training page.
3. You may also contact Bevill to set up specific classes for your organization, as well as to schedule test proctoring. Please specify whether you want the 16-hour Initial Training or the 8-hour Recertification Training. You will also need to specify whether you want the Train the Trainer version or the First-Line Supervisor/ Foreman version.

   To schedule training and/or end of training assessment, contact Bevill State Community College at:

   • Ken Russell- Training Coordinator
     Office 1-800-648-3271, Extension 5225
     Cell 205-913-7791
     Email krussell@bscc.edu
4. Please give Bevill at least a 1 week notice for classes to be taught or for test proctoring. This is so that they may maintain their schedule and have an available individual to teach, as well as, it being helpful in making their travel arrangements as needed.
5. You can find a list of FAQs here: Safety Leadership Training FAQ

• Check out the latest Stop Work Recognition examples posted to the website.

The SST Stop Work Authority Intervention presentation is available for use. Links to the videos "Generational Differences" and "5 Steps of Intervention" are included in the presentation.

• Stop Work Authority

To provide more flexibility and options to our contractors around class availability and location, the SST Training Subcommittee has worked with Bevill State Community College to develop a schedule of regional training classes for 2019. These classes will be filled on a first-come first-serve basis. Click on the link below to see the schedule.

• 2019 SST Regional 'Safety Leadership Training' Class Schedule

If you have questions or would like to schedule training, please review the FAQ document at the link below:

• Safety Leadership Training FAQ

To provide more flexibility and options to our contractors around class availability and location, the SST Training Subcommittee has worked with Bevill State Community College to develop a schedule of regional training classes for 2018. These classes will be filled on a first-come first-serve basis. Click on the link below to see the schedule.

• 2018 SST Regional 'Safety Leadership Training' Class Schedule Update

If you have questions or would like to schedule training, please review the FAQ document at the link below:

• Safety Leadership Training FAQ