by Detroit Chassis | May 26, 2020 | Covid-19
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COVID-19 UPDATE
There is one confirmed case of Covid-19 at Detroit Chassis (DCP). The Associate works in the Birdcage area. In response, the work area and all common areas were cleaned and sanitized according to CDC guidelines.
You can see, while looking around the plant that DCP, has changed a lot, including many protocols, policies, and procedures as it relates to the Safety and well-being of our Associates.
There have been many provisions made to both the plant floor and the offices. Some include:
• The addition of an on-site nurse
• A designated isolation room
• State-of-the-art no-touch temperature screening used by all Ford Motor Company plants
• Free unlimited Covid-19 testing at the State Fairgrounds
DCA entrance area
DCP is looking to hire 60 new Associates to ensure that we have the required number to run production and is diligently working with the UAW to ensure that we continue to improve the effectiveness of our protocols.
DETROIT CHASSIS AVON
Associates were ready to get started and demonstrated a positive demeanor while working with enthusiasm as they reached production each day. Associates became quickly acclimated to new protocols for entering the building and working Safe while practicing social distancing.
David Forney, Interim Plant Manager, stated that 93% of the Associates returned to work at DCA. Associates are warmly received daily.
The entire shift enjoyed free lunch Thursday, May 21, 2020, in celebration of a successful week of production, no injuries, and no significant quality issues all without overtime.
RECOGNITION
Mike Russick, Quinton Harris and Justin Renisoff, Maintenance Technicians, DCP
The leadership team would like to express gratitude to three exceptional maintenance technicians who aided in all of the efforts to make Detroit Chassis Safer for all of us; Justin Renisoff, Mike Russick, and Quinton Harris. These activities include:
- Cleaning production area fans
- Installing foot-operated door openers
- Installing touchless faucets on sinks throughout
- Fabrication and installation of the partitions in all of the restrooms
All of these efforts were performed while many of us were in the Safety of our homes. Despite quarantine orders, these three gentlemen understood that their actions were critical to the successful re-opening of DCP. They committed to having these safety defenses in place before startup. Their hard work has not gone unnoticed.
Cleaning stations at DCA
Please join us in thanking the leadership team for all of their diligent efforts. They made this possible by working throughout the shut-down period.
Thank you, Justin, Mike, and Quinton, for your continued commitment to making DCP a Safer workplace, and thank you, Nurse Pilarski!
“I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with everyone at Detroit Chassis toward a Safe return to work. I commend all of the efforts put forth in taking all of the proper precautions to put the Safety and emotional well-being of the employees at the forefront during this unprecedented time. I could truly feel the care and concern and am proud to have been a part of it.” – Sue Pilarski RN
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
DPS Corona Resource Page – Food pickup sites, academic information, and Corona positive cases through DPS schools
DPS Resource Page
City of Detroit COVID 313 – Resources for families including utility relief, free Wi-fi, housing, and more
COVID 313
Scholly – $200 cash assistance for families with students
SC holly Application Page
Pantry.Net – Food Pantry locator
Pantry.net
Forgotten Harvest – Food resources & appointments
Forgotten Harvest Website
Gleaners Community Food Bank – Food resources & place to donate for those in need
Gleaners Website
Detroit Food Updates – Updates on your favorite restaurants’ hours & operation during COVID – 19
Detroit Food Website
Great Start Wayne – Daily food pantry & warm meal updates for the homeless and those in need
GSW Website
Eater Detroit – List of grocery stores that offer curbside pickup and delivery in Detroit
Eater Detroit
Michigan Bridges – Food delivery or meals for those who are older than 60
Michigan Bridges
EMPLOYEE CONNECTSM SERVICES
We offer confidential guidance and resources for you or an immediate household family member.
- In-person help with short-term issues; up to four* sessions per person, per issue, per year
- Toll-free phone and web access 24/7
- Unlimited phone access to legal, financial and work-life services
- A 25% discount on in-person consultations with network lawyers
- Financial consultations and referrals
- Work/life services care, finding movers, kennels and pet care, vacation planning, and more.
To learn more about the Lincoln Financial Employee Connect program, visit www.Lincoln4Benefits.com or www.GuidanceResources.com (user name = LFGsupport; password = LFGsupport1)
Or talk with a specialist at 888-628-4824.
EmployeeConnect SM services are provided by ComPsych® Corporation, Chicago, IL.
ComPsych® is not a Lincoln Financial Group® company. Coverage is subject to actual contract language. Each independent company is solely responsible for its own obligations. Lincoln Financial Group is the marketing name for Lincoln National Corporation and its affiliates. Affiliates are separately responsible for their own financial and contractual obligations.
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by Detroit Chassis | May 15, 2020 | Covid-19
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COVID-19 UPDATE
An Associate having his temperature checked upon entering the building.
Last week several teleconference meetings were conducted with several UAW Associates to discuss our return to work plans. Great questions were raised and are listed below with corresponding answers.
- Are all Associates required to have a Covid-19 Coronavirus test before returning to work? If not, should this be required?
No, testing is voluntary. Some associates are required to provide return-to-work notes from a doctor, however COVID-19 testing is not required. - Will associates get penalized for calling in when sick and how will the Point System operate if Associates are encouraged to stay home when ill?
Associates who qualify for additional assistance will not receive attendance points. You will still be required to call in if you are sick to help us plan staffing. -
Cleaning stations at DCA.
Am I at risk of being laid-off again this week if I come in Monday, May 11, 2020?
There is always the possibility we may run out of parts or something unforeseen will affect production. Our Our plan is to run to our current schedule.
- What if I have a scheduled conflict the week of May 11, 2020, and need to work around my scheduled appointments?
For the week of May 11th the company has agreed to make the necessary accommodations for associates. Starting May 18th we will return to a normal operating pattern and we will review situations on a case-by-case basis. -
Office work stations arranged so that associates are 6′ apart.
What is being done to improve ventilation to ensure Associates can comfortably wear the added PPE considering summer temperatures?
We have cleaned all 155 fans and have put them on a monthly preventive maintenance schedule to keep them functioning and from debris. We are adding fan filters to collect particles in the air. We contracted with BAF to clean and provide proposals for keeping the temperature comfortable. Additional fans are on order.
- Can the company consider revising the PPE policy to alleviate bump caps in certain areas?
The Joint Health & Safety Committee will evaluate areas where overhead hazards (hanging tools/equipment, do not exists and suggest possible changes to bump cap requirements to the Detroit Chassis Leadership Team. -
Floors marked for Social Distancing
How will those tested for Covid-19 Coronavirus at the State Fair receive test results and are results confidential?
Test results are provided directly to the associate by either phone or email, and results are confidential.
- How early can Associates arrive for work since they will need to exercise social distancing and have temperatures scanned upon entry?
Associates that start at 7:00 AM can to enter the building at 6:00 AM - Has the company considered any mental health support for Associates returning to work?
Yes, Detroit Chassis offers confidential guidance and resources for the associate and their immediate household family members through our Lincoln Insurance benefit. -
PPE Distribution Area.
Will the EAP program offer support to address mental health?
Yes, these services are available through our Lincoln insurance benefit. Work/life services for assistance with child care is also available.
- What will Detroit Chassis do to help build morale?
Detroit Chassis has established a PRT (Pandemic Response Team) specifically for Morale, comprised of both company and Union associates. We will implement several methods for improving morale. We welcome your suggestions too. - What will be done in situations where Associates refuse to follow social distancing or wear required PPE?
The company will strictly enforce PPE policy via coaching, counseling, and progressive discipline for everybody’s protection. -
A production area with protective plexiglas.
How can I access or receive the Advisor publication directly?
Send an email to lratliff@detroitchassis.com from the email address you want to receive Advisor publications. Advisor publications are also posted on Facebook, LinkedIn, and listed on the Detroit Chassis website on the Covid-19 Tab. Associates will receive a notification call from the company as updates are published.
- Can lighting get added to the exterior of the building outside of the South dock?
We have reached out to vendors to have this item quoted. Once the quotes are received, we will determine the feasibility and timing. - Is the company going to install touchless urinals in the Men’s restrooms?
We are getting quotes and timing. Once we have them we will procure them and get them installed. Every company is doing this, so getting them is the hard part. - Am I required to wear gloves?
Yes. Production gloves are still required for all processes. A Nitrile glove is required when you are cleaning various equipment and common touch points while using the chemical disinfection and/or bleach. Nitrile gloves will be available upon request for all associates. -
Inside the Detroit Chassis Main Entrance.
How will DCP prevent cross-contamination since some tools are shared?
Each station will have cleaning supplies (bleach and water disinfectant solution along with disposable paper towels) available for the operators to wipe down tools before, during, and after shift. In the stations where tools are shared, Nitrile gloves will be available to be worn under the standard work gloves to prevent cross-contamination. The Nitrile gloves can be obtained from the Team Leaders.
- How will DCP monitor to ensure those infected with Covid-19 Coronavirus are not at work?
We will follow the Protocol as set forth in the Detroit Chassis COVID-19 Playbook, monitoring PPE usage, access control and social distancing. - Can display screens and information centers get added to the South and West dock areas since the Materials team conducts meetings in these areas?
Yes, Screens will be added along with information centers to the South and West Dock areas to ensure that important information reaches more Associates. -
Detroit Chassis aisle with added Stop Signs and posted speed limits.
What changes have been done in the Materials Offices to comply with social distancing?
The Materials offices were cleaned by an outside vendor that specializes in cleaning. Spacing between work stations has been increased to provide safe social distancing in accordance with new company guidelines.
- Will the established emergency exits and muster meeting stations change since everyone is expected to enter and exit through the main entrance? Or will this directive change in emergencies?
Emergency exits will not change. You will utilize the nearest exit. However once you get to one of the two meeting points, which are at the overflow parking lot and the grass area behind rear dock, we will utilize Social Distancing guidelines; additional muster signs will be posted in each area as a guideline to spread out during assembly to maintain social distancing. - Will areas designated for cell phone use get marked for safe social distancing?
Yes, the area is marked and can contain a maximum of eight individuals. - Will exterior smoking areas get marked for safe social distancing?
Yes, we are receiving quotes for additional picnic tables and will designate a specific smoking area. Until then we will use the arm length method to ensure you are practicing social distancing while smoking. - How will Associates with children address their need for daycare since the Governor extended the stay-home stay-safe order and many day care facilities are closed in compliance with the order?
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act does not provide direct assistance for child care, but the Act does provide PTO for the associate due to child care concerns related to COVID-19. See your HR representative for more information. - How will the company assist Associates with remaining hydrated considering the way ice and beverages have been dispensed?
Employees will be given individual Sqwincher QwickServe Packs. We are also looking at high capacity water and ice dispensers.Additional questions will be published in the next issue.If you have a question that is not listed above, feel free to forward it to lratliff@detroitchassis.com.
DETROIT CHASSIS AVON
Detroit Chassis is working to keep you safe from Covid-19 Coronavirus while at work. Several measures have been implemented for your protection, including additional PPE, cleaning stations, social distancing as much as possible, and Level 3 PPE where necessary.
It is highly essential to everyone’s safety that everyone wears the right PPE at all times.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
DPS Corona Resource Page – Food pickup sites, academic information, and Corona positive cases through DPS schools
DPS Resource Page
City of Detroit COVID 313 – Resources for families including utility relief, free Wi-fi, housing, and more
COVID 313
Scholly – $200 cash assistance for families with students
SC holly Application Page
Pantry.Net – Food Pantry locator
Pantry.net
Forgotten Harvest – Food resources & appointments
Forgotten Harvest Website
Gleaners Community Food Bank – Food resources & place to donate for those in need
Gleaners Website
Detroit Food Updates – Updates on your favorite restaurants’ hours & operation during COVID – 19
Detroit Food Website
Great Start Wayne – Daily food pantry & warm meal updates for the homeless and those in need
GSW Website
Eater Detroit – List of grocery stores that offer curbside pickup and delivery in Detroit
Eater Detroit
Michigan Bridges – Food delivery or meals for those who are older than 60
Michigan Bridges
EMPLOYEE CONNECTSM SERVICES
We offer confidential guidance and resources for you or an immediate household family member.
- In-person help with short-term issues; up to four* sessions per person, per issue, per year
- Toll-free phone and web access 24/7
- Unlimited phone access to legal, financial and work-life services
- A 25% discount on in-person consultations with network lawyers
- Financial consultations and referrals
- Work/life services care, finding movers, kennels and pet care, vacation planning, and more.
To learn more about the Lincoln Financial Employee Connect program, visit www.Lincoln4Benefits.com or www.GuidanceResources.com (user name = LFGsupport; password = LFGsupport1)
Or talk with a specialist at 888-628-4824.
EmployeeConnect SM services are provided by ComPsych® Corporation, Chicago, IL.
ComPsych® is not a Lincoln Financial Group® company. Coverage is subject to actual contract language. Each independent company is solely responsible for its own obligations. Lincoln Financial Group is the marketing name for Lincoln National Corporation and its affiliates. Affiliates are separately responsible for their own financial and contractual obligations.
©2013 Lincoln National Corporation
BP 10/13 Z04
Order code: GP-EMPCO-SJM001
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by Detroit Chassis | May 6, 2020 | Covid-19
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COVID-19 UPDATE
Have You Been Tested for Covid-19?
Detroit Chassis reached out to Mayor Duggan to accept his offer for FREE Covid-19 tests for our Associates. Testing is voluntary, but it is vital to help control the spread of the coronavirus. After receiving the announcement, Associates provided positive feedback and proceeded to get scheduled. I was one of them. Here is what you can do if you are a DCP Associate who wants to get tested.
Call 313-230-0505, select Option #4, and wait for the next available representative. You may experience a brief hold, but be patient. Someone will be with you soon. Give the representative the authorization code provided, company name, your name, complete address, and cell number. This information is required to schedule your test.
Once you get your appointment, put it on your calendar so that you do not forget. On the day of your appointment, go to the old Michigan State Fair Grounds at Woodward and 8 Mile Rd. and enter from the east State Fair Street entrance.
Keep your car window up and follow the directions of those directing traffic. Put your ID on the dash so that you can be verified and, when instructed, pull into the designated lane. The technician will write a number using soap on your window. My number was 287, so I assume that it was my number in line that day.
Upon pulling into the testing Bay, the technician will write your number and confirm your information so your sample can be appropriately labeled. You can relax a little and lower your window but keep your mask on. Just adjust it below your nose.
PROJECT UPDATES
Monday, May 18, 2020, is the designated day to resume production at Detroit Chassis. Team members will begin preparing the plant for the start of production the week of May 11, 2020. Associates can expect to receive confirmation of the plan this Friday, May 15, 2019.
Ford Motor Company was instrumental in assisting DCP with obtaining a Thermal Testing Station that can indicate if someone is at risk of having the virus upon entry. Elevated body temperature is a common symptom of the virus.
If the scanner detects a skin temperature of 97.7 degrees F or higher, the status on the computer display changes to a “red light,” and an alarm tone will sound.
A person with an elevated temperature will be asked to step out of line and given written instructions about following up with their health care provider.
People with elevated temperatures may not enter the plant past the checkpoint.
Volunteer health professionals administer the test. This person will approach the vehicle and explain what you can expect while handing you the written instructions on how to retrieve test results.
I was instructed to breathe in through my nostrils and breathe out of my mouth while a testing swab was inserted deeply into my nostril. And that was it! The test was complete on my end, except the sample was labeled and sealed by the volunteer. I removed my ID from the dash and put it back in my wallet.
The instruction sheet handed to me provided a website that encouraged me to create a profile. I followed the process. My test results were available electronically within 24-48 hours. They were able to get downloaded for my storage and retrieval, but those that prefer to get results by phone call should expect results within 5-7 days.
The entire testing process takes less than 15 minutes, but it provides vital information, and it will let you know if you are positive or negative for the Covid-19 Coronavirus. Remember, testing is FREE and voluntary, but necessary to protect our friends and loved ones from the virus. My results were negative, as were three other DCP Associates that shared their experiences.
LEVEL 3 PPE
Detroit Chassis is working to keep you safe from Covid-19 Coronavirus while at work. Several measures have been implemented for your protection, including additional PPE, cleaning stations, social distancing as much as possible, and Level 3 PPE where necessary. It is highly essential to everyone’s safety that everyone wears the right PPE at all times.quired at Level 3 when 6’ can’t be maintained[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”container”][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Community Resources
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”container”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]DPS Corona Resource Page – Food pickup sites, academic information, and Corona positive cases through DPS schools
DPS Resource Page
City of Detroit COVID 313 – Resources for families including utility relief, free Wi-fi, housing, and more
COVID 313
Scholly – $200 cash assistance for families with students
SC holly Application Page
Pantry.Net – Food Pantry locator
Pantry.net
Forgotten Harvest – Food resources & appointments
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Gleaners Website
Detroit Food Updates – Updates on your favorite restaurants’ hours & operation during COVID – 19
Detroit Food Website
Great Start Wayne – Daily food pantry & warm meal updates for the homeless and those in need
GSW Website
Eater Detroit – List of grocery stores that offer curbside pickup and delivery in Detroit
Eater Detroit
Michigan Bridges – Food delivery or meals for those who are older than 60
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by Detroit Chassis | Apr 27, 2020 | Covid-19
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COVID-19 UPDATE
Detroit Chassis has been approved by the City of Detroit to participate in FREE COVID-19 testing at the drive thru facility at the Michigan State Fairgrounds located at the Dumars’ Field House near Woodward Avenue and 8 Mile Road in Detroit, Michigan. Participants should follow the instructions below for scheduling and enter the Fairgrounds at the State Fair side street entrance.
ONLY Detroit Chassis Associates should call 313-230-0505 and give the authorization code that was sent to you. There is a brief wait time of about 10 minutes, so be patient.
• Associates will be given a time and date to report for testing.
• Only associates with NO SYMPTOMS will be accepted.
It is proven that Social Distancing and PPE use restrict the spread of COVID-19, identifying these areas and immediate action will help us stay SAFE in the work place.
1DC UPDATE
Currently we have 6 confirmed cases of the Coronavirus at Detroit Chassis Detroit, 1 Union and 5 Non-Union. Associates are continuing to improve. We are seeing a positive downward trend in the virus infection rate in the community and we are hopeful that we are turning the corner.
We will continue to monitor the progress of our DCP Associates and their family members in these uncertain times. We are all in this together!
Levels & PPE
Level 3 PPE
Level Definition
- Level 1 – Tool move feasible, low cost & quick lead time
- Level 2 – Tool move possible, cost required & longer lead time
- Level 3 – Tool move not feasible, institute required PPE
PPE Requirements
- Safety glasses and Dust or Surgical mask – required at all stations
- Gloves – required at all stations
- Face shield – required at Level 3 when 6’ can’t be maintained
Project Updates
Thanks to our maintenance and facilities team members for completing additional improvements for our safety!! Take a look at what they have done to prepare us for returning to work!
Face shield cleaning stations have been added to each Team Leader’s work station
Plexiglas has been added to office workstations where 6’ of distance is not possible
Handleless faucets are installed in all restrooms
Entry and exit traffic flows with visual management for lines to ensure proper distancing.
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by Detroit Chassis | Apr 21, 2020 | Covid-19
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COVID-19 UPDATE
The COVID-19 pandemic requires that we adjust to a new normal. Workplaces must rethink and adjust how work is done. Adherence to Social Distancing requirements will help us to work SAFELY.
Detroit Chassis remains committed to protecting our associates from the spread of the coronavirus. Maintaining six feet social distancing in and outside the facilities will be key to preventing COVID-19 infections.
The following topics are areas of concern with respect to Social Distancing and entry screening.
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- Thermometer screening tables (All associates and visitors will be required to have a thermal temperature scan upon entering the facility)
- Town Hall areas (Associates will be required to maintain 6’ Social Distancing. Town halls will be facilitated via smaller meetings and PA system announcements)
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- Time Clock areas (Associates will be required to maintain 6’ Social Distancing when punching in and out of the facility)
- All Break Areas (Break areas have been re-designed to permit 6’ Social Distancing and limited occupancy)
- All Common Areas (All common areas have been re-designed to permit 6’ Social Distancing and limited occupancy)
- All work stations (Work stations have been evaluated and the proper recommendations made to accommodate proper Social Distancing, and proper PPE usage)
- Staff Meeting Areas and others. (Staff meetings will be facilitated via WebEx and other Meeting media)
It is proven that Social Distancing and PPE use restrict the spread of COVID-19, identifying these areas and immediate action will help us stay SAFE in the work place.
1DC Update
Currently, we have six confirmed coronavirus cases at Detroit Chassis affecting the following areas: C2, Quality Department, Vision Center, Rolls Test, Sub Assembly, and the administrative offices. We will continue to monitor associates’ condition and provide an update.
Our hearts go out to each one of you that have lost loved ones and to those with family members who are fighting Covid-19 coronavirus related illnesses.
Projects Updates
Over the past two weeks, the volunteer team (Operations, Quality, Engineering, Facilities, HR and Safety) has done a phenomenal job processing nearly 90% of the units on-site and preparing for start-up. Other activities include:
- New Safety Mirrors Hung
- Installation of new “Touchless” sinks
- Two new refrigerators installed
- New air filters installed into air compressor system
- Major air leaks repaired
- Chassis line 1 steel plating put down to improve carrier flow & downtime.
Additional Information
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