Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Superior Quality Workmansh Essential For Succe Improvement ever moving on isessen | a I in hlicinocc ocnomllw /"> tho rvonrvlA v?v?? > t. - uujmicjj, 11 y i,\j me v-/ ^ 11: ui Clinton Mills. To continue offering superior quality of product and service is the one sure way to move forward in our industry "Working smarter." someone has called it. There must constantly emerge a better way of doing what we do today. Do you sometimes feel your job ummpor tant. lost in the shuffle of the "total pic ture?" Does it make a difference' Definitely. An unnecessary job will not long exist. Because it is needed, everyone's job is special, and so it is vitally important that it be done well. What. then, can each one of us do in the course of out daily work? We can develop our talents and abilities to Safety Rules I Improved Safi A good safety program is dependent u| is important that employees follow thesi 1) If you do not understand your job, c Superintendent or Assistant Departmenl are not clear. 2) Report immediately all accidents, Assistant Departmental Superintendent 3) Do not wear loose or "baggy" clot 4) Do not stand on boxes, cans, true 5) Never use air-hose to blow off < authorized. 6) Always wear goggles when using c drilling, etc. 7) Always wear a respirator when req 8) Keep bobbins, quills, and waste c 9) Keep aisles and passageways clea 10) When pushing trucks and boxes, avoid hitting people, objects or equiprr 11) Report to Superintendent or Assi and water on floor as soon as noticed. 12) Report to your Superintendent or defective machinery, guards, microswit 13) When necessary to remove safety are replaced before starting the machir 14) No running or horse-play is perrr 15) Always use hand rails while on s 16) Before starting a machine, be si 1 7) Never carry an open knife unless i you. 18) Never ride on elevators except wl operate elevator unless you have been 19) When lifting, bend your knees; I if the load is not too heavy for you. Ask f 20) In case of lights going out. wait fo to an exit. 21) Always be careful when walking o1 used when necessary. Avoid walking or 22) Do not bring glass containers to Onl\/ ai ithnri 7Prl norcnnc chrmlH i 24) Never use portable power tools unl 25) Never pull boxes behind you. 26) Smoke only in authorized areas 27) Never remove or modify safety n 29) Know the location and proper u; Never put water on an electrical fire. 30) Always wear hearing protectors v I 31) Always observe proper work practi i ip Ingredient ss the highest leve' we are capable of attaining Work faithfully . . . always "qualityconscious." Use what we work with to best advantage. Study and do what we can to improve |Obs This way we are well along on keeping the good company name we have earned through the years building for the future of us all. In production, for example, right from the beginning (where raw materials begin to take shape), quality begins. From careful selection of raw materials to the rigid inspection of finished fabric?it has to be quality controlled all the way. Regular employment and all its benefits depend upon continuing business. In our customer oriented industry, nobody gets paid unless something is sold. Our master salesman? Superior quality. Lead To sty Record Don the following prescribed safety rules. It 5 specific and general departmental rules, ir the Safety Rules that apply to it, ask your tal Superintendent about any details which nuwever sngni, io your superintenaent or hing around machines, ks or machines. clothing. Use compressed air only when ompressed air, when grinding, drifting, or uired by work practice, iff floor. ir of trucks, boxes, roving cans. etc. always place hands on inside. Use care to lent. stant Departmental Superintendent all oil assistant Departmental Superintendent all ches, interlocks, or other equipment, devices to work on a machine, be sure they le. utted in the plants, tairs. ire no one is working on it. t is in actual use and always cut away from len authorized to do so. Do not attempt to instructed in its operation, t with legs and keep back straight. Be sure or help if you need it. r emergency lights to come on before going ver wet floors. "Wet Floor" signs should be i wet floors when possible, work, i.e., bottle drinks. iars. etc. use Maintenance Department equipment, ess properly grounded and in proper repair. Use lighters or safety matches ONLY, ozzle on air hose. se of fire extinguishers in your work area vhen in designated areas. ces as they relate to cotton dust exposure I Ik 9 THANK YOU FOR YOUR LOYALTY?I Supervisor, has completed twenty-five con Billy is shown with Vice President of Engii Plant Engineering, Silas Campbell, receii Letter to I Mr. Robert M. Vance a Chairman of the Board r, Clinton Mills, Inc. . c Clinton, SC 29325 g n Dear Bob: VI It was indeed quite an opportunity for Ed li Vaughn and me to have a chance to visit your Geneva plant and especially to spend the g amount of time we did with your top executives. An opportunity like this makes us o proud to be a part of the textile industry It v\ also gives us a chance to learn how our gra- i1 duates can meet the expectations you have c' them. The Geneva plant is certainly a well planned and well put together operation. I don't V think I have ever seen a better blendingof an T older building with modern production fact- Z5 lities. The condition of the machinery is a Page 3 m J w > BL1 Billy Watkins, Warehouse and Yard tinuous years service to the company, neering, Bailey Dixon and Director of zing his service award watch. Editor mazingly good and your maintenance progam is beyond reproach The organization, leanliness and efficiency inside the plant lives one the feeling that he is in a brand iew plant from beginning to end. It is very refreshing to find a labor force nth so much pride in their jobs and it looked ke they were so proud to be a part of Clinton /fills. I would think this is one of your reatest assets. Once again, let me thank you for the pportunity to make this trip. We look forward to seeing the Bailey plant when you get t completely upgraded With best personal regards. ery truly yours, homas P Efland associate Dean nd Director of Research ii