A publication of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association
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The OSHA Committee was represented by Dan Sherritt, CJ Jaques, Larry Trottini , and Mike Odryna. We manned the booth and handed out t - s hirts for individuals that could answer a few OSHA questions. We also fielded numerous questions regarding OSH issues at facilities. Mike Odryna also taught two OSHA classes that focused on the IAQ PIR. The classes were well attended and the engaging conversation made the sessions very informative. Dallas Love (DAL) Tower Mold Issues An ongoing wate r intrusion issue is being investigated at DAL Tower. Several employees had voiced concerns about the IAQ at the facility that is caused by areas within the facility that have been showing signs of w ater i ntrusion for many years. The Agency hired an indepe ndent Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) to investigate. The CIH found an area within the b reak room that showed signs of mold , as well as areas in the stairwell that appear to have been moist in the past. They also identified areas outside the tower whe re the chalk is failing and must be repaired. The Agency is working on a plan to move forward. POC: Shannon Smith, Mike Odryna Great Falls (GTF) Tower/TRACON Mold Issues Shawn Kramer received reports of water continuously infiltrating the first and second floors of the facility at Fort Smith. It turned out that TechOps was aware of the problem and allowed it to continue with plans to fix it in the next fiscal year. The FacRep was instructed to immediately file a UCR. Subsequently the FAA appeared on site t o initiate a short - term fix to the leaks and remove the wet sheetrock and carpet. POC: Shawn Kramer Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) MOU With the ratification of the new Air Traffic CBA, an MOU went into effect. That MOU required the Agency to adhere to the IAQ P rogram Implementation Requirements (PIR). The PIR was developed collaboratively between the NATCA OSHA Committee and the Agency. This document defines actions that must be implemented when an IAQ issue arises. One of the biggest items revolved around water intrusion. As soon as a water leak occurs, the agency must ensure the area effected be completely dried within 48 hours. In the event that this cannot be accomplished, the area will be treated as a mold abatement project. The agency has begun to brief ind ividuals that will be responsible to carry out the IAQ PIR. The SECMs in the Eastern Service Area will be briefed on Thursday , September 29th and the SECMs in the Western Service area will be briefed in October. POC: Mike Odryna OSH C hanges in the New CBA Numerous articles have changes in the CBA that affect how OSH issues are handled and coordinated throughout the FAA. The OSHA Committee will hold a webinar in October to discuss the changes. POC: Mike Odryna OSH I ssue R eporting If you have an OSH issue a t your facility, use your normal reporting process , i.e. OCC, UCR etc. Also contact you r NATCA Regional OSHA R ep. The R egional OSH Rep s work as liaisons between the lines of business. If you have a concern about something