The nearest factory installation was less than 3 meters from the cooling towers. To ensure that this and the other factories would not experience any inconvenience from the work, and to be able to work safely and environmentally responsible, protective scaffolding was placed and nets hung. Water was also sprayed during all work to limit dust formation. Mobile cranes with sorting grabs removed the plastic and wooden interior from the cooling towers. The asbestos-containing plates were then removed piece by piece. These were attached to the inside of the steel structure and were released at a height and lowered using a tower crane equipped with a work platform.
There the records were packed in plastic and big bag bags and removed. The steel structure was cut into predetermined parts and lifted off with a crane, in a disassembly manner and sequence calculated in advance by the constructors. The concrete foundation was demolished using hydraulic cranes equipped with hammers. After completion of the dismantling and demolition work, the site was made suitable for the new construction that will take place there.
The Quality and Health, Safety and the Environment policy is an ongoing process. That is why DDM is continuously working on improving all these areas to keep improving safety levels.
DDM was rewarded with a World Demolition Award in the Civils category.
Removing 5 arch bridges over the Amsterdam Rhine Canal was an intensive job. The schedule was tight and the expectations of all employees were high. But with a joint effort and incredible passion, DDM has successfully removed and recycled the 5 bridges within schedule.
Every year DDM holds a number of safety days to boost safety awareness.
Last year's objectives are evaluated and new objectives are determined. All managers and all operational employees discuss safety, policy and vision together. In addition to all regular training courses, DDM offers workshops and training to all employees during these days to take the qualities of the professionals to an even higher level. Together with all DDM employees, we are working on an increasingly higher safety ethic. Everyone at DDM carries out their work in a safe and healthy manner, with sufficient attention to the environment. And they're getting better at it. This applies to everyone; back to work healthy and safe and back home healthy.
Dow has awarded DDM a certificate for Outstanding Safety Performance.
Following various demolition and disassembly projects that DDM carries out worldwide for Dow Chemical Company, DDM has received recognition for its excellent safety performance during implementation. DDM always continues to strive for a higher level of safety. Safety First! Read below a quote from the letter that DDM received from Dow. “In summary, DDM continues to deliver excellent performance in safely planning and executing all work related to Dow demolition projects. We truly believe that your company's exceptional efforts continue to be a reflection of the leadership and support of you and the entire DDM Management team. "
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