Speaking of efficient: DDM was able to sell the old wind turbines directly to a company in Uruguay. In preparation, various lifting equipment was custom-made, such as a beam for hoisting the gondola. DDM's work planners completed all the paperwork and planned further work.
The actual lifting was done with two crawler cranes. The advantage of this type of crane is that they can drive themselves to any required position. The rotor blades were fixed in a horizontal position, after which they were lowered with the nacelle in one lift. There the blades were dismantled, loaded onto wooden saddles on trailers and driven to the port. The gondolas went on low loaders. The towers consisted of two parts, which were also lifted with custom-made lifting equipment, loaded onto trailers and taken to the port.
All 27 wind turbines were dismantled and transported within three weeks. In Uruguay they are now working at full speed to generate clean electricity there too.
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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