A completely flat work floor was first created outside. The two dryers were removed entirely through the facade, so that the asbestos-containing materials in the outer casing could remain intact. To prevent dust development, the dryers were first hosed down and wrapped in foil before being moved out of the building on rails.
In order to remove the dryers in their entirety, the rotating inner casing had to be attached to the outer casing. A custom frame held the dryers together. Once the frame was assembled, the dryer drivetrain and motors were removed.
The frame with the dryers was jacked up a few millimeters so that the supports under the dryers could be removed. The dryers were then lowered again, placed on the rails and dragged out. There they were jacked up to a height of about 1.5 meters. A Self Propelled Modular Transporter (SPMT) was placed underneath the dryers, which then maneuvered the equipment out of the very tight space between the buildings.
DDM specialists later installed the new dryers using exactly the same method and with the same equipment. The old dryers were removed from the building, loaded on a low loader and transported to the DDM yard in De Meern for removal of the asbestos. The work was completed within budget and one day ahead of schedule.
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. "
