A team of 25 DDM employees travelled to Greece to complete this project. The objective of the operation was to safely remove the coke deposits from the entire 50 metre height of the reactor in the shortest possible time.
The complexity of this project was working on 5 different levels and the limited space in the reactor. After the manholes were opened, the working platforms in the reactor were erected. In day and night shifts, air hammers were used to remove all the coke from the walls. Using chutes and conveyor belts, the resulting material was deposited in containers and transported to authorised processors.
The dismantling specialists used full face masks, P3 filter and protective clothing. In addition, after a period of 2 hours of constant chopping, a break and shower procedure was carried out. Everyone coming out of the reactor is obliged to follow the shower procedure due to the amount of fine dust released during the maintenance work.
DDM successfully completed the maintenance stop within the stipulated time. Within just five weeks our specialists had managed to return safely to the Netherlands. The client was very positive about the commitment and project approach of DDM.
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. "
