COMANCO Attends J.R. Simplot Don Plant Conference Reinforcing Industry Best Practices
COMANCO continues to demonstrate its commitment to safety and industry excellence. Recently, Project Engineer, Jose Martinez and Field Manager, James Kile attended the J.R. Simplot Don Plant Conference, joining 200 other industry professionals. The event provided key updates on safety regulations, operational procedures, and best practices in environmental construction.
Prioritizing Safety and Compliance
Safety remains a top priority at COMANCO, and the conference reinforced the importance of maintaining rigorous standards. Attendees reviewed incident reports, near-miss recaps, and updates on fall protection requirements, including Class 2 fall protection (Z359.14-2021) and new anchor point guidelines. Welding in confined spaces and updated OSHA-compliant PPE requirements were also reviewed.
Enhancing Contractor Communication and Efficiency
The event provided key purchase order (PO) procedure updates to prevent payment delays. Erin Talley from Simplot shared insights on streamlining approvals, while Jeffrey Wilkinson discussed Master Service Agreements (MSA) and contract management to improve compliance.
Industry Innovations and Best Practices
The conference highlighted the latest advancements in waste management and recycling. Attendees also examined rolling stock safety, with case studies on vehicle-train collisions emphasizing the need for heightened awareness at facility entry points.
J.R. Simplot’s Project Planning and Execution
Lessons from past projects were shared, helping contractors optimize efficiency and safety in future operations. Simplot also introduced equipment usage agreements, requiring signatures when using facility equipment. Additionally, the timely completion of Time & Materials (T&M) documentation was emphasized to ensure smooth project execution.
Commitment to Excellence
Jose Martinez and James Kile’s participation underscores COMANCO’s dedication to industry leadership. Staying informed on evolving regulations ensures COMANCO continues to provide safe, compliant, and innovative environmental solutions.
For more on COMANCO’s safety initiatives, visit our website or contact our team today.
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COMANCO is an environmental, commercial, and civil construction company specializing in constructing containment facilities.
Safety isn’t just a priority – it’s our standard. COMANCO continuously adapts to evolving regulations to provide reliable, compliant solutions. As a result, we are the nation’s leading service provider in the geosynthetics marketplace.
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