Client and Facility Overview
Clearwater Paper operates a substantial paper manufacturing facility in Elwood, Illinois. As a paper production plant, the facility contains extensive overhead infrastructure including I-beams, trusses, and piping systems that are crucial to their manufacturing operations. The industrial setting, characteristic of paper production facilities, requires specialized maintenance to ensure both operational efficiency and workplace safety.
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Requested Maintenance
The client requires systematic cleaning of their overhead structures to manage the continuous accumulation of paper dust and debris, which is inherent to paper manufacturing processes. The maintenance program includes:
- - Monthly cleaning services throughout 2024
- - Comprehensive vacuum and blow-down procedures from the ceiling deck to 5 feet below
- - Thorough cleaning of all I-beams, trusses, and overhead piping
- - Specific attention to areas outside of cages as directed by facility management
The recurring nature of this maintenance reflects the client's commitment to maintaining a clean and safe manufacturing environment while preventing the buildup of potentially hazardous paper dust accumulation.
Decision Driver and Timing
The decision to establish a yearly contract with predetermined rates per mobilization was driven by several key factors:
Regulatory Compliance: The need to maintain consistent cleanliness standards in accordance with industrial safety regulations for paper manufacturing facilities
Preventive Maintenance: Regular cleaning prevents excessive dust accumulation that could impact equipment performance or create safety hazards
Operational Efficiency: Monthly scheduling ensures predictable maintenance intervals that align with the facility's continuous manufacturing operations
Cost Management: An agreed-upon annual contract rate provides budget predictability and streamlined administrative processes
Scope of Work
Cleaning Protocol: Systematic vacuum and blow-down procedures targeting all overhead structures from ceiling deck to 5-foot elevation
Equipment Utilization: Integration with client-provided lifts to access elevated areas efficiently
Team Structure: Deployment of two dedicated crews with multiple foremen to ensure:
- - Consistent communication channels
- - Reliable project oversight
- - Seamless execution of monthly services
Safety Measures
Personal Protection: Implementation of comprehensive PPE including:
- - Full protective gloves and spray suits
- - Facial respirators
- - Hard hats
- - Steel toe boots
- - Safety glasses
Work Zone Security: Installation of safety cones and caution tape to clearly demarcate active work areas
Aerial Safety: Certified lift operators and mandatory safety harness usage for all personnel in aerial lifts
Notable Details
Specialized Crew Training: Multiple foremen and two dedicated crews are trained specifically for this facility, ensuring consistent quality and familiarity with the site's unique requirements
Access Management: Strategic utilization of client-provided lifts demonstrates effective resource coordination between Painters USA and Clearwater Paper
Safety Integration: Comprehensive safety protocols merge OSHA requirements with Painters USA's enhanced safety standards, creating a robust protection framework
Communication Structure: Multiple foremen ensure constant availability of leadership personnel, facilitating immediate response to site-specific needs or concerns
Workflow Optimization: Monthly scheduling allows for systematic coverage of all overhead areas while maintaining regular facility operations
Client Satisfaction
The establishment of a yearly contract for 2024 demonstrates Clearwater Paper's confidence in Painters USA's ability to deliver consistent, high-quality cleaning services. The structured approach to project management, emphasis on safety protocols, and dedication of specialized crews specifically trained for this facility showcases our commitment to meeting the client's ongoing maintenance needs. The predetermined rates and scheduled mobilizations provide the client with reliable service delivery while maintaining their critical paper manufacturing operations.