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TECHNICAL TRAINING

Machine Inspections Continued

bushings are still in place in the module wraps and cylinder mountings. Check all RT cables, module leads, hydraulic
hoses and derail pedal wires for damage. Derail pedals should be tight against the rubber bumpers and not buried
in slag. Check that all rotary valves and augers are running on dust system. Look over the water boxes for new
leaks and check all pump motors are running and quiet. Engines should be inspected once they have cooled off a
bit. All fluid levels should be checked and pay attention to the color of the oil on the dipstick. You will be able to
tell if there is coolant mixed in with the oil. Inspect air filters for damage, date and look at all air intake ducting for
loose or missing clamps and rubber elbows or couplers for cracks, holes or melting. Inspect for oil or coolant
leaks, cracked or loose belts, loose battery terminal clamps and battery condition. Inspect hydraulic rooms with
both pumps running, checking for leaks, odd sounds, and that all cooler fans are running. Look over both air com-
pressors for maintenance alarms that have popped up, as well as odd sounds and leaks. Make sure air dryers are
cycling correctly.

At least once a month the machine should be powered down and a close up, hands on inspection of the common
buss should be done.

Of course, there are many other items to look at during inspec-
tions like outlet covers, lighting and blue strobes (etc.) which are
equally important but unlikely to cause machine delay or damag-
es.

Once you have completed your inspection, pick the items of
most importance to assign to the crew to get repaired immedi-
ately. Other defects should remain on a list and be repaired when
possible. Constant good inspections with attention to detail will
save your machines from down time and potentially severe dam-
ages to equipment and railroad property.

Quality Systems and Continuous Improvement

Hello Loram Team!

My name is Janet Sylvester and I am the new Senior Manager of Quality and Continuous Improvement.
This role is a part of the Manufacturing Supply Chain and leads all elements of our Quality Systems and Continuous
Improvement efforts with a small but mighty team comprised of a Quality Manager (Michael Cambronne), Quality
Technicians (Leo Royzman, Ahamed Kanneh, Rebecca Downey), Supplier Quality Engineers (Jim Jensen, Steven
Shores), a Quality Engineer (Erik Dahlman), and a Continuous Improvement Specialist (open position!).

I am happy to join the team at this exciting time of growth. I bring with me 28 years of manufacturing and
leadership experience, primarily from the automotive industry, and extending across other industrial and CPG in-
dustries. I spent the majority of my years in Plant Manager roles, running full operations of various sizes and scope.

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