Issue:
Potential discharge of powder from powder coating line into external environment. On a previous occasion a failure of the filtration system caused powder to escape.

Current Situation: 
Exhaust system from the powder coating booths is filtered and the filtered air is released through external vents to the external environment. 

Objective:
Eliminate powder escaping into the external environment.

Improvement Initiative:
Fully enclose the powder coating area by building internal walls. Recirculate the air by installing a filtration system within the confined area. Balance all air flows in the area to contain the air. Estimated capital cost $50,000.

Timing:
Complete recirculation system by the end of January 2005.

Measurement:
External vents blocked by project completion date.