A rookie's question made me see our silt screen setup in a new light
I used to think our silt screen placement was just fine, following what the old hands taught me. Last month, a new crew member pointed out how the screen was flat against the flow during low tide. I told him it was standard practice and not to worry about it. But he kept noting how much muck was slipping past it into the clear zone. After a few days, I let him tilt the screen a bit to catch the current better. The difference was huge, with less silt spreading and fewer complaints from the dock owners nearby. Now I make sure to listen to any idea, even from the greenest guys on the barge. It turns out a simple chat can fix a problem you've ignored for years.