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It's National Work Zone Awareness Week |
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This week is dedicated to raising awareness about work zone safety as construction projects begin to pick up. |
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Work zone safety is especially important to us, as our drivers pass through many work zones on a daily basis, and our construction crew carefully plans out the details of each traffic package needed for our various job sites to keep everyone safe. Check out the quick video below to hear about the elements of our safety packages from Seth Widli. |
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In 2020, 857 people were killed in 774 fatal work zone crashes. What many fail to recognize is the vast majority of people killed in work zone crashes are motorists and their passengers. In 2020, 117 workers died in work zones, making it all the more important for drivers to slow down and stay focused while approaching and passing through a roadway work zone. |
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March Good Catch Winners of the Month |
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Norm Arnold called the dispatch line while off duty, and reported hearing what sounded like a tire coming apart as an LNG truck went by his house. Dispatch alerted the vehicle in Brandon. The driver of truck #7400 stopped to check their tires, and noticed one had a recap coming apart. Maintenance was called, and the tire was changed, which prevented a blowout from happening. |
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Great save, Norm! Thank you for looking out for your co-workers, even while off duty! |
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(Norm Arnold, center, with the Transportation crew) |
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Justin Brown noticed a large box around a corner on a very icy and winding road. Justin decided to stop and remove the box, fearing that someone would come around the corner and get into an accident while swerving to avoid the box. |
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Great work, Justin! This is a good example of a trait we look for in Leaders in Safety: Actively Caring for People (AC4P)! |
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(From l to r: Joe Matteri, CJ Barry, Foreman Justin Brown, Jared Paridis) |
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Congratulations to both of our March Good Catch winners! Thank you for keeping an eye out for safety. Enjoy your $100 gift cards, you've earned them! |
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Don't forget to get in your Good Catch / Near Miss submissions for April!
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Wash Plant Project Has Begun |
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At the Quarry discussing 2022’s blasting plan
(Photo submitted by Nicole Webster)
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View of the Quarry from the new wash pond area
(Photo submitted by Nicole Webster)
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(Photo submitted by John Casella II) |
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Safety Award Nominations Are Due May 3rd |
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Safety is very important at Casella Construction, and we want to make sure those who prioritize safety are recognized for their efforts. |
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Please take our quick poll:
(We want to make sure we have enough delicious BBQ for everyone!)
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Will you be bringing family to the Safety Day BBQ?
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I will be attending with family members
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It will be just me attending
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BBQ & Family Day Activities |
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We are gearing up for our Family Day & BBQ immediately following the Safety Day presentations. We have a lot of fun family activities in the works, including our first ever EQUIPMENT & TRUCK RODEOS - one for adults and one for kids! |
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Keep an eye out for future newsletters to find out what the fun rodeo challenges will be, and start thinking about who you would like to see participate! You'll be able to vote on which operators you want to see compete, and our TOP 5 vote-getters will take center stage on Safety Day. Stay tuned! |
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Don't forget about our Employee Referral Bonus program! |
If someone you recommend is hired and stays with us at least 90 days, we will thank you with a referral bonus in your check!
Do you know someone who would make a good addition to our team?
Click here to contact Kim Lewis in HR
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Congrats, Danielle & Lara! |
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Danielle receives her gift card from Kevin Chamberlain. |
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Lara receives her gift card from fellow winner, Danielle! |
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Thank you to Danielle King and Lara Bitler for your wonderful written employee testimonials. We appreciate hearing why you like working for Casella Construction, and we're so glad you're part of our team! |
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Cab Cleanliness & Equipment Inspections |
It is easy for cabs to become cluttered with everyday items, but loose items can become projectiles in the event of a collision or rollover and leftover food can attract vermin and insects that can cause damage to vehicles and equipment. If you make cab cleanliness part of your inspection in the morning, it should make keeping up with it much easier. |
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Fire Extinguisher Inspections |
As the season progresses, be sure to inspect your fire extinguishers. Doing so will help you if you need to get out of an emergency situation, such as your (or someone else's) machine catching fire. Inspections ensure that your equipment is in good working order. |
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Can you answer the question from this week's safety discussion? |
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When you perform a fire extinguisher inspection, what information needs to be logged?
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Model Number, Year, Location
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Month, Year, Your Initials
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Last Week's Safety Quiz Winner |
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Have a Coffee on Casella! |
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Click here to see which correct answer respondent won coffee on Casella this week!
Congrats to the winner - the Safety Department will get you your $5 gift card. Enjoy!
Thank you to everyone who participated!
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Congrats to Brittany Hall, winner of a past safety quiz!
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Have Something for the Suggestion Box? |
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Thank you to everyone who has submitted a suggestion. We have been getting a great response, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts - please keep them coming! |
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DID YOU MISS ONE?
Click below to see what you missed:
Safety Award Nominations & Equipment Rodeo!
Employee Testimonials & Perfect Delivery!
Last Chance to Win $250!
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Casella Construction, Inc.
Phone (802) 773-0052
Fax (802) 747-7992
www.casellainc.com
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