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February Good Catch Winners of the Month |
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Kelley Staples was getting ready to go up on the catwalk of the HP-300 to change screen decks. When getting on the ladder, he noticed it was cracked down the leg, about 4'.
Kelley locked and tagged out the ladder to prevent anyone from using it and being exposed to a fall hazard.
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Kelley receives his $100 gift card |
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While driving south on Route 7, Mark Gebo noticed a large piece of rubber in the road and alerted the fleet to a potential re-cap tire coming apart. Justin Jordan was driving the truck ahead of Mark, and proceeded to check his tires. He saw that a significant piece of tread had come off in a spot that he could not see while driving. Without Mark bringing the issue to Justin's attention, he may not have noticed it, running the risk of a blow-out later in the day. |
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Mark with his $100 gift card |
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Thank you, Kelley and Mark, for keeping an eye out for safety, and thank you to everyone who submitted a Good Catch / Near Miss for the month of February.
Remember, our goal is to have 3 Good Catch/Near Misses for every incident, so please keep those submissions coming. We only have three so far this month - but there's still plenty of time to get one in for March!
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Hydraulic Hammer Operation |
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Proper Use on an Excavator |
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Preventative maintenance plays an important role in hammer longevity and workplace safety - but proper operation is also crucial.
Check out the quick video below to learn the do's and don'ts of operating a hammer.
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Submit Your Video by March 31st |
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Submit a quick video telling us why you like working at Casella Construction, and you'll automatically be entered to win a $250 gift card! |
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Want to participate, but a little camera shy?
Tell us in writing why you like working at Casella Construction - and you'll be automatically entered to win a $100 gift card!
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Drawing for the gift cards will take place in early April. We can't wait to hear your thoughts! |
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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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Changing Weather & Conditions |
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Changes to weather - including Spring thaw, runoff, and increase in wet weather - can create hazardous ground conditions, including:
- Slip & fall hazards in wet, muddy conditions
- Hazardous driving conditions for mobile equipment
- Trench cave-ins
- Ground collapse
- Increased risk of heat exhaustion and dehydration
- Risk of hypothermia
- Risk of hydroplaning
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Can you answer the question from this week's safety discussion? |
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What are 3 tips for dealing with changing weather conditions?
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Dress lightly, maintain regular speeds, & brush off materials
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Check soil when making a trench, maintain 3 points of contact & dress in layers
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Store materials, use caution when approaching edges & avoid too many fluids
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Last Week's Pop 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 Dennis Laviolette & Cindy Sheehe, winners of the last two safety quizzes!
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Have Something for the Suggestion Box? |
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Women in Construction Celebration |
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These Wonder Women are in a League of Their Own
From left to right: Kelly Jakubowski, Brittany Hall, Kristi Ladabouche, Charlene Hibbard, Nicole Webster, Cindy Sheehe, Kim Lewis, Jen Powers, Mackenzie Mahoney, Danielle King
Not pictured: Lara Bitler, Lois Eddy
(Photo submitted by John Casella II)
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A Sweet Celebration at Sugar and Spice
(Photo submitted by John Casella II)
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The only two men brave enough to attend the Women in Construction breakfast: John Casella II and Lincoln Hall, syrup aficionados
(Photo submitted by Cindy Sheehe)
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DID YOU MISS ONE?
Click below to see what you missed:
Celebrating Women in Construction
Win $250 & A Closer Look at Land Clearing
Fleet Expansion & Tech Tips
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Casella Construction, Inc.
Phone (802) 773-0052
Fax (802) 747-7992
www.casellainc.com
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