Women in Construction

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National Women in Construction Week

March 7-13, 2021

This annual event, which promotes the community of construction women, is designed to lift up women and support their place within the industry.

We are proud to honor the women here, this week and every week. Casella Construction would not be the same without their talent, passion and dedication.

Top row, left to right: Nicole Webster, Project Administrator; Kristi Ladabouche, Accounting; Pam Brown, Haul Truck Driver

2nd row, left to right: Jen Powers, Project Administrator; Charlene Hibbard, Accounting; Kelly Jakubowski, Accounting

3rd row, left to right: Makayla Mecier, Administrative Assistant & Scale Attendant; Brittany Hall, Accounting

4th row, left to right: Melissa Coltey, Human Resources; Caitlyn Hale, Transportation Billing Clerk; Cindy Sheehe, Inventory & Support Equipment Manager

5th row, left to right: Kim Lewis, Human Resources; Mackenzie Mahoney, Resource Center

Cheers to the women of Casella Construction!

Safety Day 2021

There's still time...enter to win a YETI mug!

Take a short, 6-question survey about our upcoming Safety Day, and you'll be automatically entered to win a Casella Construction YETI mug.

Click HERE to take the survey.

Thank you for your feedback!

Safety Topic: Hand Safety at Work

More workplace injuries involve hands than any other body part, except for the back.

More than one million workers experience a serious hand injury in the workplace every year. Cuts, lacerations, and punctures—which often happen on the hands—are one of the top three types of injuries that keep people away from work.

Cutting tool blades now come in many different materials with safety and ergonomic features. Tools that are ergonomically designed reduce hand fatigue and overuse injuries. A clean and clutter-free work area and using safe cutting practices will help in reducing injury. Always remember to wear a leather protector over a rubber insulating glove to provide protection from cuts, abrasions, and punctures. To avoid smashes, crushes, and pinches, stay mindful. Assess the work area for objects that could fall and stay alert to anything with a hinge.

Never put your hand or fingers into a space until you can determine that it is safe. If you know you could be exposed to harmful surfaces or substances, make sure to wear the appropriate gloves.

For more information on hand safety, click here.

Congrats, Bill!

February Good Catch Winner of the Month!

Bill Grant identified a frozen overhang on a sand pile, and pointed it out during a recent safety meeting. He was tasked with fixing it immediately after the meeting, making sure the risk was eliminated.

Great job, Bill - thank you for your diligence!

[Bill receives his $100 gift card from the Safety Dept.'s Isaiah Coltey]

We are hiring for spring!

Do you know someone who could make a positive difference on our team this spring?

Please ask your most talented contacts to apply!

See our job postings here.

And let's not forget the thank you.

If someone you recommend is hired and stays with us at least 90 days, we will thank you with a $250 referral bonus in your check! (Just make sure they mention your name in their online application.)

Contact Melissa Coltey or Kim Lewis with recommendations.

Click here for more information about the employee referral program.