In this Issue 1.
President’s Letter
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Leadership Awards
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Campus Life with GE Johnson
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Project Update
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Featured Project
9.
Wins and Pursuits
11. 2014 Holiday Party 13. Community 15. New Faces 17. Safety Corner 18. Training Schedule 19. Your Health Matters 20. Photo Contest Winners
© Jake Condon
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A GE Johnson Construction Company Employee Publication
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First, I would like to thank everyone who attended the annual company meeting and holiday party. Hopefully you found access to the photos to help us commemorate the event. These occasions often remind me of how great of an organization I have had the privilege to be a part of and lead over the past several years. The jobsite videos as well as the special retirements to Roger Wick, Don Tornquist and Dan Starr, were I believe, done in fitting recognition and appreciation of the construction careers that those three individuals had at GE Johnson Construction Company. I want to thank you for being a part of it, participating and celebrating it as we send off those three into the next chapter of their lives. As we move more to the Rocky Mountain region being led by Justin Cooper, the Central Region led by Shannon Rogers, and increase our Wyoming work program, it is incumbent upon each and every one of us to remember that we all work for GE Johnson Construction Company. This company is stronger when it operates as one, not individual teams, divisions, departments, geographic locations or individuals. It is often said that GE Johnson Construction has a great culture. We have gone to great lengths to define our culture, train on it and identify the significance a brand has on a company. Each and every one of us must approach our jobs and support the culture and brand. While it is absolutely led by top management, it is also unsuccessful if others elect not to follow or support our culture and brand. I believe we are starting to make a difference in the market place as many of our clients are beginning to see the value we bring to the construction process. This is our goal as well as the expectation of GE Johnson Construction Company. We differentiate ourselves throughout the entire construction process to include the preconstruction effort, the project management
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tools, the project engineering sophistication level, the integration of technology into our processes, the quality and timeliness of our pay applications, the additional resources of detailed mechanical and electrical coordination and quality control, proactive safety efforts, the support and availability of our equipment facility, the quality of our craftsmen, and the professionalism of all of our staff. These are the hallmarks of GE Johnson Construction Company and will not be sacrificed or shortcut as the market attempts to rebound and GE Johnson Construction Company becomes more geographically diverse. The quality of our people and the quality of our product will always be the results in which we asked to be judged. With the addition of Kasia King as Executive Director of Human Resources, we have asked many of you to help and further develop our training programs. GE Johnson Construction Company is committed to our training and development program. While at times, we appear to be slow in rolling these out, it is as a result of developing these programs uniquely for GE Johnson Construction Company and in sequence, doubling their impact on an employee’s career. 2015 holds many opportunities for GE Johnson Construction Company to differentiate themselves from all other contractors in our regions and I believe we are fully poised to take advantage and capitalize on these opportunities. It is incubate upon us not to lose track of who we are, what we do, and the performance we lead, as a repeat customer is in fact our next customer as well. We look forward to communicating and rolling these out in the near future. And many of you will be reached out to provide your input and could potentially even be involved in the training process. As we continue to march through 2015, I want to thank you for all your hard work and support in getting us to this point.
Justin Cooper, Vice President / General Manager of the Rocky Mountain Region, was selected by the Denver Business Journal as a 2015 “Top 40 Under 40” professional in the region. Since joining GE Johnson in 1998, Justin has been a pivotal driving force behind the growth of the company. During his tenure, Justin has led the preconstruction and client relationship efforts on more than $1.5 billion worth of work, in addition to leading client services, business development, and marketing initiatives that have revolutionized our ability to serve our clients. This honor comes in addition to Justin’s selection in 2010 as a “Top 20 Under 40” Design/Construction professional by Engineering News Record. Engineering News Record also selected GE Johnson’s Integrated Services Manager, Katie Page, as a 2015 “Top 20 Under 40” Design/ Construction professional. Katie joined GE Johnson in 2014, and has been dedicated to bringing added efficiency to our jobsites through the use of innovative practices and proven strategies such as Lean Construction implementation. Katie is a cofounder of the Lean Construction Institute’s Colorado Community of Practice (CoP), which has now grown to more than 250 members throughout the state, and has already begun to revolutionize the way GE Johnson team members lead the construction process.
Director of Project Development J.W. Stamison has been chosen to participate in the 2015 Downtown Denver Leadership Program. J.W. has more than a decade of healthcare, higher education, medical office, laboratory and K-12 project experience across the Rocky Mountain region. JW’s experience with geographic as well as vertical market expansion has given him valuable insight into the future of construction in the state. In his time with GE Johnson, J.W. has proven to be an excellent leader in growing our existing client relationships and seeking new opportunities across our geographic footprint. This leadership program will only enhance J.W.’s ability to create and maintain superior relationships with other leaders in the Denver area, while sharing the GE Johnson vision and brand with representatives of other industries. Finally, we are pleased to announce the appointment of Safety Specialist Jason Jeffries to the Colorado Workers’ Compensation Classification Appeals Board on behalf of GE Johnson. This board was created to hear grievances brought by employers against insurers concerning the calculation of experience modification factors and classification assignment decisions, and it is extremely important in ensuring firms, such as GE Johnson, receive the representation they deserve. He will serve a on the board through the end of 2017, at which point he will be eligible for a subsequent three-year term. Jason’s selection for this appointment is testament to the reputation he has earned throughout our industry for being dedicated to the safety and well being of every GE Johnson employee, and construction professionals throughout the state.
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University of Wyoming - Corbett Pool Expansion Laramie, Wyoming $21 million GE Johnson was selected to remodel and expand the UW Corbett Pool facility. The expansion will add 36,000 SF of new space to the 40-year-old natatorium and renovate an additional 23,000 SF. The overhaul will create a modern swimming and diving facility for UW’s Division I swimming and diving teams, UW students and faculty.
University of Colorado Boulder - Williams Village Center/Darley Dining Commons Boulder, Colorado $37.75 million The Williams Village project will include a new 100,000+ SF facility serving as a student community center including multiple restaurants, indoor/outdoor gathering spaces, Residence Life facilities and other Housing and Dining Services. The building will also play host to visiting conference attendees during the non-school months. GE Johnson will be deconstructing the majority of the existing Darley Commons building as part of the project. Located near US 36 and Baseline, this highly visible project will serve as a new gateway to the CU campus.
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Campus Life with GE Johnson Education has been a primary niche specialty of GE Johnson for more than 40 years, so it should come as no surprise our presence on higher education campuses across our geographic footprint is as active as ever. Our project teams are hard at work, completing classroom buildings, student centers, athletic centers and student housing in a variety of settings. In addition to the following projects, we are actively pursuing work at universities across Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. Keep an eye out for GE Johnson Blue among your favorite college colors, because we are just getting warmed up!
Kansas State University - Vanier Training Complex Manhattan, Kansas $58 million Following the resounding success of the $79.5 million West Stadium Center, GE Johnson, in a joint venture was selected to construct the $58 million Vanier Football Complex and North Endzone Project. The current Vanier Football Complex will be replaced and incorporate 155,000 SF of dedicated football training and operations space. This project consists of a two story weight training room with more than 20 “racks”, 9,000+ SF of locker room space, complete hydrotherapy and wellness programs, a large team auditorium, coaches’ offices, new north end zone seating and much more. The project will be completed in time for the kickoff of the 2015 football season; less than 9 months from start to finish!
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Craig Hospital Expansion/Renovation GE Johnson’s ongoing work at Craig Hospital continues to raise the standards for both occupied campus work and complex hospital addition and expansion. Our team has been on site since 2012, providing superior construction services to the world-renowned Spinal Cord and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Rehabilitation Hospital, and recently completed the second phase of the project. In total, the expansive addition and renovation will span five phases, with sub-phases in each phase. The first phase of the project – a new level of shell space atop the existing facility and a fourstory addition to the north – was completed in August 2014 and includes approximately 84,000 SF of new construction. The new space houses 40 new, all private, inpatient units adjacent to an intensive therapy zone
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which includes Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and clinical support. The North addition also is home to Craig’s PEAK Center and two new therapy pools, continuing therapy space and adaptive equipment for regular fitness and strength training. The recently completed Phase 2 was completed in February 2015, directly above the operational hospital. This phase finished out the shell space in Phase 1. Due to the sensitive nature of the hospital’s mission, GE Johnson crew members took special care to minimize potential disruptions (including noise and vibrations) by clearly communicating the work to Craig staff and patients, and by utilizing creative scheduling to complete work at the least intrusive times.
We are extremely proud of our work on Craig Hospital’s campus. Their staff and leadership are going above and beyond to “redefine possible” for those suffering from SCI and TBI injuries. The patients and family members we have met onsite have been truly inspiring, and it is an honor to contribute to their health and rehabilitation as they overcome the odds everyday.
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GE Johnson has been a great partner in helping us develop the vision for our future campus and then assisted in mapping out the plan to effectively implement our vision while maintaining the “Craig Way” of producing an environment for delivering the very best patient care and outcomes in the country. Their focus on effectively stewarding our resources, delivering a quality product, and their commitment to the patients we have the privilege to serve has been outstanding! Mike Fordyce, CEO
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Looking ahead, GE Johnson is now underway with Phase 3, renovating the existing third level of the facility to include new systems, upgrades to patient rooms and other much needed overhauls to increase the level of care in the facility. Currently, Phase 3 is tracking to reach completion in July 2015. Subsequently, Phase 4 (May 2015 – December 2015) will similarly renovate the second level of the hospital, while Phase 5 (May 2015 – August 2016) will round out renovations on the first floor and basement, while also completing various renovations in the Craig East Building.
St. Anthony North Health Campus Hospital
GE Johnson is extremely proud to announce the St. Anthony North Health Campus in Westminster is complete and accepting patients! After nearly two years of construction, the ribbon was cut on the new 350,000 SF expansion on February 26, 2015. The new facility – which has been dubbed ‘the hospital of the future’ – was a collaborative effort that sought to challenge the status quo of healthcare construction and create a space that is a center for ongoing health and wellness in the community. Included on the new campus are 60,000 SF of integrated physician clinics for both primary and specialty care, an ambulatory surgery center, a world-class birthing center with private birthing suites, level III Trauma Center with 24/7 emergency services, 92 inpatient beds and outpatient diagnostics center with laboratory and imaging services. Patients began arriving on March 3, 2015 when 62 patients were safely transferred to the new hospital through a coordinated effort involving local emergency medical service providers and Flight for Life. The cornerstone of the St. Anthony North vision was a dedication to providing health care services that go above and beyond typical reactive care and improve the wellness of the entire community. Jeff
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Brickman, CEO of St. Anthony Hospital, spoke to this mission during construction of the campus. “This new campus is part of a larger strategy to fulfill the mission of Centura Health by placing health neighborhoods across Colorado and western Kansas to provide access to primary and specialty care services as well as a healing place for mind, body and spirit.” In order to deliver this revolutionary healthcare project in less than two years, GE Johnson partnered with Earl Swensson Associates, to lead a series of rapid design sessions. Interior mechanical, electrical, plumbing chases, above ceiling M/P, and critical rough-in locations for Owner supplied equipment were modeled and coordinated during focused “day-sessions”. The project team used 3D and 4D information modeling to design exterior wall panels, prefabricated interior patient room headboards, and precast concrete core walls which allowed us to release long-lead materials at the earliest date possible. Collective decisions were made and innovative concepts were presented at design and partnering sessions, held on-site with members from our Systems Integration Group, the project architect, consultants and select subcontractors. This intensive collaboration resulted in
a streamlined construction process that kept costs and schedules in check at all times and led to the overall delivery of the project 19 days ahead of schedule. The ahead-of-schedule completion of St. Anthony North Health Campus was even more remarkable by the fact that construction was complicated by a once-in-a-century storm event in September of 2013. The St. Anthony North Health Campus jobsite received enough rain in a two week period to cause an estimated five-month impact to the project schedule. Working diligently with all project partners, GE Johnson was able to reduce this impact to two months. Incredibly, the team even beat the new completion date by 19 days! Centura Health is GE Johnson’s largest individual client, and we are extremely proud to have completed more than $1 billion worth of work for them over the lifetime of our working relationship. The opening of St. Anthony North is a tremendous step forward in their network of care, and we are honored to share a part in that. Speaking to the importance of this one of a kind campus, GE Johnson Vice President and General Manager Justin Cooper said, “The vision of Centura Health and St. Anthony North Hospital has been to integrate wellness care, ambulatory services, acute care, and other community services into a single, integrated campus. Not only will this facility streamline hospital operations and reduce costs, but patients and community members will have a single location to access an entire continuum of health services.” Congratulations to Centura Health, the leadership and staff of St. Anthony North, the GE Johnson project team, and the community of Westminster for coming together to make this vision of health and wellness a reality. As patients begin to receive care in this remarkable new facility, it is our hope that we can continue building on the success of this project to bring an all new level of patient care to the Rocky Mountain region! THE
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Cost: $78M Project Start: Spring 2016 Extensive renovation and expansion of the College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) and will seek LEED Silver Certification.
Meridian Ambulatory Care Center
Cost: $17.5M Project Start: June 2015 New Emergency Department and freestanding clinic.
Blue Valley ED
Cost: $16M Project Start: August 2015 A new, 25,735 SF free-standing Emergency Department and Imaging facility to set the stage for the future addition of a full scale hospital and medical office building on the campus.
Vail Valley Medical Center West Wing Expansion
Cost: $38M Project Start: April 2015 Extensive renovations and additions to five levels of the existing West Wing.
Vail Marriott Residence Inn
Cost: $38M Project Start: May 2015 New extended-stay hotel featuring 176 guest suites.
MBRE Colorado General Hospital
Cost: $26M Project Start: April 2015 New 58,070 SF hospital housing inpatient/outpatient surgery, emergency room, radiology, lab and 24 inpatient rooms.
The Grove Phase 2 & 3
Cost: $7.5M Project Start: May 2015 Phases 2 and 3 of The Grove each have 6 residential buildings containing four units each and associated infrastructure.
Lone Eagle Condos
Cost: $0.5M Project Start: May 2015 Locker room remodel and exterior waterproofing repairs
Memorial Central MRI, CT, LINAC, Tower Remodel
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Cost: $16M Project Start: March 2015 Renovate both patient towers and replace/add imaging equipment.
GE Johnson’s Colorado Springs Special Projects Division and Denver Special Projects Division are off to a busy start in 2015! Our SPD Team members in Colorado Springs and Denver have been extremely active in pursuing and securing a diverse work program ranging from occupied healthcare work to tenant improvements and renovations. While they do not often receive the fanfare of our larger projects, the results our Special Projects team members deliver are a key element in developing the lasting relationships and reputation GE Johnson relies on for our continued growth. See below for a listing of the work our SPD folks have procured during the first quarter of 2015. Congratulations, everybody! Denver Special Projects Division
Colorado Springs Special Projects Division
Evan Scholar House Renovation and Expansion $6.2 million, May 2015 – December 2015
Pikes Peak Library Main Location TI $1.5 million, June 2015 – October 2015
NSMC Oxygen Pad Replacement $80,000, April 2015
Pikes Peak Library East Location TI $1.8 Million, March 2015 – October 2015
Anderson Residence Remodel $1.2 million, March 2015 – July 2015
Memorial North Cath Lab $1 million, March 20150 – July 2015
Northrop Grumman Ramp Replacement $150,000, May 2015 – June 2015
Myron Stratton Phase 2 TI $1 million, March 2015 – June 2015
Denver Health and Hospital Authority PES Expansion $300,000, Negotiated April 2015 – July 2015
Broadmoor Commons Interior Medical TI $1.6 million, July 2015 – October 2015
University Hospital at Anschutz CTRC and Plastics, Lab Wall Removal, Cedar Patient Room Remodel, CT Remodel $800,000 April 2015 – July 2015
Penrad MRI $500,000, March 2015 – May 2015
Swedish Medical Center Miscellaneous Projects $10,000, Ongoing
Penrose ASC Data Center $1.6 Million March 2015 – June 2015
Audubon Medical Center Tenant Finishes $2.3 Million March 2015 – July 2015
Banner Health at McKee Medical Center Sterilizer Addition $30,000, May 2015 – August 2015 TUCC Linear Accelerator Vault Addition $2 million, February 2015 – August 2015 St. Anthony Hospital Ortho ORs $700,000, April 2015 – June 2015 St. Anthony Hospital New Bi-Plane Cath Lab $600,000, May 2015 – July 2015
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2014 Partners in the Park The El Paso County Park Advisory Board recently honored four community donors, including GE Johnson, as 2014 Partners in the Park with commemorative plaques of appreciation. The following is the statement from the Board of County Commissioners. »» “GE Johnson Construction Company for Bear Creek Regional Park: They have been partners for the past two years. GE Johnson also constructed a new bridge in the park in 2013.”
Project Build-a-Bear Thank you to the volunteers who volunteered time and monatary donations to build more than 350 bears before our Holiday Party. The bears were donated to The Children’s Hospital in Aurora, The Ronald McDonald House in Denver and a couple battered women’s shelters in Parker. Enough money was raised to build about 60 more bears that day but unfortunately time ran out (this money will be used for next year). Thank you for helping bring some joy on Christmas day to these kids!
Save the Date! GEJCC Quarterly Meeting
GEJCC Quarterly Meeting
April 17, 2015 – Equipment Facility
October 9, 2015 – Colorado Springs office
12:00pm – 3:00pm
GEJCC Craftsmen Picnic July 11, 2015 – Wonderland Ranch 11:00am – 4:00pm
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GEJCC Company Meeting – Cheyenne Mountain Resort December 5, 2015
12:00pm – 3:00pm
7:30am – 12:00pm
GEJCC All Operations Meeting – Cheyenne Mountain Resort
Holiday Party – The Cheyenne Lodge at the Broadmoor
December 4, 2015
December 5, 2015 6:00pm
JA Aloha Rock ‘N Bowl Thank you to all teams who made this a successful event!
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Tiffani Dean, Administrative Assistant Oklahoma City Office »» Enjoys golfing, fishing, camping and watching her kids play sports »» Has a dog named Fletcher, a Schnauzer/ Poodle mix »» Grew up in Piedmont, Oklahoma
Tucker Dezelan, Project Engineer Colorado Springs SPD »» Graduate of Purdue University »» Enjoys camping, hiking, snowboarding, boating, wakeboarding, water skiing, biking, white water rafting and fishing »» Grew up in Fishers, Indiana »» Spent a couple years at the USAFA
Brett Mohr, Project Engineer Craig Hospital »» Graduate of Colorado State University »» Enjoys hiking, road biking, skiing, snowboarding, travel »» Grew up in Parker, Colorado »» Involved in Vail Resorts Echo Program, Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, Habitat for Humanity, Hurricane Katrina Relief, and Youth work at Kanakuk Kamps and Beaver Creek Ski School
Trentt Houghton, Project Engineer Colorado Springs SPD »» Graduate of Colorado State University »» Enjoys camping, mountain biking, fly fishing, four wheeling and hunting »» Grew up in Colorado Springs, Colorado »» Played hockey for 13 years and loves sports, working out and music
Dwaine Taylor, Equipment Facility Intern Equipment Facility »» Attends Pikes Peak Community College, pursuing a degree in Accounting »» Enjoys playing soccer and biking »» He owned a rabbit named Lucy »» Born in Jamaica and moved to New York when he was 16 years old »» He is married and has 3 daughters
Levi Tredway, Project Engineer St. Anthony North / PVH »» Graduate of Colorado State University »» Enjoys skiing, hiking, hunting and fishing »» Owns a German Shorthaired Pointer named Decker »» Grew up in Gunnison, Colorado »» Coaches Middle School Football and Wrestling in Fort Collins
Carter Widlund, Project Engineer Intern Parker Adventist Hospital »» Attends Colorado State University and will graduate in December »» Enjoys skiing, hiking, snowshoeing, and being in the mountains »» Has a dog named Nelly and a cat named Bell »» Grew up in Centennial, Colorado
Alex Lopez, Project Engineer Denver SPD »» Graduate of Kansas State University »» Enjoys hunting, camping, fishing and white water rafting »» Grew up in Lenexa, Kansas »» Involved in Habitat for Humanity and Air National Guard »» Alex has been to Cuba
Justin Woolverton, Business Development Manager Oklahoma City Office »» Graduate of University of Oklahoma »» Enjoys riding his Harley, training/playing with his bird dog, working out, and bowling »» Has a German Wirehaired Pointer named Brody »» Grew up in Noble, Oklahoma »» Involved in the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association
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Welcome to the Team! Shane Roy, Project Engineer St. Anthony North »» Enjoys hiking, camping, snowboarding, and taking his dog to the park »» Has a German Shepherd named Dodge »» Grew up in Highlands Ranch, Colorado »» Plays ice hockey
Noland Forsythe, Building Systems Technician Denver Office »» Graduate of Fort Hays State University »» Enjoys swimming, biking, running and cooking. He is learning to ski and enjoys outdoor sports in general. »» Grew up in Grand Island, Nebraska »» Commutes to the Denver office from Colorado Springs every morning, gaining a new appreciation for coffee and tea! Guadalupe ‘Lupe’ Gonzales, Project Engineer Colorado General Hospital »» Graduate of Santa Clara University »» Enjoys running, offroading, camping and surfing »» Has an English Staffordshire Terrier named Rhino »» Grew up in San Diego, California »» Likes to watch documentaries of anything and everything
Melissa Williams, Project Engineer Oklahoma City Office »» Graduate of Oklahoma State University »» Enjoys entrepreneurship activities, writing, drawing and gardening »» Has 3 fish named Fish »» Grew up in Edmond, Oklahoma
Chris Pettofrezzo, Project Engineer Intern DPS Northfield »» Attends Colorado State University »» Enjoys skiing, mountain biking, camping, hiking, baseball and softball »» Grew up in Tampa, Florida »» Involved in USGBC Student Chapter at CSU (secretary of club), Construction for Worldwide Evangelism, and Team FCA Endurance
Lisa Gardunio, Marketing Coordinator Colorado Springs Office »» Graduate of Adams State University (undergraduate) and University of Denver (graduate) »» Enjoys paddleboarding, wakeboarding and snowboarding »» Has 3 dogs: - a Malmute, Rocko; a Bernese, Luna; and, a Lab/Akita mix, Navajo »» Grew up in Lakewood, Colorado
Ryan Sooter, Project Engineer KSU Vanier Training Complex »» Graduate of Kansas State University »» Enjoys hunting, fishing, aviation, and hiking »» Grew up in Halstead, Kansas »» Currently working on obtaining Private Pilot’s license
Kasia King, Executive Director of HR Colorado Springs Office »» Graduate of Cornell University »» Enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family, reading, gardening, skiing, and going to the mountains »» Has two kittens named Henry and Oliver »» Born in Poland and moved to the USA when she was 7. »» Involved in Colorado Springs HR Professionals Group
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As a company we can and should study near misses and incidents in order to prevent future injuries and recurring incidents. But first, employees need to understand the importance of communicating with a supervisor when an injury, illness, or near miss incident occurs. In this issue of the Hopper, you will find helpful information to assist you and your team in learning effective communication techniques because EVERYONE plays a role in workplace safety.
»» Fear of termination »» Fear of embarrassment – the incident may have been caused by a short cut or bad decision How to improve reporting? »» Read, understand and communicate the incident reporting guidelines in TAB I of the Safety Manual. »» Train all employees about the policy and procedures
What is an injury? An injury is damage or harm to the structure or function of a person’s body caused by an outside force resulting from an event in the work environment.
»» Investigate all reports
What is an illness? An illness is a disease or health disorder, sickness, or unhealthy condition. Some examples are skin diseases, respiratory conditions, poisoning, hearing loss, heat stress, or other conditions caused by exposure in the work environment.
»» Praise reporting employee and if they desire let them assist with the investigation and development of controls
What is a near miss? An unplanned event that did not result in injury, illness, or damage – but had the potential to do so. Only a fortunate break in the chain of events prevented an injury, fatality or damage; in other words, a miss that was nonetheless very near. Why is reporting important? Hazardous conditions affect everyone in the workplace. If a condition or incident is ignored, not reported or corrected, then it can lead to serious consequences. Why don’t employees report hazards, near miss incidents, and injuries? »» Belief that it is not important to the organization »» Fear of negative consequences to their employee status »» Fear of disciplinary action »» Fear of harassment by co-workers or supervisors
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»» Develop corrective actions and let employees know what actions were taken and why, if none let them know why
What details of an injury or near miss should be reported? »» Where and when did the incident occur? »» Was it an unsafe act, condition or equipment or combination of these? »» What happened – description of events leading up to incident? »» What were the causes? »» What can be done to reduce the possibility of reoccurrence? We have the responsibility of documenting an incident, interviewing witnesses, collecting facts to determine the cause and developing solutions. A proper reporting and investigation system will help to improve safety through the development of corrective actions. Minor accidents and near misses can reveal hazards that may not otherwise have been noticed, and the best outcome will be a safer work environment for everyone.
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Radon Health Risks Exposure to radon in the home is responsible for an estimated 20,000 lung cancer deaths each year.
About Radon Radon is a cancer-causing, radioactive gas.
»» You can’t see radon. And you can’t smell it or taste it. But it may be a problem in your home. »» Radon is estimated to cause many thousands of deaths each year. That’s because when you breathe air containing radon, you can get lung cancer. In fact, the Surgeon General has warned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States today. Only smoking causes more lung cancer deaths.
Radon can be found all over the U.S.
»» Radon comes from the natural (radioactive) breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water and gets into the air you breathe. Radon can be found all over the U.S. It can get into any type of building — homes, offices, and schools — and result in a high indoor radon level. But you and your family are most likely to get your greatest exposure at home, where you spend most of your time.
You should test for radon.
»» Testing is the only way to know if you and your family are at risk from radon. EPA and the Surgeon General recommend testing all homes below the third floor for radon. »» Testing is inexpensive and easy — you can pick up a test at your local hardware store or on-line.
You can fix a radon problem.
»» Radon reduction systems work and they are not too costly. Some radon reduction systems can reduce radon levels in your home by up to 99%. Even very high levels can be reduced to acceptable levels.
New homes can be built with radon-resistant features.
»» Radon-resistant construction techniques can be effective in preventing radon entry. When installed properly and completely, these simple and inexpensive techniques can help reduce indoor radon levels in homes. In addition, installing them at the time of construction makes it easier and less expensive to reduce radon levels further if these passive techniques don’t reduce radon levels to below 4 pCi/L.
Awareness - EPA Recommends
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Test your home for radon — it’s easy and inexpensive.
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Fix your home if your radon level is 4 picocuries per liter, or pCi/L, or higher.
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Radon levels less than 4 pCi/L still pose a risk, and in many cases may be reduced.
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Zone 1 counties have a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (picocuries per liter) (red zones) Highest Potential Zone 2 counties have a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (orange zones) Moderate Potential Zone 3 counties have a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (yellow zones) Low Potential
The Map was developed using five factors to determine radon potential: »» 1.indoor radon measurements; »» 2.geology; »» 3.aerial radioactivity; »» 4.soil permeability; and »» 5.foundation type.
For more information: http://www.epa.gov/radon/index.html
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