BARC ADOPTION CENTER CEILING ART INSTALLATION
LITHIA CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE PM. Tom Gentry S. Roger Vennard PC. Morelva Gonzalez Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge in Corpus is a ground up construction of a new dealership and expansion to their existing facilities. The project is with Lithia Autogroup whom we have done multiple projects with and currently doing the new construction of Philpott Toyota. Phase I of the project included constructing the new facility and expansion which has been completed. Phase II will be the demolition and site work for the new parking lot. With the extensive weather issues we have had in the Corpus region, we are happy to have some dry days to get this portion completed. Roger Vennard, our superintendent, says that the positive impact for this week’s work is “No rain!” Phase II is set for completion in the Fall of 2015.
BARC ADOPTION CENTER GRAND OPENING [PM] MIKE TANCILL [SUPER] MIKE PETTUS [PC] DEBBIE FREEMAN [E] DEWAYNE LUCAS On June 5th, BARC Adoption Center had one of many grand opening ceremonies. The morning ceremony was held with a ribbon cutting and Mayor Annise Parker holding a press conference for the opening. There were many visitors at the ceremony including some of the four legged friends that will soon be up for adoption at BARC. Even with all of the rain Houston has experienced in the last couple of months, and throughout the timeline of this project, Mayor Parker said “The show must go on! We were close enough to completion and we really wanted people to see it, because if you just walk through you can get excited about the possibilities here.” The new facility will set the standards for the surrounding city shelters and state. “It is not only a very functional adoption center with state-of-the-art kennels, it’s a beautiful space.” The completion of this facility will be the first of four phases for BARC. The other phases will provide an additional 130 adult dog spaces, a cattery, meeting and education building, and a spay/neuter clinic. The new campus incorporates American Kennel Club standards including ample amounts of natural light. The night event included live music, food and St. Arnold’s Brewing Company. This is our fourth CM at Risk project completed with the City of Houston. The 15,000 SF building houses indoor and outdoor dog runs, dog adoption kennels (20 adult dogs and 50-60 puppies), courtyard, shell of the cat adoption space, and administrative offices. We are excited to continue our partnership with the City of Houston and to be a part of such a monumental project.
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HEAT ILLNESS ü WATER ü REST ü SHADE 15 OSHA CAMPAIGN TO PREVENT HEAT ILLNESS
WHAT IS HEAT ILLNESS? The body normally cools itself by sweating. During hot weather, especially with high humidity, sweating isn’t enough. Body temperature can rise to dangerous levels if precautions are not taken such as drinking water frequently and resting in the shade or air conditioning. Heat illnesses range from heat rash and heat cramps to heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat stroke requires immediate medical attention and can result in death.
HOW CAN IT BE PREVENTED? Employers should establish a complete heat illness prevention program to prevent heat illness. This includes: provide workers with water, rest and shade; gradually increase workloads and allow more frequent breaks for new workers or workers who have been away for a week or more to build a tolerance for working in the heat (acclimatization); modify work schedules as necessary; plan for emergencies and train workers about the symptoms of heat-related illnesses and their prevention; and monitor workers for signs of illness. Workers new to the heat or those that have been away from work and are returning can be most vulnerable to heat stress and they must be acclimatized. If workers are new to working in the heat or returning from more than a week off, and for all workers on the first day of a sudden heat wave, implement a work schedule to allow them to get used to the heat gradually. Working in full sunlight can increase heat index values by 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Keep this in mind and plan additional precautions for working in these conditions.
WHO IS AFFECTED? Any worker exposed to hot and humid conditions is at risk of heat illness, especially those doing heavy work tasks or using bulky protective clothing and equipment. Some workers might be at greater risk than others if they have not built up a tolerance to hot conditions, including new workers, temporary workers, or those returning to work after a week or more off. This also includes everyone during a heat wave. Industries most affected by heat-related illness are: construction; trade, transportation and utilities; agriculture; building, grounds maintenance; landscaping services; and support activities for oil and gas operations.
FATALITIES IN TEXAS IN THE PAST 6 YEARS
TO PREVENT HEAT RELATED ILLNESS & FATALITIES 1. DRINK WATER EVERY 15 MINUTES, EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT THIRSTY. 2. REST IN THE SHADE TO COOL DOWN 3. WEAR A HAT AND LIGHT-COLORED CLOTHING 4. LEARN THE SIGNS OF HEAT ILLNESS AND WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY 5. KEEP AN EYE ON FELLOW WORKERS 6. “EASY DO IT” ON YOUR FIRST DAYS OF WORK IN THE HEAT. YOU NEED TO GET USED TO IT HEAT INDEX
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PROTECTIVE MEASURES
Less than 91 F
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Basic heat safety and planning
91 F to 103 F
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Implement precautions and heighten awareness
103 F to 115 F
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Additional precautions to protect workers
Greater than 115 F
Very High to Extreme
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[PM] TOM GENTRY [SUPER] GARY FERRI [PC] MORELVA GONZALEZ [E] MICHAEL MILLER [O] CORPUS
ABC MEMBERSHIP BREAKFAST
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
9 YEARS PAM WALKER HOUSTON OFFICE CONTROLLER
1 YEAR JIM JONES HOUSTON OFFICE SUPERINTENDENT The Houston Office participated in the ABC Membership Breakfast on Friday, July 10 at the Doubletree. The breakfast recognized the new first quarter members which was over 15 companies. The breakfast also recognized all of the current members that were part of the STEP (Safety Training and Evaluation Process) Program and the award recipients. There are Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond Levels. For the sixth year in a row, Teal Construction earned the Platinum STEP Award. This is a major honor and we congratulate all of our team for helping us achieve it! Thank you to everyone’s hard work and dedication to keeping our jobsites and offices safe as well as participating in our training efforts to keep our team educated.
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NEW EMPLOYEE CLAUD BRANTON SUPERINTENDENT - HOUSTON Claud will be working on our HCC Felix Fraga project. Please make sure to give him a warm welcome!
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