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SEPTEMBER 2002
Mr. Kevin McKenzie has been selected as Ironwood's Safety Employee of the Month for September, 2002. Employed with Ironwood for only a short period of time, Kevin has made significant contributions to our Safety Program and has achieved momentous gains in updating our various inspection and maintenance records for our equipment. As well, he has ensured that all equipment functions properly and that all safety devices are operational and comply with the latest applicable standards. Further, since Kevin's arrival to Ironwood, we have experienced a notable reduction in time lost due to maintenance down-time and equipment repairs.
Congratulations to Kevin. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.
AUGUST 2002
Mr. Phillip Jarrell, Sr. has been selected as Ironwood's Safety Employee of the Month for August of 2002. Phillip has been employed with Ironwood for the past 16 years. Serving as a journeyman, leadman and foreman, Phillip's extensive experience working within the mining industry has provided him with an acute awareness of the potential for safety hazards within the trade. His knowledge and foresight have enabled him to recognize the hazards, circumvent the dangers with legitimate remedies, and perform his work in a safe and timely manner, without sacrificing quality.
Congratulations to Phillip. Your efforts and dedication are greatly appreciated.
JULY 2002
Again congratulations to Mr. Zendel (Buck) Vickers, Jr. for his selection as Ironwood's Safety Employee of the Month for July of 2002. Buck received this award in September of 2001, and has again been selected for his significant contributions to our Safety Committee and Safety Initiative. Buck's awareness of safety issues and willingness to work in a safe manner are key principles in making Ironwood's workplaces safe for all our employees.
Congratulations to Buck and continue the good work!
JULY 11, 2002
IRONWOOD RECEIVES MSHA 8 HOUR REFRESHER TRAINING
On July 11, 2002, in compliance with the MSHA Part 46 training standard and our Safety Program, the entire Ironwood work force, both managerial and field employees alike, received the MSHA 8 Hour Refresher Training Course. The course was held at The Cannery in Havana, FL and was taught by Ironwood's Safety Director, Mr. Jason Lacayo; Mr. Dean Skinner of Neff Rentals; and Mr. Keith Gilbert of Paramedical Services, Inc. As previously committed, Ironwood continues to provide the safety training required to produce a safer workplace for our employees.
JUNE 2002
Congratulations to Mr. Dan Hooker for his selection as Ironwood's Safety Employee of the Month for June of 2002. Dan has been with Ironwood since 2000. Dan has an extensive background of safe employment while planning and maintaining mine-related work sites, and from this experience, he has proven to be a safe and productive member of the Ironwood team. His contributions to our safety program have been significant. Congratulations to Dan for his selection of this award and many thanks for his efforts in making Ironwood's job sites safer for our employees.
IRONWOOD SAFETY EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
The pool of candidates for this award is comprised of the past year's monthly safety award winners, and as all are deserving, this makes for a difficult selection. While attending our annual MSHA Refresher Training program held on July 11, 2002, Mr. Randy Kearney received the Ironwood Safety Employee of the Year Award for the year 2001/2002. Randy received a cash bonus and engraved glass trophy for his significant contributions to Ironwood's Safety Initiative throughout the year.
Congratulations to Randy and many thanks for his sincere efforts.
MAY 2002
Mr. Anthony Carraway has been selected as Ironwood's Safety Employee of the Month for May of 2002. Anthony has been with Ironwood for a short period of time. However in that time, he has proven to be a safe and productive member of the Ironwood Team. Anthony, a concrete form carpenter, has received all required OSHA and MSHA training.
Congratulations to Anthony. Your efforts in making Ironwood a safer work place are appreciated.
APRIL 2002
Mr. Anthony Belk has been selected as Ironwood's Safety Employee of the Month for April of 2002. Tony has been employed with Ironwood as a steel fabricator and ironworker since 1992. Throughout his employment he has demonstrated an awareness of safety issues and an ability to work safely and productively.
Tony is also a certified crane operator and a materials handling operator. He has completed all training requirements of OSHA and MSHA.
Tony continues to be a strong contributor to Ironwood's Safety Initiative. Congratulations to Tony and many thanks.
APRIL 24, 2002
Mr. Ronald Campbell has been selected as Ironwood's Safety Employee of the Month for March of 2002. Ronnie has been employed with Ironwood for over six years and has proven to be a safety conscious employee. He is a AWS certified welder and a trained forktruck operator in accordance with OSHA standards.
He has successfully completed all MSHA and OSHA required training programs. Ronnie's efforts and guidance in the field have significantly contributed to Ironwood's ability to provide a safe work environment for all employees. Congratulations to Ronald Campbell and many thanks for his contributions to Ironwood' Safety Initiative.
FEBRUARY 26, 2002
Congratulations to Rick Libert for his selection as Ironwood's Safety Employee of the Month for February 2002. Rick, employed with Ironwood for ten years, has for some time been in charge of our heavy transportation needs. Rick's responsibilities include over-the highway trucking, as well as maintenance of the vehicles and trailers. He also must comply with local, state and federal codes which apply to the trucking industry. Rick has proven to be competent, reliable, and safe, both on the jobsites and the highways. Congratulations to Rick Libert. Keep up the good work !
FEBRUARY 26, 2002
Mr. Dean Roam has been selected as Ironwood's Safety Employee of the Month for January 2002. Dean has been employed with Ironwood for five years and has time and again proven himself as a safety conscious employee. He is a certified a welder, crane operator, and forklift operator. He has successfully completed all OSHA and MSHA training requirements. Many thanks and congratulations to Dean Roam for jump starting the year with "Safety First".
DECEMBER 2001
Mr. Phillip Jarrell, Sr. has been selected as Ironwood's Safety Employee of the Month for December of 2001. Phillip has been employed with Ironwood for over fifteen years and currently is the field supervisor at a project in east-central Georgia. Phillip's attention to detail, whether in safety or quality of work, is unparalleled. Phillip and his crew exemplify the adage that quality is not sacrificed by safe work practices.
Phillip is OSHA, MSHA, and American Red Cross CPR certified.
We extend our congratulations to Phillip, and sincerely appreciate your efforts.
NOVEMBER 2001
Congratulations to Mr. Andy Britt for his selection as Ironwood's Safety Employee of the Month for November of 2001. Andy has been employed with Ironwood for eleven years as a carpenter and a general trades supervisor. He is one of our most conscientious supervisors with respect to safety and will go the extra mile to get a project safely and economically done. While on the job, Andy ensures the safety of each of his crew members by performing routine safety inspections, and providing the proper training and appropriate personal protective equipment.
Andy is OSHA, MSHA, and American Red Cross CPR certified.
Congratulations to Andy and keep up the good work !
NOVEMBER 19, 2001
Mr. Zendel Vickers, Sr. has been selected as Ironwood's Safety Employee of the Month for October 2001. Zendel has been employed with Ironwood for sixteen years and has proven himself as a safety-conscious and disciplined supervisor. His experience and expertise in field supervision have made him a key member of Ironwood's safety and management teams.
Zendel has successfully managed both OSHA and MSHA regulated job sites and received the site-specific, as well as general training, required of each site. Additionally, he is a Certified C.P.R. First Responder.
We extend our thanks and congratulations to Zendel for a job well done.
OCTOBER 23, 2001
Mr. Harold Penn has been selected as Ironwood's Safety Employee of the Month for September 2001. Harold has been employed with Ironwood since June of 1992 and has been in charge of crane operations since that time. He has received training in the mechanics of crane operations and is certified on each of our cranes.Harold takes a personal interest in the maintenance and safe operation of our cranes and understands the complex relationships and variables in making a safe lift. His attention to details with respect to crane safety makes Harold a great asset to the Ironwood team. Congratulations and many thanks to Harold Penn.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2001
Mr. Zendel (Buck) Vickers, Jr. has been selected as Ironwood's Safety Employee of the Month for August 2001. Buck has been employed with Ironwood since 1998 and is one of our youngest, yet conscientious employees. He has worked at many of our construction sites, side-by side with his father, during his tenure with Ironwood. For Buck, safety is not just an issue of personal protection for himself and his coworkers; nor an issue of company policy; but for him, it is also a family concern.
Due to his awareness of safety issues and his willingness to work safely, Buck has been selected as a team member of Ironwood's Safety Committee, where his contributions are welcomed and appreciated.
We congratulate Buck for his efforts in maintaining a safe work environment, and for his receipt of this award.
AUGUST 15, 2001
Congratulations to Mr. Charlie Moore who has been selected as Ironwood's Safety Employee of the Month for July 2001. Charlie has been employed with Ironwood since July of 1992 as our maintenance manager and lead equipment mechanic. Charlie has been charged with maintaining our extensive inventory of construction equipment in a safe and operational mode. Charlie also documents all repairs for our perusal and in strict compliance with OSHA and MSHA standards.
Charlie's input and efforts towards preserving a safe work environment with regards to our company fleet of vehicles and equipment is greatly appreciated. Again, our congratulations to Charlie Moore for a job well done.
JULY 10, 2001
Mr. Randy Kearney has been selected as Ironwood's Safety Employee of the Month for June 2001. Randy has been employed as a carpenter with Ironwood for the past three years and has demonstrated a willingness to find the safe way to perform his job, and at the same time produce an outstanding quality of workmanship. Randy has many times proven that quality is not sacrificed through the implementation of safe work practices.
We extend our congratulations and thanks to Randy for many jobs, well done.
IRONWOOD SAFETY EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
While attending our annual MSHA Refresher Training program held on June 21, 2001, Mr. Ralph Strickland received the Ironwood Safety Employee of the Year Award for the year 2000/2001. Ralph received a cash bonus and engraved glass trophy for his significant contributions to Ironwood's Safety Initiative throughout the year.
Mr. Ricky McDowell was second in balloting for this award, and too received a cash bonus.
Congratulations to Ralph and Ricky and many thanks for their sincere efforts.
JUNE 5, 2001
Mr. Ricky McDowell has been selected as Ironwood's Safety Employee of the Month for May 2001. Ricky has been employed with Ironwood as an ironworker, steel fabricator and lead man since July of 1997 and has played an instrumental role in making several of our job sites a safer place to work.
His expertise and familiarity with mining and mill operations have contributed to Ironwood's efforts to provide a safe work environment.
Ricky has completed the OSHA 10 Hour Outreach Training Program and the MSHA 8- Hour Refresher Training Program.
We appreciate Ricky's efforts towards providing a safe work place for our employees and those of our clients.
June 22, 2001
IRONWOOD RECEIVES MSHA 8 HOUR REFRESHER TRAINING
On June 21, 2001, in compliance with the MSHA Part 46 training standard and our Safety Program, the entire Ironwood work force, both managerial and field employees alike, received the MSHA 8 Hour Refresher Training Course.
The course was held at the Ramada Inn Conference Center in Tallahassee, FL and was taught by Ironwood's President, Mr. Polo Lacayo; Ironwood's Safety Director, Mr. Jason Lacayo; Mr. Dave Mahalick, Safety Director for the Engelhard Corporation, Quincy FL; and Mr. Andy Tatum, Senior Safety & Health Consultant for the Zenith Insurance Company.
As previously committed, Ironwood continues to provide the safety training required to produce a safer workplace for our employees.
May 22, 2001
Ironwood Construction Co., Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. M. Jason Lacayo as our new Safety and Personnel Director. Jason has worked with Ironwood in the past, both in the field and as a project estimator. He again joined Ironwood several months ago and came to us from Hertz Equipment Rental, where he served as an outside sales representative.
Jason earned a bachelors degree in criminology from the Florida State University and is currently receiving safety-related training through various seminars.
Jason's goals at Ironwood are to continue to provide a safe and healthy work environment for all of our employees by expanding the programs previously initiated and implementing new policies and procedures. He will be assisted in this endeavor by our managerial staff and our Safety Committee.
Jason brings an infusion of energy and enthusiasm with him as he exercises Ironwood's continuing efforts to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
We welcome Jason to Ironwood Construction and look forward to his contributions within the safety team.MAY 21, 2001
Mr. John Brown has been selected as Ironwood's Safety Employee of the Month for April 2001. John has been employed with Ironwood as an ironworker and steel fabricator since October of 1988. Throughout his employment, John has been a safe and conscientious member of the Ironwood team. During the month of April, John and his crew have been working at a mining mill-preparation site and designing and installing various forms of protective guards for rotating equipment.
John has completed the OSHA 10 Hour Outreach Training Program and the MSHA 8-Hour Refresher Training Program.
John continues to be a strong contributor to Ironwood's Safety Initiative.
APRIL 24, 2001
Mr. Kenny O'Steen has been selected as Ironwood's March 2001 Safety Employee of the Month. Kenny has been employed with Ironwood, as an ironworker and steel fabricator, since August of 1997. Throughout his employment, he has been a safe and conscientious member of the Ironwood team. During the month of March at one of our industrial job sites in Georgia, Kenny and his crew have fabricated and installed numerous rotating-equipment guards. These guards were designed and installed to MSHA standards to protect personnel from pinch and entanglement hazards.
Kenny has also completed the OSHA 10 Hour Outreach Training Program and the MSHA 8 Hour Refresher Training Program.
Kenny continues to be a key contributor to our Safety Initiative.
MARCH 8, 2001
Mr. Eddie Alday has been selected as Ironwood's February 2001 Safety Employee of the Month. Eddie has been employed with Ironwood for more than three years and has been instrumental in addressing safety issues on our work sites. During the month of February, while working at two job sites, Eddie daily inspected all fire extinguishers for operational service and ensured of their immediate access to our employees.He also monitored our work sites on a daily basis and implemented good housekeeping procedures by appropriately disposing of construction debris and scrap materials in the work areas. Eddie is trained to administer Adult CPR and First Aid and currently holds a national certification as a First Responder.
Eddie, as a valuable asset of the Ironwood Team, continues to contribute to our Safety Initiative
FEBRUARY 13, 2001
Mr. Bob Tillery has been selected as Ironwood's January 2001 Safety Employee of the Month. With us since September of 2000, Bob gained considerableexperience in job site safety while serving as a safety coordinator and safety committee member for previous employers. Bob has more than 150 hoursof documented, formal safety training and has lent his knowledge and experience to Ironwood's safety initiative. Bob knows the importance and value of a safe workplace and takes a proactive approach to obtaining, and maintaining this goal.
His sincere contributions are appreciated.
JANUARY 10, 2001
Mr. John Franklin has been named Ironwood's December 2000 Safety Employee of the Month. John has taken an active role in addressing and resolving, newly identified welding concerns at our Engelhard Attapulgus work site.He has instructed our employees on the various hazards associated with welding in wet environments and offered sound remedies to the hazards encountered. John continues to be a valuable team member and his insights and sincere efforts are greatly appreciated.
DECEMBER 18, 2000
Mr. Donnie Maxwell has been selected as Ironwood Construction's Safety Employee of the Month for November 2000. He is the first, two-time winner of this award.
Donnie has completed the installation of a storage unit for compressed gas cylinders within our fabrication shop. This storage unit surpasses the guidelines set forth by OSHA for safe storage of compressed gas cylinders.
Additionally, Donnie has fabricated a hoisting unit for compressed gas cylinders to facilitate local gas distribution at various levels of work at our project sites.
Mr. Maxwell's efforts are greatly appreciated as he continues to play a key role in Ironwood's safety initiative.
NOVEMBER 16, 2000
Congratulations to Mr. Ralph Strickland, Ironwood Construction Company's October 2000 Safety Employee of the Month. Mr. Strickland continues to play an instrumental role in making Ironwood Construction Company a safe place to work. While replacing a roof system at one of our local jobsites, Mr. Strickland addressed many significant safety issues with regard to fall protection.Mr. Strickland designed and properly erected a scaffold system which surpassed the MSHA scaffolding requirements. He installed a welded anchorage system which lent additional stability to the scaffolding structure and allowed 100% tie-off to the employees which were working upon the roof.
Mr. Strickland also utilized a Controlled Access Zone (CAZ) to allow the employees to move safely about the roof. Mr. Andy Tatum, a safety inspector with Zenith Insurance Company, observed the work area and favorably commented upon the safety efforts of Mr. Strickland and his crew.
Mr. Strickland continues to be a valuable asset to Ironwood's safety initiative.
OCTOBER 9, 2000
Congratulations to Tina Hamilton as she has been selected as Ironwood Construction's Safety Employee of the Month, for the month of September 2000.
Tina, an administrative assistant with Ironwood since 1997, has played an active role in providing informative safety training and conducting weekly safety meetings to our crews at both Oil Dri and Sud Chemie mine sites. Tina continues to be a key player in providing safety leadership to Ironwood's employees.
Tina will receive a gift certificate for dinner-for-two at the local restaurant of her choice.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2000
Ironwood Construction is pleased to announce, Mr. Carlton Thompson, as the winner of our Monthly Safety Award for the month of August 2000. Mr. Thompson, one of our field superintendents, has been a valued employee of Ironwood since 1986.
Mr. Thompson has been instrumental in promoting the fundamentals of the company's Safety Policies and Program and has taken an aggressive posture in obtaining, categorizing, and posting all Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for the chemicals introduced into our workplaces.
Mr. Thompson continues to be a key player in the success of our Safety Program at Ironwood Construction. His efforts and enthusiasm are greatly appreciated as we strive to provide a safe work environment for all employees.
He will receive a girt certificate for dinner-for-two at the local restaurant of his choice.
July 25, 2000
A company wide OSHA 10-Hour Outreach Course and MSHA 8-Hour Refresher Course was given on July 20, 2000 at the Ramada Inn of Tallahassee. 93% of all Ironwood employees have received the OSHA 10-Hour Outreach course and more than 50% of all Ironwood employees now possess the MSHA 8-Hour Refresher certificate.
The MSHA Part 46 Training Plan will be implemented at all our mine sites by the end of this week (July 28, 2000). MSHA requires all mine sites and their contractors to have this written plan implemented no later than Oct 2, 2000.
The training plan will be part of a new safety manual that our Safety Director is giving to each of our Project Managers. Included in the manual are such things as: Ironwood Construction Accident Prevention and Personnel Manual, Written Safety and Health Programs, Safety Checklists, 5-Minute Safety Toolbox Meetings, and the various Safety forms used by Ironwood employees.
Ironwood Construction is committed to conducting safety training for all Ironwood employees and has recently established the goal of committing to 18+ hours annually per employee for safety training.
AUGUST 1, 2000
Ironwood is pleased to announce the winner of our Monthly Safety Award for the month of July 2000 is Mr. Donnie Maxwell. Mr. Maxwell has been a trusted employee of Ironwood for the past six years and currently serves as our fabrication shop foreman.
Mr. Maxwell has been rewarded for identifying and correcting several safety issues in our shop and yard, and ensuring that our facility remains in compliance of the current OSHA and NFPA standards.
Mr. Maxwell’s safety initiative is very much appreciated, and shows that he is committed to maintaining a safe work environment for Ironwood’s employees.
He will receive a gift certificate for dinner-for-two at the local restaurant of his choice.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
The Newsletter of
IRONWOOD CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
Havana, FL.CG C007856
ISSUE 1
2000 MID YEAR
It has been a mixed, yet interesting, first half of the year for all in the construction industry. Y2K and the projected turmoil which never developed. A jittery Federal Reserve. A year that has seen the financial markets and the construction boom of the last several years, slow dramatically. An election year with the carnival of distractions. Implementation of new OSHA regulations, and impending enforcement of existing MSHA training standards. A year of low unemployment and a deficit of skilled labor. A year of soaring fuel costs. A new Florida standard building code and clean air and water acts.
All has not been rosy in the construction industry, however, Ironwood has managed to grow. With a slightly reduced volume of work, we have experienced only a minimal reduction of force in the field and have filled several managerial positions.
Ironwood has hired a new Office Manager, Mrs. Renee Hammitt, a new Safety Director, Mr. John Cook, and a new Superintendent, Mr. Emory Baggett. We have networked our estimating, book keeping, and project management to be more efficient in cost control, assets management and intra-office communication. Ironwood has implemented a continuous and comprehensive safety training program and a monthly safety awards program. We have constructed our website at www.ironwoodconstructionco.com.
Ironwood has maintained our excellent working relationship with many of our clients by continuing to meet, and often exceed, their construction and maintenance goals.
What will the remainder of the year hold for us in the construction industry? Will the markets stabilize and the previous growth in new construction and expansions begin anew? How will a new administration affect our industry? Will there be more stringent regulations and stronger ties to organized labor? Will fuel costs plane, plummet, or soar?
The answers to each of these questions will have direct bearing upon the construction industry. The outcome is in the future.
We'll keep you posted.