THE GILCHRIST GLANCES e c o n d Q u a r t e r 2 0 1 7 V o l u m e 1 2 , I s s u e 2

S p e c i a l p o i n t s

o f i n t e r e s t :

• Work Zone Safety

Awareness

• Na�onal Safety

Stand-Down

• Safety Con�nuing

Educa�on

• Living the GCC

Core Purpose

GCC Supports “Work Zone Safety Awareness” Each year in the spring, National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is held to bring na-tional attention to motorist and worker safety and mobility issues in work zones. Since 1999, FHWA has worked with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and the American Traffic Safety Ser-vices Association (ATSSA) to coordinate and sponsor the event. Over the years, other trans-portation partners have joined the effort to sup-port NWZAW.

As drivers, we have the ability to improve work zone safety. Nearly four in five victims in work zone crashes are drivers and passengers. The statistics below represent just one year of work zone crash incidents. Our driving habits can di-rectly help – or harm – the well-being of other motorists, cyclists, workers, and pedestri-ans. When we choose to put aside distractions, we gain the ability to save a life, perhaps our own. Choose to put safety in our own hands and help drive these numbers down to zero.

As an organization, Gilchrist employees partici-pated in raising National Work Zone Awareness, during the week of April 3 - 7.

“Leading the way in safety, quality,

innovation, efficiency”

Even the office staff supports WZSA: Marc Din-

nat, Valerie Aymond, Vernita Montgomery, Jeff

Mizell, Debbie Humphries, Christina Hathorn,

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GCC Participates in National Safety Stand-Down

Over 93% of our

workforce

par0cipated in

Stand-Down

toolbox talks

during our

campaign.

Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction workers, ac-counting for 350 of the 937 construction fatalities rec-orded in 2015 (BLS data1). Those deaths were pre-ventable. The National Fall Prevention Stand-Down raises fall hazard awareness across the country to stop fall fatalities and injuries. It is a voluntary event, spon-sored by the US Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA).

During the period, May 5 – 12, 2017, Gilchrist Con-struction Company observed and participated in Na-tional Safety Stand-Down. This marks GCC’s fourth consecutive year of participation in this employee cam-paign to raise awareness and continue to educate our workforce.

In past years, Stand-Down participation included com-mercial construction companies of all sizes, residential construction contractors, sub- and independent con-tractors, highway construction companies, and numer-ous other organizations across the United States.

The goals for our campaign focused on four specific areas: • Daily safety meetings using recommended toolbox talks • Daily risk observations, cross-project risk observations, and project risk validations • Educating our future workforce on the importance of safety in construction • Celebrating the positives with our employees

GCC capitalized on this opportunity not only to focus on fall protection awareness, but all categories of risk including:

• Access and Egress • Caught In/Between • Equipment & Vehicles • Excavation & Embankment • Fall Protection • Material Handling and Storage • PPE • Planning • Traffic Control

GCC employees actively participated in toolbox talks about fall hazards and the importance of fall prevention throughout the week of the campaign. Teams discussed the elimination of fall hazards using toolbox talks:

• Fall Protection Systems • Anchorage Points • Guardrail Safety • Full Body Harness with Checklist

We raised additional awareness through:

• Scheduled job site visits and risk validations with our partners from Travelers • Rotation of team members to various job sites to conduct risk observations and risk

validations • The communication of fast facts about safety; information that our teams used in their

safety discussions over the course of each day

According to the U.S. Center for

Disease Control & Prevention (CDC),

hand injuries account for 1,080,000

emergency department visit by

workers per year in the U.S.

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During the

Na0onal Safety

Stand-Down

campaign, GCC

teams con0nued

our prac0ce of

documen0ng daily

risk observa0ons

in all categories,

by project and

team. Over the

period May 5 - 12,

GCC teams

documented 851

risk observa0ons.

National Safety Stand-Down “Risk Observations” An additional element of Stand-Down participation involved the transfer of knowledge across various GCC projects. GCC team members visited GCC job sites, other than their own, to conduct risk obser-vations, identify hazards, and employ solutions. Members of our leadership team and our external partners at Travelers actively participated through project/facility site visits to support our teams. This exercise contributed to improved conditions in terms of safety, risk management, quality, and efficiency at the face of the work.

National Safety Stand-Down Cross-Project Risk Observation Schedule

Observer From GCC Project To GCC Project Curnest Guillot

Asphalt Division Manager Asphalt Division Project 1216 Design Build

Alsey Lachney Project Manager Project 1233 I-10 Project 1216 Design Build

Shane Carter Division Manager Main Office/Engineering Project 1232 Arkansas Road

Greg Branch Production Manager Project 1229 Fenton Project 1225 I-12

Kent Burnaman Bridge Structure Division Manager Bridge Structures Alexandria-based facilities

Greg Reynaud Plant Division Manager Plant Facilities Project 1229 Fenton

Tommy Lachney Production Manager Project 1225 I-12 Walker Plant

John Paul Production Manager Project 1216 Design Build Project 1229 Fenton

Daymond Brister Production Manager Project 1186 Harrisonburg Project 1232 Arkansas Road

Dirk Fontenot Production Manager Project 1216 Design Build Alexandria Plant &

Transportation Yard Ken Schexnayder, Senior Specialist

Construction Risk Control Travelers Project 1225 I-12

Rodney Jones Concrete Division Manager Concrete Project 1229 Fenton

Don Mercer Production Manager Project 1232 Arkansas Road Project 1186 Harrisonburg

Tip Whiddon Production Manager Project 1216 Design Build Project 1225 I-12

GCC project sites and facilities, congrat-ulations! Once our report was submitted to OSHA’s Stand-Down Committee, we received this certificate which recognizes our participa-tion. Valerie Aymond Chief Resource Officer

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National Safety Stand-Down “Celebrating the Positives”

Throughout our

one-week Stand-

Down campaign,

we took some

0me to cele-

brate the posi-

0ves and thank

our crews and

teams for the

work they do.

Equipment/Alexandria Shop Team Friday, May 5, 2017

Project 1216 Design Build Monday, May 8, 2017

According to the U.S. Center for

Disease Control & Prevention (CDC),

hand injuries account for 1,080,000

emergency department visit by

workers per year in the U.S.

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Project 1232 Arkansas Road & Project 1186 Harrisonburg

Hosted by Project 1232 Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Project 1225 I-10 & Walker Plant Facility Wednesday, May 10, 2017

National Safety Stand-Down “Celebrating the Positives”

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Project 1229 Fenton Thursday, May 11, 2017

Alexandria Main Office Friday, May 12, 2017

Thanks to all of our GCC teams for your participation, and to our partners at Travelers and Marsh for their support. Valerie Aymond, Chief Resource Officer

Upcoming Project News

National Safety Stand-Down “Celebrating the Positives”

Job 1133 (I-10, St. Martin Parish) Groundbreaking Ceremony - August 3, 2017

Job 1186 (Ouachita River Bridge, Harrisonburg) Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - August 18, 2017

Job 1232 (Arkansas Road, Ouachita Parish) Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - September 6, 2017

“Leading the way in safety, quality, innovation, efficiency”

According to the U.S. Center for

Disease Control & Prevention (CDC),

hand injuries account for 1,080,000

emergency department visit by

workers per year in the U.S.

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2nd Quarter Safety Con0nuing Educa0on

Congratulations to the 98 team members on Projects 1232 and 1216 who successfully completed the 2nd Quarter Safety Con-

tinuing Education series. Thanks to all of our employees for choosing to work with us and lead the way in safety, quality, inno-

vation, and efficiency. We appreciate everything you do each day to keep us safe and successful.

Much appreciation to Ken Schexnayder from Travelers and Tod Hollis from Marsh who traveled in to facilitate the training,

conduct project risk validations, and share knowledge on Distracted Driving and Heat Safety: both very timely programs.

2nd Quarter Safety Continuing Education - June 28th & 29th Shane Carter Shane Guillot Delvin Davis Jeremy Johnson Chris Hattaway Roger Guillot Hunter Welch Torian Thomas Gilbert Haynes Dustin Smith Kyle Francois Daniel Smith Rawlton Arvie Datron Rush Glen Russell Keenan Ebey Troy Desselles Ryan Hazelton

Candace Mintun Austin Johnson Gary Johnson Austin Joiner Tyler Holt Charles Johnson III Vince Jordan Austin Bordelon Brandon Hathorn Kelly Knight Ricky Prudhomme Carols Escalona Cody Gongre Patricia Whitstine Johnathon Dauzat Don Mercer Tommy Dauzat Richard Ferguson

Logan LaPrairie Zachary Burnaman Dustin Bonnette Brian Hattaway Jaime Rubio Nicholas Rupert Carl Clark Anthony Johnson Joel Meredith Louis Bertrand Jesus Rubio Stephen Hariford

Avery Barrow Casey Leleux Dirk Fontenot Cory McDonald Randal Tyler Gary Hypolite Chris Prier, Jr. Tip Whiddon Gerard Green James Scott Lance Bettevy Louis Charles

Brandon Lawson Trayvonne Mathews Eugene Sonnier Charles Sonnier Thomas Revett Michael Hudson Anucha McFadden Andrew Vogt Clyde LaCour, Jr. Gage Laborde Salvador Rodriguez Charity Lancon

Jacob Michiels Alphonso Rubio Julio Gomez Robert Davis Javier Arteaga Matthew Joseph Gustavo Rubio Ramiro Rubio Christian Rubio Sherri Willis Alvaro Martinez Matthew Castille

Kevin Baker Jeremy Dufour Frank Maury Kent Burnaman Christopher Heath Lucas Lively John Paul J.J. Hickey Tim Wallace

Safety Continuing Education

Project 1216 Design Build in Jeanerette

June 29, 2017

Project 1216 Design Build in Jeanerette

June 29, 2017

Safety Continuing Education

Project 1232 Arkansas Road in Monroe

June 28, 2017

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Community Involvement

Jump Start is the state's program for school districts, colleges, and businesses to collaborate in providing career courses and workplace experiences to high school students, certifying them for the career fields most likely to lead to high-demand jobs such as those in the heavy highway industry. Sponsored by the Louisiana Department of Education and The Rapides Foundation, regional Jump Start Teams are working to identify important career opportunities, specific to each region of the state, for which students may earn industry-based certifi-cations and credentials. By offering credentials that give graduates a leg up in Louisiana’s economy of today and tomorrow, Jump Start will prepare our high school graduates for a productive adulthood.

GCC was proud to have been a part of the Workplace Experience Exchange Camp (WEEC) program today, as regional educators toured local businesses to learn about career opportunities. GCC was one of several employers asked to host the third annual Jump Start Work Experience Exchange Camp. 20 regional educators participated in a presentation and work demonstration at our main office in Alexandria. We talked with teachers about exciting career opportunities in the construction industry, the demand for construction jobs, and the cool technology that exists in our industry.

Thanks to Captain Chad Bordelon for showcasing our high tech re-sources, including our drone. Our audience was impressed by this state-of-the art technology and expressed excitement about bringing the information they learned back into their classrooms. We are working to educate our future workforce! This is a great example of living the GCC Core Purpose of "working together to improve our-selves, our industries, and our communities".

Thanks again to everyone who participated in today's activities and also to The Rapides Foundation, The Orchard Foundation, and Stephanie Moreau for coordinating this great event!

GCC Par0cipates in Jump Start Work Experience Exchange Camp

GCC Par0cipates in Virtual Externship for Educators

Virtual Externship for Educators (V.E.E.), facilitated through the Orchard Foundation, is yet another exciting program associated with the State’s Jump Start initiative. This program was launched for the first time this summer, and virtually connects regional high school teachers with industry partners. Gilchrist Construction Company was asked to participate as a partner from the construction industry. In this environment, using the Nepris virtual session, educa-tors are able to discuss workforce needs and real-world, relevant information that they can bring back into their classrooms.

On Thursday, June 22nd, GCC representatives J.J. Hickey, Frank Maury, and Christina Hathorn shared first-hand construction industry knowledge and experience with 33 regional educators. Our team presented an overview of GCC, technology that we use in our industry,

the scope of the work we perform, exciting careers in construction, and educational and training opportunities available at GCC.

The teachers were excited to have the opportunity to meet with GCC and learn more about our industry and technology. Thanks to everyone who participat-ed!

Valerie Aymond, Chief Resource Officer

According to the U.S. Center for

Disease Control & Prevention (CDC),

hand injuries account for 1,080,000

emergency department visit by

workers per year in the U.S.

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GCC 2017 Family Day

Saturday, April 29th was a was great day full of family fun, including games for the young and old, good food and music, and a time for everyone to enjoy each others company. As a company, GCC had the opportunity to celebrate the positives with our employees and their families.

We took this opportunity to recognize our employees for their service to our organization, and also for doing their part to en-sure that we maintain a safe work environment. A special recognition to those employees who received tenure (service)

awards, as well as safety awards.

Congratulations and thank you for the great work that each of you do!

According to the U.S. Center for

Disease Control & Prevention (CDC),

hand injuries account for 1,080,000

emergency department visit by

workers per year in the U.S.

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Legacy Health & Wellness Clinic

On Saturday, May 6th, the 7th Annual Louisiana Dragon Boat Races were held as part

of Alexandria River Fete. This year’s Dragon Boat Race was another success as we

paddled our hearts out for fun and fitness! Way to go Wave Pavers! The charity event

raised money and awareness for the Alexandria Museum of Art; a non-profit organiza-

tion that promotes visual art in central Louisiana.

This was a great team building

experience for all who partici-

pated. Togetherness, leader-

ship, and fitnessJ..and what

great fun we had doing it.

Get healthy, get involved.

Amy Sonnier GCC Wellness Coach

Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Challenge Amy Sonnier, GCC Wellness Coach challenged all GCC employees to eat 5 - 9 servings of fruit and veg-

etables a day for 2 weeks. The goal was to consume the recommended daily servings of fruits and vege-

tables. According to the American Heart Association, the average adult should aim for 2 cups of fruit and

2.5 cups of vegetables.

The challenge ran from June 5 - 18, and documentation was recorded daily on MyGCC MyWellness. The

employee who consumed the recommended servings throughout the 2 weeks period won the challenge.

Do you know the NUMBER ONE way to:

• Lose weight

• Increase your energy

• Sleep better and wake up rested

• Improve and regulate your mood

• Relieve your aches and pains

• Reduce your allergy symptoms

• Reduce your risk of some cancers

• Reduce your risk of heart disease

• Lower your blood sugar and reduce your risk

of diabetes

• Strengthen your bones and reduce your risk

of osteoporosis

EAT MORE FRESH FRUITS & VEGETABLES!

1st place received 60 wellness points and a Keurig K50 coffee maker ~ Denise Winn

2nd place received 40 wellness points ~ Debbie Humphries

Congratulations to all participants! Making lifestyle changes are so important.

EAT A RAINBOW OF COLORS:

Red: Raspberries, strawberries, red peppers,

pomegranate, red apples, tomatoes

Orange: Oranges, carrots, sweet potatoes,

grapefruit, peaches

Yellow/White: Squash, bananas, pears, pineapple,

corn, mushrooms, onions, cauliflower

Green: Romaine lettuce, spinach, broccoli, kiwi,

green peppers, asparagus, avocados, cucumbers

Blue/Purple: Purple grapes, beets, blueberries, blackberries, raisins

Louisiana Dragon Boat Races

HealthTracks

35 Years 20 Years Randy Baines

Thomas Manuel

15 Years Daymond Brister

Kent Burnaman

10 Years Kenneth Clark

Michael Gauthier J.J. Hickey

Jan Williams — Grandson — Adler Theaux Schwamb — May 6, 2017

Employee News

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Vernita Montgomery, Amy Sonnier, and Christina Hathorn represented GCC at the annual Central Louisiana Go Red For Women Luncheon on May 12.

Go Red for Women encourages women and their families to take action and live a healthier life. Their mission: “Build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stoke.”

Service Anniversary Milestones

June 2017, marked the year 6 anniversary of our corporate wellness program,

Health Tracks. The program has grown over the years, offering additional oppor-

tunities to improve our health. During the 2016/2017 year, 245 GCC employees

participated in the program, representing 87% of our workforce who earned an

impressive 27,832 wellness points!

The top 10 participants are: Christina Hathorn, Denise Winn, Jan Williams, Deb-bie Humphries, Mark Dubea, Keith Thompson, Alena Gabler, Jason Ducote, Jeff Mizell, and Jason Mulea.

Congratulations to all participating employees for your hard work and dedication to the Health Tracks program.

Amy Sonnier, Wellness Coach

“Healthy Eating” was one area of focus for the year.

GCC Supports Wellness in our Communities