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October 2014 VOLUME 8, ISSUE 3

Safety Awareness CampaignSafety Awareness CampaignSafety Awareness CampaignSafety Awareness Campaign Safety Leadership TrainingSafety Leadership TrainingSafety Leadership TrainingSafety Leadership Training

Safety Awareness Campaign at GCC

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According to the U. S. Center for Disease Con-trol and Prevention (CDC), hand injuries ac-count for 1,080,0000 emergency department visits by workers per year in the United States. Additionally, the U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that hand injuries re-sulting from cuts and punctures cost the con-struction industry $382 million each year. The most important thing that we do is work safe to ensure that each employee goes home the same way they came to work. Protective personal equipment (PPE) is our first and most important line of defense in protecting our-selves against the risks that we are exposed to in our daily work.

A safety campaign was launched to focus awareness on the importance of hand safety, and posters were distributed to all job, plant, equipment shop, and project sites. Field, plant, and project supervisors were asked to use the distributed hand safety infor-mation for their morning huddle and tool box talks:

Save your hands Don't take hand tool safety for granted

We use our hands for many things....please ensure we keep them safe throughout the work day. Valerie Aymond, Chief Resource Officer


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Daily Safety Management for Construction Driving Safely: Construction Pickups

3rd Quarter Safety Leadership Training

Congratulations to everyone who participated in our 3rd Quarterly Safety Leadership Training series. Participating attendees received credit for the following classes on their résumé as well as their position matrix. We had good participation and are most appreciative of Ken Schexnayder from Travelers for coming in to facilitate this great program. We wish to recognize and congratulate the 84 attendees listed below for their participa-tion and successful completion of this pro-gram. Valerie Aymond, Chief Resource Officer

Daily Safety Management for Construction and Driving Safety: Construction Pickups

September 23 & 24, 2014 Matthew Taylor Roland Welch Teddy Franklin Michael Newell Mark Gardner Kenneth Emrick Tommy Lachney Charlie Reynolds Roger Guillot Tim Bedgood Daymond Brister Ryan Coutee Tommy Dauzat Jeff Smith Harvey Dixon J.J. Hickey Butch Mackey Kodie Brouillette Michael Gauthier Phillip Bordelon Glen Russell Thomas Oldham Roger Dunlap Matt Castille Dirk Fontenot Chad Bordelon Kenneth Kopf Curnest Guillot Richard Ferguson Jimmy Lachney Kelly Knight Alsey Lachney Carl Bell Gilbert Haynes Jose Bautista Albert Lewis Terry McCrea Brian Hattaway Keith Dauzat Kevin Bourke Don Mercer Donald Tipton Scottie Richey Josh Bordelon Kelly Knight Greg Branch Bryan Bordelon Albert Gaspard Shelton Strother Rodney Jones John Paul Farrell Thomas Keith Franklin Kevin Grage Keith Turner Bridget Johnson Johnny Hart Greg Sidney Danny Trudell Lannie Johnson Ronnie Ardoin Charles Sonnier Tim Wallace Jason Onellion Justin Taylor Jeremy LaPrairie Ryan Hazelton Jarred Williams Kent Burnaman Shane Carter Matthew Laborde Kane Gagnard Todd Desselle Jason Ducote Randy Tyler Matthew Armand Shane Guillot Davis Bordelon Greg Reynaud Tip Whiddon Laura Boudreaux Robert Mayeaux Greg Hagar Valerie Aymond


GCC in the News

1191 I-12 Widening: Walker to Satsuma

1186 Ouachita River Bridge (Harrisonburg) Catahoula Par ish

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Gilchrist Construction Company is featured in The Rapides Foundation annual report’s two page article on economic development. GCC was recognized for our use of WorkKeys and the Cenla Work Ready Network and the benefits received. Valerie Aymond was quoted saying, “It’s the only proven system that links job skills to proven work-force success.” Congratulations to Shelton Strother of our Alexandria Asphalt Plant; great job of showcasing our facility and the good work that our teams do! This article provided good coverage of GCC’s use of WorkKeys and the Cenla Work Ready Network. Thanks to our HR team, Christina Goodrich and Mark Dubea, for facilitating the NCRC in our hiring and selection process.

Job 1191 I-12 W i d e n i n g : Walker to Sat-suma began in March 2014. This project includes widen-ing, removal, overlay, and replacement of various pave-

ment sections, interchange lighting, permanent sign-ing, permanent concrete median barrier, median sub-surface drainage, and widening of the Dumplin Creek Bridges and the Middle Colyell Creek Bridges. The project includes over 120,000 tons of asphalt and associated base as well as over 16,500 feet of con-

crete median barrier. This heavily traveled section of I-12 also includes extensive traffic control operations. This project is scheduled for completion June 2015.

J.J. Hickey, Project Manager

Job 1186 Ouachita River Bridge (Harrisonburg) started July 2013. The Harrisonburg Bridge project consists of building a 3,275’ concrete bridge south of the existing bridge re-routing LA 8 to the new bridge and removing the existing LA 8 bridge. The new

bridge will have a 980’ continuous unit with steel c om pos i t e g i r de rs stretching across the Ouachita River. The sub-structure will consist of 72” concrete drilled shafts, a seal slab, con-crete footings, and 78’ tall sub-shafts all to be built inside a cofferdam, followed by concrete columns and caps. The

portion of the bridge on either side of the river will have will be made up of 14” pre-cast concrete piles, footings, columns, caps and precast pre-stressed concrete girders (BT – 72). There is approxi-mately 20,000 cubic yards of concrete on this project. Outside of the bridge we will have drainage, 18,000 yards of excavation and 52,000 yards of embank-ment, class II base course and Asphalt pavement. This project is scheduled for completion April 2016.

Daymond Brister, Production Manager


Our Legacy Health and Wellness Clinic staff was on site to administer the flu vaccine during the month of October. They made calls to the following locations: Main Office, Equipment Division, Asphalt Plant, and Walker Office and Plant. As a result of this effort, a total of 44 employees received flu shots on-site. Flu season is just around the corner. Flu shots are a great way to protect yourself, your coworkers, and your family from getting sick from the flu. GCC employees are encouraged to get the flu vac-cine. Employees who were unable to make the sched-uled on-site times may visit our clinic for a flu shot; GCC will pick up the cost.

Legacy Health & Wellness 3516 North Blvd, Suite A

Alexandria, LA 71301 Phone: 318.441.2220

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 7:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m. Friday: 7:00 a.m.– 12:00 noon

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The LBGH (Louisiana Business Group on Health) awarded Gilchrist Construction Company 1st place in the medium employer category for “Working Well in Louisiana Worksite Wellness Awards.”. Being recognized and receiving this award speaks volumes to our commitment to organizational wellness and a healthy and productive workforce.

Keith Thompson, Christina Goodrich, and Amy Sonnier represented GCC at the LBGH luncheon and accepted our award.

Signing flu shot consent forms

GCC Receives Wellness Award


Focus on Education

Simulator Gives CTC Students Peek Into Construction

Gilchrist Construction and Diamond B in cooperation with the Orchard Foundation are sponsoring our CTC (Construction Technology Course) at six Central Louisiana high schools for the 2014-2015 school year. Successful completion of the course earns students an industry-based certification. In August, Grant High School CTC students operated heavy machinery during class, all from the comfort—and safety– of a seat in front of a TV screen. Thanks to Louisiana CAT (Caterpillar) for bringing their simulator which allowed the kids to operate the newest technology motor grader, which fea-tures two joysticks, a gas pedal, and no steering wheel.

Construction Technology Course — SME at Buckeye Hig h

CTC students at Buckeye High School were educated on careers in construction and the art of surveying. A huge thank you to Mickey Gauthier for taking the time to educate our students. Excellent feedback was received from the students as well as the instruc-tor, Chris Glascock. “Your level of professionalism is impressive and the passion for you work is obvious!” Also, thanks to Mark Dubea for scheduling this and helping with the logistics.

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Service Anniversary Milestones

Eric & Amber Deloach — Son — Brooks Camden — August 13, 2014

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August October

Kevin Bourke Todd Desselle Kelly Knight

Michael Poole


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July September

Dustin Coutee Keith Franklin Michael Newell

Asleep in his Pop’s chair at GCC.

Chris & Juli Hagar — Daughter — Aeris Olivia— August 18, 2014 Proud Grandparents, Greg & Marie Hagar

Zach Burnaman & Kasey Morris — Son — Brody Kent Proud Grandparents, Kent & Stephanie Burnaman

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