Spark September 2024

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SPARK

THE SAFETY I SSUE

BEST CREW IN THE BIZ. (IT'S NOT BRAGGING IF IT'S TRUE.)

WELL, THAT WAS FUN.

Is it weird to thank people for coming to a mandatory work party?Maybe. We don't care. THANK YOU for showing up. We had a great time on August 29th, and we hope you did, too

Part annual meeting, part celebration, this event was an opportunity to share information, like new benefits and employee support systems, and build consensus for a renewed focus on safety.

AND t o play cornhole

Safety is priority one at Carey, and we're getting pretty loud about it. In addition to this months' feature topic, each issue of SPARK will highlight standards and practices that ensure everyone goes home safe, every day

We'll also be launching a new website soon. The old site was fine But the new site better represents the culture of Carey and what it's like to with work with us, as clients, project partners, and employees. We'll let you know when it's launched

Lastly, be sure to check the 'back cover' of this issue for ways to suggest future SPARK topics. We're all ears (or eyes- you get it)

PICS OR IT DIDN'T HAPPEN

PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

Almost makes us wish we were back in school Alm ost Architect

ONE FOR THE KIPPSTERS

We're pretty jealous of the students that will get to call this campus home It's a kickass approach to modern educational facilities and we are here for it

KIPPCapital High School will be the newest addition to the KIPPTech Valley Primary and Middle School campus At a whopping $35M, this one got funded fast And it will be done fast, too. Work starts *yesterday* and students will be in desks August 2025 With flex spaces, support suites and innovative tech integrations (aka all the literal bells and whistles), this one's a show-stopper.

" DID W E JUST BECOM E

BEST

True brom ance happens once in a lifet im e, and w e get t o see t his one in act ion. These guys juggle billions (okay, hundreds) of bids each year for new Carey Elect ric project s, and m ake it look easy Thanks t o t he new headquart ers, t heir office has plent y of room for act ivit ies.

If t hese pages confuse you, w at ch t he 2008 cinem at ic m ast erpiece

STEP BROTHERS, st arring Will Ferrell and John C Reilly

TEAM MILESTONES

BI RTH DAYS

Tyler Lansing Sept 16

Mike Carey Jr Sept 17

Isaac Long Sept 18

David Zuend Sept 25

WORK A N N I VERSA RI ES

Dalt on Weils Sept 6| 2 years

Daniel St ruck Sept 7 | 3 years

Travis Cupp Sept 10 | 6 years

Mat t Zeissler Sept 19 | 2 years

Mike Flexer Sept 20 | 12 years

Isaac Long Sept 25 | 7 years

Kellan Rokjer Sept 26 | 2 years

SERIOUS ABOUT SAFETY

When com pared w it h indust ry st at ist ics and report s, Carey Elect ric has an am azing safet y record.

Let 's keep it t hat w ay.

WE HAVE YOUR BACK.

OUR SAFETY COMMITMENT, RIGHT HERE, IN BLACK AND WHITE.

If you are ever asked, pressured, or forced to do something unsafe or against Carey Electric safety protocols on a job site, stop work.

Just stop Whether it's a coworker, a site manager, or another trade, stop Refuse the ask Then tell your supervisor We will 100%back your decision to choose safety over speed, shortcuts, or circumstance

You can screenshot and show this page for proof.

We kid about a lot of st uff, but not about safet y.

If you have quest ions, don't w ait . Speak w it h your supervisor. You w ill never be penalized for clarifying safet y procedures.

The prot ocols (at right ) are t he st andard LO/ TO procedure on all Carey Elect ric job sit es.

To request an electronic version of this safety procedure document, or any of the safety documentation you read and signed upon hire, please reach out to k carey@careyelect r icinc.com . As always, if you have questions or require clarification, please talk to your supervisor

In sum m ary and as a m inim um , Carey Elect ric's Lockout / Tagout procedure requires t he follow ing elem ent s:

1. Whenever LO/TO is required, the appropriate personnel will be provided with a lock or tag with the individual's name and other necessary information and/or identification on it. Each lock will only have one key.

2 The worker shall check to be sure that no one is operating the machinery BEFOREturning off the power. The machine operator shall be informed before the power is turned off Sudden loss of power could cause an accident

3. Each person who will be working on the machinery shall put a lock on the machine's lockout device(s) Each lock shall remain on the machine until that worker's work is complete.

4 All energy sources that could activate the machine shall be locked out (blocked/ tagged)

5 The main valve or main electrical disconnect shall be tested to be sure that the power to the machine is off

6. Electrical circuits shall be checked with proper and calibrated electrical testing equipment An electrical failure could energize the equipment even if the switch is in the off position. Stored energy in electrical capacitors shall be safely discharged.

7 When working on machinery such as power presses and welding presses that have a ram that could fall, the ram shall be supported with safety blocks or pins Fully interlocked safety blocks are the safest

ALL OF THIS. ALL THE TIM E.

PPE, or personal prot ect ive equipm ent , is a non-negot iable st andard at Carey Elect ric. These elem ent s are essent ial t o st aying safe on a job sit e. This guy get s it

HARD HAT

EYE PROTECTION

HI VIS SAFETY VEST

HEARING PROTECTION (as required)

HARNESS (as required)

WORK GLOVES

LONG PANTS

STEEL TOE BOOTS

WELLBEING IS A SAFETY PROTOCOL

Support ing m ent al healt h and w ork/ life balance goes hand-in-hand w it h safet y at Carey. You deserve t o feel w ell. And t he bet t er you're doing, t he bet t er w e all do

We int roduced a new em ployee w ellbeing program , NexGenEAP, at t he com pany m eet ing. The video w e screened is here Wat ch it again Show your spouse or significant ot her (som e of t hese benefit s could be for t hem t oo, and hey- t hey m ight be t he one signing you up anyw ay...)

On t he right is a snapshot of t he benefit s offered w it h t he program To access t he regist rat ion page, click t he icon below , or follow t he direct ions on t he next page.

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Personalized

Legal

Pharm

Counseling

Mindfulness

Like Carey's own Lockout/Tagout procedures, this important read from OSHA drills down on the need for specific procedures for energy control and control circuitry prohibition.

NEW PROJECTS COMIN' IN HOT...

RAVENA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

This cam pus-w ide project includes all buildings, and encom passes fire alarm and building light ing renovat ion; t hat 's six buildings t ot al bet w een t he high school, m iddle school, t w o elem ent ary schools, w arehouse, and a t ransport at ion cent er.

START: Sept em ber 2024

DURATION: 16 m ont hs

BOCES CTE EXPANSION

Clearly, t rades careers are gaining st eam . We are delight ed t o be part of t he BOCES Career and Technical Educat ion Cent er expansion Aft er com plet ion of t he prim ary project in 2022, t his 46,000 square foot phase w ill provide addit ional classroom s and labs for heavy equipm ent , plum bing, elect rical, digit al m edia and m ore

START: Fall 2024

DURATION: 12 m ont hs

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