Table of Contents
3. WORK ANNIVERSARIES 4. COIN RECIPIENTS 5. HR REMINDERS 6. SAFETY ARTICLE 8. DIVISION SPOTLIGHT 9. HR REMINDERS 10. OPEN POSITIONS
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SAFETY REMINDERS with Curt Featherby
H2S SAFETY AWARENESS H2S is a colorless, flammable, explosive and highly toxic gas. It may have a rotten egg odor, but it can also become odorless because it deadens your sense of smell, and you may not notice it after prolonged or repeated exposure. H2S can be found in many industries, including the petroleum (oil/gas/drilling/refining), agriculture, pulp and paper, and wastewater treatment industries as well as landfills, food processing plants and breweries.
Recent Incidents & Subsequent Citations Recently, OSHA cited Prospect Ranch, LLC in Keenesburg, CO $132, 406 after the deaths of 6 workers within 1 hour when a manure water and hydrogen gas pipe disconnected in a manure management pipeline. The company was cited for serious violations including failure to protect workers from atmospheric hazards, failure to have a written Haz Com program, and failure to train workers on methods to detect hazardous gases. The workers were overcome before they even knew what hit them.
Proactive Measures In general, companies should be doing a lot more to protect workers from the hazards of H2S, where present. Many fatalities have occurred without the victims being aware of their potentially dangerous exposure or proximity to H2S (from an unexpected leak, ruptured pipeline, or unlabeled gas line). Because of what the gas does – reacts with enzymes in the blood to restrict oxygen’s getting to the cells— it can essentially shut down the lungs and cause death within minutes. Early warning and detection systems would save lives and money – a win-win for employers and employees. For workers in industries where H2S is found, it would make sense to equip workers with a portable H2S gas detector/hydrogen sulfide monitor. This is an investment, but there are personal H2S monitors available for around $300. It is an investment in the trained workforce and in the health and safety of people who are doing important, dangerous work. Companies can potentially avoid many lawsuits, penalties and fines for incidents with a little more prevention.
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Safety & Proactive Measures There are several things that employers can do to keep workers as safe as possible in work sites or locations where exposure to H2S is a possibility. » First, employers should provide adequate training and onboarding to new employees, and annual refresher training to current employees. » Employers should show employees who need to don PPE how, when, and where to use it and make sure it is correctly fitted and easily accessible in case of an emergency. » Employers should have written emergency procedures that employees are trained on, including what to do and where to go when an alarm sounds for emergency evacuation. » Proper ventilation is a key preventative measure that should be used in confined spaces where H2S gas is likely to build up; ventilation is an engineering control that physically alters the environment to remove contaminants. » Finally, fixed H2S monitors should be constantly running in areas where there may be leaks, pipes or production of H2S; continual monitoring is an administrative control and an important safety indicator.
BE AWARE NEAR H2S…CARRY DETECTION AND/OR PROTECTION!
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DIVISION SPOTLIGHT Signs with Brett Wheeler
PITT STATE WILKINSON ALUMNI CENTER
“I am especially proud of this project because it involved multiple team members including Larry himself. It was successful because of our ability to communicate not only internally but also with the customer. Due to our communication the installation was flawless and the project was profitable.”
This month’s spotlight goes to our Sign Division, led by Brett Wheeler. If you have ever seen one of their projects out in the field and thought, that turned out sharp, there is a good chance you are seeing the result of a lot more than installation alone. Our Sign Division helps bring a customer’s vision to life from the ground up through design, renderings, planning, installation, and low voltage LED service. From diagnostics and repairs to full interior and exterior LED retrofits, the Sign Division handles a wide range of work that helps bring customer visions to life. What also makes the Sign Division stand out is its reach. With multiple crews and strong resources, the team has the flexibility to handle both local work and regional projects across the Midwest. One recent project Brett is especially proud of was the Pitt State Wilkinson Alumni Center. He pointed to strong communication, both within the team and with the customer, as a big reason the project went so smoothly. That teamwork helped make the installation seamless and the job a success. Brett has been in the sign industry for more than 17 years and helped shape the foundation of CDL’s Sign Division when it first started. That experience shows in the way the division operates today. Brett described the team as close-knit and family-oriented, with communication and follow-up playing a big role in how they deliver quality work and represent CDL well. The Sign Division is not slowing down either. After wrapping up a multi-site Subway signage project in western Texas, the team is now looking ahead to an LED retrofit project for CVS Pharmacy. Big shoutout to Brett and the entire Sign Division for the work they continue to do and the way they represent CDL.
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CURRENT OPEN POSITIONS Below are the current open positions. If you or someone you know is interested, please send Human Resources an email and submit resumes via https://cdlelectric.com/careers/
Boring Services
Railroad Services
• Boring Forman - Pittsburg, KS • Boring Locator/Laborer - Pittsburg, KS • Boring Operator/Leadhand Pittsburg, KS
• Railroad Signal Maintainer - Des Moines, Iowa area • Railroad Signal Maintainer – Ohio Area • Railroad Signal Maintainer - Michigan, Wisconsin area • Railroad Signal Maintainer – Wisconsin area • Railroad Signal Relief Maintainers Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Nebraska areas • Roadway Worker in Charge Pittsburg, KS • Railroad Lead Signal Engineer-Remote • Railroad Senior Signal EngineerRemote
Plumbing Services
• Backflow Specialist - Pittsburg, KS • Journeyman/Master PlumbersHumboldt, KS
HVAC Services
• HVAC Lead Installer - Pittsburg, KS • HVAC Lead Installer - Humboldt, KS • HVAC Lead Installer - Nevada, MO/ Fort Scott, KS • HVAC Service Tech - Nevada, MO/ Fort Scott, KS
Other Services • Fleet Maintenance Mechanic Pittsburg, KS • Buyer/Purchasing Agent - Pittsburg, KS • Marketing Assistant - Pittsburg, KS
Electrical Services
• Summer Electrical Apprentice Internship - Pittsburg, KS • Service Electrician - Pittsburg, KS • Generator Technician - Pittsburg, KS • Journeyman/Master Electricians Pittsburg, KS • Journeyman/Master Electricians Humboldt, KS • Service Electrician - Nevada, MO
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Underground Utilities • Underground Utilities Drill OperatorTexas • Underground Utilities Laborer-Texas • Underground Utilities SupervisorTexas • Underground Utilities Drill OperatorToledo, OH • Underground Utilities LaborerToledo, OH • Underground Utilities SupervisorToledo, OH • Underground Utilities Drill OperatorTulsa, OK