December 2023 SELCAT Newsletter

DECEMBER 2023|VOL.2 NO.12

SELCAT Spotlight

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In this issue

Congratulations!

2023

2023 has been an amazing year for our Apprenticeship! Let’s take a minute and celebrate the 101 people who finished their apprenticeship and became Journeymen!

Journeyman Lineman* Seth McKelvey - Kyle Reynolds -Noah Olson - Brandon Honea - Grant Dubenmire -Patrick Quick - Cory Briggs - Anthony Livorsi - Jesse Rayl - Justin Mallard - Wesley Wiggins - Robert Berryhill, Jr. - Charles Hamilton - Andrew Waller - Zachary Mollett - William Lamb - Timothy Meadows, Jr. - Brandon Doyle Smith - Brian Ellis - Micah Antonino - Martin Croxdale - Jason Lang - John Bester - Christopher King - James Hendrix - Joseph Tarpy - Jackie Summers - Tyler Carter - James Spruell - Nicholas Espinosa - Brandon Loveday - Dalton Fields Clay Sturdivant - Thomas Reeves - Daniel Gross - Brendon Chancey - Bailey Anderson - Joshua Smith - Pablo Ortiz - Gavin Richter - Jeremy Minkler - Michael Walsh - Nicholas Underwood - Trevor Cartwright - Chase Effler - Richard Simpson - Ridge Cornell - Grainger Leggett - Jessie Howard - Corey Mooneyham - Thomas Watts - James McClave - Deaton Lecroy - Jack Miller Josh Gaspard - Trenton Ivey - Nathaniel Thorne - Troy Martin Phillip Teague - Sean Petersen - Ethan Gossett - Chase Moyer Chance Gilbert - Benjamin Graham - Cameron Holcomb - Rollin Vice - James Bridges - Robert Carmack - Harrison Knox - Cody Carpenter - Casey Tate - Shelby Mathis - Derward Revels Jacob Barnes - David Anderson - Justin Frazier - Taylor Bonneau - Andruw Criswell - Samuel D’Andrea - Sheldon Hotchkiss - Austin Hogan - Zackery Perdue

2023 SELCAT Top-Outs See the list of 101 individuals who completing our apprenticeship in 2023.

Tips for Working In the Cold page 2.....read a few tips from OSHA on working in the cold.

Chainsaw Safety page 3.....read tips on how to safely use a chainsaw.

Apprentice Resources page 4.....resources for apprentices that you may not knew were available.

Milwaukee Apprentice of the Month page 5.....Adam Salter- January 2024 Apprentice of the Month

Important dates: January 8-18, 2024 Substation/Underground FTS Class January 11, 2024 Online Math Class January 12, 2024 Transformer 2 Class-SELCAT January 13-14, 2024 Transformer 1 Class- SELCAT January 13, 2024 3rd Year OH Online Class March 25, 2024 Journey Level Transmission Class

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SELCAT SPOTLIGHT

Cont’d from page 1......

2023 SELCAT Top-Outs

Journeyman Substation Technician** Justin Flores - Zachary Witalec - Andrew Gardana - Christopher Marshand - Brant Hardin - Travis Lewis - William Scott Joshua Myers

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Journeyman Underground Technician** John Garner - Anthony Russo - Matthew Shaughnessy - Jeanluc Belony - Ignacio Grimaldo - Andres Orsini Roldos - Kedall Barnard - Maykel Jimenez Perez - Jonathan Pereira - Jose Perez -

FOR WORKING OUTDOORS IN THE COLD Winter weather can expose outdoor workers to frostbite, hypothermia, and cold stress, all of which can be fatal. It is important to know the wind chill temperature to better prepare and perform the work safely.

Follow these work practices to stay safe in cold weather......

Know the symptoms of cold stress; reddening skin, tingling pain, swelling, leg cramps, numbness, and blisters.

Dress properly; wear at least three (3) layers of loose-fitting clothing, insulated gloves and boots, and cover your head.

Monitor your physical condition and that of your coworkers.

Stay dry and pack extra clothes; moisture can increase heat loss from the body.

Take frequent breaks in warm, dry areas.

Drink warm liquids.

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chainsaw Safety Awareness 1. Holding It.

Make sure to keep a steady grip on both handles of your chainsaw. Your thumbs and fingers must be completely wrapped around the handles. This is very important in order to reduce the force of a possible kickback. Make sure you have a good hold on your chainsaw.

2. Your Balance.

Make sure you stand with your feet apart. To have the best possible balance, put your left foot slightly in front of your right foot.

3. Bend Your Knees.

Don’t work with a curve in your back! Instead, bend your knees, especially when working in a low position. Make sure to rest your elbows on your thighs or knees.

4. Distance Yourself.

Make sure that no one is below you or closer than 10 feet when you are working with a chainsaw. If you are working in a bucket with a partner, have a clear understanding who, when and how control of the cut off item is to be handled. Never let objects fall uncontrolled.

BEFORE STARTING....

1.

Check everything.

Controls, chain tension, bolts and handles.

2. CHECK YOUR CHAIN. Make sure that your chain is always sharp, and the lubrication reservoir is always full.

3. When You Start Your Saw. When starting your saw, make sure you are at least 10 feet away from the fueling area, with the chain’s brake engaged. When starting the saw, put one hand firmly on the front handle and your foot on the rear handle protection plate. Never “drop-start” the chainsaw!

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APPRENTICE FAST FACT........

SELCAT is a Registered Apprenticeship with the United States Department of Labor Apprenticeship. In order to keep this registration, SELCAT has to adhere to a set of STANDARDS. In our STANDARDS, it states that...... “apprentices must have at least 144 hours of non-compensated classroom instruction.”

What does that mean? Apprentices CAN’T be paid for classroom instruction.

So, make sure to budget your money wisely to help prepare for the time you miss on the job for your classroom instruction.

Recipes for Travelers

Chicken Ole Foil Supper Gibbons Family- Local 222 Makes 4 Servings

30 min *1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed & Drained

*1 cup shredded cheddar cheese *2 green onions chopped

*2 cups frozen corn, thawed

Mix beans, corn & salsa, divide among 4 18x12 in. foil pieces.Top with chicken.Mix seasonings; sprinkle over chicken. Fold foil over chicken, sealing tightly. Grill covered 15-20 minutes.

Chicken should reach 165 degrees internally. Then done and enjoy.

*1 cup salsa *4 Boneless Skinless chicken breast *1/4 tsp.Garlic Powder *1/4 tsp.pepper *1/8 tsp.salt

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Milwaukee Apprentice of the Month

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January 2024

ADAM SALTER Do you have an outstanding apprentice working on one of your crews or jobsites? Would you like to recognize that apprentice? Send a nomination for an apprentice of the month by emailing your name, company, position, apprentice name and why you are nominating them to jenniferg@selcat.com!

We love our apprenticeship and we love spreading the word! If you know of an Outreach opportunity at your child’s school, in your area, or anywhere else you think SELCAT would want to participate in anywhere in the Southeast, LET US KNOW, WE WANNA GO! Email event contact and/or info to Jennifer Gibbons at jenniferg@selcat.com

KNOW YOUR KNOTS..

The Sheepshank Knot can be used to shorten a rope for temporary use. Carefully tied and drawn up tight, it is fairly reliable under a steady pull.

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