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Western Rock Strengthens Safety Culture Through Behavior Based Safety
July 8th, 2010
The Staker Parson Division values the active involvement and ownership of every employee in our safety culture. Western Rock Products continues to demonstrate this by growing the engagement of employees through the expansion of their Behavior Based Safety (BBS) process. By following the principles of the Oldcastle Materials Group West Sector Leadership Academy, Western Rock has increased the frequency which drivers at the Fort Pierce plant are performing three key safe behaviors:
- GOAL (Get Out and Look), which is being done prior to exiting every jobsite.
- Completing a pre-pour walk through of every jobsite prior to crossing the curb.
- Consistently wearing all personal protective equipment.
The Fort Pierce core team of employees identified and targeted these three behaviors for focused peer to peer observations and reinforcement. Approximately 70% of the employees at Fort Pierce volunteered to be members of the core team which provides effective feedback to co-workers, thus driving these behaviors to habit strength, and they are now occurring nearly 100% of the time.
David Stewart, the operations manager over Western Rock RMC, has watched as the core team of drivers has taken ownership of this process. “It’s impressive to see the manager’s level of care for their employee’s safety passed down to the front line,” Stewart said. “Employees are assisting each other to cultivate safe behaviors.”
Stewart is very proud of the core team members who are contributing to the success of this business unit. Dave highlighted two key members, Andy McGregor, plant driver mentor and Tina Jasper.
“It’s been a great process to be part of because everyone is taking time to identify and communicate additional hazards on jobsites in addition to increasing the identified safe behaviors,” McGregor said. He referenced an employee who is not on the core team who approached him and commented that since the BBS implementation, he feels a lot different about safety, not just about his own safety, but about watching out for the safety of all of his coworkers.
Stewart and McGregor commented on the impressive role that Jasper has had in the process. Both indicated that she has really demonstrated discretionary effort as she has stepped up and started to lead the core team in their team meetings and the BBS process. “The BBS process has been positive,” Jasper said. “It has served as an awakening, making me more aware of my safety and aware of other’s safety. I have noticed that coworkers are more comfortable communicating about safety concerns and are offering their suggestions about how we can all improve safety.”
The BBS process has had an excellent impact on the team of drivers at the plant. “Every individual’s input has an impact,” Stewart said. “Our drivers are excited to share feedback regarding their performance of safe behaviors. They are also watching coworkers and sharing feedback with each other about the safest way to perform a task.”
Canadian Students Visit Staker Parson’s Gravel Pit in Brigham City June 7th, 2010
Although they had never heard of let alone visited Brigham City, Utah, one professor and 15 students from Canada won’t soon forget their stop there. The students are studying Geoscience at the University of Calgary and sought out Staker Parson’s gravel pit in Brigham City because the sediment deposits are so large and the original structure is still visible. “I’ve never seen anything like it,” said Dr. Rudi Meyer, Senior Instructor at the University, when he first saw the deposits in the gravel pit.
Jack B. Parson Companies Announces Opening of New Ready-Mixed Concrete Plant in Pocatello, Idaho January 8th, 2010
JBP announced the opening of a new concrete batch plant that will serve Blackfoot, American Falls, Pocatello, Inkom, McCammon, and Downy, Idaho. This marks the 15th plant operated in Idaho by JBP, Idaho Concrete Comany, and Idaho Sand & Gravel.
Staker Parson Announces Acquisition of Burdick Paving December 23rd, 2009
Staker Parson announced that it has acquired the assets of Burdick Paving in Roosevelt. Burdick family members have joined Staker Parson Companies in key management roles. The business now operates as Burdick Materials.
Giant Conveyor System Aids Ogden Construction Project December 4th, 2009
Thanks to a conveyor system, workers at the construction site don't have to use giant trucks to haul their dirt. The conveyor transports tons of fill material that will be used to extend Ogden's Hinckley Drive from 1900 West to Midland Drive. The conveyor is 2,400 feet long. It will move 600 to 700 tons of dirt every hour -- or 10,000 tons every day. It's a 12-second thrill ride from start to finish.
Scott Parson-CEO, Mike Dalley-Environmental Advisor, Paul Glauser-VP Sustainability, Pat Clark-Environmental Advisor, Paul Olsen-UMA Public Relations Manager.
Staker Parson Companies Honored for Environmental Consciousness November 3rd, 2009
Utah’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) recognized West Haven-based Staker Parson Companies as its “2009 Manufacturer of the Year – Environmental Consciousness”. Utah Lt. Governor Greg Bell presented the award during a presentation at the State Capital on November 2, 2009, which launched the Utah Manufacturing Week. Staker Parson Companies is a leading Utah manufacturer of aggregate products, ready-mixed concrete, and asphalt.
Idaho Sand & Gravel Company Honored with ARTBA Safety Award October 26th, 2009
Idaho Sand & Gravel Company and its employees were recognized for their outstanding safety programs at the 2009 American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) National Convention held in Charleston, South Carolina. CNA, a leading national insurance firm, and the ARTBA Foundation developed the program to promote worker safety and health as core values of the construction industry.
Darren Rawson of JBP’s Ogden plant won first place in the seventh annual Northern Utah Ready Mix Truck Roadeo. He will represent JBP at the National Ready Mix Concrete Association Roadeo at the Indianapolis Speed Way.
Jack B. Parson Companies’ Drivers Win at 7th Annual Ready Mix Truck Roadeo October 12th, 2009
Two of Jack B. Parson Companies’ (JBP) mixer drivers walked away with cash prizes and top honors at the seventh annual Northern Utah Ready Mix Truck Roadeo. The Roadeo, sponsored by the Ready Mix Council of the Utah Associated General Contractors Association, was held at H & E Equipment Company on September 19, 2009. JBP drivers placed 1st and 3rd at the event. This is the sixth out of seven years that JBP has won the competition.
Employer Mandate on Health Care Largely Symbolic October 5th, 2009
State government requiring contractors who win state jobs to provide insurance benefits is pointless because most already do.
Staker Parson Launches New Weather Adapting Concrete Mix Designs July 8th, 2009
Imagine a concrete mix that is designed to adapt to the weather, time constraints, and unique challenges faced by your ready-mixed concrete projects. This is just what Staker Parson Companies has created with its new line of customizable concrete mixes, WIN3. WIN3 mixes were developed to provide contractors and owners with top quality mix designs that are easier to work with and finish.