September marks Suicide Awareness Month, and at Aldridge, we’re taking this opportunity to highlight our ongoing commitment to mental health. Through our collaboration with Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas and the University of Colorado, we've trained over 70 employees as Mental Health First Responders through the VitalCog program.
We are excited to announce the release of the Winter 2024 edition of the Pipeline newsletter as we celebrate a significant milestone: our 30th year in print. Over the past three decades, Aldridge Electric has undergone a remarkable journey of growth, innovation, and success. We've expanded our reach, diversified our expertise, and continually raised the bar for excellence in the industry. None of this would have been possible without the dedication and hard work of our exceptional teams.
At Aldridge, safety isn't just a priority; it's a deeply ingrained value that shapes our culture and defines our commitment to our workforce. Safety is not just about addressing incidents after they happen; it's about proactively reducing or eliminating potential exposures by verifying all adequate controls are in place. At Aldridge, we've taken a pioneering approach to safety, addressing the precursors to performance errors – also referred to as Brain Centered Hazards. We've taken significant steps to build layers of protection and tools to minimize the severity of incidents, and we're excited to introduce our Serious Injury Prevention program, known as SHOK – Seriously Hurt or Killed.
In the bustling heart of Washington, D.C., the nation's capital, something significant was brewing. COO Brian Mazzei and Safety Vice President O'Brien Mills, representing our esteemed company, were standing side by side with representatives from OSHA, the Secretary of Labor, and our distinguished partners. The occasion? The renewal ceremony for the OSHA Electrical, Transmission, and Distribution (ETD) Strategic Partnership agreement. This pivotal event marked a remarkable milestone, as the five-year renewal cycle signified 20 years of dedicated efforts to enhance safety in our industry.
Women of Aldridge (WOA) is a proactive initiative that actively supports and promotes women in the construction industry. Through various means such as retention, professional development, networking, mentorship, and access to resources, WOA seeks to empower women and contribute to the company's workforce diversity goals and overall business objectives. The initiative aims to foster a supportive environment where women can connect, build a sense of community, share ideas, and play a significant role in the company's success.
Since establishing our footprint in the Mid-Atlantic, Aldridge has worked on numerous high-profile power and transportation projects throughout Virginia. At the Virginia Transportation Construction Alliance (VTCA) annual meeting last week, Aldridge was recognized with a safety award for providing a safe working environment to our employees and the traveling public.
Congratulations to Ken Aldridge for his recent recognition at the University of Wisconsin Madison’s Construction Club Banquet where he was honored with their Lifetime Achievement in Construction Award! Ken was honored for his impact on the construction industry by spending his career working to influence change. As a second-generation owner and current Chairman of the Board, Ken has a legacy of setting up Aldridge for success.
Jamie Breme, the Director of Business Development was featured as a top transportation construction leader in American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)’s latest magazine. In the feature, she was asked questions along with other female leaders in the construction industry.
Transportation Builder’s editorial team asked Jamie a variety of questions to answer her industry outlook, advice, and favorite projects.
As part of A fiber optic project in Washington DC, our crews were required to move heavy power equipment from street level to station level. This often required a heavy cabinet to be transferred manually from cart to cart via team lift, from uneven ground or varying elevations which left less-than-ideal lifting positions. This exposed the crew to sprains, stains, and pinch points.
Keeping the body safe, one decision at a time. Take this unique unloading procedure that utilizes special roller attachments on a hi-rail vehicle to eliminate the need for extra physical labor when moving 300 lb units along the track. As part of our Making Safe Decisions program, we are always looking for innovative ways to foster safer work practices.
Aldridge is proud to announce winning two International Association of Foundation Drilling (ADSC) Safety Awards! In recognition of our cultural and company-wide commitment to being IIF (Incident & Injury Free), the Dave White Memorial Award is given for having made obvious and deliberate safety practice changes over the last three years.
