Masonry Magazine May 2007 Page. 29
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CIRCLE 163 ON READER SERVICE CARD
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From left to right: Tom Fisher, Nash Brick, Environmental Stewardship, Dennis Knautz, Acme Brick, Health and Safety Stewardship and Environmental Stewardship: Ed Henne and Joe Welte, Summit Brick, Health and Safety Stewardship: Sam Strang Alley-Cassetty Brick, Environmental Stewardship: Joe Rice, Belden Brick Sales & Service, Health and Safety Stewardship: Ben Powell. Lawrencevile Brick, Environmental Stewardship: Jeff Wyers, Nash Brick. Environmental Stewardship, and George Robinson, Glen-Gery Corporation, Environmental Stewardship. Not pictured: Boral Bricks, Environmental Stewardship.
Rocky Mount, N.C.-based Nash Brick won for its "Secondary Contain ment program, protecting the environment by reducing the likelihood suspended solids or sediment would leave the sediment basin. This inno- n resulted in more environmentally-friendly mine reclamation, cleaner for streams, and a highly favorable inspection report from the North Car- Division of Land Quality, stating the "site looks good. Owner shows inter- and dedication to, exceeding expectations."
Acme Brick won for its "Be Alert-Safety First Day," which consisted of an al event, held at all Acme Brick locations, affording intensive safety ng and leisurely games to reinforce the practical importance of safety ams. Acme reported that this program led to a significant reduction in rates.
New York-based Belden Brick Sales & Service won for its "Do the Right for our Friends" program, delivering wellness, medical and pharma- cal insurance to all employees, free of charge. In addition to the cover- any staff member wishing to quit smoking is given up to $500 for nent
blo, Colo-based Summit-Lakewood Brick won for its safety program ed by a plant safety committee that meets monthly to proactively is employee safety issues this effort is supported by other safety teams, ing lockout/tagout, forklifts, fleet safety and respiratory protection. Mon- wards are given to each department that meets its goals.
More than 24 entries were submitted to the BIA contests. Entries were ed by magazine editors, Roy Bigham of Pollution Engineering: Dave on of Industrial Safety and Hygiene News; and Sandy Smith of Occupa Hazards. Judging criteria included the degree to which the entrant pro both quantitative and qualitative information on the company's effective Sement of EH&S issues, and examples of expanding employee know these issues.
Brick Industry Association (BIA) is the national trade association repre distributors and manufacturers of clay brick and suppliers of related ts and services. The association is involved in a broad range of techni research, marketing, govemment relations and communications activities. recognized national authority on residential and commercial uses of For more information, visit www.gobrick.com.
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