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Arapahoe Newsletter
Volume
1, Issue
8
May 2001
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I’m Glad I’m Not a Lawyer |
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Birthdays & Anniversaries |
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Monthly Employee Profile |
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Safety Talk |
I’M GLAD I’M NOT
A LAWYER
As the wonderful spring weather enters our days, I thought about roofing as a profession. Roofing gets a bad rap when compared with other jobs. It is not one of the worst jobs. It is not even a bad job! People often look up to the so-called professional jobs as being desirable. But we all need to step back once in a while and think about the clear benefits of our trade.
| 1. | How would you like to sit under the same neon light bulb at the same desk, day after day, never enjoying the sunshine; never enjoying a cool breeze, never smelling the fresh air. I’m glad I’m not a lawyer. |
| 2. | Most professionals perform the same type of work every working hour. They are specialists. Some are trial lawyers, some are corporate lawyers, and some are bankruptcy lawyers. We get to install different types of roof systems on different types of buildings every day. Dimensionals, EPDM, Slate, built-up roofing, Tile, Mod. Bit., Shakes, Standing Seam. I’m glad I’m not a lawyer. |
| 3. | I get to wear normal clothing to work. I recently read that the average suit, tie, white shirt and dress shoes costs over $500.00. I’m glad I’m not a lawyer. |
| 4. | Some people travel the same path to their jobs every day. They never get to see another part of town. They have never gone to a commercial building one day and someone’s home the next. They never have worked at a school, a shopping center, or a warehouse. I’m glad I’m not a lawyer. |
| 5. | We have the pride of installing a product that can serve the customer for 20 years or more. When we leave, our same service won’t be needed again in the foreseeable future. We can guarantee it. I’m glad I’m not a lawyer. |
| 6. | Our product protects the assets of our customers. We can drive by buildings we have roofed, knowing that the contents are protected by our craftsmanship. Lawyers are busy trying to attack the assets of others. I’m glad I’m not a lawyer. |
| 7. | Many professional jobs require college degrees and additional graduate work. Lawyers had to sit in school for 19 years. I’m glad I’m not a lawyer. |
| 8. | We cure problems for people—we don’t cause problems for people. I’m glad I’m not a lawyer. |
| 9. | We don’t lose half of the time and still charge our customers for it. I’m glad I’m not a lawyer. |
| 10. | We get paid every Friday, not once a month. I’m glad I’m not a lawyer. |
May
Birthdays & Anniversaries
| Birthdays: | Department: | |
| Cruz Morales | 5/03 | Flat |
| Jorge Ramirez | 5/13 | Flat
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| Juan Rosas Sanchez | 5/17 | Sheet Metal |
| Manuel Saucedo | 5/29 | Warehouse |
| Rodolfo Mendez | 5/09 | Gutter |
| Jaime Olivares | 5/01 | Flat |
| Anniversaries: | Department: | |
| Jim Mills | 5/30/00 | Marketing |
| Bruce Jackson | 5/30/95 | Warehouse |
| Jose Lara | 5/15/00 | Flat |
| Rogelio Quiroz | 5/11/98 | Flat |
| Raymundo Gardea | 5/10/00 | Flat |
| Jose Martinez Reyes | 5/12/00 | Flat |
| Gilbert Torres | 5/28/93 | Sh Met. Adm |
| Ken Hodges | 5/17/97 | Sheet Metal |
| Juan Cantellano | 5/23/00 | Sheet Metal |
Monthly
Employee Profile
Rob
Houchin
Robert Houchin has been an employee of Arapahoe Roofing for 3 years. Rob began his roofing career in 1983 in Kansas. He was a flat roofer for Arapahoe Roofing until he transferred into estimating.
As
an estimator, Rob measures jobs, attends pre-bid meetings, completes blue
print take-offs, and job submittals.
Rob graduated from Kansas State University in 1982 with a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Physical Education. He was a starting defensive end for the Fighting Wildcats for four years. After graduation he was an assistant strength coach for KSU.
Rob lives in Lakewood,with his friend, Charlie, a 6-year old chocolate lab mix. Charlie was adopted from the humane society.
Rob’s hobbies include running marathons, driving on the NASCAR circuit, and taking Charlie to the mountains to kill griz.
Safety
Talk
By
John Werpy
How to handle an OSHA inspection
Arapahoe Roofing will be involved in many large projects this summer. One thing we must be aware of is that an increase in the number of jobs means the likelihood of an OSHA inspection also increases. Here is a list of what you should do if OSHA does show up to inspect one of our job sites.
| 1. | If an OSHA inspector comes to the job site, tell your foreman immediately. |
| The foreman will in turn call the office. The Safety Coordinator or other management member will want to participate. Wait until a management representative arrives before beginning an inspection. | |
| 2. | Be courteous, but ask to see the OSHA inspector’s credentials. |
| This is required and they will be happy to show them to you. | |
| 3. | If the inspector asks you questions, answer honestly. |
| Never lie, but do not offer extra information or admit guilt. If you don’t know the answer it is perfectly all right to say so. Also, you do not have to give an answer if you don’t want to. | |
| 4. | If the inspector notes any problems, try to fix them on the spot. |
| This shows good faith in correcting hazards. However, never admit guilt or acknowledge that the problem is a violation. | |
| 5. | An inspector may want you to operate a piece of equipment or move to a different part of the work site. |
| Stay where you are and take a break. Just because the inspector tells you to do something does not mean that it is safe. The inspector may be trying to get you to perform a violation. | |
| 6. | Keep mental notes on everything the inspector says. |
| The Safety Coordinator will want to ask you questions after the inspection is over. |
OSHA
exists to make sure that you have a safe workplace. But be aware of the
rights of you and the company.
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