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Granite’s Handley Ranch Quarry Recognized for Excellence in Safety with 2023 CalCIMA Award
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Granite (GVA) Receives 2023 CalCIMA Excellence in Safety Award for Handley Ranch Quarry
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WATSONVILLE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Granite (NYSE:GVA) is proud to announce that its Handley Ranch Quarry has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious 2023 CalCIMA Excellence in Safety award in the Small Aggregate Mine category.
The California Construction and Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA) Excellence in Safety awards recognize outstanding achievements in promoting and maintaining a culture of safety within the mining industry. Granite has consistently demonstrated its commitment to safety through innovative practices and initiatives at its Handley Ranch Quarry.
Key highlights of Granite's safety initiatives at Handley Ranch Quarry include:
Material Fallout Reduction: The quarry's dedicated team implemented a swinging chute system to minimize exposure to material fallout during material changes. This modification not only enhances safety but also streamlines operational efficiency.
Streamlined Documentation: Recognizing the importance of reducing administrative burdens on employees, Granite’s Handley Ranch Quarry has successfully reduced the amount of documentation required during work shifts, ensuring that employees can focus more on their tasks while maintaining compliance.
Knowledge Sharing and Collaboration: The Handley Ranch Quarry team proactively addressed safety concerns by inviting other industry operators to the plant. This initiative facilitated the sharing of best practices learned from safety inspectors, contributing to a collective effort to reduce the risk of sprain and strain injuries.
“As a leader in the industry, Granite is committed to fostering a workplace culture that prioritizes safety and innovation,” said Dave Hulverson, Granite Senior Vice President of Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality (SHEQ). “The company encourages continuous improvement and collaboration across the industry to create safer working environments for all.”
To learn more about Granite’s commitment to safety and its award-winning initiatives, please visit www.graniteconstruction.com.
For more information about CalCIMA, please visit www.calcima.org.
About Granite
Granite is America’s Infrastructure Company™. Incorporated since 1922, Granite (NYSE:GVA) is one of the largest diversified construction and construction materials companies in the United States as well as a full-suite civil construction provider. Granite’s Code of Conduct and strong Core Values guide the Company and its employees to uphold the highest ethical standards. Granite is an industry leader in safety and an award-winning firm in quality and sustainability. For more information, visit the Granite website, graniteconstruction.com, and connect with Granite on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and Instagram.
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FAQ
What award did Granite (GVA) receive for Handley Ranch Quarry?
Granite (GVA) received the 2023 CalCIMA Excellence in Safety award in the Small Aggregate Mine category for its Handley Ranch Quarry.
What safety initiatives were highlighted at Handley Ranch Quarry?
Key highlights of Granite's safety initiatives at Handley Ranch Quarry include material fallout reduction, streamlined documentation, and knowledge sharing and collaboration.
Who is the Senior Vice President of Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality at Granite?
Dave Hulverson is the Senior Vice President of Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality at Granite.
What is the significance of the CalCIMA Excellence in Safety award?
The CalCIMA Excellence in Safety awards recognize outstanding achievements in promoting and maintaining a culture of safety within the mining industry.
How does Granite prioritize safety and innovation?
Granite is committed to fostering a workplace culture that prioritizes safety and innovation, encouraging continuous improvement and collaboration across the industry to create safer working environments for all.
since 1922, granite has continued a long-standing commitment to our clients at the private, local, state, and federal level, providing award-winning infrastructure and heavy civil construction services in mining, earthwork, water/sewer, power, tunneling, rail, highway and bridge construction. granite continues to be an industry pioneer in alternative project delivery (design-build, cmar/cmgc, best value) establishing true partnerships with both the owner and designer to guarantee a cohesive project team. granite constructs approximately $800 million of apdm projects annually, and has completed over $12 billion in alternative procurement projects in the last decade. headquartered in watsonville, ca, granite construction, inc is publicly traded on the new york stock exchange (nyse: gva). disclaimer regarding official "granite" job postings: all open positions available with granite construction inc., and its subsidiary companies, are available to apply on www.graniteconstruction.com/car