Reds Global News Letter Forth Quarter 2020
Cover page: Credit to Martin Qaqish for this terrific photo, thank you for sharing. Follow Martin on Instagram - thecranebook
Above: - Epping tie install for Hutchies
MESSAGES
A message from Damien Laforest
Wow! What a year.....Great to cap it off with a boat cruise on Sydney Harbour and catch up with everyone. It was actually quite a challenge to organise with the hurdles that COVID presents and hats off to Lisa (once again) for making it happen.
Congratulations again to our award winners:
- Reds Global Award - Lisa Spear
- Safety Award - Warren Waltis
- Heavy Lift Award - Matthew Parata
- Best Mate Award - Mick Sliwiak
- Outstanding Service Award - Steve Belshaw
I have been fortunate to get on site and attend some of our rigging works. I am reminded on each visit the fantastic people we have in Reds. We do get a great deal of complements from clients and from our suppliers too about Reds raising the bar compared to our peers. Well done to everyone in the Reds Global team to being a part of this great business and continually striving for improvement.
Rigging works completed recently include:
- Dismantle CTT561 at Macquarie Park for FDC
- Dismantle CTT561 at Penrith Panthers for Richard Crookes
- Install of Jarlway Recovery on grillage at Clarence St, CBD for Built
- Dismantle STL230 at Clarence St, CBD for Built
- Dismantle CTL430 TC1 at Castle, CBD for Hutchies
- Dismantle MCH125 at Martin Place, CBD for Buildcorp
- Dismantle CTL430 at The Rocks for Icon
- Install STL230 at Kirribilli for Richard Crookes
- Install STL230 at Summer Hill for Hansen Yuncken
- Tie and Climb CTL430 at Castle TC2 for Hutchies
- Dismantle CTT331 at Wyong Hospital for Richard Crookes
- Tie and Climb RTL265 at Epping TC2 for Hutchies
We have a new project for Morris Property Group in Canberra commencing in January called "One City Hill" which will be a two crane project consisting of a CTL430 and our new RTL325 (on the water now). We have been awarded a project for FDC at Penrith and we are close on several others.
I hope everyone gets a well earned rest over the Christmas break, recharge, turn our backs to 2020 and bring on 2021. Please keep safe and healthy over the break.
Take care, Damien.
Castle - Thank you Matt Parata for capturing this great picture with Adam Blair.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Hi All,
Well wasn’t that an interesting year? Fires, smoke, rain, and a global pandemic for good measure.
At least the Christmas holiday season is here again, and it really is one of the happiest times of the year. Unfortunately, it is also the time where people are most likely to bring harm to themselves through preventable accidents.
While you enjoy the precious moments with friends and family, that this season brings, I ask everybody to keep a proper focus on safety, both at the workplace and at home. Stay mindful of the potential hazards and dangers that can bring unwanted tragedy to our lives.
As we celebrate, let’s remain diligent in our efforts to protect the safety and health of all. It’s quite easy to lose focus on matters that may seem routine when so much is going on. During times like this, our thoughts are frequently elsewhere, rather than remaining on the important, and often high risk duties you may be performing.
Remember, the workplace can be a complex place, so make sure you think before you act. Try to maintain your focus on safety by taking a minute to think about the task at hand. Give proper attention to safety during this time, and let’s make sure everybody goes safely home to enjoy the holidays.
In addition, in anticipation of your Christmas celebrations at home, please ensure you have prepared risk assessments, safe work method statements, emergency procedures, competency based training for all presents, and guest induction packages… Just joking! Have a wonderful Christmas everyone at Reds Global, and I look forward to sharing a successful and safe 2021 with you all.
Cheers Mitch
Loftus Lane - Thank you Jason Borg for sharing your beautiful photo with us.
BIG THANKS
Such a kind and thoughtful email sent to Jason from Chris regarding our Reds Global team. Well done to Evan Young, Titi Diamond and Mick Sliwiak for your outstanding work ethics and commitment to this job. You make us proud. Your continous contribution is greatly appreciated. Thank you
WEEKLY PAPERWORK
Here we are, at the end of another year. I'm sure we can all agree it's a year we are happy to put behind us. It's been a tough year for most. I always try to look at life believing our glasses are always half full. We have so much to be grateful for and though some days feel harder than others, the sun will always rise the next day, you will always come across a kind person but most of all, there is always someone out there, that loves you. Merry Christmas and a Happy New year to you all, be safe and enjoy your break.
Take care, Lisa
MOVEMBER 2020
- The Purpose:- Movember, the month formerly known as 'November', is a moustache-growing charity event that raises funds and awareness for men's health.
- The Concept:- The goal of No-Shave November is to grow awareness by embracing our hair, which many cancer patients lose, and letting it grow wild and free. Donate the money you typically spend on shaving and grooming to educate about cancer prevention, save lives, and aid those fighting the battle.
- The meaning of Movember:- (a portmanteau of the Australian-English diminutive word for moustache, "mo", and "November") is an annual event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men's health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men's suicide.
- The Motto:- Changing the face of men's health
We would like to say a BIG thank you to Mitch Kapinus and Martin Qaqish for supporting this very important cause. We must always remember, to be kind and respectful to the people around us, we never know who is taking strain, be Kind, it costs nothing.
12 WEEK FITNESS CHALLENGE
The Reds team recently completed another 12 week fitness challenge. At Reds we are passionate about health and wellness. We are so proud of the crew who participated in the challenge and pushed themselves past their comfort zones. Not only was it great for the body and mind - it was also a bag of laughs!
I would just like to say, on behalf of all the training crew, a very Big Thank you to Jason Redman for always looking out for the wellbeing, the health and safety of all his people! Without you, none of this is possible. The amount of weight loss, strength development and growth that has come from this season, is mind blowing, thank you so much.
GET TO KNOW THE CREW
Introducing Ian Fletcher - Position: Reds Global Crew
- How long have you been with Reds Global? - I have been with Reds Global between 10-15
- Describe yourself in 10 words or less - I am a man of few words and very casual.
- What's your favourite holiday destination and why? - I have a farm in the Northern Coast, up in Taree where I enjoy spending my time. Its peaceful and quite.
- If you could share a beer with anyone dead or alive, who would it be? - My list is very long, however if i had to choose, i would choose a cousin of mine, Billy. He was great mate and enjoyed a cold beer.
WELCOME JAMES TO THE TEAM
Firstly I'd like to thank all the members of the Reds Global team I've met for making me feel welcome and assisting me with settling in. Everyone has been amazing. For those who haven't met me I'm James or Jimmy as my mates call me, the newly appointed project manager joining the operations team at Reds Global.
A little about me, I've recently moved over from the UK and have worked with cranes for over twenty years in various roles. My last employer was a large tower crane company with which I had over 15 years service, starting as a tower crane operator then moving onto crane co -ordinator, operator allocator and operations manager. My aim is to continually improve and always open to new suggestions so that works can be carried out as safely and efficiently as possible for all concerned.
So far from what I've witnessed at Reds Global, the team are very professional with a keen eye for detail, great work ethic and camaraderie which is fantastic to see and now be part of.
I'm very thankful to be here to build new relationships working with you guys and learn more about tower cranes Aussie style!
Best wishes to you all. Jimmy
FORTH QUARTER - BIRTHDAY WISHES
Sending Birthday wishes to everyone who celebrated their Birthday during the 4th quarter of the year, Happy Birthday to you, we trust it was a terrific day and the year ahead will be kind to you! Picture below:- Adam Steele, Charles Dodt and Ryan Hayes.
R U OK
Its been a tough year for most, and heading into the festive season there will be a lot of cheer, but remember, some people take strain. Life hasn't been easy for everyone, making a call, sending a text message or dropping in to say hi, costs nothing, letting someone know you care, means the world to the person who is struggling. Don't be a stranger over the holiday's, be a friend. Take the time to ask the people around you, R U OK?
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
HEALTHY LIVING - Do You Have Eating Addiction?
Binge eaters gorge in the late afternoon or just before going to sleep and will go through an entire supersized chocolate bar, family-sized macaroni and cheese dinner, chicken pot pie or carton of ice cream. People overeat because their blood sugar levels demand quick fixes of sugar and refined carbs.
Carbohydrates are broken down by our bodies into glucose or blood sugar, which causes the release of insulin. This hormone moves blood sugar out of the bloodstream and into cells for energy; the excess is stored as fat. It is these swings in blood sugar levels, from the consumption of carbohydrates (often eaten for quick energy), that cause people to feel tired after meals, typically noticed after lunch. Eating larger amounts of carbohydrates causes a flood of insulin, which clears them quickly out of the bloodstream (usually storing as fat) and causing hunger even though food was just eaten.
Also, most people consume so many carbohydrates that they are “carbohydrate intolerant” or “insulin resistant.” With these individuals, the body has been so saturated with carbohydrates and the body’s insulin so overworked, that when more is produced, it almost entirely shuttles the blood sugar to stored fat. Although a common condition with many people, it is these types of blood sugar instabilities that cause binging, craving and obesity.
BABY ON BOARD
Christmas came early!! Massive congratulations to Ben and Puy on the birth of their beautiful baby girl, Lola. We wish you all the love and happiness a child can bring to you both. Merry Christmas to you!
REDS GLOBAL QUIZ MASTERS
Challenge yourself and lets see how many answers you can get correct. (Answers are at the bottom of the newsletter - No cheating)
CHRISTMAS PARTY
What a wonderful way to end the year, thank you to each and every one of you for making it a successful, fun and memorable function. Reds Global have the most dynamic, talented and beautiful people...
I would also like to mention, we raised money for Tony Carter at our Christmas function, most of you did not hesitate to dig into your pockets and I thank you for that. We raised a total of $1,135 with your help. A shout out to Jason for matching this amount , we were able as a company to give a gift of $2,270 to Debbie and Tony for Christmas. Thank you team REDS, you are all amazing
EMPLOYEE COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT SERVICE
Just a reminder of the employee assistance service available to all team members. There is an update on our website with information regarding the service and some information below
If anyone has any news they would like to share in the Newsletter please feel free to contact me by phone: 1300 944 381 or email: lisa@redsglobal.com This could be anything from the birth of a child or news that someone is expecting or a trip you have planned. Even if you know of some news regarding another team member that they would be happy to share please let me know.
QUIZ ANSWERS - THIRD QUARTER
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