MESSAGES

A WORD FROM JASON REDMAN

Hello Team,
Great to be penning a note to you all.

Safety begins with how you look after yourself.  I often visit sites and I am surprised at how gratified I am with our team.  There are still a few areas I believe we need to work on such as tidiness of our equipment, ourselves and our work areas:  

• It is part and parcel of being a team member of Reds Global to provide that extra 10%.  If you walk past a kibble not washed up, wash it.  If you have already washed out the kibble make sure the area around it is clean.  The kibble should always be prepped prior to use.  It should be lubricated with diesel ready for concrete.  Do not wait until it is filthy.

• Take the chains off the cranes every evening.  Weather is unpredictable, it is important to consider weather events.  The chains hook block can and will move around and cause damage.  

• Crew crib areas and lunch sheds need to be kept tidy and in a presentable condition.  It is the responsibility of Reds Global team members on site to maintain the areas but, also ensure they are cleaned on completion of the job.  It has been decided that the cost of cleaning the next site shed left in a poor condition will be deducted from the wages of those persons who used the site shed.

Some of you may already be aware of a medical issue with a team member from site.  After departing site one afternoon he suffered a heart blockage.  We are thankful for the efforts of a lady passing by informing site that there was a man lying on the ground.  This prompted the site to call the ambulance.  He is back at home now and is expected to make a full recovery.  

At present we are experiencing a boom in the industry.  it is paramount to consider there comes a point when work slows down.  I encourage my friends and family to seek financial planning advice for the future if they haven't done so already.  It is important to have a plan, factor in the 'what if'.  For example: 'what if I get sick', 'what if work slows down dramatically', 'what if I have to take on full time care of a loved one' etc. 

I have been reminded of this reality and it prompted me to write to you about my personal experience with my mother and when I commenced in the industry.  There was a boom in 88 and it then died.  There was no work in QLD and NSW.  Luckily, I was able to move and take work as a labourer.  Please ensure that you purchase only what you can afford and always have a back up plan.

All the best to all. 

A WORD FROM GLEN PEARS

Hello Team,

2017 has seen many improvements to the Somersby premises.  The upgrading to the safety of the roads, carpark with line marking and signage has made it much easier for the larger trailers and heavy vehicles to use the complex along with the many deliveries arriving on a daily basis.  

Improved drainage along with the road widening and installation of traffic barriers will enable much safer traffic movements during the hours of darkness and inclement weather and greatly help keep the premises less water logged.  The entrance on Wisemans Ferry Road is undergoing a makeover with new signage and landscaping planned.  There are three forklifts and a mobile crane operating most days and traffic management is a priority and constant effort is required by all to safely control the many daily traffic movements.

Security is a major concern for any business in this day and age and Reds Global has recently undertaken a comprehensive security upgrade of the Somersby premises.  Safety is a priority and all efforts will be used to encourage safe work practices on site and at Somersby.  Please remember, rushing, frustration, fatigue, distraction and complacency are all factors that lead to injury. 

There have been a number of men that have undertaken further skills training by obtaining more high risk certifications and this may enable them to be placed on sites where rigging duties or other skill levels are required.  All persons are encouraged to further their skill levels and please do not hesitate to contact the office for advice on any certification pertaining to the industry.

Reds Global encourages any contribution to help improve safety issues so please contact the office with feedback as there can be matters that someone thinks requires attention.

All the best.  

A WORD FROM THE SAFETY TEAM

Greetings from Team Safety,
Its been great going out to site and seeing team Reds Global in action working hard, working safe and achieving targets.

The new orange PPE looks exceptional, just a reminder sleeves should be rolled down especially as we move into the sun burning season.  Remember to stay hydrated through those warm days.  Should you require gloves or safety glasses please contact Rachel and they will be delivered as soon as possible.  

Important Note
As our eyes and ears in the field weekly reporting is incredibly important. It is crucial that it is completed on time and is accurate. There is no excuse for untagged or out of date gear being used on site. 

Set your calendars, get ready, the safety training date is planned for Sunday, 25th February 2018 covering everything from risk management, high risk lifts and incident reviews from 2017.  We will be asking for more ideas in the new year regarding what training would help you do your role better at Reds Global.  

Stay safe, stay cool on those hot days and see you soon out on site.

Thanks James L and James M

TEAM MEMBERS OF THE MONTH

Shane Callanan
Josh Bingle
Anthony Rodriguez

This month's prize goes to Shane Callanan, Josh Bingle and Anthony Rodriguez.

Enjoy your Gold Class movie vouchers guys, and thank you again for your dedication to our team!

RECENT WORKS

Critical works were successfully undertaken on projects by Reds Global this month.  These included:

INSTALLS
Bloc, Newcastle - crane base x 2
Richard Crookes, Sydney - crane base

DISMANTLE
Meriton Constructions, Mascot - CTT331-16 x 2
FDC Construction & Fitout, North Sydney - CTL180-16
Parkview Constructions, Macquarie Park - STL420-24
Icon Constructions, Mascot - CTT561A-20

CLIMB AND BOOM EXTENSION
Icon Constructions, Mascot - boom lengthen from 45m to 65m for CTT561
Hutchinson Builders, St Leonards - tie installation and climb

PHOTO COMP

Ricky Timbs has won the prize for September / October with 26 likes for his picture of one of the Meriton cranes in Mascot.

Congratulations Ricky, the team at Reds Global are happy to present you with a Kathmandu gift voucher.

Got a photo to share? Enter our monthly photography competition for the chance win a $100 gift voucher. Entries will be featured on the Reds Global Facebook Page. Send your picture along with a brief description, your name, the date and location of the photo to Rach either via email: rachel@redsglobal.com or text: 0430 168 875.
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REDS GLOBAL UPDATES

Hi Team,

These last 2 months have been full on at Reds Global.  There has been lots of prep work for upcoming projects, farewells to some of our favourites and some new arrivals.

Firstly, it is with great sadness that we farewell Abbie Sydenham and Glen Pears.  These team members have made a huge impact at Reds Global and it will not be the same without them.  We wish you both all the best for the future and we want you to know the door is always open.  Thank you for all you have contributed to the team.  

The holiday break is just around the corner.  Please ensure you get all paperwork into payroll before you go on leave.  This will greatly help payroll run smoothly over the break.  If you haven't submitted a leave form you should do so ASAP.  All paperwork should go to admin@redsglobal.com.  Corey has been doing payroll for the last 7 months and is still the best contact for all your payroll queries.

As some of you may be aware there has been a change of roles in the office at Somersby.  It fantastic to see Dave Brown back from illness.  He has now begun his role in the sales team.  Dave made an epic contribution in his previous role as Operations Manager.  Neil Hodgen is now the Operations Manager with the assistance of our Maintenance Controller Bernard Lott.

If you are having any maintenance issues with your crane please call Bernard Lott 0488 049 298 or myself 0430 168 875 and we can organise for a tech to be sent to site if needed.  

The Port Macquarie Triathlon will be held in May next year.  The office crew are really looking forward to it.  We have a team and some individuals going in the event.  It would be so amazing if we could get a team together from site or even some individuals partaking in the event.  I think it will be an awesome team building exercise.  We can give each other updates on training progress and support each other in the big event.  Please follow the below link to register.  Reds Global will provide your outfits.  Please let me know if you register.  

WORK SAFELY AT HEIGHTS TRAINING

There were 2 courses conducted during the months of October and November for Working at Heights. 

There was a refresher course held on site at Meriton, Lidcombe for the crew that has already gone through the training.  Thank you to Meriton for allowing the training to take place on site.  The other was a complete course held in the yard at Somersby.  The structure used at Somersby was created on site and approved for training purposes by an engineer.  

MERITON PROJECT UPDATE

Check out the below link regarding the Meriton project at Carter Street, Lidcombe

EMPLOYEE COUNSELLING 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 either via text: 0430 168 875 or email: rachel@redsglobal.com.  This could be anything from the birth of a child or news that someone is expecting to a holiday / 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.