ASSOCIATION HIGHLIGHTS


Myers Superintendent Wins Safety Award As a Superintendent at Myers & Sons Construction, Jorge


Hernandez is known for his attention to detail and dedication to ensuring his crews are operating in the most safe and efficient manner possible. His work earned him this year’s Superintendent Safety award in the AGC Construction Safety Excellence Awards competition. Hernandez oversees self-performed work and is responsible


for identifying safety engineering controls that are needed for the operations, coordinating with the Safety Manager, and developing the Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) that become the basis for the daily toolbox talks that he leads. On projects where the majority of work is performed by subcontractors,


such as civil and underground utility work, he takes the time to understand the scope, associated concerns, and discusses appropriate measures that need to be implemented. He builds rapport with the subcontractor crews that are in the field performing


the work, ensuring they are treated like employees and empowered to make safe decisions, provide feedback on operations, and improve the safety culture that is embraced by Myers. “Jorge consistently does a great job,” said Micaiah Revero, Project Director,


Myers & Sons. “Whether it is his own safety, ensuring the safety of the people that work under him, or ensuring the safety of those that work around him, he is cognizant of the safety of the entire work site.”


Myers & Sons Wins Award for Unique Safety Application


Myers & Sons


recognized the distraction and safety concerns that come


with constant connectivity to mobile devises that offer a constant stream of email, text messaging and internet access. This access is distracting when driving and causes traffic incidents. Across the United States, in fact, an estimated 1.6 million traffic accidents are attributed to texting/emailing while driving. In 2019, Myers implemented the TRUCE System for all of its employees. The


system eliminates notifications and the temptation to use devices while driving, increasing safety for the driver and those around them. When coupled with the in-vehicle device, the application automatically switches the cell phone to “active” mode and restricts usage of the most distracting applications. Myers’ Safety Managers and management team are able to view and interact


with the TRUCE dashboard, which allows configuration of device functions, as well as insights to monitor policy enforcement and employee utilization. As a result of the new app, the company reported it has seen a decrease in


distracted driving with personnel more readily engaged when reaching their desti- nation. AGC awarded a Construction Safety Excellence Award to Myers for this unique safety application.


David Mercer Joins AGC


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brings with him over 25 years of construction industry experience. Most recently, he served as the District Repre- sentative for the Operating Engineers Local 3 (OE3) in Fresno, where he also served as a Director on a local Workforce Investment Board. He previously worked as a Laborer and Operating Engineer in the field in addition to his labor relations and leadership positions at OE3. He is familiar with key areas of


challenge for contractors including the interpretation and administration of multiple labor agreements, proactively identifying and mitigating issues that could lead to grievances, navigating trust fund complexities, and ensuring compliance with prevailing wage laws. In his position with AGC Mercer


will handle all day-to-day needs of AGC signatory contractors in Northern California. “We are thrilled to welcome David


to the team,” said Brendan Carter, VP, Labor Relations, AGC. “David has a great reputation among AGC members as a knowledgeable and earnest problem solver during his time at OE3, and we look forward to him translating those skills across the table to positively impact AGC member’s operations.” 


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Labor Relations Team


he AGC of California recently welcomed David Mercer as the Director of Labor Relations for


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