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EDITORIAL BAROMETER
STAFF
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

MEET THE
Lou Joseph

BAROMETER’S NEW
EDITORIAL STAFF
Victoria DehMalo
Debbie Gregoire

EDITORIAL STAFF Jane Knipp

Erica Larson
Sharon Miller
Audra Vrotsos

CONTRIBUTORS
Bryan Cohen - Combating Cold Injuries
Geoff Engel - Investing Insights
Jon Erdmann - University of Akron
Greg McDonald - Playhouse Square
Tom Wilson - Sunshine on a Cloudy Day

CREATIVE DESIGNER
Erica Larson

PHOTOGRAPHER
Sharon Miller

ADDRESS
6800 Eastland Road
Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130

PHONE
440-243-3535

Pictured from left to right: Sharon Miller, Victoria DehMalo, Lou Joseph, Debbie Gregoire, Jane Knipp,
Erica Larson, and Audra Vrotsos

Change does not change tradition. It strengthens it! Change has been
happening at the Barometer, which I’m sure you’ve noticed in the last two
editions. This edition is no different. For the first time in the 20 years of BG’s
newsletter history, the Barometer has an editorial staff. During our first official
meeting as a staff, we discussed the vision of the Barometer. Unanimously,
we agreed we wanted the Barometer to have a clear vision and for all future
editions to be educational, informative, present a cohesive theme, and engage
our readership by presenting entertaining and interesting material, helping all
of us to achieve a better work-life balance.

We are excited to present to you our first edition of the Barometer as a staff,
and welcome your comments and/or suggestions. If you are interested in
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joining us, please contact Victoria DehMalo for more information. It would be
Copyright 2018 by The Brewer-Garrett Company.
great to have you as a guest contributing editor or even as a new staff member! All rights reserved.
PRESIDENT’S
PERSPECTIVE
LOU JOSEPH, PRESIDENT & CEO
Welcome to 2018! Many things come to mind
once the calendar changes from December 31st to
January 1st and we usher in the advent of a new
year. Some will reflect and ponder over the year left
behind, and some will once again create an exhaus-
tive list of resolutions that will only be partially met.
Then there will be those who will ignore the conven-
tional, and see nothing but “endless possibilities”.
How will you get it done in 2018?
The Brewer-Garrett Company (BG) is passionate
about “endless possibilities” and continually moves
in a forward direction. 2017 marked the Depart-
ment of Energy’s selection of BG for an Indefinite
Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Energy Savings
Performance Contract (ESPC). “Endless possibilities”
lay ahead for our newly formed Federal Perfor-
mance Contracting Group. Our goal is to never stop
looking for and evaluating advanced technologies
to help our clients achieve the highest level of cost
savings while providing the most effective means to
control energy use.
As we continue to grow and expand our business
in 2018, we will also seek better ways to connect
with our clients. How will we accomplish this? We
must keep our heads up! I encourage our associ-
ates not to look up for fear of missing a sale, but
because they don’t want to miss an opportunity
to connect with others; to be a good listener, pay
attention to the whole person, and remember things
most important to them. By keeping your head up
and looking around you have the ultimate power to
connect and positively impact the lives of others one
at a time. This is how we build long-lasting relation-
ships with our clients. There is no greater reward!
I am so blessed to have the most passionate em-
ployees in the industry. This past year BG welcomed
35 new associates who have brought unbeliev-
able energy to our company. As important as our
business successes are at BG, even more important
are the successes of our associates. During 2017,
our service group continued to build its IFS portfolio
with MRI Software, Agrana Foods, McMaster-Carr,
and Church & Dwight. Our project managers ex-
hibited tremendous tenacity, fortitude, and grace
under pressure as they managed several significant
projects at one time, and many on compressed
schedules; most notably the Cleveland Metropolitan
School District, Chillicothe Correctional Institution,
Edison Local Schools, DeYor Performing Arts Center,
the Stambaugh Hotel, and Park Southern Apart-
ments in Washington, D.C.
In the coming year, not only do I want our project
managers to continue to grow and foster their pro-
fessional growth, but I want all our associates to be
more thought provoking, take the reins, and make
a difference for themselves, their families, their
co-workers, clients, and vendors. All of us can affect
change. It may not be easy, and sometimes harder
than you can bear, but know it is in the palm of your
hands. Embrace it!
As the new year shifts into high gear, my wish for
all of you would be to stand strong for others, don’t
run, and look for infinite ways to be more and do
more. Always be part of the solution, and never
become stuck in complacency. The future is bright
and there are “endless possibilities” to create more
of an impact than you know.
As always…. thank you for your commitment!
 CONTENTS
2017 BG AWARDS

8 SUNSHINE ON A CLOUDY DAY 9 PLAYHOUSE SQUARE

Insights on solar energy A history of the ongoing partnership between
BG and Playhouse Square
Lou Joseph and Jason Miller
5 HIGH ACHIEVER OPERATIONAL AWARDS
Winners in both office and field

PLAYER’S CLUB AWARDS

BG’s most prestigious sales award winners

DEPT. UPDATES

Marion Correctional Institution Goodyear Polymer Center Lab

10 CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES 11 UNIVERSITY OF AKRON

BG implements energy conservation measures
at Marion Correctional Institution (MCI) and
Chillicothe Correctional Institution (CCI)
SERVICE EXCELLENCE CORPS (SECORPS)
14
Since 1999, SECorps member companies
have harnassed the collective genious of their
employees to promote future success
BG seamlessly navigates challenging moments CMSD Wilbur Wright Elementary School
at the University of Akron’s Goodyear Polymer
Center Lab 6 END-OF-YEAR HIGHLIGHTS
Updates from the Contracting, Energy Services, and
HEALTH & WELLNESS Service Groups
28
Employee Health Fair was a success with health
screenings and a wellness expo

12 Watch Out
Combating cold injuries
13 Where in the World is18
Kelly?
Visit just a few places Kelly Tisdale’s
travels have taken him this year
15 Choose Your Next Coworker
Refer a new full-time hire and get
quality coworkers
15 2017 Promotions
Congratulate these movers and
shakers
16 2017 New Associates
A big welcome to all who joined BG
this year
18 Get to Know Kris Oroshaj
Q & A for this payroll buff
18 Cleveland Pops Chorus
Victoria DehMalo performs with the
famous Andrea Bocelli
19 She Says, He Says
Get to know BG’s favorite couple, Meg
and Steve Bair
20 2017 Holiday Party
Photos of BG @ Play
22 Farm Life
Visit the farms of Bryan Schritz and
Rachel Schindler Beach
24 Manny’s Tiny House
The adventure of building a tiny house
inside a van
29 Investing Insights
From the desk of Geoff Engel
30 BG Happenings
Weddings and baby news

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2017 BG AWARDS
High Achiever Operational Awards in both office and field honor those BG associates who, during this past year, have exhibited
amazing dedication, persistence, and commitment, without ever seeking out recognition or credit. Each individual’s outstanding
dedication coupled with their positive energy and attitude enhances our successes at BG.

High Achiever - office High Achiever - Field

Jane Knipp (Proposal & Branding
Manager) sets the bar high for
herself and others around her and
encourages others by word and
example on a daily basis without fail.
She embodies the essence of who
we are at BG. She delivers her work
with passion, finesse and accuracy,
and never flinches at the new
“impossible” assignment.
Monty Reggets (Service
Manager) works 7 days a week
to ensure excellent customer
service is delivered both internally
and externally, is consistently
dependable, trustworthy, and
interacts extremely well with others.
He is a wealth of industry knowledge
and his HVAC and electrical skills are
vital to the success of our team. He
remains positive in all situations and
always looks for the win-win.
Jason Miller (Service Technician)
is known for his eminent desire to
“be more and do more”. This young
man consistently invests in his own
success, and in the success of others.
He is an excellent teacher who builds
confidence in those he mentors to
accept more challenging work.
Ben Schell (Pipefitter) is our
resident “swiss army knife” and his
outstanding capabilities in welding,
brazing, refrigeration, and electrical
enables him to be a first responder
to any issue that arises on any given
project.

player’s club
The Player’s Club Award, BG’s most prestigious sales award,
is based upon booked gross profit. To receive this award a
sales professional must attain $1,000,000 in the fiscal year of
booked gross profit.

Keith Fuller, Matthew Joseph, and Bill Royer (pictured

from left to right) each successfully booked over $1 million in
2017 securing jobs with Madison Health, Country Pure Foods,
the Renaissance Hotel, DeYor Performing Arts Center, the City
of Brook Park, McMaster Carr, and Church & Dwight.

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 DEPARTMENT
UPDATES
Contracting
“Thank you to everyone at BG who is responsible for
this very successful year. It is time to celebrate the past
success, take a deep breath and get ready for another
great year!”
- Brian Chambers, Contracting General Manager
BUSIEST YEAR IN RECENT MEMORY
The Contracting Group has had one of the busiest
years in recent memory, starting with the Project De-
velopment team. They are blazing a path forward on
the sales front in delivering engineering and estimates
so BG can procure all the projects.
PROJECTS COMPLETED
The number of projects that were executed this past
summer is truly mind boggling. In the span of less
than six months the Contracting group designed and
installed the following projects:
• CMSD Wilbur Wright Elementary School – com-
plete mechanical system upgrade
• CMSD William Cullen Bryant Elementary School
– complete mechanical system upgrade
• Steubenville City Schools – cafeteria addition
and various mechanical upgrades
• Frontier Local Schools – mechanical and auto-
mation system upgrades
• Edison Local Schools – energy project
• Kent State University, Business Administration
and Science and Research Buildings – mechan-
ical upgrades
• Tenk West Bank Event Venue – installation of
new mechanical system
• Oberlin College Annex – upgrade of mechanical
system
• DeYor Performing Arts Center – new central
plant
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PROJECTS IN PROCESS
In addition to completing the above projects the
following projects were started and most are 70%
complete or better:
• Chillicothe Correctional Institution – energy
project
• Madison Hospital – new central heating and
cooling plant
• Green County Buildings – mechanical systems
upgrade
• Park Southern Housing, Washington, D.C. –
emergency repairs to mechanical system
• Stambaugh Hotel, Youngstown, OH – new
mechanical systems
It is an amazing effort on all levels. Engineering
must design all the above so equipment can be or-
dered and permit drawings developed for plan review.
Project Managers must plan the installation schedule,
order equipment, and make sure there is enough
labor on sight to execute the work. Pipefitters and
Sheetmetal personnel must perform the installation
to meet the deadlines. Lastly, the Automation and
Commissioning teams must make sure the systems
are programmed and running correctly.
TEAMWORK TO BE PROUD OF
BG has performed well as a team to ensure all the
above happens flawlessly. Many of these projects.
such as Chillicothe Correctional Institution or CMSD,
have difficult work environments because of 24/7
occupancy, or hard completion dates because of the
new school year. An additional 20 pages would need
to be added to the Barometer if each individual’s extra
effort to deliver on these projects, and their personal
sacrifices, were to be highlighted. The Contracting
Group can be very proud of the extraordinary effort
that was put forth in 2017.
CMSD Wilbur Wright Elementary School
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Energy Services
EFFORTS PAY OFF WITH IDIQ AWARD
Energy Services had a tremendously successful year. On April
28th, everyone’s long nights and focused efforts over the past
three years finally paid off when BG was awarded the Department
of Energy’s Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Energy
Savings Performance Contract (ESPC). With a contract value of $55
billion over 5 years and only 21 approved companies in the U.S.,
this contract is a significant win for BG and a testament to the hard
work that everyone at BG has put in over the past 58 years.
The Federal team has big plans for 2018, as they are looking
to build off the successes of the IDIQ contract win and their first
federal sale (a load analysis in Amarillo, Texas) to develop more
innovative project opportunities. Through utilization of the ENABLE
vehicle, they will build and develop BG’s resume of innovative
projects and continue to build Federal experience.
TREMENDOUS SUCCESS IN COMMERCIAL MARKET
In addition to the success in the federal market, BG also had a
tremendously successful year in the commercial market. Highlights
of the year include Keith Fuller solidifying an impressive sale to
Madison Health as well as the sale of the Country Pure Foods
job which marked the first successful sale in partnership with the
Welty Building Company and the OFCC.
“Special thanks go out to all the engineers, project
managers, and estimators that provided the needed
support to take the projects to the next level.“
- Kelly Tisdale, Energy Services General Manager
The successes of the Energy Services Group could not have
been possible without the tremendous support and dedication of
the entire BG family. They are looking forward to continuing their
success in 2018.
Service
SALES SUCCESS
BG had a great year in Service, with the sales team
securing new service contracts at Nestle, Severance
Hall, and Laurel School. They also picked up addition-
al Facility Services work at Snap On, Agrana Fruit,
and MRI Software. If you’re wondering what these
companies do, MRI develops software for the property
management industry and is headquartered in Solon.
Agrana Fruit provides the fruit at the bottom of your
yogurt container, and Snap On makes calendars.
In addition, they picked up major project work at
Cuyahoga Community College, Central State Universi-
ty, McMaster-Carr, and Church & Dwight.
“I want to thank our construction team,
as various associates in the Controls &
Automation department were instrumental
in our securing of new work at Strongsville
High School, Hiram College, and Cleveland
Public Theater. “
- Greg McDonald, Service General Manager
ALWAYS READY FOR A CHALLENGE
Their success did not come easily. They had a couple
of associates out of the office for an extended period
of time due to non-work related injuries, and a couple
of others stopped drinking the Kool-Aid and found the
grass to be greener on the other side, without realizing
the grass was growing in quick sand. Nonetheless,
the service operations team stepped up to the chal-
lenge, from their front line technicians, to their service
managers and customer service team. A HUGE thank
you goes out to all of BG for their loyalty and support.
Looking forward to a spectacular 2018.
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 TOM WILSON
SUNSHINE ON A CLOUDY DAY
Solar energy has become more and more viable and
will continue to play a larger role as prices drop.
As a young man, I spent a summer in Washington D.C.
at a renewable energy non-profit, the American Council on
Renewable Energy. During this time, solar power was costly
and just beginning to gain a foothold in California and Germany,
primarily due to policy mandates. I had the pleasure of playing
a small role in educating our legislators on the benefits of solar
power to both the environment and economy. Later that year,
Congress passed the first extension of tax credits at the federal
level to ensure that this nascent technology continued to grow.
Since that time (almost ten years ago – time does fly!), solar
costs have decreased from $10 per Watt (DC) to less than $2
per Watt for a large-scale installation. As panel and component
costs come down, it makes more and more sense to use the free
energy provided by the sun to generate our power.
At BG, we focus on energy technologies that can save
customers money and add value to their operations.
Increasingly, even in Ohio, solar PV is moving from a novel
application to one that can deliver cost savings while meeting
energy initiatives. Solar productivity in Ohio is approximately
half of that relative to more ideal locations. Despite this
productivity disadvantage, it is becoming an application that
we seriously consider on a regular basis. As our customers’
electricity prices continue to rise, solar power behind their
BY meters becomes more and more viable.
KEVIN JENKINS
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However, there are limits to how much of our power can be
practically delivered by the sun. First, the sun doesn’t shine at
night, so we need other forms of generation to keep our lights
on when we need them most. Second, clouds can cause rapid
declines in solar output, which makes it difficult to manage
large amounts of solar power and maintain electrical stability.
Energy storage will address some of these issues, but it can
be cost prohibitive. Other factors also contribute to the ability
of solar PV to have a large impact on electricity supply in the
Midwest, including the prevalence and price of natural gas and
the persistence of policies at both the state and federal levels.
This creates a myriad of uncertainties about the future of solar
power in both our region and the nation, as a whole.
One thing is certain, though, and that is the continued decline
in the price of solar PV. As prices continue downward, and we
expand to markets and locations where solar energy is more
viable, solar panels will continue to play a larger role in both our
bottom line and our customers’, as well. I’m excited to be a part
of that growth and am very happy that I’m able to apply my
experience in renewable energy here in Ohio.
 Playhouse Square is the Crown Jewel of
Cleveland, Ohio, and BG gets the award for
Best Supporting Actor! Our involvement
pre-dates my 21 years at BG and goes back to
GREG MCDONALD
1992 when an up and coming service sales rep
by the name of Lou Joseph made a cold call on
Tom Einhouse, Operations Manager for Playhouse
PLAYHOUSE
Square Foundation (PSF). Tom really didn’t want to
do business with what he thought was a “pushy
salesman,” but thanks to Lou’s persistence, a need
for heating in the recently acquired Allen Theater,
and Jeff Zellers’ involvement with strategizing a way
to get it done within Tom’s budget, the relationship
SQUARE
was born.
Lou focused next on the HVAC service program,
which was a time & material agreement by a local
mom & pop shop that was more of a construction
company than a service company. They had a
guy camp out at Playhouse Square and were
paid for every hour they were on-site, with no
accountability for the work they performed or the
efficient operation of their equipment. Lou was
Playhouse Square
Playhouse Square
able to show them how our Assured Service Program would
reduce their spend, by providing the right maintenance at
the right time. Furthermore, we “put our money where our
mouth” was and guaranteed our performance by including
repairs and emergency calls for one fixed price - putting all the
accountability for performance on BG.
This foundation of success in service led to an opportunity for
our construction team to be added to the Playbill, as BG was
selected to install the first-ever chilled water system to provide
air conditioning across the complex. When the theaters were
built in the early 1900’s, they were only heated and up until
the mid-1990’s, they were closed during the summer. This new
chilled water system allows PSF to host shows year-round. The
Allen Theater was the last major theater to be renovated, and
the rush was on to bring in the Lion King as the first show in
an air-conditioned Allen Theater. When the rest of Cleveland
was shrinking, PSF was growing and so was BG. The chilled
water system was expanded to include the Idea Center and a
renovation that paid for itself followed by the installation of
several localized heating plants which allowed PSF to abandon
their costly reliance on district steam.
That sales rep who first knocked on this door eventually
became President of BG and his involvement with PSF
extends beyond our business relationship. Lou joined the
Playhouse Square Foundation Board of Directors and has
been actively involved with PSF fundraising efforts. Because
of Lou’s generosity, BG is considered a Platinum Founder and
as such, we are able to purchase the best seats in the house
for most shows. There are over 1000 performances every
year, which are listed at www.playhousesquare.org. This is a
great opportunity to join the over 1,000,000 visitors a year to
Playhouse Square, boasting the second largest theater district
in the Country.
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 TOP STORIES
spotlight
correctional facilities
embrace energy conservation
This program includes design, engineering, estimating, project management,
project coordination, energy engineering, and energy auditing.
INTRODUCTION
The BG team was selected by the Ohio Facilities
Construction Commission (OFCC) and the Ohio
Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC)
to implement energy conservation measures to sig-
nificantly reduce energy consumption and operating
costs of their buildings through performance contract-
ing at Marion Correctional Institution (MCI). Based
on the performance at MCI, the BG team was again
selected by the OFCC and the ODRC to implement en-
ergy conservation measures at Chillicothe Correctional
Institution (CCI). Working in a correctional institution
environment created its own set of challenges, but
the BG team worked together to think outside the box
to ensure a successful project at both facilities.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
BG developed written procedures and guidelines
for all contractor and subcontractor personnel that
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Chillicothe BG @ Work
Institution (CCI)
included specific gate pass, vehicle inspection and tool
control requirements. Each individual went through an
extensive contractor badging process for this project
including safety and security orientation. BG also
coordinated the information required for background
checks. We submitted additional employees for
background checks as a contingency plan. Once the
employees and subcontractors were approved, the
individual employee would receive a contractor’s
badge. Within our schedule, we added specific tasks
during the project management phase to collect the
necessary information needed. Additionally, we built in
extra labor time for employees and subcontractors to
attend site orientation.
TOOL CONTROL
BG put together an inventory sheet to be reviewed
by a corrections officer daily. If our subcontractors had
the need for a vehicle on site, the vehicle was required
to be stripped down and its use be pre-approved.
Within our schedule, we built in small blocks of extra
time each day for tool checks of all tools prior to the
work day beginning, at the end of the work day, and
one check during the middle of the day before lunch
break. At MCI, we were allowed to lock up our tools
inside the institution, which saved time each day by Marion Correctional Institution (MCI)
not having to store the tools off site. If a tool was
unaccounted for, BG was unable to leave until it was
found. Equipment such as lifts or forklifts could not
leave during inmate count until the count was cleared. FACILITY INFO
CONCLUSION MCI is a minimum / medium
security facility on 1,032 acres
Source: Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction
Both MCI and CCI’s energy conservation projects
were a tremendous success because of the BG that opened in 1954. This project
construction team’s ability to overcome the chal-
lenge of working in a fully occupied environment. encompassed 483,612 total
Well thought-out site logistical and safety plans square feet.
were key during the implementation phase of each
project resulting in minimal disruption to the build-
ing occupants during construction. The dedication
CCI is a minimum / medium
and commitment from BG’s construction team is security facility that opened in
only one of the reason’s BG remains at the top of 1966 and houses over 2,750
the list in our industry.
inmates, with over 130 death row
inmates.
A challenging moment
UNIVERSITY
OF AKRON
GOODYEAR POLYMER CENTER LAB
JON ERDMANN
In the Fall of 2013, the BG team was contracted
to implement a campus-wide Energy Conservation
project, at the University of Akron, that included
renovations of multiple academic and research
lab buildings. Included in the project was lab hood
replacement and HVAC system improvements at
the 146,000-square-foot Goodyear Polymer Center,
which houses both the Department of Polymer
Science and the Institute of Polymer Science. The
building features 12-story and 9-story towers
connected by glass-enclosed walkways that serve
as areas for informal meetings and discussions. The
building houses classrooms, 60 research and teaching
labs, 20 faculty offices, and 25 offices with 200
modules arranged in clusters for students, visiting
researchers, and postdoctoral students. The Center
also contains the 213-seat Goodyear Tire and Rubber
Company Auditorium.
In the Fall of 2014, BG was nearing completion of
engineering design work for the Goodyear Fume Hood
Replacement, and the BG Construction Department
ramped up their involvement. Most critically to
coordinate was how to schedule and prosecute the
work within an occupied and functioning building
while minimizing disturbances throughout. BG
initiated coordination meetings with faculty and staff
to review the project scope and brainstorm ideas on
how to coordinate the organization and scheduling
of the work. Swing spaces for affected labs and
departments were identified. After multiple meetings
and discussions, it was decided that the work would
best be organized individually by floor, and also by
east or west tower. Each of those individual building
areas would be considered one work “phase”. BG
created a spreadsheet that individually identified
these work “phases”, of which Goodyear personnel
used to coordinate with the labs to identify which
areas would sequentially be what phases. Work
durations and dates per phase were then added so
moving in and out of lab spaces could be scheduled.
Subsequent requests to modify the phasing plans
were accommodated as requested – the important
point was that the construction team always had
a next phase to move on to so that work would be
continuous without disruption.
Another advantage to having a detailed phasing One unique construction challenge was working
plan was for successfully scheduling of delivery in a lab with extremely dust-sensitive laser lab
of new fume hoods as needed to stay ahead of tables. The cost to even just clean the optics of a
construction. Each fume hood was custom specified dust-compromised laser table was in the tens of
and built per faculty needs and to minimally replace thousands of dollars, and subcontractors were
existing capabilities of the hoods that were being understandably nervous. The laser tables all had
replaced. The phasing schedule informed the lab hood positive air-displacement air-curtains with plastic
manufacturer with all relevant information in order to freezer-type curtain walls surrounding the tables. In
ensure that the necessary lab hoods would be built theory, as long as the air curtains remained powered
and delivered when needed. and operational, it would be difficult for any dust to
enter this positively-pressurized space. The BG Project
Manager came up with the idea to use spare/used
Communication to the lab occupants as the project
cubical walls being stored throughout the building
moved from phase to phase was critical important to
(cubicle furniture replacements were underway) to
the project’s success. A month or so before moving on
fasten together as a secure barrier wall surrounding
to a new phase, signs were posted on the lab doors
the laser tables. Additionally, plastic duct wrap film
to remind everyone of the upcoming work. A few
was use to wrap the entire cubicle barrier wall to
weeks prior to the start of a new phase the project
further encapsulate the tables. The plan was mocked
team would visit the space to review the individual
up on one laser table, reviewed by all stakeholders
lab requirements and challenges including equipment
and determined to be sufficiently protected to proceed
removal and protection needs. University safety
with construction. In the end, no laser tables were
personnel were fully involved in this process. A work
impacted by construction.
plan for each phase was created and reviewed with
the lab personnel to help communicate the scope
and boundaries of the project. A few days before the The project started construction on 12/8/14 and
lab was to be turned over to construction, a final was completed on 12/23/15 – approximately 10
inspection by all stakeholders would take place to months ahead of the original schedule.
ensure all hazards were removed and all equipment,
etc. that needed to be removed (if possible) was
removed. When construction moved into a new phase,
any remaining equipment that could not be removed
was boxed in and protected with plywood or cubicle
walls covered in plastic sheeting.
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 WATCH
OUT!
+ SIGNS OF HYPOTHERMIA

• Confusion or memory loss

• Sleepiness
• Slowed, slurred speech or shallow breathing
• Weak pulse or low blood pressure
• Exhaustion
• A change in behavior during cold weather or a change in the
way a person normally looks
• A lot of shivering or no shivering; stiffness in the arms or legs
• Poor control over body movements or slow reactions

COMBATING COLD INJURIES

Winter is now in full control over our entire region. The temperatures are continuously dropping, and the snow is flying. Now more than ever, it is important to remember
how the freezing temperatures can quickly affect your body. Let’s explore the two most common cold injuries that each of us could experience: hypothermia and frostbite.

Hypothermia can be caused by not wearing proper protective clothing or getting wet in cold temperatures. You may not notice the onset right away, since the beginning
symptoms are shivering and fatigue. However, if you do not attempt to move into a warmer, drier place, change wet clothing, or drink warm fluids, hypothermia will occur.
Symptoms progress rapidly, with confusion and disorientation setting in. By the time this happens, your core body temperature will have fallen to a dangerous 95°F.
Should you not seek help the final stages of slowed pulse, slowed breathing, loss of consciousness, blueish skin, or even death can result.

During the cold winter months, frostbite is just as common as hypothermia. This occurs when uncovered skin, (i.e. nose, cheeks, ears, fingers, etc.) is exposed to the
elements. According to the National Weather Service, a temperature of 32°F and winds of 20 mph (common in Northeast Ohio) will cause frostbite to occur within 30
minutes. The best way to protect yourself is simply to cover up as much skin as possible for the task. Should you fall victim to frostbite, the best first aid is to immerse the
affected area(s) in WARM water. Utilizing hot water, a fireplace, or heating pad can do more harm than good.

Staying safe this winter, whether on a jobsite, in the office, or at home should be your top priority! Hypothermia and frostbite can easily be avoided just by paying atten-
tion to what your body is telling you.

There is no such

“Hypothermia can be caused by not wearing thing as

proper protective clothing or getting wet in cold
temperatures.” bad weather

- Brian Cohen, Safety Specialist Just a bad choice

of clothing

12 BG @ Work
 Everyone at BG will agree that Kelly Tisdale is a man of great
mystery. One minute he is in the office and the next minute he
is gone... vanished... only for us to discover, Kelly has landed in
Washington D.C. or appeared in Atlanta, Georgia. Kelly’s traveling is
reminiscent of the famous children’s television game show “Where
in the World is Carmen Sandiego?”. So let’s take a look at where
Kelly’s travels have taken him during 2017. Fasten your seat belts!

2017
DOE IDIQ ESPC
Energy Service
Companies

FY 2017 Statistics

Miles Driven: 13,305

Flights Taken: 14
Conferences Attended: 12
Presentations Given: 12
Inside Office Disappearances: 14,562
Reese’s Cups Eaten: 177

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