Newsletter - Anthony Forest Products Co.

Newsletter
Volume 16, No. 3
309 North Washington
July—September 2011
El Dorado, Arkansas
71730
1-800-221-2326
www.anthonyforest.com
ARKANSAS SAWMILL WINS PRESTIGIOUS SAFETY AWARD On September 15, 2011, Stephen Murphy, General Man‐
ager of Lumber Operations; Lynda Anthony, Vice Presi‐
dent, HR, Safety and Environment; Kelly Olivier, EHS Co‐
ordinator, Urbana sawmill and El Dorado laminating plant; and Charlotte Humphries, EHS Coordinator, At‐
lanta distribution yard, Troup and Plain Dealing chip‐
mills, attended the 7th annual Arkansas SHARP/VPP As‐
sociation meeting, “Partners in Safety,” in Little Rock. Several awards were presented at the opening session, including the Sharley Pettit Excellence in Safety Award which was created in 2008 in memory of Sharley Pettit Pictured from left to right: Kelly Olivier, Charlotte for her total commitment and dedication to safety in Humphries, Stephen Murphy, Lynda Anthony, Mike the workplace and for being the leader behind the for‐ Patton, J.A. Riggs, Little Rock, Arkansas. mation of the AR SHARP/VPP Association, the only such association in the country. The Sharley Pettit Excellence Safety Award is presented annually by the AR SHARP/VPP Association to the company with the lowest injury/illness statistics for the last 3 years and which has shown great improve‐
ment in areas recorded on the OSHA 300 log. The SHARP/VPP association members/colleagues vote on the companies with the information that is provided by the companies (this award is not given out by the state of Ar‐
kansas). The El Dorado laminating plant and the Urbana sawmill were both included in the top 10 compa‐
nies in Arkansas vying for this pres‐
tigious award, and the Urbana, Ar‐
Pictured from left to right: Quinton Simison, BASF; John M. Hermanson, OSHA Region VI Administrator; kansas sawmill was presented the Stephen Murphy, Charlotte Humphries, Kelly Olivier, 2011 Sharley Pettit Excellence Lynda Anthony, Lea Ann Shivers, Georgia Pacific; R. Safety Award!! Davis Layne, VPPPA Executive Director. 2
SAFETY NEWS
Honoring the Urbana Sawmill After receiving the SHARP Renewal (2011‐2013) and The Arkansas Department of Labor, The Arkansas Worker’s Compensation Commission and The Arkansas Insurance Department Accumula‐
tive Years Safety Award for working three years without a loss day away from work (2007‐2010), the Urbana sawmill team was honored with a catfish lunch on August 16th. The Urbana employees enjoyed a great lunch provided by The Fish Basket. Willis, the sawmill dog, also enjoyed food scraps as his fellow friends at the sawmill handed him bites to eat. Congratulations
to the
Urbana sawmill team!!
NEWS
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National VPPPA Conference Lynda Anthony, Vice President of Human Resources, Safety and Environment, and Kelly Olivier, Environ‐
mental Health and Safety Coordinator, represented Anthony Forest Products at the 27th Annual National VPPPA (Voluntary Protection Program Participants’ Association) Conference, “Jazzin’ Up Safety in the Big Easy,” in New Orleans, Louisiana, August 29—September 1. Lynda gave a one‐hour presentation entitled “Safety by Accident Until We Discovered SHARP” in which she detailed how the Company made a dramatic turnaround in its safety culture through its partnership with OSHA and SHARP (Safety Health Achievement Recognition Program) and with the support of its em‐
ployees and management. Lynda began the story with Chapter One, “Before OSHA,” which meant liter‐
ally before OSHA even existed, and she described how she used to play in the sawmill, which her father managed in Louisiana, over fifty years ago. Kelly participated in a panel discussion entitled “OSHA Small Business Resources.” Other members of the panel included Russell Jones, Occupational Health Specialist, U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA, Washing‐
ton, D.C.; Clark Thomas, OSHA Consultation Project Manager, Arkansas Department of Labor, Little Rock, AR; and Quinton Simison, Safety and Environmental Director, BASF of West Memphis, Arkansas, and Chairperson for the AR SHARP/VPP Association. The workshop featured a discussion of OSHA’s small business resources, including print and electronic tools and OSHA’s Onsite Consultation Program, which provides assistance to workers and employers on workplace safety and health requirements. VPP and SHARP are OSHA’s premier partnering and recognition programs for large and small compa‐
nies. Anthony Forest Products is the only company in our industry in the U.S. with multiple sites which are all SHARP certified. Lynda had the opportunity to meet Dr. David Michaels, the Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA, Washington, D.C., at the confer‐
ence. He commented that Anthony Forest has dem‐
onstrated how a company benefits from partnering with OSHA and from implementing a comprehen‐
sive accident prevention program. Anthony Forest Products
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NEWS
Anthony Forest Products’ Directors and Officers The annual meeting of the stockholders of Anthony Forest Products Company was held on September 19, in El Dorado, Arkansas. At the meeting, the following directors were reelected: Beryl Anthony, Jr., Chairman, Aubra Anthony, Jr., Russ Anthony, Wanda Anthony Ragsdale, Clary Anthony, Jr., Lynda Anthony, John Anthony, Jr., Jim Olmedo, Michael Johnson and Stephen Mur‐
phy. Clary Anthony, Sr. remains Chairman Emeritus. After the annual meeting of stockholders, the Board of Directors elected the follow‐
ing officers to serve during the coming year: Aubra Anthony, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer; Russ Anthony, Executive Vice President; Lynda Anthony, Vice Presi‐
dent of Human Resources, Safety & Environment; Steve Barham, Vice President of Forestry Management & Procurement; Kerlin Drake, Vice President of Marketing; Ronnie Clay, Vice President of Finance and Treasurer; Chantle Selman, Assistant Treasurer and Controller; and Lisa Ham, Corporate Secretary and Executive Manager. Anthony Forest Products Is Now on Facebook Facebook is a social networking service and website launched in February 2004. As of July 2011, Facebook has more than 750 million active users. Now, Anthony Forest is in on the action. By using this phenomenal social media service, Anthony Forest can now update customers and future business partners to inform them of all new products Anthony Forest has to of‐
fer. Facebook is allowing Anthony Forest to connect more easily with our customers. It’s simple, “Like” us and you’re in. Just log on to Facebook, find An‐
thony Forest Products and “Like” our page. You can also add us as a “friend” by finding our user page named Anthony Forest. Check our page for product updates and to find out what is new with Anthony Forest Products. Incident Free Honor Society Luncheons
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Honoring the Winners!! On July 28, 2011, Anthony Forest held a catfish lunch honoring the El Dorado laminating plant employees. Special guest, Steve Zylkowski, General Manager of Field Services from the APA‐
Engineered Wood Association, presented the “Incident Free Honor Society” award to Johnny Nolan, Plant Manager, and the laminat‐
ing team. Aubra Anthony, Jr. commented, “It’s not easy to defy gravity for three years.” Among the special guests who came to the luncheon were Frank Hash, Mayor for the City of El Dorado; Mike Loftin, Union County Judge; Henry Florsheim, El Dorado Chamber of Com‐
merce President & CEO; and Jerry Thomas, Un‐
ion County Emergency Management Director. Aubra Anthony, Jr. Congratulations to all!!!
Steve Zylkowski Pictured above: Johnny Nolan, left, presented an appreciation knife to Chester New for all he did while employed at the El Dorado laminating plant. The knife was personalized with the An‐
thony Forest logo and Chester’s hire date and his retire date. Chester retired in late 2010 after 47 years with Anthony Forest. 6
SAFETY NEWS
Honoring the Winners continued…. Steve Zylkowski and Mitch Vezina Anthony Eacom was also presented the “Incident Free Honor Society” award. Pictured to the left is Mitch Vezina, plant manager, ac‐
cepting the award from Steve Zylkowski. Mitch accepted the award on behalf on the entire Anthony Eacom team. Anthony Eacom, a joint venture located in Sault Ste. Marie, Can‐
ada, manufactures and distrib‐
utes Power Joist® ‐ a high quality solid flange I‐joist. Anthony Eacom employees Pictured to the left is Steve Scott of APA presenting the Georgia laminating plant with their “Incident Free Society Award.” The presentation was made on September 21, 2011. From left to right are some members of the Georgia Lami‐
nating Safety Committee: Kenneth Reid, Finish End Lead Person; Robert Simmons, Quality Control; Eddie Smith, Press Lead Person; Warren Newsome, Plant Manager; Charles Richardson, Finger Jointer Lead Person; Kim Win‐
frey, EHS Coordinator/Office Manager; Tracy Moore, Sorter Lead Person; Steve Scott, APA Eastern Region Man‐
ager; Donald Crawford, Maintenance Lead Person; Henry Thornton, Shipping Lead Person. Anthony Forest’s Safety Award
To be eligible for the safety award, an em‐
ployee must work safely for three months without an on‐the‐job injury that requires a doctor’s attention and must not have received an oral or written warning and/or a suspension for a safety violation during the entire quarter. Listed to the right are the percentage of em‐
ployees at each location who qualified for the award during the third quarter of 2011. Louisiana Chip Mill .............................................. 100% Texas Chip Mill ................................................... 100% Texas Distribution Yard ...................................... 100% Georgia Laminating ............................................ 100% Arkansas Laminating .......................................... 99% Arkansas Sawmill ................................................ 100% Central Office ...................................................... 100% Anthony Forest Products
EMPLOYEE NEWS
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David Anthony Promoted to Yard and Kiln Supervisor Anthony Forest is About David
pleased to announce that David Anthony How long have you been employed with Anthony has been promoted to Forest? 2years this past May the position of Yard Community and Social Activities: I currently am not involved in the community but would eventu‐
and Kiln Supervisor at ally like to get involved. the Urbana Sawmill. Hobbies and Interests: Hunting, Fishing, Boating (skiboat) Family: Parents; Russ & Lisa Anthony and two sis‐
David’s responsibili‐
ters; Valerie and Haley Anthony. ties will include I once said I would never… Do something I said I scheduling weekend would never do, I lied to myself. kiln setup, day‐day management of the You would never catch me wearing… knitted rough green and rough dry yards as well sweater or vest, a turtle neck or a shirt with the collar “popped” (nothing preppy). as the finished lumber sheds. In addi‐
One thing I love about my job… The day‐day chal‐
lenges involving production, quality, and personnel tion, David will help oversee day‐day op‐
When I retire I would like to… Travel and Hunt erations of the planer mill. David was previously in charge of Quality My Favorites Control at the Urbana Sawmill. David Food: I like all foods: American, Mexican, Italian, started working at the Urbana Sawmill in etc…. However, I cannot stand olives or nuts in my food. May of 2009 shortly after graduating from Louisiana Tech University. TV Program: King of the Hill Congratulations, David! Book: I don’t get to do much reading. Role Model: My dad and grandpa Music: Just about any‐
thing depending on the mood I’m in. 8
HEALTH NEWS
Don’t Get Hurt at Work Daily tasks can lead to devastating injuries As printed in AARP The Magazine Older workers are the fastest‐growing segment of employed population—and now they’re also injured more often. U.S. postal employee Jerome Garrett, then 51, broke his neck (and later had a massive seizure) when a 70‐pound box fell on his head from a conveyor belt. Two years later the Decatur, Georgia, resident lives with a brain injury and constant pain. Garrett’s story is extreme but hardly unusual. Workers 55‐plus made up 17 percent of nonfa‐
tal injuries on the job in 2009—up from 12 percent in 2003—according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Most suffered “acute traumatic inju‐
ries” such as fractures and sprains. And when older workers get hurt, they face added hur‐
dles: “It takes them longer to return to work once they recover, and their injuries are more severe,” says Dawn Castillo of the CDC’s National Institute for Occu‐
pational Safety and Health. So is your workplace a hazard? Watch for problems such as unse‐
cured cords and objects, Castillo says. Clean up spills, and wear sturdy shoes and other appropriate attire. If you have vision trouble (which can lead to tripping), talk to your doctor. And report safety issues to your employer. 2011 Influenza Vaccine As printed in Script Care The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) rec‐
ommends a yearly flu vaccination as the first and most im‐
portant step in protecting against flu viruses. The CDC is now recommending that everyone age 6 months and over get a flu shot. By getting a flu shot, people are not only protecting themselves, they are protecting family, friends, and everyone around them. This season’s flu vaccine will also protect against the H1N1 virus. Employee — — —
EMPLOYEES
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Profiles
Garland Stewart
My Favorites: Food—Fried Chicken TV Program—Gunsmoke Book—Sports Illustrated Role Model—My Father Music—R & B Occupation: Machine Operator at the Plain Dealing chipmill in Plain Dealing, Louisiana How long have you been employed with Anthony Forest? 6 years Hobbies and Interests: Fishing, collecting antiques, NBA Bas‐
ketball Family and Children: Three children and ten grandchildren Name four famous people you would have over for a fantasy dinner: President Obama, Louisiana Governor, Bobby Jindal; Kobe Bryant, and LeBron James. I once said I would never… Get angry. You would never catch me wearing… Sagging pants. One thing I love about my job… The family atmosphere. When I retire I would like to… Have a big house so my grandchildren could spend more time with me. Detony Benson
Occupation: Machine Operator at the Plain Dealing chipmill in Plain Dealing, Louisiana How long have you been employed with Anthony Forest? 14 years Hobbies and Interests: Working on my car, enjoying my chil‐
dren, and watching TV Family and Children: Three children and a Fiancé Name four famous people you would have over for a fantasy dinner: President Obama, Michelle Obama, George Bush, and Bill Gates I once said I would never… steal. You would never catch me wearing… a dress. One thing I love about my job… working with my coworkers. When I retire I would like to… take a trip around the world. My Favorites: Food—Pizza TV Program—Tom and Jerry Book—Romeo and Juliet Role Model—Bill Gates Music—R & B 11
EMPLOYEE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Birth Announcement Mack and Kim Winfrey are proud to announce the birth of their granddaughter, Edith AnnaBelle Fortson. Edee, as she will be called, was born on August 2, 2011, at 8:16pm at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens, Georgia. She is the daughter of Meghan and Adam Fortson of Washington, Geor‐
gia. Edee weighed 7 pounds 2 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. Kim Winfrey is the Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator and the Office Manager at the Georgia laminating plant. Welcome to the Family
Damion Ganter Deangelo Andrews Xavier Ingram Albis Zuniga Gary Andrews Jose Portillo Derrick Levingston Kendarion Williams Jonathan Bailey Larry Manning Walter Benson Thanks for Your Commitment
July—September 2011
10 Years
Antonio Resendes Michael Bolton Sr. 5 Years
Steven Rivers Juan Arias Enrique Martinez Jade Kennedy Raul Rodriquez