Recent STAR Level 1 Award recipient:
John Fillman (AI)
AKHI Facilities/Safety Manager John Fillman received a Level 1 Safety Team Awareness and Recognition (STAR) award for his contributions to Ahtna’s Safety, Health, and Environmental Program (SHEP). John Fillman’s unwavering commitment to workplace safety has significantly impacted the Glennallen team. Beyond routine duties, John stands out for several reasons:
- Proactive Attitude: He actively seeks safety improvements, setting an inspiring example.
- Empowering Others: John educates colleagues, leading to increased hazard reporting.
- Mitigation Strategies: He not only identifies problems, he proposes practical solutions.
- Team Collaboration: John fosters a strong safety culture, empowering everyone.
- Emergency Preparedness: His role in updating the emergency action plan ensures team readiness.
- Positive Influence: John’s enthusiasm encourages safety awareness.
- Results: Under his leadership, the Glennallen incident rate has decreased.
Ahtna has an uncompromising commitment to workplace safety, health, and environmental protection, in part because of your interest and enthusiasm. It is with your STAR efforts that we may achieve our goal to develop and maintain a world-class safety program. We at Ahtna look forward to continued safety and company success.
Ahtna Construction & Primary Products Company, Fairbanks, Alaska
A Level 1 Safety Team Awareness and Recognition (STAR) award was presented to Mark Sill, Travis Cronin, and Shane Wright in recognition of their contributions to Ahtna’s Safety, Health, and Environmental Program (SHEP). While sitting in a work vehicle preparing for their next task, Travis and Shane detected exhaust fumes, immediately vacated the vehicle, and obtained a 4-gas instrument to test the in-cab atmosphere. A low level of Carbon Monoxide (CO) was confirmed. The vehicle cab was ventilated (windows rolled down), red-tagged and delivered to the ACPPC maintenance shop. Mark, ACPPC mechanic, performed a lengthy, diligent investigation, identified the CO source, documented findings via video, and contacted the dealer to have the vehicle delivered and repaired. Due to Travis and Shane’s recognition of the hazard, and immediate mitigation measures, the potential for CO poisoning was averted. Mark is always quick to respond and resolve any vehicle safety-related issues. These three individuals demonstrated the precise safe behaviors ACPPC expects and values. Ahtna, in part because of your interest and enthusiasm, has an uncompromising commitment to workplace safety, health, and environmental protection. It is with your STAR efforts that we may achieve our goal to develop and maintain a world-class safety program.