Our annual commitment to the local food banks close to each of our offices gave us a great feeling to help others during this holiday season.
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Hercules Fence was recently honored with a Platinum Level STEP award.
This award is the Associated Builders and Contractors STEP (Safety Training Evaluation Process) is based on an evaluation of safety performance efforts and industry metrics regarding injury rates and Workers Compensation insurance rates.
“As the Safety Director of Hercules Fence, I am so honored to be part of an organization that places Safety as our number one priority. This award was achieved by our leadership, supervisors and front line team all contributing to a culture of safety, day in and day out. We will continue to strive for an ever safer work environment and jobsite, and to go home safer than when we came to work each day!” ~Mark Dinubila
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Construction Revolution Podcast: Episode 3 – Hercules – True Partnership
Growing a company requires growing partnerships. Watch the latest podcast where Evan Winston and Jay Klebanoff discuss how Hercules Fence continually develops those meaningful relationships.
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Hercules Fence Participates in the Norfolk Harbor 5k
Eight members of the Norfolk/Corporate staff participated on November 20 in the Norfolk Harbor 5k. Participants right to left were Kim Ellington, Kesha Rials, Louis Jason, Kathy Gianquitto, Gardys Reyes, Trenna Nees, Aime Stevenson and Jay Klebanoff.
The event benefited Children’s Hospital of the Kings Daughters in Norfolk.
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Hercules Fence protecting the Newport news/Williamsburg international Airport
Hercules Fence just completed the installation of temporary construction chain-link fence protecting the Newport news/Williamsburg international Airport in Newport News Virginia.
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2021 Safety Leader
Hercules Fence is proud to be a PLATINUM award recipient in Associated Builders and Contractor’s STEP Safety Management System for the 2021 year. Founded in 1989, STEP participation demonstrates safety leadership and a cultural commitment to safety performance.
STEP applicants measure their safety processes and policies on 25 key components through a detailed questionnaire with the goal of implementing or enhancing safety programs that reduce jobsite incidents. Hercules earned top marks in safety leadership, employee safety training, and incident investigation. Hercules fence excelled at safety training and safety leadership.
“An industry-wide commitment to total human health is essential to ensure both the physical and mental health and safety of our workforce,” said Greg Sizemore, ABC vice president of health, safety, environment and workforce development. “ As a STEP participant, Hercules Fence’s leadership has demonstrated a commitment to create the conditions for all to do their work without incident. By implementing proactive safety measures, such as emergency preparedness plans and a sound personal protective equipment policy, Hercules Fence is committed to consistently raising the bar when it comes to safety performance.”
Construction participants placing in the highest tiers displayed an 827% improvement in safety performance according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2019. A special thank you to our dedicated and amazing Safety Director, Mark DiNubila for all of his hard work and total commitment to safety at Hercules Fence.To learn more about the STEP program, visit abcstep.org.
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Hercules Fence On Tage Talks Business
In this Tage Talks Podcast, our CEO, Jay Klebanoff discusses what is involved in running a fence business. He discusses what is most important to us at Hercules Fence.
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Women in Construction
Our Chief Financial Officer, Kathy Gianquitto was recognized by The Associated Builders and Contractors of Metro Washington to honor WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION. Hercules Fence is proud to have such a dedicated and supportive CFO on our team. Congratulations Kathy on this WELL DESERVED honor. We are lucky to have you!
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Amazing Job Hercules Fences’ Richmond Branch with the Deer Fencing Project
The Richmond branch of Hercules Fence managed by Chris Hilliar has done an amazing job with our deer fencing project on I-64 in Albemarle County. It has had a 100% success rate in keeping wildlife off the highway while preventing collisions and protecting animals. The department of transportation is encouraged by the results and would like to expand its Wildlife Fencing efforts throughout the state.
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Hercules recognizes the enthusiasm and dedication of our safety director, Mark DiNubila
American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP)
Hercules Fence safety director, Mark DiNubila was invited to speak and present a strategy he developed to allow front line staff to easily and quickly submit potential safety issues. Mark’s method of soliciting & managing safety good catches and near misses utilizes of QR codes and smart sheets.
This presentation took place at the American Society of Safety Professionals. For more information, please visit: https://chesapeake.assp.org/
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT [email protected]/410-320-0422Hercules Fence Achieves SILVER in the ABC STEP Safety Management System
JESSSUP, Maryland, 11/3/20 Hercules Fence announced it has achieved SILVER in Associated Builders and Contractor’s STEP Safety Management System. Founded in 1989, STEP participation demonstrates safety leadership and a cultural commitment to safety performance.
STEP applicants measure their safety processes and policies on 25 key components through a detailed questionnaire with the goal of implementing or enhancing safety programs that reduce jobsite incidents. Hercules earned top marks in safety leadership, employee safety training, and incident investigation. Hercules fence excelled at safety training and safety leadership.
Evan Winston, President and Owner of Hercules Fence said, “We treat safety as our # 1 priority. It is not simply a box to check, but rather working safely is on the forefront on everyone’s mind at Hercules Fence. A huge part of our mission is providing a culture for our employees to thrive—both personally and professionally. Keeping everyone at Hercules safe is critical and is engrained in our company DNA. We are proud to be industry leaders putting safety first and caring deeply about doing things right—even when nobody is looking.”
“An industry-wide commitment to total human health is essential to ensure both the physical and mental health and safety of our workforce,” said Greg Sizemore, ABC vice president of health, safety, environment and workforce development. “ As a STEP participant, Hercules Fence’s leadership has demonstrated a commitment to create the conditions for all to do their work without incident. By implementing proactive safety measures, such as emergency preparedness plans and a sound personal protective equipment policy, Hercules Fence is committed to consistently raising the bar when it comes to safety performance.”
According to ABC’s annual Safety Performance Report, applying STEP processes dramatically improves safety performance among participants regardless of company size or type of work, and can reduce recordable incidents up to 88%, making the best performing companies 827% safer than the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics industry average. Ratings range from Diamond, the highest, to Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Participant.
To learn more about the STEP program, visit abcstep.org.
