WEST CENTRAL TEXAS TEAM ACHIEVES SAFETY MILESTONES

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Shout out to our 811 Operations' West Central Texas Team for reaching the safety milestone of TWO YEARS WITH ZERO INJURIES and ONE YEAR WITH ZERO VEHICLE ACCIDENTS while performing locates throughout a 27,000-square-mile area! Supervisor Jacob Hughes leads the crew in Living the Safe-Life at work, at home, and on the journeys between with daily encouragement and motivation. "Jacob gets to know them all on a personal level. He knows what drives them to help engage them," District Manager Jeramy Comyford observed. "Field Manager Andy Shrek also provides motivation with monthly safety challenges, rewards, and personal notes of appreciation." Way to go, West Central Texas Team! Your commitment to safety is moving us forward on our Journey to Zero!

WEST CENTRAL TEXAS TEAM MEMBERS
Ricardo Aguirre
Joseph Alford
George Augustin
Jamie Brown
Jeffery Crawford
Gary DeAnda
Guy Dickey
Jacob Hughes
Kyle Mathis
Andres Medina
Hunter Perez
Michael Perez
Jessie Rector
Ronnie Sanders
Robert Sheetz
Cruz Valdez
Tyler Witkowski

President's Award Recipient

USIC is the proud recipient of the Common Ground Alliance’s (CGA) President’s Corporate Award of Excellence for 2014. USIC was awarded this honor for contributions to DIRT data as well as an overall dedication to damage prevention at this year’s Annual Meeting at the CGA conference.

A Valued Partnership

USIC is a valued Disconnect/Reconnect partner of Ameren Missouri. USIC represents Ameren Missouri professionally and courteously while performing this critical service. USIC’s performance consistently meets Ameren Missouri's high safety, quality and efficiency expectations.

- Tommie Gray, Revenue Protection Manager, Ameren Missouri

2018 CGA Gold Sponsorship

USIC is proud to be a Gold Sponsor for this year's CGA Excavation & Safety Expo. For more information please visit www.cgaconference.com.

US Infrastructure Corporation (USIC) Acquires On Target Utility Services

USIC is pleased to announce On Target Utility Services as the newest addition to the USIC family. For USIC, this transaction adds more than 280 technicians and strengthens its ability to service new and existing customers in the Northeast. This partnership further expands USIC’s diversification of services with the addition of utility services like metering, storm restoration, telecommunications, smart grid and power line solutions to provide even more support for our customers.

Great Partnership

Working with the team at USIC throughout our RFQ process was the continuation of a great partnership. USIC, not only heard our needs and concerns, they asked the appropriate questions to fully understand where we needed to be in order to award a new contract to them. As a result, we highly recommend USIC as a partner in the protection of underground communications facilities.

- R. Wallace

STAY SAFE IN EXTREME HEAT Show

Much of the country is experiencing record high heat indexes. If you work outdoors, like our locate technicians, it is critical that you protect yourself from the dangers of heat exhaustion and heat stroke by getting enough water, rest, and shade throughout the day. Follow the precautions recommended by medical experts (below) closely and check on your coworkers frequently throughout the day.

HYDRATE

Pre-hydrate by drinking 14-20 ounces of water before bed and one hour before beginning work
Re-hydrate throughout the workday by drinking one cup of water every 15-20 minutes
Replenish electrolytes by alternating sports drinks with water

DEFEND AGAINST HEAT EXHAUSTION & HEAT STROKE

Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.
Use cooling towels
Wear sunscreen – Sunburn affects your body’s ability to cool down and can make you dehydrated.
Stay hydrated – avoid sugary and caffeinated drinks

HEAT EXHAUSTION

Excessive sweating
Cold, pale, clammy skin
Fast, weak pulse
Nausea or vomiting
Dizziness or fainting
Muscle Cramps

WHAT TO DO FOR HEAT EXHAUSTION

Move to a cooler location
Lie down and loosen your clothing
Apply cool, wet cloths to as much of your body as possible
Sip water
If you have vomited, and it continues, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY

HEAT STROKE

Headache
Possibly unconscious
Internal temperature above 103⁰F
Rapid, strong pulse
Nausea or vomiting
No sweating
Hot, dry skin

WHAT TO DO FOR HEAT STROKE

CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY
Move to a cooler environment
Reduce body temperature with cool cloths or a bath
Do NOT give fluids

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