P.J. Hoerr Quarterly Company Overview & Safety Meeting - Morton, IL

On Thursday, November 7, 2013 P.J. Hoerr and Summit held their quarterly company overview and safety meeting at The Ashland House in Morton. The meeting was made more interesting due to a partial power outage but things were rigged up in a way as to make everything functional. Bob Hoerr kicked off the meeting with an overview of the corporate work program for 2013 and beyond. He urged the attendees to renew and redouble their efforts regarding client service, productivity, quality and safety given the continued intense competitiveness of the market. He also announced that new high visibility jackets would be given to all company team members as a Christmas gift. Bob then spoke regarding the upcoming 100 year P.J. Hoerr anniversary in 2014 and showed a newly produced corporate overview video. The meeting was then turned over to the company Safety Director Hans Hinrichsen. Hans gave an overview of the company's year to date safety performance. He also reviewed the work and recommendations of the Safety Committee. Hans then proceeded to explain the new hazardous materials standards being put forth by OSHA and the implications for project managers and superintendents. He concluded by awarding safety hour checks to 16 construction superintendents. Bob then concluded the meeting by discussing the emotional aspects of safety versus the theoretical ones. Videos and pictures were shown that vividly demonstrated the realities of failing to address job site safety in a proactive manner.