GreenWood, Inc. Achieves Carolina Star VPP Status for Workplace Safety and Health

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GreenWood, Inc. has been approved by the North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) to participate in the Carolina Star Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) at our project in Durham, North Carolina.  Participation in this elite program is only for companies that demonstrate onsite safety and health best practices through a rigorous process evaluated, authenticated and approved by a team of NCDOL safety and health experts.

GreenWood has consistently demonstrated that safety and health practices are a vital part of daily operations with a focus on the prevention and control of occupational safety and health hazards.  As a company, we have implemented effective management systems for the prevention of injuries and incidents in the workplace as required by OSHA and the NCDOL.  Operating within the OSHA Star VPP system motivates employees to work safely which leads to better quality and productivity along with reduced workers’ compensation costs.

North Carolina Commissioner of Labor Cherie Berry officially presented the Carolina Star VPP award to GreenWood project and safety leadership members as part of a project-wide event to mark the occasion.

Holliday Brings Project Management Expertise to GreenWood, Inc.

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GreenWood, Inc. announces the addition of David “Doc” Holliday as Special Projects Manager.  In this role and as a member of the company’s leadership team, Doc will be working in all aspects of the business operations with both clients and GreenWood associates.

Doc brings more than 30 years of leadership and maintenance/facility operations expertise to this position. Prior to joining GreenWood, Doc held multiple roles at GE with the last 10 years as the Facilities Manager for the Gas Turbine plant in Greenville.  At GE, Doc completed leadership development and management coursework at GE University in Crotonville; was Six Sigma Certified; and served on the Board of Directors for the Turbine Federal Credit Union.  Before his time at GE, Doc served in the United States Navy.

“Doc is a great addition to our leadership team,” says Brad Wood, President of GreenWood, Inc.  “He brings a tremendous amount of maintenance and operations experience that will be applied to the projects he executes both externally and internally.  We’re extremely pleased to have Doc on our team and welcome him to this pivotal role within the company.”

Dow Holds Annual Safety Fair at WVO

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GreenWood participated in the annual Dow safety fair at our West Virginia Operations (WVO) project site in South Charleston. The event is held each year to emphasize safety awareness at work and away from the job.  Emily Kinnison, Mike Simmons, Jason Strickland and Cam Clendenin represented GreenWood at this year’s event.

GreenWood joined employees, vendors and numerous contractors at the event where safety materials and promotional products were distributed.  The safety fair reinforces the importance of safety and why it is always a top priority.  GreenWood’s “Always Aware” program is emphasized to underscore best safety practices in all project work with the goal of zero incidents.

 

GreenWood Expands Accounting Team with McElhannon

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GreenWood, Inc. announces the addition of Casey McElhannon to the company’s accounting team.  As an accountant, Casey is responsible for payroll processing, billings, accounts payable processing, and special projects.

Casey joins GreenWood after serving as a Treasury Accountant at ScanSource in Greenville.  Prior to that, she worked as a Staff Accountant for Greyrock Accountants.

Casey earned a B.S. in Accounting from the University of South Carolina with a minor in Finance.  Welcome to Team GreenWood, Casey!

GreenWood Earns Affinity Insurance Risk Control Safety Award

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GreenWood, Inc. has been recognized with the Affinity Insurance Risk Control Bronze Award for success in safety and claims management.  The Bronze level award is reserved only for companies in the top 3% of all member companies.

A comprehensive risk control survey and audit performed by independent risk management safety professionals was required for GreenWood to qualify for the award.  Affinity Insurance, Ltd. annually recognizes those members that are successful in managing losses, actively participating in risk control events, and demonstrating a commitment to safety throughout their organization.

GreenWood Safety Directory Mike Simmons states, “Receiving this award from Affinity Insurance is a direct reflection of our team commitment to safety.  We recognize that a safe work environment results in fewer incidents, lower operating costs, and better risk management.”

Durham Project Team Earns NCDOL Gold Safety Award

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The GreenWood team at the Durham, North Carolina project has earned the North Carolina Department of Labor’s (NCDOL) Gold Safety Award for the second straight year. This award is given to recognize an exceptional safety record and the Gold Award level is based on the DART (“days away from work, restricted activity or job transfer”) rate.  The team was recognized and presented their award at the state NCDOL banquet.

The NCDOL Safety Awards Program recognizes companies that achieve and maintain superior safety records through accident prevention and by promoting safety in the workplace. Great work and congratulations to the entire Durham team for this outstanding accomplishment!

Crittendon Presents Asset Management Webinar for SMRP

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Kevin Crittendon, Director of Continuous Improvement, recently presented a webinar for the Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (SMRP). Entitled “Organizing and Understanding Data for Sound Asset Management”, the webinar focused on showing the maintenance professional how to obtain, organize and understand data for decisions related to the management of facilities and operational assets.

The focus was on using a common desktop tool (MS Excel) to organize and understand CMMS data in a manner that leads to specific improvement actions. Crittendon used basic data charts to illustrate “where are we towards our objectives” and “what should we focus on for maximum impact”. The MS Excel elements presented included calculated fields, charts, pivot tables and text to columns.

WBENC Conference Creates Networking Opportunities

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The WBENC Summit & Salute was recently held in Dallas, Texas where GreenWood was represented by company leadership team members.  The event brings the WBENC network together to create and develop dynamic relationships while also taking time to celebrate the successes of the Women’s Business Enterprise Stars and America’s Top Corporations for Women’s Business Enterprises.

This three-day program engaged participants in various industry-specific tracks, business networking, and development opportunities. The Salute! Dinner was a festive evening that highlighted the 2017 America’s Top Corporations for Women’s Business Enterprises. As a WBENC company, GreenWood participates in these networking events as a way to raise market visibility for the business while engaging with others who serve as business development connections.

22,500 Pounds of Food Donated by GreenWood Volunteers

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For 9 weeks during the early spring, GreenWood volunteer drivers delivered 22,500 pounds of food to the United Food Operation distribution center located in the South Charleston, West Virginia area. Through this organization, food collected through donations and orders with ALDI are distributed from food banks in the local area. United Food Operation, Inc. is an all-volunteer non-profit group organized to fight hunger in the Kanawha Valley where 12 community food pantries are supplied. GreenWood considers it a privilege to participate in this worthy cause.

GreenWood, Inc. Earns Prestigious BB&T Lighthouse Beam Safety Award

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GreenWood was recently presented with the Lighthouse Beam Safety Award by BB&T Insurance Services marking the eighth consecutive year the company has earned this prestigious award.  The award is reserved only for companies who achieve excellence in safety performance throughout their organization.  Specific emphasis is placed on the safety and health of every employee at all project levels.  To qualify, a company must achieve outstanding overall safety performance based on criteria for a client’s workers’ compensation policy loss ratio, workers’ compensation experience modification (EMR), and BLS/DART/OSHA recordable incident rate.

“We are pleased to recognize GreenWood, Inc. for achieving an outstanding safety record for 2017,” says Warren Blanchard, BB&T Insurance Services.  “Their ongoing emphasis on zero incidents is obvious throughout the company.”

Mike Simmons, Corporate Director of Safety for GreenWood adds, “Our safety program is constantly being refined to ensure our standards are the highest possible.  Every employee knows that safety is our top priority regardless of the job we have to perform.  Receiving this award from BB&T Insurance Services directly reflects our dedication to maintaining safe work environments at all times.”

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