
SPOON Events Safety Committee Announcement
Your Safety Matters!
At SPOON Events, safety is a top priority. To ensure a safe and compliant workplace, the SPOON Events Safety Committee holds regular meetings to discuss safety concerns, maintain OSHA compliance, and oversee training and awareness initiatives.
A safe workplace is a team effort. Your participation ensures a healthier and safer work environment for everyone.
Congratulations to the following Show Supervisors who have obtained their OSHA Construction 10 Hour Card:
• Kevin Phillips
• Darran Achter
• Kathy Achter
• Jamie Molnar
• William Miller
• Steven Rokicki
Congratulations to the following Shop & Warehouse Employees who have completed their OSHA Mineral Forklift Training:
• Dave McEwen
• Brian Kelly
• Jon Balch
• Ted Beaver
• Michael Ramos
• Benjamin King
• Miguel Ramos
• Kevin Phillips
Congratulations to the following Shop & Warehouse Employees who have completed their OSHA Five and Construction 10 Hour Mineral Training:
• Benjamin King
• Jon Balch
• Dave McEwen
• Brian Kelly
• Patrick McGarvey
• Tim Frank
•Miquel Pasqual
• Michael Ramos
• Sheana Collier
Ongoing Safety Initiatives:
• Monthly Tool Talk Topics: Monthly training sessions focusing on specific safety areas.
• Safety Stations: Dedicated spaces in both Macedon and Las Vegas locations for accident reports, safety manuals, data sheets, required quizzes, and key safety documents.
Emergency Preparedness:
• All Safety Officers have nearly completed Emergency Action Plan Training.
Goal:
• Expand First Aid/BLS training to supervisors in the coming year.
Recordkeeping & Compliance:
• Regular OSHA log maintenance
• New hire safety checklists
• Ongoing training signoffs
• Regular and frequent safety audits and drills
Employee Engagement:
• Safety incentive programs, themed safety talks, and promotional posters
• Review of Any Recent Safety Incidents & Near Misses
• Discussion of Hazards & Risk Assessments
• Implementation of Safety Improvements & Best Practices
• Open Forum for Employee Concerns & Suggestions
Meet Your SPOON Safety Committee Officers:

Donna Besaw
Director of Employee Relations, Corporate Administrative Safety Officer

Darran Achter
VP of Operations, Macedon Lead Corporate Safety Officer

Kevin Phillips
Warehouse & Property Manager, Las Vegas Lead Corporate Safety Officer

Brian Kelly
Macedon Shop Foreman, Co-Lead Safety Officer

Ted Beaver
Las Vegas Shop Foreman, Co-Lead Safety Officer

Melissa Colvin
Macedon Office Safety Officer

Kathy Achter
Macedon Office Safety Officer

Mary Anne Lockwood
Macedon Office Safety Officer

Sheana Collier
Las Vegas Office Safety Officer

Dave McEwen
Macedon Warehouse Safety Officer

Miguel Pascual
Las Vegas Warehouse Safety Officer