Laborer Edwin Rivera Works Safely for Himself and His Crew

Edwin Rivera (left) and Enrique Perez (right) not only share a crew, but also share a safety-focused mindset. Edwin and Enrique were awarded Maryland’s Q2 Safety Excellence Achievement Award from Safety Director Dominic Pope (middle) for prioritizing crew-wide safety.

Edwin Rivera

Title: Laborer

Years with Gaines and Company: 5 years

Gaines Division: Maryland

Certifications: OSHA 10, CPR, Excavation Safety Awareness

Nominated for: Prioritizing crew-wide safety

Safety Director Dominic Pope said: “Edwin is fantastic about safety, especially when it comes to keeping new employees safe. He is reliable and thorough when checking tools and equipment, making sure they are in working order. If something needs fixed, he ensures it is brought to my attention. He’s never afraid to speak up. Edwin not only keeps himself safe, but his entire crew.”

Edwin is on the same crew as fellow Safety Excellence Awardee, Enrique Perez.

Dominic added: “I can’t say enough great things about this crew. They take care of their workers to make sure everyone works safely each day, even when no one is watching.”

Gaines and Company is proud of its groundbreaking safety excellence program. In both the Maryland and North Carolina divisions, Safety Excellence Achievement Awards are given on a quarterly basis to employees who go above and beyond in their dedication to safety. All quarterly awardees are eligible for the Year-End Safety Excellence Award recognition.