Gribbins Insulation

Employee Spotlight

Kyle Forrester Promoted to Southern Vice President

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Kyle Forreser Headshot

With 14 years of experience with Gribbins Insulation, we are thrilled to promote Kyle Forrester to Southern Vice President. Kyle started his career with Gribbins in 2008 as an estimator and then took over as Louisville Area Manager in 2015.

As Southern Vice President, he now oversees estimating, project management, and client satisfaction in Evansville, Louisville, Paducah, and Nashville. A native of Henderson, KY, Kyle continues to live there with his family and travels as needed to oversee our Southern footprint. On his time with Gribbins, Kyle states,

“I feel very fortunate to have been a part of the Gribbins team for over 14 years and truly feel like I could not have found a better fit for my career.  I am extremely excited about the upcoming opportunities and responsibilities.”

– Kyle on his time with Gribbins

Jake Gribbins Promoted to Louisville Area Manager

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Jake Gribbins Headshot

We are proud to announce the promotion of Jake Gribbins to Area Manager of the Louisville office. Jake’s nine years of experience with Gribbins, starting with the safety department and progressing to project management, serve as an excellent foundation for his new leadership role in the Derby City. Jake officially started in his new role on March 1, 2022, and reports to Kyle Forrester, our recently promoted Southern Vice President.  Jake’s wife and daughter moved with him to Louisville and are excited to start exploring their new hometown.

Benzene Awareness

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Health Effects

Benzene poses the most serious long-term threat. Exposure over time, to even low levels of Benzene can cause leukemia, blood changes and aplastic anemia. Benzene is a cancer-causing agent in humans. All contact should be reduced to the lowest possible level.  Skin contact may also cause overexposure.

Benzene is one of the most hazardous of all petroleum products because of its adverse health hazards and high flammability.

The following adverse health effects are important to remember when there may be a potential exposure to Benzene:

  1. Acute: At high concentrations (1000 PPM) Benzene has an acute effect on the central nervous systems causing headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, unconsciousness, and possible death. Acute exposure can also cause breathlessness, irritability, and giddiness.
  2. Chronic: Benzene has the chronic exposure effect on bone marrow (aplastic anemia leukemia). Chronic exposure can also cause convulsions, liver damage, heart damage, blood diseases (aplastic anemia), and cancer (leukemia). These symptoms can take months or years to surface and can develop without physical or visible indications.
  3. Repeated skin contact leads to irritant contact dermatitis (rash); as with any petroleum solvent (which Benzene is also classified as), it will leach the natural oils out of the skin. Direct contact with the skin can cause erythema and/or blistering.
  4. Benzene is irritating to eyes and mucous membranes
  5. Flammable/dangerous fire risk: benzene has a very low flash point making it dangerous to have any open flame, spark or source of ignition when vapors are present. Explosive limits in air 1.5 to 8% by volume: benzene is highly flammable at low levels of vapor quantity in air. 

CHARACTERISTICS

Benzene is a colorless to light-yellow liquid with a pleasant sweet odor. Benzene is a flammable liquid that can accumulate static electricity. Benzene vapors are heavier that air and may travel to a source of ignition and flash back. The vapors are readily dispersed by wind movement and/or air currents. Liquid benzene tends to float on water and may travel to a source of ignition and spread fire. Benzene is highly reactive with no oxidizing materials.

Formula (C6H6)   CAS No.: 71-43-2

TRAINING

All employees will be provided awareness training in this program in order to be familiar with the potential hazards and proper safe work procedures to follow if exposed to this health hazard.

BUSINESS NEWS: Chuck LeRoy promoted to Field Superintendent at Gribbins Insulation

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Evansville, Indiana – Construction professional Chuck LeRoy started his career as a mechanical insulation apprentice in 1999. 22 years later, with experience as a journeyman and foreman, Chuck advances his career as a Superintendent with Gribbins Insulation. In this new field management position, Chuck will utilize his years of crew supervision and mechanical insulation expertise to direct a diverse group of well-trained insulators in and around Louisville, Kentucky.  About his 13-year tenure with Gribbins Insulation, Chuck states, “I like the way employees are treated at Gribbins, and I love to be a part of a strong team.”

The Shepherdsville, Kentucky, native and resident enjoys spending time in the great outdoors with his wife of 19 years and their two children.  On the weekends, he can be found fishing, riding his motorcycle, or eating at his favorite restaurant, Storming Crab.

Founded in 1985, Gribbins Insulation is a commercial and industrial mechanical insulation contractor serving the Midwestern United States. Headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, the company has five branch offices in Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky, and employs about 250 people throughout its footprint.

Beck Promoted to Estimator/Project Manager at Gribbins Insulation

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Evansville, Indiana – With 20 years of field experience as an insulator and foreman, Derek Beck advances his career at Gribbins Insulation by moving into an office role as Estimator/Project Manager.  In this new position, Derek will use his on-the-job knowledge to assess customer needs, prepare proposals, and manage projects throughout Gribbins Insulation’s footprint.  About his transition from the field to the office, Derek states, “Being able to learn and work with the same individuals in a new position is exciting and something I look forward to.”
Beck completed the Insulator Apprenticeship Training Program in 2005, graduating with an Associate Degree in Construction Technologies from ITT Technical Institute.  The Henderson, Kentucky, native and resident enjoys spending time at home with his wife, Tiffany, and their two children.
Founded in 1985, Gribbins Insulation is a commercial and industrial mechanical insulation contractor serving the Midwestern United States. Headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, the company has five branch offices in Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky, and employs about 250 people throughout its footprint.

2019 3rd & 4th Quarter Safety Star Winners

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The Gribbins Safety STAR Program is a positive recognition program for all of our employees.  Any employee can nominate any other employee!  Each quarter, the safety department, area managers, and field coordinators will review all nominations and select winners.  The winner and the nominator will each receive 20 bonus safety points.

Click here for the nomination form.

Congratulations to the winners from the 3rd and 4th half of 2019!

Geoffrey Holmes:

Stopped an employee from crossing RED danger tape.

Travis Gehlhausen:

Assisted another employee not feeling well, got him in a cool area, and contacted medical personnel. 

Carl Sparks:

Employee reported leak on defected tool.

Rob Haynes:

Pre-cut all wires in order to prevent wires from hanging down too far and contacting buss bar.

Matt Dressel:

Requested safety to assist in identifying a proper tie-off point.

Josh Goff and Craig Hall:

Employees stopped work due to the fact they were unable to perform their work with the size of lift that was provided.  After review, proper lift was provided in order to access the work area.

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