Our safety teams have been conducting trainings throughout the state to refresh and prepare our teams for a safe construction season.  

CPR Training  

One of those training courses included CPR training conducted by Safety Representative, Heather Stroot, at our Indianapolis office. Heather hosted a class in which employees learned the standard operating procedures of CPR and how to safely use an AED machine, and they also got hands-on practice on our dummy dolls. Heather also spoke of the dangers of heat illness when working in elevated temperature areas and taught team members how to look out for the signs of heat related illness. Thank you, Heather, for preparing our team with the information needed in emergency situations!  

Skid Steer Training  

Skid Steer training has been taking place to ensure our operators know how to drive a skid steer safely, even in areas that are difficult to navigate. During training, a McAlister Rentals trainer and our safety representatives teach trainees how to use the machine to lift a wide range of items and perform tasks while avoiding risk and hazards. Way to go, team! Here is to a safe season.  

Bet on People: Russell Randle Promoted to VP of Health and Safety  

At Milestone, we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels secure and protected. To ensure the highest level of safety on our construction sites, we have established a safety team that is always improving. We are proud to announce the promotion of Russell Randle to Vice President of Health and Safety.  

Russell began his career with Milestone in 1997 as a Safety Representative and was promoted to Safety Director in 2010. He has participated in leadership development courses at Milestone and The Heritage Group and is a certified coach. 

Russell has a bachelor’s degree in safety management from Indiana State University and a master’s in management from Indiana Tech. 

Russell and his wife of 32 years, Vernice (Niecy), have twin sons (age 32), and they all reside in Indianapolis. In his free time, Russell and Niecy enjoy traveling and collecting stamps in their passports. 

If you would like to send Russell a note of congratulations, you can email him at [email protected].