8. Building a Strong Safety Culture with Angel Tavera and Jesus Torres

21/08/2025 36 min

                    8. Building a Strong Safety Culture with Angel Tavera and Jesus Torres

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Episode Synopsis


In this episode of "Top Big to Fail," Moss Utilities Safety Manager Angel Tavera sits down with his employee, Jesus Torres, for a conversation about building a strong safety culture. They share a remarkable, parallel journey from their early days in construction to becoming key leaders at Moss Utilities. This episode is a testament to the power of mentorship, shared experience, and a company that truly invests in its people. Angel and Jesus highlight the unique culture at Moss Utilities, where an employee-first approach is at the core of everything they do—from hosting pickleball tournaments to the company's unwavering commitment to safety, no matter the cost.
Chapters
(00:00:00) - Safety Representative for Utility Contractors(00:02:57) - How I Got My Foreman Certification(00:07:37) - How I Learned To Work in Construction(00:11:48) - How I learned to weld safety(00:15:49) - locator technician transitions from utility company to Moss(00:20:28) - Safety on Utility Projects(00:25:10) - One foreman's dedication to the company(00:30:16) - "The Band's No More on Site"(00:30:46) - How to Play Soccer(00:34:16) - Moss FC is the only Mexican club in the Liga

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