Our safety program’s objective is for every employee to return home safely at the end of each day. Four foundational elements are used to support this objective:
Selection & Hiring
Employment candidates undergo a thorough screening and interview process to identify those with the proper attitude and appreciation for safety. Post-hire drug screen is performed.
Safety Education & Communication
New employees are acclimated through orientation to our safety program and practices and the hazards of our work. Continuing education is performed through tool-box talks, periodic in-house and on-site, hands-on training. Safety results are communicated to employees so they can feel connected.
Prevention of Accidents & Compliance
Daily planning by each crew focuses on immediate work conditions and risks, while pre-project assessment plans for the unique risks of each project. Near misses are evaluated to improve work practices. Subcontractors complete a qualification process that evaluates their safety practices. Compliance by employees and subcontractors with safety practices is an expectation, monitored through job site inspections.
Accountability & Ownership
Promoting employee participation in safety decisions, through an active safety committee, encouragement of employee feedback, and recognition and reward for positive behavior fosters an attitude of employee ownership in the safety program. A progressive discipline policy strives to hold all accountable to the required safety practices.