SAFETY
Safety is paramount to us, and our employees, and it shows in our excellent safety record. We continually invest in safety training and promote safety through various programs and our full-time Safety Officer. We demand that all OSHA regulations be observed and maintained as the minimum standard for our employees and all subcontractor employees.
Safety Training
Our safety training efforts include structured initial orientation courses, tool box safety meetings, hazard communication training, and other special training sessions. All of our employees are trained and oriented before they start working on a job site. We utilize safety programs provided by the Tennessee Valley Training Center (TVTC) for basic safety training and certifications, as well as an annual safety training program to allow employees to keep their safety training up to date.
The areas of training include:
- General Employee Safety
- Hazard Communication and Chemical safety
- Personal Protection Equipment
- Respiratory Protection
- Hearing Conservation Unit
- Electrical Safety for non-qualified workers
- Elevated Work Areas
- Process Safety Management
- General Rules and Emergency Response
A number of additional training topics are covered on an as needed basis. These topics might include:
- Aerial Lift Certification
- Powered Industrial Truck Certification
- First Aid and CPR Training
- OSHA 10 hr and OSHA 30 hr
- Hand Safety
- Specific Power Tool Training
- Confined Space Entry Training
- Other Various OSHA Mandated Topics
About Our Safety Officer
Our safety officer, Eddie Evans, is a Certified Safety and Health Manager (CSHM) by the Institute for Safety and Health Management (ISHM). He is a professional member of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) and an active member of the Safety Committee of Associated Builder and Contractors, Inc. of North Alabama (ABC North Alabama).
