Our Proactive Approach to Safety and Risk Management

The safety representative will inspect swing stage weights and connections, inspect lifeline connections and integrity, inspect scaffolding setup and components, give weekly toolbox talks, inspect and distribute PPE, write safety plans and job hazard analyses and advise our crews on best practices. They will visually inspect fire extinguishers for accidental discharge as well as usability and ensure that the devices are kept with 20 feet of hot work.

In the event of an accident or incident, our onsite reps are prepared to administer first aid, transport the victim or arrange for the victim to be transported to a clinic or emergency room, investigate the accident, take witness statements, take photographs, preserve evidence and file reports to NOW ownership and to the general contractor.

The safety team has work-stoppage authority for wind, lightning, PPE and fall protection issues. Because almost one hundred percent of our work is over six feet above grade, fall protection is a zero tolerance matter for us. Note that our safety representatives visit every field mobilization at least once a week.

Shop and office inspections are conducted by our Safety Director or the Dallas Safety Manager, who are OSHA 500 certified. Shop training and inspections are similar to field inspections, but include hearing conservation measures such as protection, testing and education. Our Director and Dallas Manager inspect first aid kits, AED and fire extinguishers and provide additional training for tornado safety, evacuation plans and for the use of hazardous materials.