A message from the Safety Department

“You have the power to exercise Stop Work Authority”

The Safety Department would like to remind all employees of the famous saying: “See something, say something.”

After our investigation into this summer’s incidents, it has been determined that a few — if not all — could have been avoided. We would like to remind everyone the importance of the morning Hazard Assessments, as well as Stop Work Authority. Things change through our day-to-day activities. A hazard may not have been present or identified at the start of the shift, but as you work through your day, it appears.

This would be the time to exercise your stop work if necessary, or at least bring this to the attention of your supervisor/ onsite foreman (see something, say something). Everyone in this company (first day on the job or 30-year employee) has the power to exercise Stop Work Authority if they feel that the working conditions are unsafe. It may not always be our work that presents a hazard. It could be other contractors or customers that create the hazard. Make sure we assess the entire work area, look up, down, left and right to identify ALL of the hazards that are or could become present.

We understand everyone wants to complete their project on time/on budget but we can’t forget this needs to be done safely.

Any questions you may have regarding safety should be brought to your foreman/on-site supervisor immediately. If you feel that your concern is not being addressed or resolved in a timely manner, contact the Safety Department for assistance. The Safety Department’s door is always open, 24/7 to assist you in any safety concerns/needs.

One of the company’s core values is SAFETY. Our goal is to send you all home the same way you came to work, Safe and Sound.