Safety Overview

Safety Mission Statement
“Our company will provide a safe environment for every associate. Our company is committed to providing the highest quality of education, training, and tools allowing associates to perform their duties safely while protecting themselves and others.”

Introduction
Our company employs three full time environmental safety and health professionals. Our Corporate Director of Risk Management has over 30 years of experience and is responsible for providing and enforcing our comprehensive environmental safety and health training program.

Policy
It is the safety policy to comply with all local, state and federal safety standards, codes and regulations. All practical and feasible efforts are made to provide safe and healthful work conditions for our associates. Everyone is expected to perform their job in a safe manner and in accordance with the procedures of our company safety program and public standards.

Training
Our companies have comprehensive environmental safety and health training program. Instructing associates to recognize and avoid all hazards associated with their work is significant in the reduction of accidents and injuries in the workplace. Every new employee has a two hour introduction and each associate participates in safety training and established programs of the company.

Associate Safety Training & Certification Programs:

Pre-employment Safety Awareness Training
Federal OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety and Health Certification
Federal OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety and Health Certification
Federal OSHA Hazard Communication Standard Certification
New York State Right-To-Know Certification
Radiological Science Training
American Red Cross CPR Certification
American Red Cross First Aid Certification
Fire Extinguisher Training
Power Hoist Training
Kettle Training
Commercial Driver License (CDL) Certification
EPA/NESHAP Asbestos Abatement Certification
EPA/NESHAP Mold Abatement Certification
EPA/NESHAP Lead Abatement Certification
Blood-borne Pathogens Training
Respirator Training
Federal OSHA Fall Protection Training
Forklift Certification
Crane Signal and Rigging Certification
Office Safety Training
OSHA Voluntary Protection Program Training
N.C. Building Star Program Training

Established Safety & Health Programs:

Company Environmental Safety and Health Program
Company Environmental Safety & Health Enforcement Program
Crisis Management Program
Respiratory Protection Program (RPP)
Fleet Safety Program
Substance-Free Awareness & Testing Program
Associate Assistance Program (AAP)
Weekly Tailgate Safety Awareness Program
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Program (DOT)
Lock-Out/Tag-Out Program
Accident Investigation Program
Hand Safety Program
Ergonomic Program
Personal Protective Equipment Program