Construction Today - Vol 21 Issue 6 | Page 64

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Safety Director , we have been able to transition from a smaller company into a medium-sized general contractor . Recently , we celebrated over 2.5 million OSHA man hours without any recordable incidents . Since joining us three and a half years ago , Richard has brought best-in-class professional case management and has truly taken care of our employees , the company , and our customers . His leadership has significantly improved our organization ’ s safety culture , making our employees safer every day by providing them with the right skills and tools , encouraging them to learn from their experiences , and promoting continuous safety improvement .
“ One instance that showcases the success of our safety approach occurred when we were recently working on a roof at a customer site and a young man accidentally stepped on a nail . Although he was already wearing the appropriate footwear , we celebrated the fact that this 18-year-old employee immediately reported the incident to our safety team , which allowed us to manage the case promptly , take him for safety screening , and make sure that his scratch was treated and cleaned properly to prevent infection . Although this was a minor first aid situation which we strive to avoid , it demonstrates how we work in partnership
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