About · Safety
Safe crews, open buildings, no surprises.
Much of our work happens inside operating federal facilities and on remote sites. Safety planning starts at proposal and runs through closeout.
What our program includes
- Site-specific accident prevention plans for every project, written to USACE EM 385-1-1 on Corps work
- Activity hazard analyses before each definable feature of work
- Controlled access zones that keep occupied buildings and entrances open to the public
- Daily toolbox talks and pre-task planning
- Utility locates and coordination before any excavation or directional boring
- Hazardous-material discovery procedures, such as the asbestos abatement coordination on our USDA HVAC project
Safety in practice
Safety on remote sites is a planning problem. On the Fort Leonard Wood training-area project there was no cell service and the nearest supplies were an hour away. Crews used radios, and supervisors built accurate next-day material lists so no one improvised. The job finished with zero incidents.
On the USDA façade replacement in Peoria, a controlled access zone kept the public clear of three stories of brick removal while the main entrance stayed open every day.
Frequently asked questions
What is an Experience Modification Rate?
An EMR compares a company's workers' compensation claims history with the industry average. A rate below 1.0 means fewer or less costly claims than average, and many federal and prime prequalifications ask for it.
What is EM 385-1-1?
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, which sets safety requirements on Corps projects and is widely used across federal construction.
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