Safety

New hires complete OSHA 10-hour training and receive one-on-one authorized user personal fall arrest system (PFAS) training. All crew members receive annual on-the-job and classroom training, as well as participate in routine descent and rescue simulations. View all training topics here.

A fall protection plan and job hazard analysis prescribe appropriate countermeasures for every project. A job start authorization process ensures safety is set up as planned. Crews wear appropriate PPE and begin the workday with stretching to prevent injuries. Toolbox talks discuss existing and new hazards. Site audits are performed regularly, either scheduled or as a surprise. Equipment inspections occur at regular intervals (i.e., daily, monthly, and/or every six months) and are documented for tracking purposes.

In the event of a safety incident, crews will call emergency services if necessary, and as appropriate, use their first aid, CPR, bloodborne pathogen, and descent and rescue training. After all incidents or near misses, a root cause analysis, policy/procedure review, and a safety alert or toolbox talk are performed.