Safety
The construction industry is changing. Advances in technology, such as the use of drones for site inspections and 3D printing for building components, and a shift toward sustainability, with the adoption of green building materials and energy-efficient designs, are just two of the significant factors in play. These changes bring new and unforeseen dangers, such as the need for specialized safety training for handling new equipment and the implementation of safety measures to protect the environment. How construction is done may look different in the years ahead, but one thing that isn’t going away is our need for safety. Everyone needs to be on the same page to create a safe work environment and protect workers and the workplace from the dangers inherent in this line of work.
Safety is our number one priority
Construction sites are kinetic places full of electrical and chemical hazards, heavy equipment, spinning power tools, and precarious heights. If the proper precautions aren’t taken, the odds are high that someone will get hurt. This is why Aggtech proactively instills a strong culture of safety. Along with the world-class skills training that our contractors receive, they are expected to adhere to standard safety procedures and guidelines at every level of the workplace.
Aggtech is adept at crafting safety plans, policies, and procedures tailored to the specific project at hand, as well as creating a training program that educates employees and engages them in hands-on learning.
Our team at Aggtech Concrete Construction is not just committed to safety, but we are committed to it every day, at every stage of the construction process. This means we continually seek opportunities to enhance safety, ensuring that it is not just a priority, but a constant focus.
Each member of our crew is not just a recipient of safety training, but an active participant in our safety culture. They undergo extensive safety training and receive ongoing safety training talks to ensure everyone is on the same page for safety protocols. Additionally, our experts bring years of experience in identifying and mitigating risks to help prevent potential dangers before they occur.
Safety is a critical item for all construction projects for multiple reasons, including protecting the welfare of employees, providing a safe work environment, and controlling construction costs. However, the importance of safety as a cost-controlling measure is often overlooked by owners and contractors. As a means of reducing the risks associated with construction, safety can significantly impact the overall cost of the project. A dedicated commitment to safety by both the owner and the contractor helps ensure project success and can dramatically affect the bottom line.
To avoid high-dollar losses caused by injuries, contractors are required to implement various safety procedures, including fall protection, hazard communication, respiratory protection, confined space entry, competent personnel, and other programs that control the causes of injuries.
Therefore, if the contractor has a strong workers’ compensation safety record, the firm is more efficient at reducing risks, being profitable, and completing contracts on time; it also has less rework and is, in effect, actively working to mitigate construction risks to the project owner. Owners who want to recognize the advantage that a good contractor’s safety program can bring to a project should hire and demand contractors that actively and successfully control their risks through comprehensive safety programs. This shared responsibility between the owner and the contractor is crucial in ensuring a safe work environment and project success.
The most beneficial aspect of owners and contractors working together in a joint-venture safety program is that it ensures the safety, health, and well-being of the owners’ clients, employees, and other individuals who live and work in or around the project.