10 Safety Principles
1 | Risk Assessment |
2 | Lockout/tag out |
3 | Fall Protection |
4 | Personal Protective Equipment |
5 | Transportation and Mobile Equipment |
6 | Confined Space |
7 | Lifting and Rigging |
8 | Cell Phone/Electronic Device Usage |
9 | Ergonomics |
10 | Safety-Related Discipline |
Safety Focus
Initiatives
- 5s: Sort, Simplify, Sweep/Shine, Standardize, Sustain/Self discipline
- Near Miss Reporting
- Good Catch Reporting
- Safety Leadership Teams
- Leadership Team Safety Observations
- Share Safety Practices
- Truck Fleet Video Monitoring
- Employee Safety Incentive Program
- First Responders Safety Site Visits
- MSHA and OSHA-compliant Safety Uniforms
- Risk assessment for non-routine tasks
Communication
Weekly Safety Topic distributed via:
- Tool Box Talk on employee smartphone app
- WBOX TV monitors at all locations
- Tailgate Safety Talks given by location supervisors
Training
New hire training
- Employees undergo extensive training and task competency testing that exceeds MSHA and OSHA requirements
Refresher safety training
- Employees participate in ongoing refresher safety training
Driver Training Program
- New employee drivers work with a senior driver and mentor prior to driving solo
- All drivers participate in ongoing safety training
- Utilize Samsara Driver Training Program
Engagement
- Peer to Peer Safety program, including mentor training
- Employee-led Post Incident Education (PIE)
Safety Recognition
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Green Star Certification by National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) |
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Diamond Achievement Commendation by National Asphalt Pavement Association – Salem and Lynchburg operations |
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Gold Safety Award - Virginia Ready Mixed Concrete Association – All plants |
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Ongoing Safety Recognition from Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy and National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association |