Safety

Mission Statement

To achieve safety excellence by utilizing our continued investment in people and resources, while encouraging employees to be proactive in finding safe work solutions, and increasing awareness of our Zero Injury philosophy.

3-Ts for Safety

• Training
  Educating and training employees so that they will have the knowledge and skills to identify potentially hazardous conditions and develop solutions to assure a safer work environment.

• Tools
  Employees are equipped with the right tools that are needed to complete a job safely and efficiently.

• Time
  Providing enough time to complete a job safely without sacrificing quality or production.
  

Zero Injury Philosophy

AZCO INC. believes its most important asset is its employees and their safety is our #1 concern. Our valued employees are expected to perform the necessary work and to return home, injury free, at the end of each day. We achieve "Zero Injury" through our employee and company commitment. AZCO INC. is committed to the belief that all injuries are preventable, and we will not compromise safety over schedule, cost, or production.

We accomplish "Zero Injury" through:

Pre-project/Pre-task Planning for Safety
Our safety department, along with the project team reviews all projects prior to commencement and identifies the potential for hazardous conditions and/or situations. Any special training or supplies are identified and addressed.

Our foremen use a Pre-Task Planning checklist that is filled out on a daily basis. This is a thorough checklist, which helps identify and outline hazards and other issues for the foreman to communicate to the crew before they are encountered during the workday.

Management Commitment

Senior management’s commitment starts at the top with direct involvement in Dedicated To "Zero Injury" through participation in the Safety Committee, project visits, accident investigation and monthly safety presentations and training.

Safety Orientation Training

All AZCO INC. employees go through an extensive safety orientation upon hire. During this orientation they are presented and instructed on our safety program, requirements, and our "Zero Injury" philosophy. Training is conducted either by a representative of the safety department or a properly trained company supervisor.

Site Safety Audits

A safety representative conducts jobsite safety audits on a weekly basis. These audits recognize both potential hazards and safe work practices. The information is then conveyed directly to the jobsite superintendent and management for immediate approval or abatement.

Written Safety Incentive Program
AZCO INC. recognizes our employees for working safely in several ways:

· All AZCO INC. employees are rewarded on their length of employment while remaining "injury free."

· As their hours increase, so does the degree of the award.

· AZCO® INC. also awards jobsites and shop crews as a whole for outstanding achievement.

Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program

AZCO INC. believes all our sites, shops, and office employees should be drug free. We test all office employees at the time of hire and conduct random screenings throughout the year. To the extent permitted by collective bargaining agreements or required by the owner, our field personnel are tested randomly either through a site screening or through their union. All supervisors have attended specific training for the recognition of substance abuse and referral. We conduct post-accident testing on all accidents and incidents.

Accident / Incident Investigations

The Safety Department reviews all incidents within 24 hours of the occurrence. AZCO INC. has an accident investigation team consisting of a representative from upper management, project management, safety and field supervision. This team will investigate the incident thoroughly to determine the cause and take the appropriate preventative measures to eliminate reoccurrence.

Staffing for Safety

AZCO INC has a safety department with a director, administrative assistant, VPP coordinator, safety trainer and project safety coordinators. Many projects are staffed with safety coordinators who function as a resource to the project team providing assistance with orientation, training, site audits and incident investigation.