At Burd & Associates General Contractors, safety is our highest priority. We believe that building strong, lasting partnerships starts with a commitment to the well-being of our team, partners, clients, and communities. Our safety program is designed to ensure every project is completed without incidents, adhering to rigorous standards and fostering a culture of proactive safety.

 

Our Commitment to Safety

Zero Incident Goal: We are committed to achieving a zero-incident work environment.

We implement safety measures at every stage of a project to minimize risks and prevent accidents.

Safety-First Culture: We foster a culture of safety awareness where every employee, subcontractor, and partner is empowered to prioritize safety without compromise.

 

Core Components of Our Safety Program

1. Comprehensive Training

• OSHA Training: All team members are required to complete OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 training

       depending on their roles.

• Job-Specific Training: We provide job-specific safety training, covering fall protection, electrical safety, confined spaces, and heavy equipment operation.

• Continuous Education: We conduct regular safety refreshers and toolbox talks to ensure our workforce remains up-to-date on best practices and industry standards.

2. Site Safety Inspections

• Daily Inspections: Supervisors conduct daily site safety inspections to identify hazards and ensure compliance with safety protocols.

3. Safety Planning and Procedures

• Pre-Task Planning: Each task begins with a safety assessment to identify potential hazards and implement mitigating measures.

• Job Hazard Analysis (JHA): We conduct JHAs for critical tasks to break down processes and identify and address potential risks.

4. PPE and Equipment Safety

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): We ensure that all workers are equipped with the necessary PPE, including hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, and high-visibility vests.

• Equipment Inspections: All machinery and equipment are inspected regularly to ensure they meet safety standards and operate properly.

5. Reporting and Continuous Improvement

• Incident Reporting: We maintain a no-blame culture where workers are encouraged to report incidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions. This ensures we can take corrective actions promptly.

• Root Cause Analysis: For every incident, we conduct a root cause analysis to prevent recurrence and continuously improve our safety measures.

• Safety Recognition Program

• Our program complies with all federal, state, and local safety regulations. We also incorporate client-specific safety requirements, making sure that our practices align seamlessly with project needs.

• Safety as a Shared Responsibility

• At Burd & Associates, we view safety as a shared responsibility. Our leadership is committed to providing the tools, training, and resources needed to keep everyone safe, and we expect our employees and partners to actively engage in our safety efforts every day.

• Together, We Build Safely

• Our safety program reflects our dedication to protecting our team, our partners, and the communities we serve. At Burd & Associates, "We Build Partnerships," and we believe those partnerships are strongest when safety is at the core.