Chemsteel: Safety Policies at Chemsteel

Our Dedication to Safety

At Chemsteel, we take safety seriously. The safety of our workers and of all personnel involved in our projects is our #1 priority. Backing up this claim is our award-winning Zero Accidents Safety Policy. The goal of Zero Accidents is to eliminate all unsafe conditions and behaviors on each of our sites. Based on the Construction Industry Institute’s (CII) own Zero Accident Techniques, Chemsteelʼs policy has proven effective at minimizing risk and accidents.

It begins with a commitment from top management to achieve a Zero Accident workplace through such tactics as 100% safety training. Every Chemsteel employee is a trained safety technician. In addition, the Zero Accidents policy includes techniques for staffing, subcontractor management, worker involvement, planning, orientation, incentives, substance abuse, and accident and incident investigations. The program has its own detailed roadmap for roles and responsibilities as well as workplace
documentation to assure compliance and effectiveness.

It’s No Accident: Chemsteel’s Safety Record

This safety commitment and our proven practices have earned us recognition from the Construction Employers Association (CEA), The Cleveland Southwest Safety Council(CSSC), and numerous Project Owner Awards.

Corporate Risk Manager
-Evaluates current safety policies and monitors compliance with
applicable federal, state and local regulations

-Given the authority to administer and enforce Chemsteel’s safety
programs

-Reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer

Field Safety Coordinator
-Conducts field safety audits and inspections

-Assists Project Managers and project supervision in performing
pre-job hazard analysis

-Supports Field Superintendents in implementing safety programs

-Monitors and conducts safety training for field personnel

Labor/Management Safety Committee
-Reviews of all accidents/incidents monthly

-Recommends corrective/preventative actions

-Facilitates proactive field safety measures

-Reviews and recommends improvements to safety training
programs/methods

-Safety representatives meet on a monthly basis.

Corporate Safety Manual
-Establishes responsibility and accountability for proper
implementation and enforcement of Chemsteel’s Zero
Accident Policies

-Reviewed and updated annually

Site Specific Safety Manual
-Required for every job

-Addressed prior to start of any construction activity

-Identifies the manner in which Chemsteel will administer the Construction
Industry Institutes Zero Accident Techniques

-Safety Pre-Project/Pre-Task Planning

-Safety Orientation and Weekly “Tool Box Talks” Training

-Written Safety Incentive Program

-Employee Disciplinary Policy

-Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program (ASAP)

-Accident/Incident Investigations

Mandatory Training Activities for Supervisory Field Personnel
-OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety and Health Class

-First Aid & CPR Certification

-Pre-task Hazard Awareness Training

-Personal Protective Equipment, Maintenance, and Proper
Use Review

-Accident/Incident Investigation and Documentation Training

-Monthly & Quarterly Division Seminars/Statistics Reviews

Project Safety Audits
-Monthly audits performed by Corporate Risk Manager and Field
Safety Coordinator

-Performed and documented by Project Supervision and submitted
to the Corporate Risk Manager and General Manager on a weekly
basis

-General and craft foreman monitor project activities and implement
corrections on a daily basis

Monthly & Quarterly Safety Meeting/ and Training Activities
-Specialized Safety and Health Training

-Review changes in OSHA standards

-Update Supervisors technical skills

-Review Corporate Safety Statistics

Safety At Chemsteel

Our Dedication to Safety

It’s No Accident: Chemsteel’s Safety Record

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