At Greenup Industries, we self-perform engineering, surveying, construction drawings, real estate acquisition, environmental, permitting, and project management service. Long after the completed project, you can also rely on us for maintenance and repair.
Our commitment to safety is reflected in the level of professionalism, expertise and intention we bring to our work.
Construction is the ultimate team sport! It takes every team member following the plan exactly, communicating effectively and working together to manage all aspects throughout the process. We value safety and work better and smarter together. Please take the time to read these questions/answers about safety.
(1) What are the most common safety risks or hazards you've seen on your job sites?
Lack of focus is the most common. Every task should have a procedure that needs to be followed, and people need to be reminded of the procedures because distractions happen. Someone is not paying attention to the task/procedure, and they put themselves and others in harm's way. Example - Refueling a hot or running piece of heavy equipment and starting a fire that spreads to other nearby vehicles. The procedure was to turn off the equipment and let it cool first, then refuel some distance away from other vehicles and structures.
(2) How do you train your team on safety procedures, and how often do you run those trainings or toolbox talks?
Every day, there's a toolbox talk on a different safety topic in the field - heat exhaustion, lightning strikes, fireworks at home, etc. In the office, we also begin every meeting with a safety topic.
(3) What kind of PPE do you require on your sites, and how do you make sure your crew wears it?
Fluorescent shirts or vests, hard hats, steel-toe boots. Some sites require cut-proof gloves and eye protection if there's a potential for jamming or cutting fingers or objects flying into the eyes.
(4) What advice would you give to a small or new construction business trying to build a solid safety culture from the start?
Start! Put safety into every part of your daily routine, whether in the office or the field.
Greenup Industries has received the Gold Safety Award from Highwire. This award is presented to companies registering a safety score of 85-95 percent in the safety assessment program.
We are pleased to be recognized for our superior safety management program.
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