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By Shayne Stevens, CSP, CHST, CMSP, Sr. Corporate Safety Director

ith the current workforce shortage, safety in the construction industry is
imperative to maintain a healthy staff. The commitment to safety at Rosendin,
W an employee-owned electrical contractor that employs more than 7,000 people,
impacts every employee, from the apprentice to the CEO, and that helps us attract a robust
workforce that sets the standard for electrical contractors. We believe that safety is non-
negotiable. Every employee deserves a safe working environment, and no one should have
to put themselves in harm’s way while making a living for themselves and their family.

Committing ourselves to a Culture of CARE, we ensure routine on job sites to reduce repetitive motion strains.
every employee has the opportunity to reach their We also implement best practices companywide and
full potential by building a workplace that is diverse, ongoing training, including tool, ladder and electrical
reliable, welcoming and inclusive. Our safety records safety, as well as mental and wellness practices.
have provided evidence that the training programs we
implement, the atmosphere we create and the focus of In 2021, we developed the Craft Empowerment Program
our team members help us achieve excellence every day. (CEP) to give craft employees a voice and provide
feedback on improving field operations in safety and
Whether it be our CEO, a project manager, or a field production. This allows our safety professionals, field
electrician, every employee is responsible for safety and management and project management to openly discuss
is empowered to make sure others around them act in a safety concerns in a bi-weekly safety auditing program
safe manner. We’ve developed corporate policies including that provides real-time feedback. We send out a weekly
a “Stop Work” card, “5Why” Accident Investigation form, corporate summary to all operations showing the past
and Pre-Task Planning policy to identify and prevent week’s safety results from each region and division.
potential hazards. Our folks show accountability by To recognize teams, we have a quarterly trophy that
participating in safety meetings, committees, pre- is presented to the division with the best record.
task planning (PTP), and a morning Stretch and Flex

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