Safety

In order to remain pre-qualified with many of its clients, The Righter Company needs to have a good safety record and a proven history of completing difficult projects.  The Righter Company takes a proactive approach to safety on all projects.  The field workforce receives regular training. All employees have attended OSHA’s 10-hour training.  Field Supervisors receive additional OSHA training, excavation training, First Aid & CPR training.

Our Safety Program Includes:

• Comprehensive Safety Policy with Published and Posted Rules
• Mandatory Pre-Employment Drug Testing
• New Hire Employee Safety Orientation
• Drug Free Workplace Program with Random Testing
• Safety Committee (periodic)
• Safety Crew Leaders
• Jobsite Tracking of Accidents and Company Lunches for Months with no Accidents
• Company Provided Personal Protective Equipment for Each Employee
• Daily Jobsite Inspections
• Daily Equipment Inspections
• DOT Testing and Compliance
• Monthly Safety Inspections by an Independent Safety Consultant
• Independent Safety Consultant on Retainer for Specific Questions and Consultation
• Weekly Tool-Box Safety Talks and Meetings
• OSHA 10-Hour Training for all Employees
• OSHA 30-Hour Training for all Supervisors and Project Managers
• Safety Incentive Plan for all Field, Supervisors and Project Managers
• Weekly Safety Paycheck Stuffers (periodic)
• Annual Safety Goals and Monitoring to Track Performance
• Safety Hotline
• Participation in the Safety Council of Greater Columbus-Monthly Meetings
• OSHA Record Keeping Requirements
• Pre-job Review of Safety-Job Hazard Analyses
• Pre-job Arrangements for Emergency Medical Services
• Competent Person Training
• Special Training for Specific Jobsite Hazards (examples below)
  • Excavation
  • Confined Space
  • Flagging/Work Zone
  • Crane Signal & Rigging
• Online Resources(JJ Keller) for Safety
• First-Aid Training
• CPR Training
• Hepatitis B Vaccine for any Employees as Needed
• Annual Safety Investment Approx. $60,000