A Culture of Safety
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It is our philosophy that safety, quality, and productivity complement each other rather than interfere with one another. Our management team and corporate structure is established to provide our employees and clients with quality project execution and a safe working environment.
This philosophy has yielded the following results:
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CORPORATE SAFETY COMMITTEE
The Corporate Safety Committee’s mission is to create, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy work environment for all Abhe & Svoboda employees, subcontractors, clients and the communities where we work.
Composed of top level management, senior executives and professional safety personnel, the committee provides a formal structure through which employees and management can funnel suggestions and concerns about safety and health issues. The committee meets monthly to discuss accidents, safety policies, safe work practices, and other safety and health related issues. Upon review, the committee recommends solutions and develops plans which are then implemented company-wide. Committee members also serve as a conduit for the communication of safety information between departments/jobsites to promote employee awareness, commitment, and participation in safety issues.
SAFETY TRAINED SUPERVISORS (STS)
Abhe & Svoboda is committed to safety training. Along with a small handful of other industry leaders, we are a sponsor of the Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certification from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP). According to BCSP, the STS certification provides a means for employers to verify safety and health knowledge of first-line supervisors and managers. The program requires applicants to meet minimum education and experience requirements and demonstrate knowledge of basic safety and health standards and practices.
The Corporate Safety Committee’s mission is to create, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy work environment for all Abhe & Svoboda employees, subcontractors, clients and the communities where we work.
Composed of top level management, senior executives and professional safety personnel, the committee provides a formal structure through which employees and management can funnel suggestions and concerns about safety and health issues. The committee meets monthly to discuss accidents, safety policies, safe work practices, and other safety and health related issues. Upon review, the committee recommends solutions and develops plans which are then implemented company-wide. Committee members also serve as a conduit for the communication of safety information between departments/jobsites to promote employee awareness, commitment, and participation in safety issues.
SAFETY TRAINED SUPERVISORS (STS)
Abhe & Svoboda is committed to safety training. Along with a small handful of other industry leaders, we are a sponsor of the Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certification from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP). According to BCSP, the STS certification provides a means for employers to verify safety and health knowledge of first-line supervisors and managers. The program requires applicants to meet minimum education and experience requirements and demonstrate knowledge of basic safety and health standards and practices.
Safety, Health, and Environment
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It is the goal of Abhe & Svoboda, Inc. to ensure that our operations and activities protect and promote the health and safety of our clients, employees, and the communities we live and work in.
It is our philosophy that safety, quality, and productivity complement each other rather than interfere with one another. Our management team and corporate structure is established to provide our employees and clients with quality project execution and a safe working environment. Abhe & Svoboda, Inc., its officers, and management staff are committed to achieving and maintaining the highest levels of management resources and capabilities, technical expertise, quality control, and safety. |
Safety is critical. The policy of the company is to provide a safe working environment, free of hazards and to provide appropriate safety equipment and training to all employees. Abhe & Svoboda, Inc. has developed and implemented a company safety plan, which includes, but is not limited to the following programs:
Fall Protection, Hazard Communication, Hearing Protection, Lead Compliance, Respirator Protection, Air Quality Monitoring, Confined Space Entry, Lock-out Tag-out Procedures, Medical Surveillance, and Hazardous Waste Management Plan.
It is the goal of Abhe & Svoboda, Inc. to undertake and complete each contract with a completely incident-free record. The responsibility for the attainment of this goal rests with every individual employed by the company. Job safety and incident prevention starts from the top levels of management and extends through every employee in the field.
It is our goal to create a safety awareness and commitment among our employees that contributes to the success our safety program. No employee will be required to work in unsafe conditions or perform unsafe tasks. Discrimination against an employee for reporting unsafe working conditions or refusing to work in an unsafe manner will not be tolerated.
Managers, project supervision, safety, and working employees have clearly defined roles and responsibilities in safety to which they will be held accountable. Management is responsible to develop and support the safety program as well as make available the necessary resources. Project supervision is responsible and accountable for providing and enforcing a safe working environment at the project sites. Safety and health professionals are responsible to identify hazards, develop guidelines and procedures that protect employees, and monitor safety and health. Working employees are responsible to follow company safety rules, report unsafe working conditions and practices, and participate in the safety program. Management, project supervision/lead persons, and safety professionals are to enforce the safety program at all times.
Fall Protection, Hazard Communication, Hearing Protection, Lead Compliance, Respirator Protection, Air Quality Monitoring, Confined Space Entry, Lock-out Tag-out Procedures, Medical Surveillance, and Hazardous Waste Management Plan.
It is the goal of Abhe & Svoboda, Inc. to undertake and complete each contract with a completely incident-free record. The responsibility for the attainment of this goal rests with every individual employed by the company. Job safety and incident prevention starts from the top levels of management and extends through every employee in the field.
It is our goal to create a safety awareness and commitment among our employees that contributes to the success our safety program. No employee will be required to work in unsafe conditions or perform unsafe tasks. Discrimination against an employee for reporting unsafe working conditions or refusing to work in an unsafe manner will not be tolerated.
Managers, project supervision, safety, and working employees have clearly defined roles and responsibilities in safety to which they will be held accountable. Management is responsible to develop and support the safety program as well as make available the necessary resources. Project supervision is responsible and accountable for providing and enforcing a safe working environment at the project sites. Safety and health professionals are responsible to identify hazards, develop guidelines and procedures that protect employees, and monitor safety and health. Working employees are responsible to follow company safety rules, report unsafe working conditions and practices, and participate in the safety program. Management, project supervision/lead persons, and safety professionals are to enforce the safety program at all times.
Environmentally Conscious
Environmental protection is a priority for the conservation of precious natural resources and the continued health of our planet and society. Abhe & Svoboda, Inc. is dedicated to the protection of the environment and committed to achieving the highest standards of environmental performance.
Abhe & Svoboda, Inc. recognizes its responsibility as a global citizen and continually strives to minimize the environmental impact of our operations by preventing pollution, and reducing the use of raw materials, energy and supplies. Our goal is that no lasting environmental damage occurs as a result of our activities
We have created and implemented policies to ensure that all of our operations meet or exceed the requirements of legislation and applicable best practice. Through frequent field evaluations and the use of state- of-the-art monitoring equipment our management staff ensures our operations are in compliance.
Abhe & Svoboda, Inc. is committed to raising the environmental awareness within the company through the development and training of its employees.
Abhe & Svoboda, Inc. recognizes its responsibility as a global citizen and continually strives to minimize the environmental impact of our operations by preventing pollution, and reducing the use of raw materials, energy and supplies. Our goal is that no lasting environmental damage occurs as a result of our activities
We have created and implemented policies to ensure that all of our operations meet or exceed the requirements of legislation and applicable best practice. Through frequent field evaluations and the use of state- of-the-art monitoring equipment our management staff ensures our operations are in compliance.
Abhe & Svoboda, Inc. is committed to raising the environmental awareness within the company through the development and training of its employees.