A job well done isn’t only about the end result, it’s about how we get there. When it comes to commercial construction, safety isn’t a topic to be glossed over, it’s a critical component of every project we undertake. Let’s get into how Lumber One ensures commercial construction safety at every step of the process.
Safety Begins With Detailed Planning
Every successful project starts with a well-thought-out plan. In commercial construction, safety is just as critical to the planning stage as the blueprint itself. Our approach to safety begins with the detailed creation of a Safety Manual specifically tailored to the project at hand. This is a comprehensive guide to staying safe on the job site that all workers must follow.
We collaborate with a specialized third-party company to put this manual together. It ensures that everyone is on the same page regarding the protocols and procedures we need to adhere to in order to maintain safety throughout the project’s duration. By involving safety experts in the planning phase, we’re able to proactively address potential hazards before we ever break ground.
Quality Control Inspections
Every commercial construction project undergoes a series of quality control inspections to verify that we’re not only meeting our construction goals but also strictly adhering to the safety standards established in our safety manual.
This third-party company, with their expertise and unbiased viewpoint, conducts these quality control inspections throughout the project. They help us ensure that our commitment to safety isn’t just lip service.
The Role of Project Management
The role of a project manager is multifaceted. Alongside overseeing the progress of the project, our project managers are intimately involved in maintaining and enhancing safety on the job site. Their day-to-day activities include monitoring safety measures and ensuring that the entire team adheres to the guidelines set out in our safety manual.
They’re the ones you’ll often see reminding team members about wearing safety vests and hard hats, or checking that a worker in the air has their harness correctly fitted. The project manager is a vital component in our efforts to ensure commercial construction safety.
Safety Responsibility
What’s key to understand about our approach is that everyone shares the responsibility for safety, from the CEO to the newest laborer on the site. A safety-first mentality is deeply ingrained in our company culture.
Our subcontractors, superintendents, and even third-party collaborators understand and respect this mindset, and they’re all active contributors to keeping our job sites safe.
On-Demand and Independent Safety Audits
Our commitment to safety doesn’t stop at regular inspections. To further ensure commercial construction safety, we’ve implemented a system of on-demand and independent safety audits. These are conducted by a third-party safety company, completely independent of our project team.
The auditor’s role is to objectively assess our safety practices on his own time, as well as on demand when we feel an extra set of eyes might be beneficial. These independent audits add another layer of scrutiny, further bolstering our confidence that we’re doing everything possible to keep our sites safe and secure.
Conclusion
In conclusion, safety isn’t something we take lightly. We’ve developed a multi-pronged approach to ensure commercial construction safety, involving meticulous planning, regular inspections, project management involvement, shared responsibility, and independent audits.
We’re confident in saying that everyone involved in our projects shares a commitment to safety. When you work with Lumber One, you can rest assured that we’re doing everything possible to keep our job sites as safe as they can be. After all, in construction, a job well done is a job done safely. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us for assistance.
