Safety is our First Concern
Edwards is committed to the safety and health of our employees and customers. Knowing that our clients value the same type of work environment, Edwards, Inc. utilizes both a full time safety staff as well as the services of several independent professional safety consultants.
Edwards Inc. also makes use of the consultative and technical assistance services provide by the Department of Labor - OSHA Division. All employees are pre-drug screened, given safety orientations and extensive training. We understand that part of the quality in our work is the customer’s confidence that we perform our projects safely. In ever changing industry the discovery of new technologies has brought about virtual revolutions in industrial manufacturing and production, and the construction industry. These changes have brought into focus many ongoing as well as newly discovered concerns about occupational safety and health, and protection of the environment. These fast-paced developments are continually changing the scope and demands of industrial and construction safety management.
Edwards Inc. strives to stay abreast of the flood of new information and knowledge, new legislation and regulations, and other technological developments in the field of work place safety. These efforts are part of the Edwards Inc., plan to continue providing safety conscious, quality centered construction, crane, and fabrication services to our clients. By utilizing aggressive loss control measures, constantly reviewing and upgrading our existing safety program, and continually initiating new safety measures, we have been able to establish and maintain a steadily improving safety record.
Our Safety Program Manual has been assembled to focus guidance to field supervision and upper management, providing specific insight into this Safety Program, and to convey our sincere commitment to work place safety. Edwards, Inc. has been able to maintain an average EMR (Experience Modification Rate) of 0.77 over the last five years.
Safety Programs and Training
Edwards, Inc. utilizes both a full time safety staff as well as other services that can enhance our goal for a safe workplace. We are proud of our safety statistics and our accomplishments to stay competitive with numbers well below the national average.
You are welcome to review our safety program and to experience the safe atmosphere for yourself. Please do not hesitate to contact the Safety Department if you have any questions or concerns.
Programs and Training
- OSHA Construction and General Industry 10 & 30 Hour
- MSHA Part 46 & 48
- Crane Operator Certification (NCCCO)
- Crane Inspections
- CPR, First Aid and AED
- Fall Protection / Fall Management
- Substance Abuse Training (DOT)
- Confined Space
- Respiratory Fit Testing
- Haz-Com
Edwards Inc. fully endorses the national certification program offered by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (CCO), and will prepare candidates for the CCO tests.
