H. RICHARDSON & SONS ON SAFETY
At H. Richardson & Sons, safety is always job one. Our management and team are dedicated to continuous improvement for a safe and productive workforce, with safety management, education, and training built into every level of the company and every project. Through a unique service model rooted in owner involvement, we foster a positive work environment and a safety culture that sets the standard within our company and across the utility construction industry.
H. Richardson & Sons is committed to the safety and well-being of our employees and to protecting the property of our clients, as well as the community and environment in which we work. We value our role as a leader in safety and continuous improvement within the utility construction industry, and that commitment starts on day one.
The HRS safety model begins with an orientation program focused on safety above all else. We believe a culture of safety must first be understood by every team member, then reinforced through ongoing training, weekly meetings, risk analysis, and hands-on involvement from supervisors. Training programs provided by our local IBEW 1249 are scheduled regularly, alongside weekly training meetings led by our field supervisors covering subjects such as CPR and First Aid, Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Communication, Trenching and Excavation, Confined Space Entry, Traffic Control and Barricading, Grounding Methods, Safe Work Practices, Pole-Top Rescue, Material Handling, Lock Out/Tag Out, and Energized Work Practices.
Job briefings form the foundation of our daily field operations. Field supervisors use this time to remind crews of anticipated hazards and the mitigation procedures required to address them, while safety officer involvement and on-site review further reinforce the field crew's plan.
Our field staff is empowered to innovate and improve our safety practices through a continual improvement process, one where every level of our team is encouraged to evaluate, suggest, and help shape daily operations. This process is strengthened by our diverse staff of IBEW-trained linemen, the extensive knowledge of our field supervisors, and our ongoing partnership with local IBEW 1249.
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