Safety First
At Gbuild, safety is our top priority in everything we do. Part of managing any job site is being responsible for keeping a construction site safe and secure.
Gbuild has been recognized each year for our commitment to safety. Every year since 2014, we have been awarded the Delaware Contractors Association Governor’s Safety Award. This award recognizes businesses for their safety performance and to heighten the overall importance of safety in the workplace. Gbuild is one of fewer than ten general contractors/construction managers recognized in the state each year. We are also repeat winners of the ABC STEP Diamond Safety Award. This award measures safety processes and policies on 25 key components through a detailed questionnaire with the goal of implementing or enhancing safety programs that reduce jobsite incidents.
There are several steps we take on each project to ensure safety is discussed, reviewed, and maintained throughout the entirety of construction:
Weekly Foreman/Superintendent Meetings – At these weekly meetings, safety is discussed in specific detail prior to and throughout tasks. This ensures communication between trade partners working within the same space. For example, fall protection is discussed in depth prior to starting roof work or work from elevated surfaces.
OSHA 30 Certified – Every Gbuild team member is OSHA 30 certified. The training course teaches how to create and implement a safety and health program that addresses critical safety topics in the construction industry, such as stairways and ladders, confined spaces, hand and power tools, and scaffolding.
Site Orientation Form – Our site orientation form is required on all job sites to ensure all project team members have a written record of site expectations. This form outlines in detail weekly Foreman meetings, Toolbox Talks, safety inspections, incident reporting, PPE requirements, site etiquette, and more.
Site Safety Inspections – Gbuild utilizes Procore Construction Management Software for all aspects of their projects, including safety. Procore’s cloud-based design provides all Gbuild personal immediate updates on site safety through our Site Safety Inspections.
Creating an environment that puts safety first, ensuring our team members go home to their families with peace of mind, is our top priority. We welcome the opportunity to speak with you further about our safety plans and practices.