SAFETY

CURRENT EMR: 0.79
EarthBalance® adheres to a strict Company Safety Plan for all projects. Project Managers and Crew Supervisors have been trained in safety basics including first aid and CPR. Daily tailgate meetings are conducted and recorded through the life of the project. All EarthBalance® activities for projects are monitored by Quality Assurance/Quality Control staff. Crew staff are well-trained, experienced, full-time employees of EarthBalance® and are fully covered by appropriate Worker’s Compensation Insurance. EarthBalance® also carries general liability (including commercial general and contractual liability), automobile liability, umbrella liability, professional liability, USL&H insurance, and Jones Act insurance.                                   

Field Safety
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 MINIMIZING SAFETY RISK

  • EarthBalance® Health, Safety, and Environment Policy and Plan
  • EarthBalance® Hazard Communication Policy and Plan
  • Drug-free workplace including pre-hire, random, and post-accident screenings
  • Zero-tolerance alcohol and drug policy
  • CPR/AED and first aid certified field staff
  • US Department of the Interior certified airboat operators
  • In-house Safety Officer and mandatory safety program
  • Daily (field staff) and monthly (all staff) documented safety meetings
  • Monthly company-wide safety topics

     
  • Documented accident investigation procedures
  • Mandatory defensive driving program
  • Driver monitoring program (How’s My Driving?)
  • Safety equipment in all vehicles
  • Quarterly vehicle safety equipment inspections
  • Quarterly crew equipment safety and maintenance training
  • Documented procedures for on-site risk analysis and safety audits
  • Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) provided to staff