At Otto Baum Company, Inc. we highly value the safety of our employees and all jobsite stakeholders
In our line of work, it’s critical to follow the latest safety guidelines to minimize risk on each of our projects. Our workforce is trained in all standard and specialized safety procedures involved in each industry served. We are associated with highly-esteemed organizations such as the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) and Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP).
Since 1937, we've been constructing and perfecting the building blocks of our safety program, which include:
- Executive management commitment
- Pre-job safety planning
- Mobile elevated work platform (MEWP) training
- Mast climber training
- All supervisors are OSHA 30-hour trained
- Incident recording and tracking system
- Weekly on-site safety training meetings (toolbox talks)
- Documented job site inspections
- Safety recognition programs
- Daily Job Briefing (JSA)
- Substance abuse screening program
- Monthly risk management meetings
- Light duty policy
HOW Our Safety Culture Measures Up
Our strong safety culture is built on the integration of safety, quality, and productivity. This approach has resulted in an impressive Experience Modification Rate (EMR) of 0.53—well below the industry average of 1.00.
Through our comprehensive safety program, low incident rates, ongoing training, robust insurance coverage, and strong compliance history, we are both an Avetta qualified contractor and an ISNetworld qualified contractor. You can be confident that every project is completed safely, responsibly, and professionally.
STRONG COMPANY VALUES PROACTIVE APPROACH TO SAFETY
Experience teaches that safe projects are ultimately more productive and cost-effective. Our proactive approach helps assure the safest possible construction.
We believe knowledgeable and empowered employees will enhance management’s policy and passion for safe jobsites, leading to zero incidents and accidents. Our proactive approach bears results.
Click here to see the list of awards OBCI has received for their safety and services.
