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Safety at Saunders
Safety is the first thing we address — from pre-planning through closeout. Saunders provides continuous trainings, giving employees the right resources and tools needed to work safely. The cornerstone of our safety program is employee accountability and commitment to leading by example, as well as valuing and promoting safe behavior — both on and off the clock.
Saunders’ Safety Department is staffed with full-time managers to ensure safety management processes are fully implemented by our employees and trade partners at every phase of construction.
We continue to evolve our safety culture and behaviors — remaining at the forefront of safety best practices. By incorporating human performance initiatives centered around employee mental health and well-being, we’ve expanded availability of mental health trainings and resources company wide. Additionally, our employee-led Fitness Committee offers workplace wellness programs that promote physical, mental and emotional well-being.
0.17
Lost Workdays (LWD) Incident Rate
Worker safety is paramount and Saunders’ lost time rate proves our commitment to safety — consistently tracking better than industry standards.
1.93
Total Case Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR)
Saunders remains well below the industry average on OSHA’s safety metric of total recordable incidents in a one-year time period.
0.7
Days Away, Restricted or Transferred (DART) Rate
Our culture of safety and use of industry best practices prove our commitment to providing a safe work environment.
Safety, It’s on Me
The health and safety of all those associated with our projects is critical, because going home safe at the end of the day is the most important aspect to any successful project. Saunders’ safety campaign — Safety, It’s on Me encourages employees to have more conversations around accountability on our project sites.
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Prioritizing Mental Health
Saunders is dedicated to prioritizing mental health safety as much as physical safety. We are continuously fostering a culture of care for all – ensuring the well-being of all our employees.
In June 2023, Saunders was selected as one of ten organizations to pilot the 12-month Helping Our People Elevate Through Tough Times (H.O.P.E.) Certification program in Colorado. The H.O.P.E Certification is designed to help workplaces prepare comprehensive well-being programs that empower people to survive and thrive through tough times, by covering proactive prevention and culture change, early identification of mental health challenges, and preparation for mental health emergencies. Colorado is the second state to roll out this pilot initiative.
In April 2024, Saunders achieved the Gold Level – H.O.P.E. Certification, marking the initial phase of our mental health resource initiative. We aim to attain the Platinum level, ensuring comprehensive mental health support for all Saunders employees.
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