SAFETY

At Glacier Construction Co., Inc. our commitment to safety is based on our vision to create a working environment that places the highest value on the welfare of the individual, instills a sense of ownership among employees, and embraces excellence in all aspects of performance.

Our mission is simple: to add value for our customers through best-in-class safety performance. We pledge to place the safety and well-being of our employees and subcontractors first and to embody honesty and integrity in the pursuit of our vision.

The path to honor our vision includes work planning, hazard analysis, and hazard control. We seek and utilize employee and subcontractor participation while integrating the customer’s requirements and expectations. We hold ourselves responsible and accountable for the safety performance of the organization and have management and feedback systems that permit us to measure our progress.

AGC/OSHA CHASE BLUE LEVEL

The highest safety standards and practices used in the industry

Glacier Construction Co., Inc. is a Blue Level participant in the AGC/OSHA CHASE partnership, which recognizes contractors who demonstrate the highest safety standards and practices used in the industry.

The partnership between the Associated General Contractors of America and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration aims to improve workplace safety among contractors and reduce illnesses, injuries, and fatalities on construction sites.

The program’s Blue level status is the highest a contractor can achieve. To qualify, applicants must meet several requirements, including:

Implement a comprehensive written safety and health program
Provide evidence of employee training and involvement in all levels of the safety program
Implement and maintain a substance abuse program
Maintain a total case injury/illness incidence rate that is 10 percent less than the national rate for the company’s industry

In return for committing to such high safety standards, AGC/OSHA CHASE Partnership members receive certain incentives in exchange for their increased commitment to safety.

SAFETY TASK FORCE

The centerpiece of the operational side of this personal and professional mission is the Glacier Construction Safety Task Force. This collection of individuals comprises our best minds that collectively have centuries of work experience. The purpose of this group is to maintain our ongoing commitment to our safety mission and constantly refine our best safety practices. The Safety Task Force serves as both a think tank and policy forum and remains effective by always cultivating a team approach.