Safety

Safety Commitment
Safety is a core value embedded in every aspect of our operations. At our company, protecting the health and well-being of our employees, subcontractors, clients, and the public is not just a priority—it is a responsibility we take seriously on every project, every day.
We are committed to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment through proactive planning, continuous training, and strict adherence to all applicable regulations, including standards set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Our safety program is designed to identify and mitigate risks before work begins and to ensure safe practices are consistently followed in the field.
Our Approach
Our safety culture is built on accountability, communication, and prevention. We empower every employee—from leadership to field personnel—to take ownership of safety and to stop work if conditions are unsafe.
Key elements of our safety program include:
- Pre-task planning and daily job hazard analyses
- Weekly safety meetings and toolbox talks
- Ongoing employee training and certification
- Regular site inspections and audits
- Incident reporting, investigation, and continuous improvement
Training & Compliance
All employees receive comprehensive safety training tailored to their roles and responsibilities. We ensure that our teams are properly trained, equipped, and qualified to perform their work safely and efficiently. We also require subcontractors and partners to meet the same high safety standards we uphold.
Continuous Improvement
We believe that safety is an ongoing process. Through regular evaluations, feedback, and performance tracking, we continuously improve our safety practices and procedures. Lessons learned from near-misses and incidents are used to strengthen our program and prevent recurrence.
Our Goal
Our goal is simple: zero incidents and everyone returning home safely at the end of each day. By fostering a culture of awareness, responsibility, and respect, we strive to exceed industry standards and deliver projects safely, on time, and with the highest level of quality.
At Propst Construction, we provide all company employees and subcontractors with a safe workplace environment.
The Propst Construction safety program provides mandatory random, pre-employment, post-accident and CDL-compliant drug and alcohol screening.
Weekly on-site safety meetings are held and attendance is required by all on-site personnel.
An important part of the Company’s safety philosophy is making sure our employees attend various industry training programs, including 30-Hour OSHA, 10-Hour OSHA, Confined Space and Competent Person Certifications.
The Company operates and maintains OSHA approved fall protection devices, gas sniffers, certified chains and cables as well as OSHA approved and maintained manholes and trench boxes.

