"Safety First" is "Safety Always."
~Charles M. Hayes


Employee ownership is the foundation for our company’s Safety Culture. From an entry level employee to our company President, everyone has a personal commitment to doing their job safely.

Safety Focus
Great Southwestern’s culture is based on quality. We provide quality, skilled workmanship, quality materials, equipment and tools, and quality services. So it is no surprise that quality is also a part of Safety. The safety of our employees and the general public shall receive first consideration in the performance of all work because Safety is an integral part of every job.

Accident prevention is foremost in everyday operations. When we prepare for any job, we evaluate and discuss both the hazards involved and the necessary safety precautions to be taken.

NO JOB IS DONE RIGHT UNLESS IT IS DONE SAFELY

Great Southwestern is firmly committed to the health and safety of its employees. Management recognizes that safe working conditions for every employee can be attained through proper job instruction, training, frequent review of safe practices, the use of approved safety equipment, adequate supervision, and the proper attitude on the part of all employees.

Safety Mission
The safety and health of all Company personnel is fundamental to our mission, operating principles, and values. Our continued commitment to Safety is integral to creating rewarding jobs for each of our employees and achieving and maintaining the status as a preferred provider of construction services to our clients. The success of our Company depends on the safety and well being of each employee and the support of their families.

Processes
It is imperative that all recognized hazards be identified, appropriately evaluated, and effectively controlled in order to prevent incidents. Some of our safety processes include:

• Weekly Safety Site Inspections on all jobs documented with photos and Job Site Safety Review Checklists.
• Safety Audits performed on the Transmission, Overhead/Under-Ground Distribution and the Substation Crews.
• The Company President presents a “Managers Safety Plan” annually. The Plan clarifies the Safety Expectations and the Company Goals for the upcoming year. The Plan addresses the specific safety training needs, Risk Management goals and signed commitments of Supervisors to achieve the goals set forth.
• Accident/Incident Investigations
• All close calls, near misses, incidents or accidents are thoroughly investigated and documented. Depending on the severity of the incident, an SAT Team (Safety Action Team) made up of Managers and Safety Professionals, may be dispatched to the scene. All information is shared with the Company Management and employees to prevent future occurrences.