Safety

Our Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Policy

Sweetwater Construction Corp. is committed to the highest level of quality construction possible. This commitment extends to all aspects and phases of the construction process and to the protection of the environment, health, and safety of its employees, subcontractors, clients, and neighbors. We believe that through our actions we will have a positive impact on our environment, and the health and safety of our employees, construction team members, and the general public.

In accordance with this commitment, Sweetwater Construction Corp. will implement practices, procedures, and programs that:

Document Environmental, Health, and Safety management systems that identify and comply with relevant environmental, health, and safety regulations and requirements;

Require all operations be conducted in a manner that proper evaluates potential exposures to loss and minimizes that risk to loss by providing for the safeguarding of employee, team, and public health and safety, and safeguards the environment;

Provides awareness and competency training to employees and team members in their specific responsibilities under these programs and procedures;

Are founded in a culture of continuous improvement;

Are continuously monitored and updated as necessary to reflect current regulations, requirements, and needs of Sweetwater Construction Corp.

This commitment applies to all activities undertaken by Sweetwater Construction Corp., in support of the preservation of natural resources, the prevention of pollution, and assuring the health and safety of all that are affected by our operations.

Recognizing that no phase of our operation is more important than accident prevention, eliminating personal injury, and preventing property damage, Sweetwater Construction Corp. has developed comprehensive, integrated environmental, health, and safety procedures in place to provide the highest level of service to our clients while providing the highest level of protection for our workers, subcontractors, and the environment. Environmental, health, and safety procedures are established at the start of each project utilizing client input and goals and monitored on a daily basis by the Superintendent. Project Manager and executive level oversight ensures that the goals are met and the promises kept. These award winning, leading edge programs and procedures have been recognized consistently by industry groups and though peer review as a standard to be met by our competitors.

Additionally, Sweetwater is constantly improving its Risk Management program, partnering with our insurance company to better our Quality Control and Environmental Management systems. Our subcontractors must meet strict financial and performance guidelines to be considered for our bid list. Once selected for a project, their work is monitored and evaluated. Along with the principles that guide our commitment to sustainable procedures, these programs offer assurance and cost-effectiveness to our clients that a project will be as safe as possible to site workers, employees and the environment they share.

Our Experience Modification Rating (EMR) has consistently been under the 1.00 mark.

2009 - .751       2008 - .789       2007 - .811       2006 - .884

Associated Builders and Contractors STEP Award
Governor's Occupational Safety & Health Award Program
OSHA Construction Lenders Agreement Safety (CLAS) Partnership Status
OSHA Strategic Partnership Program (2005)

Published EHS articles by Sweetwater Construction:
"Why Safety is so Important in the Construction Industry"
"Up-To-Date Safety"
"Job Safety in an Economic Downturn"
"NJBiz"