Safety
The safe way or no way at USA Mechanical & Energy Services
Here at USA Mechanical & Energy Services, safety is a priority for our team and our customers. All of our employees must be OSHA 10 certified, Ladder Safety Training, Scissor Lift Compliance, and Fork Truck trained.
Our team has certifications with both Avetta and Appruv™. Safety is important to us, so training our team members is a priority. Appruv™ & Avetta specializes in online contractor and supplier prequalification for safety and health, OSHA compliance, and regulatory standards. Members of Appruv & Avetta benefit from being recognized for their standard of excellence and commitment to safety and health.
We have a Safety & Health Manual that is continually updated and given to each employee to follow safe practices. Each Employee must sign an acknowledgment that they have received and understand our commitment to Safety & Health.
OSHA Regulations
The safety training for our team includes the following requirements from the latest regulations set forth by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration).
- OSHA Construction Safety Training (OSHA 10 minimum)
- Confined Space Entry (Including permit required)
- Arc/Flash Training (NFPA 70E) or electrical safety (NFPA 70E)
- HAZCOM (Hazardous Communications)
- Lock-Out/Tag-Out
The ABC Safety Program was founded in 1989 as a tool for benchmarking and improvements, STEP has evolved into a world class safety management system. Associated Builders and Contractors has recognized and awarded USA Mechanical & Energy Services, LLC with the Platinum Level of STEP. All the participating companies are rated on a weighted point scale for each of the components and documents of their OSHA rating. Our goal at USA Mechanical, is to ensure our workers go home every day safely, and by being a part of this program, will ensure that we are constantly improving our safety procedures and culture. In order to get this rating, we owe it to the dedication and hard work of our Management Team, Supervisors, Office and Field employees. We will be recognized at the Fall 2023 ABC Safety Awards Dinner for our Platinum Rating.
