Elkhorn utilizes a behavior based safety and health process, specific to each job and it's particular hazards. The ultimate goal of Elkhorn is to maintain a work environment that is free of accidents and injuries, as well as drugs and alcohol. Elkhorn is dedicated to continuous improvement and extends this commitment to all subcontractors and other employers and their employees who perform work for or on behalf of Elkhorn.

Safety and Health Policy

Elkhorn is active in a full-time Safety and Health Program with personnel committed to coordinating their efforts in productivity with safety and compliance to client and regulatory requirements.

The concept that all accidents are preventable is at the essence of Elkhorn's core values. Accordingly, we are committed to achieving and sustaining "Zero Accidents" performance through continuous improvement practices. The achievement of an accident free work environment requires the commitment of management, active involvement of employees, and partnering with customers dedicated to this cause. It is the intent of Elkhorn to provide each employee with a work environment free of recognized or potential hazards, involve employees in the safety and health process, and provide the training and supervision necessary for employees to perform their work in a safe and healthful manner.

Safety and Health Organization
The President of Elkhorn has the ultimate responsibility and accountability for a Safety and Health Process, which is effective, promotes accident prevention through employee and customer involvement, and results in zero accidents. The daily administration and accountability of this process and related systems is delegated to Elkhorn's President. The Corporate Safety Director assumes the requirements of the development and administration of field safety and health plans, workers compensation loss control and case management, project safety staffing, environmental affairs oversight, training in industrial hygiene, and health and safety. Elkhorn employs personnel who are qualified in Industrial Hygiene, Quality, Safety, Training, and Environmental Consulting.

Implementation of Construction Safety

Prior to the commencement of many work activities, Elkhorn develops and implements a Project Specific Safety and Health Plan which incorporates customer, Elkhorn, and statutory regulations. This plan applies to all Elkhorn employees, subcontractors, and other employers. The Project Manager and/or Safety Supervisor is responsible for the development of this plan with the project management team and the customer. The Corporate Safety Director is responsible for approval of this document prior to its distribution and implementation. This plan incorporates all environmental, safety, health, and training requirements that apply to the scope of the project and work activities.

Upon completion, the Project Safety and Health Plan will become a contract document. Each subcontractor and any other employer who will perform work for the project will be required to have a Safety and Health Plan which meets the standards and specifications of the Project Safety and Health Plan. Prior to mobilization, a meeting will be held with each subcontractor to review the project safety and health requirements. This meeting is coordinated by the Project Manager. Those who attend this meeting include the Subcontractor Site Manager, Project Safety Supervisor, and the Subcontractor Safety Representative.