At Diefenderfer, safety is a major focus in all aspects of out projects. From the bid process, into the planning process, right through the installation and project completion, safety is discussed, reviewed, implemented, and carefully monitored.
Our expectation is to meet or exceed ALL regulations. We welcome input, criticism, and advice from all of our project counterparts as we strongly believe in the team approach to keep projects safe.
Full-time Safety Director, resume available upon request
Eight-member safety committee whose members include the president, administrative staff, project managers, and foremen
Committee meets monthly to discuss company related specific issues, as well as OSHA requirements
Orientation program for all newly hired employees
Continuing education program on all aspects of electrical and construction safety
Weekly “Took Box Talk” program for all employees
Statistics on Deifenderfer’s safety record for the past three years are as follows:
2011 | 2010 | 2009 | |
Experience Modification Rate | 0.755 | 0.749 | 0.806 |
OSHA Recordable Incident Rate | 7.980 | 7.130 | 3.410 |
Lost Time Incident Rate | 0.610 | 1.430 | 0.280 |
Diefenderfer ensures that our employees are properly trained for the specific circumstances of a job. Below is a summary of some of the training programs our employees have attended:
Type of Training | Qualified Employees |
MSHA | 20 |
OSHA (10 hour and/or 30 hour occumpational safety and health programs) | All Key Personnel |
Confined Space | 20 |
Rigging | 12 |
Asbestos Awareness | 58 |
Excavation Competent Person | 17 |
First Aid | 53 |
Basic Life SUpport | 55 |