Construction Site Safety
Safety is a critical part of our company focus at Moyle Construction. To maintain a safe worksite, we have developed a comprehensive safety program. It includes procedures dealing with hazardous materials, worker safety, project site security, and other project related issues.
Our Safety Program includes:
- Accident prevention, work procedures, and safe worksite practices training
- First aid training and CPR certification for key staff
- Safety certification for onsite managers and crews
- Safety orientation for new employees
- On-going safety training
- Safety planning procedures
- Employee safety performance evaluation
- Non-contractual employees are tested for substance abuse
- Subcontractor safety performance evaluations
- OSHA regulation expertise
- Compliance to local jurisdiction on safety requirements
2010 STEP Award - Platinum Level
Moyle Construction has received the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. STEP (Safety Training and Evaluation Process) PLATINUM AWARD from the National ABC Safety Committee. The award recognizes a company's commitment to develop a safety program that produces a safe workplace. The Award Committee acknowledged Moyle's effort to maintain and continually improve an outstanding safety program.
During the 2010 working year, Moyle Construction's employees worked 199,789 hours and achieved an Experience Modification Rate (EMR) of .76. In 2011, Moyle Construction will be working under an Improved EMR of .7. With the industry average 1.0 and the company average dropping annually, Moyle Construction has continued to show its dedication to worker safety and training.
Valley View Quarry wins Sentinel of Safety Award
April 2010 - The Mine Safety and Health Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor awarded Valley View Quarry, formerly known as Moyle Sand & Gravel, the Sentinels of Safety Award for the calendar year of 2008. The award was in the Small Bank or Pit Group section and recognizes companies with a minimum of 4,000 employee-hours worked without a lost-time injury. Valley View Quarry achieved 4,496 hours.
Located in Houghton, Michigan, Valley View Quarry is the only pit in the area to receive this award. The Sentinel of Safety Award illustrates Moyle, Inc's company wide focus on safety and its commitment to employing safety practices that not only meet all state and national regulations, but Moyle, Inc.'s own high standards.
Valley View Quarry is operated by Moyle, Inc.
Gene James becomes only MIOSHA Teaching Institute Level One Safety and Health Professional in the U.P.
Moyle's Safety Director, Gene James, has earned MTI Level One Certification for construction. He joins a select group of only thirty in the Michigan, and the only one in the Upper Peninsula. Gene was required to take the same type of courses as MIOSHA professional staff.
The MIOSHA Training Institute introduced the MTI Certification Program on October 1, 2007. It offers participants an opportunity to be recognized for their educational efforts and increased technical expertise. Level One allows the participant to begin the process of developing a safety and health management system while becoming familiar with MIOSHA Standards and other relevant topics.
By achieving this certification, Gene represents Moyle's continued commitment to safety. An additional benefit of the certification is lower insurance rates and less rigorous MIOSHA jobsite inspections.
Moyle works 420,134 hours with only one lost time incident
Achieving 420,134 hours with only one lost time incident is a significant milestone in the construction industry. Moyle is not only proud of this achievement, but also of the entire Moyle team whose tireless dedication to safety is reflected in this outstanding safety record. We remain committed to continuing this record for the safety of our crews, customers and visitors to our jobsites.
Moyle wins ABC STEP Award
Moyle Construction has received the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. STEP (Safety Training and Evaluation Process) GOLD AWARD from the National ABC Safety Committee. The award recognizes a company's commitment to develop a safety program that produces a safe workplace. The Award Committee acknowledged Moyle's effort to maintain and continually improve an outstanding safety program.
Safety News
At Moyle Companies, employee safety is paramount in our daily operations. The success we have achieved in this area is evident in the fact that we have surpassed the quarter of a million hours worked without a lost time accident.
Regulations and requirements for safety and health on the job are continually being revised to be more stringent in the protection of employees. We support these initiatives and take a proactive approach to remain a step ahead of any new enforcement issues by national and state regulators.
We are proud that this progressive focus on safety resulted in 80% of Moyle jobsite inspections by MIOSHA and OSHA were found to be "clean" inspections with no violations in 2007 and 2008.
Our employees are trained at all levels and trades on relevant safety topics. Moyle annually invests 1500 hours on safety and health training. This philosophy of safety and heath are incorporated throughout the company organization. An effective Safety and Health Program can only work with support and positive communication from top management. When top management carries the "safety torch", it can't help but be successful.
The company wide focus on safety we employ at Moyle extends beyond our employees to include visitors to the jobsite, subcontractors, and our client's staff. It is our commitment to employ safety practices that not only meet all state and national regulations, but our own high standards.