Health, Safety & Environment

Introduction:
Laird Electric's HS & E programs are continuously improving in order to achieve our safety goals. We are committed to ensuring all employees have the training, equipment and procedures necessary to work safely with 'zero' incidents or injuries. At Laird, safety is not just a procedure; it is also the way we do business

Philosophy... Laird Electric is dedicated to the concept that all incidents are preventable and we strive to achieve this goal through effective safety program management.

Program Development:
Laird Electric is continuously improving our current safety and loss prevention programs and proactively developing new ones. Our safety culture is enhanced by the implementation of the START (Supervisor Training in Accident Reduction Techniques) program. Laird Electric's safety culture is supported by senior management and is the foundation from which additional, essential safety program elements are developed and implemented. Our HS & E program has grown to include the following:

• HS & E manual
• Safe operating procedures
• Corporate policy statement
• Environmental policy statement
• Project safety plans
• Modified work program
• Field level risk assessment
• Behavior based safety
• WCB claims management
• Near miss reporting
• Supervisor safety training
• Construction Safety Training System (CSTS)

Laird Electric actively participates in several industry initiatives and associations to ensure that our safety programs meet the demands of industry and owner safety expectations.

Safety Trend Monitoring:
Proactive safety program measurement in the form of safety audits and inspections are conducted monthly at each project. Results are benchmarked and improvement opportunities identified.

Lost time accident, medical aid, first aid and near miss frequencies are monitored continuously. Statistics are tracked by project manager, supervisor and foreman. Corrective actions are developed and implemented accordingly.

Safety Personnel:
Laird Electric's Manager of Safety oversees the project safety plans, safe work plans and safety procedures of all projects, as well as supports the on-site safety officers who enforce these measures. Laird Electric's Workers Compensation and Safety Administrator ensures all incidents are recorded and reported within 72 hours and tracks all incidents for corporate statistics. Modified work programs are reinforced and statistics tracked carefully to measure safety performance.