We are pleased to announce that we have been recognized for the third year in a row with a Gold Safety Award for 2023 by Highwire through their Safety Assessment Program. The assessment includes a review of the companies’ historic safety performance and current safety management systems. The platform normalizes data within the construction industry for vendor or contractor size, and type of work performed.
An important factor in winning this award was Giroux Glass’ current Experience Modification Rate (EMR) rating of .61. The number is used by insurance companies to gauge both the past costs of injuries and future chances of risk. An EMR of 1.0 is considered the industry average for safety performance. Numbers below the average determine reduced worker compensation insurance premiums and predict fewer chances of safety violations or claims.
The adage, “Safety first” is the guiding principle on Giroux Glass project sites. “Everything we do stems from safety being first and foremost on our projects,” says Kelly Edwards, Director of California Facilities and Field Operations. “Planning for safety and strategizing all possible scenarios also lead to us performing quality work more efficiently,” he adds. Most importantly, it’s critical for protecting our workers. “We strive for our glaziers to return home to their families safely at the end of each day. When we achieve that, everyone benefits.“ We are proud of all of our team members for prioritizing and upholding the highest safety standards across all job sites and aim to continue to achieve this level of excellence.