"At Helix, safety is not just a statistic or policy. It's an action, an activity and a core value that permeates the entire organization. Safety is not based on luck nor is it based on abstract theories that lead to traditional approaches in safety. But rather, it is a set of specific actions that increase desired performance while decreasing undesired performance. We provide the necessary training and then hold people accountable for outcomes they can control." - Frank McDaniel, Safety Director
At Helix Electric, we have never subscribed to the theory that a construction environment is, by nature, a hazardous environment and therefore accidents are bound to occur. Instead, we have designed a safety program that has resulted in one of the lowest accident rates in the nation.
Helix employees receive an extensive safety orientation before starting work and receive another safety orientation at the jobsite on hazards that are unique to the project.
Helix employees receive safety training twice weekly and are subjected to unannounced safety inspections designed to eliminate unsafe conditions normally found on a jobsite. Incidents, although rare, are thoroughly investigated and policies are implemented to insure an incident free environment. Furthermore, Helix supervision receives extensive safety training every month.
Helix has been the recipient of the prestigious Associated Builders and Contractors "Platinum Award" for outstanding achievement in safety management and accident prevention. Helix first received the Platinum award in 1999 and has received it every year since.
At Helix, safety is good business.
