Empowering everyone to take personal ownership of safety – both on-site and in the office – is an important element of LeChase’s safety efforts. To celebrate Construction Safety Week we are sharing input from our team members on what this year’s theme – Value Every Voice – means to them.
“’Value Every Voice’ to me, means that no matter your title you have the right to speak up about safety concerns. (It means) that we are all on the same team when it comes to safety, and we all want to go home safe and sound.”
Nadine Letourneau, assistant project manager
“’Value every voice’ means considering different perspectives to improve jobsite safety. Jobsite conditions can pose different hazards to different trades and all angles and perspectives must be considered to help keep everyone safe.”
Jace Prine, project manager
“No matter your position in the company or the project you’re on, your thoughts are important. If you see something, don’t be afraid to say something. A positive attitude towards safety is infectious and one voice can change the outcome.”
Russ Robinson, director of CM agency
“Our top priority each and every day is for everyone who walks on the jobsite to go home the same way they walked out the door in the morning. No matter their role – tradesperson, LeChase personnel, owner, architect, engineer, inspector, intern, etc. – they are important, bring a valued perspective and a new set of eyes to our jobsites. Similar to our Stop Work Authority program, everyone has a say regarding safety on our projects. Every voice matters, and it’s important we listen when someone throws a red flag.”
Courtney Lafferty, project manager
“The entire project team is important – owner, architect, engineer, CM, primes, subcontractors of all tiers. We value everyone’s safety. Anyone who sets foot on our jobs should leave the same way they came in, or better for it!”
Paul Cody, project manager
“Listen to input from everyone who’s involved on your project or a particular task. It doesn’t matter if they’re a civilian or subcontractor, green or have 30 years of experience in the industry. If something doesn’t look right to someone, chances are it’s not. If it turns out to be a non-issue, great… no harm done. There is no such thing as a stupid question when it comes to safety. More sets of eyes and different perspectives can always help.”
Ron Lay, project manager
“What comes to mind first is the Stop Work Authority. Every individual has the right to speak up if a safety hazard exists on a jobsite or even in the office. Choosing to listen and value others’ observations will lend itself for to a safer working environment.”
Adam Khalil, project manager
“… Use common sense, be aware of your surroundings and listen to the suggestions and comments of others in all situations to make sure you’re always in a safe environment.”
Mike Frattarola, assistant project manager
“(It’s the) commitment to insuring everyone on my jobsite returns home safely each and every workday!”
Tony Hancock, superintendent
“Multiple perspectives can help drive a better outcome. Our field team and office staff will likely have different views/experiences when it comes to safety, and collaboration between the two will help us work towards better results.”
Ryan Barkley, project manager
“’Value Every Voice’ means that all people have a right/obligation to speak freely about workplace safety. Every person from a first-day apprentice to the job’s executive has valuable input.”
Michael Grispin, senior superintendent
“It means that everyone has a voice in safety. The policies and procedures are great but there is no value without direct communication with every employee on our projects to understand their perception of safety. Safety is more than rules, it’s a way to ensure each employee returns home to their families.”
Richard McNeill, general superintendent
“Validating all employees’ concerns and observations is a very important part of getting buy-in and creating a positive culture.”
Eric Coburn, Sr., director of field operations
“What this means to me is that everyone has the right to speak up on anything they feel are safety related issues or concerns.”
Joe Scocchera, superintendent
