Safety
VEE-JAY'S FIRST PRIORITY
“Safety First” is an ongoing commitment at Vee-Jay. We believe a company’s culture and an employee’s attitude are crucial building blocks in developing this mentality. We are confident that the combination of our strong safety culture and positive employee attitude, is the key to creating an overwhelmingly safe work atmosphere. Our employees’ safety is paramount!
Safety Practices
Safety education plays a vital role in providing a safe work environment. At Vee-Jay, we recognize the importance to commit to safety at all levels. Our employees receive thorough training, which ensures our jobs are completed in the safest way possible.
Our safety program includes some of the following:
10-Hour OSHA Training for ALL employees
30-Hour OSHA Training for field supervision
Safety Orientations
Bi-Annual Safety Meetings with all employees
Daily Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and Worksite Inspections
Designated safety representative for each project
Safety Classes – OSHA, First Aid, CPR, Rigging, Hand Signals
Weekly “Tool Box” safety talks performed by designated project safety representative.
Fleet Safety Program
Safety & Health Manual
Project Specific Safety Plans
Safety Affiliations
St. Louis AGC, OSHA Partnership Program
Associate Member of Voluntary Protection Program Participants Association (VPPPA)
AGC, Executive Safety Committee
AGC, Safety Forum
Safety Directors
Safety takes time and commitment. This is why Vee-Jay employs two full time Safety Directors. Their responsibilities include; daily DOT inspections on all vehicles and jobsite equipment, daily jobsite inspections, ensuring all projects have the job specific safety equipment, supplying PPE for every worker, writing Job Specific Safety Programs, scheduling and teaching safety classes and refreshers, etc.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact: Dan Boyd at (314) 775-8829.
