Safety: People First

PROTECT YOURSELF – PROTECT EACH OTHER

Walters Group is dedicated to providing a safe and healthy work environment for our teammates. We promote shared responsibility and a comprehensive approach to minimizing risks, ensuring everyone returns home to their families safely ‘every day’. Our proactive safety philosophy ensures safety is a fundamental factor at every project stage.

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We support our teammates with programs, procedures, policies, and regular safety inspections. We emphasize employee education and mentorship, ensuring new hires are well-informed about safety practices through our orientation and mentorship program.

Our safety culture prioritizes employee well-being, fostering a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks. We emphasize continuous education, open communication, and accountability at all levels, integrating safety protocols into daily operations. By valuing employee input and maintaining high standards, Walters promotes a collaborative environment where safety is a core principle.

Safety Standards and Policies

As a steel fabrication leader, Walters Group adheres to best-in-class certifications. All teammates, including corporate, plant, and onsite, are responsible for the health and safety aspects within their control and for complying with our health and safety policies, procedures, and requirements.

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Safety Culture and Initiatives

Our safety culture is built on shared responsibility, continuous education, open communication, and accountability. We prioritize employee well-being and integrate safety protocols into daily operations, ensuring everyone is committed to maintaining a safe work environment. Our safety culture begins with a proactive mindset, reinforced through initiatives like Safety Week.

Specific Programs and Initiatives:

Scheduled Safety Talks: Weekly sessions led by project management to discuss safety practices and updates.
Toolbox Talks: Regular discussions, either daily or weekly, at our plants to address specific safety topics and concerns.
Encouraging a Safety-First Mindset: We promote a safety-first mindset with the motto “Protect yourself, protect each other.” This approach fosters a collaborative environment where safety is a core principle upheld by all employees and partners.

Performance Metrics and Improvement

We continuously seek improvement through diligent recording and analysis. Our proactive and innovative approach includes regular safety observations by senior leadership.

Partner in Safety

At Walters Group, we believe in a transparent and collaborative approach to safety. Onsite safety is a shared responsibility between us and our clients. We expect our subcontractors to uphold our rigorous safety standards and practices, ensuring a safe working environment for everyone involved.

Community and Environmental

We rank the safety of both the community and the environment in all our projects. We adhere to industry best practices and standards, including ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management Systems. This standard guides us in identifying and managing the environmental aspects and impacts of our operations, helping us effectively manage ecological risks and enhance our environmental performance.