United Contractors (UCON) is proud to announce the winners of our Annual R.E.A.L. Safety Awards. This prestigious program Recognizes Excellence, Awareness, and Leadership in safety within the construction industry.
The REAL Safety Awards highlight the commitment of union-signatory construction companies to maintaining and enhancing safe working environments. The awards underscore the importance of a proactive safety culture across our industry by honoring the safest and most improved companies.
"These awards are not just about recognizing those who have achieved high standards of safety but also about inspiring all our members to prioritize safety every day," said Emily Cohen, Executive Vice President of United Contractors. "We commend all the companies that participated. Their dedication to safety makes a significant difference in our industry and contributes to building a safer future for all workers."
This year's winners have set remarkable standards in workplace safety and are exemplary models for the industry:
1,000,000 MAN-HOURS
· Michels Pacific Energy, Inc.
· Stacy Witbeck, Inc.
· Sully-Miller Contracting Co.
250,001-500,000 MAN-HOURS
· Ghilotti Bros.,Inc.
· O. C. JONES & Sons
· Saint Francis Electric
100,001-250,000 MAN-HOURS
· California Engineering Contractors, Inc.
· JMH Engineering and Construction, Inc. (also Team Zero)
· KDW Construction
UP TO 100,000 MAN-HOURS
· E.E. Gilbert Construction (also Team Zero)
· Odigos Construction (also Team Zero)
· The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western
SAFETY HEROES OF THE YEAR
· Ezequiel Lepe - Robert A. Bothman Construction
· Mike Blewett - Sierra Mountain Construction Inc., (also Team Zero)
MOST UNIQUE SAFETY PROJECT
· Teichert Construction
MOST IMPROVED SAFETY RATING
· California Engineering Contractors, Inc.
· Sierra Mountain Construction Inc. (also Team Zero)
TEAM ZERO ACHIEVEMENT: UCON recognizes the following construction company members who achieved "Team Zero", having a zero incident rate in 2023:
California Rebar Fabricators Incorporated
Pacific Boring, Inc.
Robert Burns Construction, Inc.
Silverado Contractors, Inc.
Western Water Constructors, Inc.
"This year's recipients have gone above and beyond to integrate safety into their daily operations, showing that effective safety practices are not only feasible but also beneficial, said Mike Donlon, Chief Safety Consultant at UCON. "Their achievements reflect their relentless pursuit of a safer workplace and their leadership in setting safety benchmarks."
Congratulations to all the winners!
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4wThat’s a great group. We are lucky to have them representing UCON.