AM Technical Solutions (AM) achieved a new construction safety milestone that marks a significant point in our company’s history. In 2024, AM achieved an exemplary safety record spanning millions of manhours while maintaining industry-leading safety performance in the high-tech construction industry.
This achievement reflects our commitment to employee safety and demonstrates that we are successfully scaling our global operations while upholding the core values that define our culture. Find out more about how we set a new standard for safety.
Our Construction Safety Record in 2024
Our dedication to fostering a safe work environment for every project is illustrated by the remarkable metrics we achieved this year. Here’s a detailed look at what we accomplished as a company:
- 2.5 Million Hours Worked: The most hours recorded in our company history, reflecting our successful growth and sustained safety practices.
- OSHA Recordable Rate of 0.08: Our safety rate was 30 times better than the construction industry average.
- Platinum Safety Award from Highwire: Received for the 12th consecutive year, showcasing our long-standing commitment to safety excellence.
- Top Ratings from Avetta and ISNetworld: Recognized by independent certifying bodies that validate and verify our compliance with stringent safety standards.
These accomplishments reinforce our reputation as a safety leader and highlight the operational discipline and dedication of everyone in our organization. An excellent illustration is how we are embodying a shift in the safety mindset.
We recently published a whitepaper, “Shifting the Safety Mindset: Moving Beyond Compliance to Shared Responsibility,” that captures the need to promote shared responsibility over compliance-based measures. We can see the positive results from implementing this mindset to create a work culture where safety is instinctive and unified.
Key Factors Behind Our Construction Safety Success
The 2024 milestone would not have been possible without the collective effort of everyone in our company – from our newest hires to our seasoned executive leadership team. Here are a few critical contributors to this year’s success.
- Comprehensive Team Effort: Our entire workforce contributed to creating a culture where safety is embedded in day-to-day operations.
- Strong Leadership Focus: We received substantial contributions from our site safety and management team, corporate safety team, and executive leadership team.
- Enhanced Training Programs: We enhanced our routine safety training to include discussions on the “why” behind safety practices. This effort helped employees understand the personal and collective importance of staying safe.
- Culture of Caring: By personalizing the importance of safety, we encouraged everyone to look out for one another, fostering a mindset of shared responsibility for well-being.
We believe safety is a shared mission. It’s not just about meeting regulations or earning accolades; it’s about ensuring everyone on-site goes home safely at the end of the day. This is because the construction industry is inherently filled with potential hazards. By minimizing risks and prioritizing safety, we align our operations with a culture of excellence and precision.
Our “First Time Right” approach underscores every activity at the job site. But it’s not just about making sure the job is done correctly. We want to ensure the job is done safely the first time – no exceptions. This mindset helps our team work with clarity at all times.
Reaching this safety milestone will inspire our valued teams to strive for even higher safety standards. We are building a special safety culture where every individual feels valued and protected when they set foot on the job site.
“The 2024 safety milestone is a profound moment in our company’s history, as it reflects our ability to maintain safety excellence while experiencing record levels of growth,” says Matt Shipley, AM General Manager. “We look forward to continuing to set benchmarks for safety in the industry as we take on more complex projects around the globe.”
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