Christman鈥檚 health and safety commitment is engrained into each project. With us, it鈥檚 not bolted on, it鈥檚 woven into the fabric of our construction practices and approach. How far back does it go? In 1919, our founder, H.G. Christman, played a pivotal role in launching the Associated General Contractors of America. Together with likeminded pioneers, a code of ethics and uniform building procedures were established. This was the basis of our belief in safety from the start. /Company/Profile/Timeline

Safety鈥檚 laser focus

Multiple important components contribute to a successful project. Our full-time safety department evaluates and assists field leaders 鈥� helping to identify safe construction solutions. Our comprehensive safety culture extends to subcontractors and partners an essential element to our relationships. The priority is clear: clients, trade partners, visitors and our own workers will benefit from having a secure and healthy jobsite. Need convincing?

If you want to keep a job on schedule 鈥� focus on safety.

If you want to keep a job on budget 鈥� focus on safety.

If you want to prioritize the satisfaction and happiness of your workforce 鈥� then really focus on safety.

Safety builds community

Construction is fulfilling because of the reward of building incredible structures for your community. But it鈥檚 not possible unless you go home safely to your family. We work with trade partners who embrace this mindset. We are all working together in what can be a high hazard industry.

Experts know that an 鈥渙ff day鈥� can turn into a dangerous jobsite situation. So, we ensure everyone focuses on every task, every moment. We develop a custom job hazard analysis along with our project鈥檚 trade contractors helping workers understand the unique hazards they may face. Coupled with critically important site-specific safety plans, we鈥檙e able to set the right tone for zero-incidents.

What we deliver

It鈥檚 not enough to talk safety; companies must deliver, and we provide:

  • Construction sites where anyone can stop work when conditions are not appropriate.
  • New safety technologies; improving efficiency and quality.
  • Jobsite hazard analysis with site-specific safety plan to uncover potential risks.
  • Worker safeguards 鈥� including 100 percent fall protection over 6 feet.
  • Safety huddles, safety stand-downs and safety training, ensuring a focus on results.

Our teams say: 鈥淪afety, it鈥檚 how we live.鈥� This isn鈥檛 merely a slogan; it is how we live, breathe and plan our jobsites. Interested in learning more? Visit our safety blog regularly to discover how a commitment to safety has been an essential building block to our success.

Don Staley

Senior Vice President and Corporate Safety Director