Safety

Focused on Safety and
Focused on People.

Herman Weissker, Inc. is committed to providing a workplace free from all recognized hazards. To achieve this, HWI has developed a comprehensive safety program focused on accident reduction through hazard recognition, education, and safety leadership.

A key element of our safety program is our dedicated team of safety professionals. They provide value to crews by conducting training and oversight on complex tasks and work practices. Our consistent focus on safety exemplifies our dedication to achieving our goal of zero incidents.

HWI understands that education and training are important elements of our safety programs, and ensures HWI crew members are properly trained in the work being performed. HWI strives to ensure that its crew members are always compliant with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. To achieve this, HWI conducts continuing education on an ongoing basis.

HWI retains a training center with experienced training staff, to afford employees a means of learning new tasks in a safe environment. Trade specific training is conducted on:

Environmental Compliance and Auditing

HWI strives to maintain the environment during construction, through field technical support, regulatory reporting, training, and auditing of operational practices. We integrate environmental values into our decision-making process, by considering the environmental impacts of activities and finding reasonable alternatives to those actions.

HWI has extensive experience in:

  • Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP)
  • Hazardous Materials Management Programs
  • Fugitive Dust Control Measures and Reporting
  • Clean Air Emissions Programs
  • Spill Prevention, Control, and Remediation
  • Right of Way (ROW) Survey and Management