Safety

Adroit’s commitment to safety begins with our belief that all injuries are preventable, and we will not accept anything short of our zero injury goal. Our safety program is coordinated by our full time Safety Director, Jeff Smith. Adroit’s safety program includes these elements:

• Each new project starts with a preconstruction job hazard analysis involving Superintendent, Safety Director and major subcontractors.
• Tool Box Safety Meetings held on every project, every week, are used as a training and coordination tool for all construction personnel on the project site.
• Adroit believes in strict enforcement of all OSHA rules regarding personal protective equipment, including hard hats, eye protection, hearing protection, appropriate clothing and footwear.
• Safety compliance inspections are conducted at least monthly on all projects, with a formal written inspection every quarter. Inspections performed by Safety Director or Safety Committee.
• All new employees hired by Adroit since 2003 must pass a medical exam, physical testing for strength and agility, random drug screening, and eight hours of safety training before their first day on the project site.
• Adroit has the training and equipment to perform work in contained environments, allowing us to perform renovations in occupied parts of hospitals and clinics, as well as perform lead and mold abatements.

Jeff has over 30 years of experience and has been with us over 16 years. He understands the value of safety for each laborer on a jobsite, and he understands the value for owners and Adroit. Even with his extensive experience, Jeff stays on the leading edge of new safety policies and procedures to help ensure a successful project.

Jeff is currently on the Board of Directors of the local chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) and a past President, a member of American Society of Healthcare Engineers (ASHE), and he has earned the Healthcare Construction Certificate from ASHE. He is skilled in applying ICRA principles to design, construction, renovation, and maintenance projects.