Safety
EVERYONE GOES HOME SAFE.
At Hawkins, safety is built into every job from the start. Planning, coordination, communication, and execution all begins with protecting the people doing the work and the communities around it.
A job isn’t a success unless it’s done right and everyone goes home safe. We don’t stand for anything less.
The Numbers Don't Lie.
We measure, track, and review safety metrics continuously. That includes leading and lagging indicators, analyzing trends, and clear accountability across teams.
0.64 Current EMR
Exceeding the regional standard.
100+ Employees OSHA 30 Certified
Over 100 employees trained through our in-person OSHA 30 program in the last three years.
20+ Years of Exceptional Safety Performance
Consistently maintaining an exceptional safety rating.
Experience Modification Rate (EMR)
Site Safety Representative (SSR) Program
Our SSR Program puts safety in the hands of our field teams. Craftsmen are empowered to take an active role in monitoring the job, looking out for one another, and addressing risks before they become incidents.
Craftsman-Led Safety
SSR team members are active field employees who help implement and uphold our Safe Production approach, bringing real-world insight to every jobsite.
Proactive Risk Identification
By focusing on leading indicators, SSRs help identify and address potential hazards early, before they impact crews, subcontractors, or site operations.
Accountability at Every Level
The program builds shared responsibility across the workforce, reinforcing that safety is everyone’s job.
How the SSR Program Works
Weekly SSR Audits
Consistent Jobsite Reviews
SSR team members conduct weekly safety audits, walking the entire jobsite using standardized checklists and safety meeting tools.
What’s Evaluated
- Potential hazards and imminent danger situations
- Jobsite conditions and safe production practices
- Positive safety behaviors from crews
Clear Documentation
All observations are recorded, ensuring visibility into both risks and successes.
Follow-Up & Escalation
Weekly Safety Meetings
SSR team members review audit findings with crews, reinforcing safe practices and addressing site-specific risks.
Escalation Process
If safety concerns are not resolved in a timely manner, SSRs elevate them to the Superintendent and Safety Director for action.
Authority & Responsibility
Stop Work Authority
ALL employees are empowered to immediately stop any imminently dangerous activity.
Required Reporting
All incidents and corrective actions are documented and reported to leadership to ensure accountability and resolution.
SAFETY & TRAINING RESOURCES.
Safety Planning
Safe Production Policy
Safety planning is part of how we run every job at Hawkins, and part of our commitment to the people doing the work. We don’t treat safety as a separate step. It’s built into how we plan, organize, and execute the work from start to finish. Our “Safe Production Philosophy” outlines how that approach shows up in all our operations and in every project.
Other Safety Initiatives
- Prebid Safety Assessment before we are awarded the job
- Project Hazard Assessment
Jobsite Safety in Action
Site Safety Representatives (SSRs)
- Perform weekly reporting across active jobsites
- Identify potential hazards and define mitigation strategies before work progresses
Regular Site Evaluations
- All projects are evaluated every other week by the Hawkins Safety Department
- High-profile or complex jobs are reviewed twice weekly to maintain elevated oversight
Hawkins Walk Around App
- Custom-built tool developed by Hawkins
- Requires employees to complete a safety checklist before operating equipment
- Ensures consistency, accountability, and readiness at the start of each task
Frequent Safety Meetings
- Monday morning Toolbox Talks focused on OSHA topics and jobsite safety priorities
- Morning (AM): Review daily work plans and identify potential safety risks
- Afternoon (PM): Debrief the day, highlight successes, and address opportunities for improvement