Text Box: USA Environmental, Inc.
 

 

 

 

 

Safety


USA has performed 2,642,664 manhours with

zero OSHA reportable accidents or incidents involving explosives or dangerous material;

zero government/regulatory safety violations issued throughout its company history; and

as a result of our Safety Program and record the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) has issued USA Environmental an Experience Modification Rating (EMR) of .70 for year 2008, which is significantly better than industry standard, which is 1.00.

 

 

USA Environmental has a comprehensive and effective Safety Program. This program is designed to protect our employees, other site personnel and the general public. USA’s commitment to safety begins with the President of USA and continues to all individual employees in the field. USA’s President and Senior Management are active participants in USA’s Safety Program and are made aware of all safety concerns and any accidents/incidents in a timely manner. USA has an Open-Door policy that all personnel can use to voice safety concerns. Managers and Supervisors at all levels actively participate in promoting safety and enforcing safe work practices. USA requires that all employees be committed to performing their work in accordance with safe work practices and has empowered all employees to stop work, without retribution, to voice safety concerns or issues.

An effective Safety Program requires that Safety Professionals and Managers (SP&M) possess an understanding of regulatory requirements, proven safety means and methods, and their roles and responsibilities. USA has Corporate Safety and Quality Managers who ensure that all of our field operations adhere to our Corporate Safety and Health and Site Work Plans and maintain our Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). USA has also established a core staff of SP&M to administer our Safety Program. USA’s SP&M possess the formal training and experience needed to effectively administer the program and are enrolled in continual safety education programs. Prior to assignment to this staff, these personnel must possess a detailed understanding of the OSHA, DoD, USACE, and other applicable regulatory requirements and safety standards.

The effectiveness of any program is directly reflected in the results that are achieved. USA uses the Experience Modification Rate (EMR) to measure the effectiveness of our safety program. The Figure below illustrates that USA has an effective Safety Program.