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Being in charge of safety at a big general contractor is too often a thankless job. After all, how can anyone hope to tally up the number of accidents that a particular precautionary measure has helped prevent?

With caution and innovation in mind, Mortenson Construction’s outlook on safety is more than an expectation, it is an obligation for all team members, subcontractors, customers and visitors. The company has a zero-injury policy that is reinforced by encouraging staff ...

Many of the essentials to maintaining a safe job site aren’t flashy.

In the mere year and a half that Marcus Lois has been safety director at JM Brennan, he has managed to impart a lot about what’s needed to ensure workers are well-protected on jobsites.

Nick Femal’s title at J.H. Findorff & Son may be safety director but he’s far from the only person at the general contractor whose primary concern is shielding his fellow employees from harm.

The safety of Bruce Goranson’s team starts with the assurance that he is looking out for their best interest.