LEWIS’ SAFETY MOTTO: WORKING SAFE FOR LIFE

Working safe for life is living safe for life. Now say that three times fast. Jokes aside, the safety of our people is the most crucial aspect of our business. We all have personal lives filled with loved ones, pets, hobbies and futures. Each one of us has a reason to return home safely every day.

The term every day is rooted in our company culture—every decision, every detail, every day. Our safety involves daily decisions and details that impact our people’s lives inside, and more importantly, outside of work. We want our team to leave work safely and return the same way. “Working Safe for Life (WSFL)” is just that—regardless of being on or off the clock, we are mentally alert and aware of potential hazards. Guided by genuine concern for our co-workers’ health and well-being, we believe we are all personally accountable for protecting ourselves, our co-workers, and our families from harm.

We cannot cut corners with safety. Leading by example, we are mutually committed to zero injuries and believe every injury and accident is preventable. Our commitment to WSFL is not just for today or tomorrow, it is lifelong.

The question now is, how do we WSFL? The easiest way to remember it is to use the acronym PEAT. PEAT stands for Planning, Environment, Assessment and Training. Here is what we mean:

Planning P Environment E

We plan our work. When conditions change, we STOP! then plan again.

We create an environment of trust and respect that promotes safe execution of our work through smart logistics, clear pathways, and impeccable housekeeping.

Assessment A Training T

We continuously monitor and assess our activities for safety and address concerns promptly.

We educate ourselves on safety best practices and relevant regulations.

As we continue to unpack WSFL, safety-related stories and our employees’ reasons to work safe for life will be shared on various platforms including Blue Ops, our social media platforms, etc. Read the first installment of these stories on the following pages.

By Ben McLean, Communication Specialist

Top Priorities for our Safety Professionals

We contacted our Safety Coordinators and asked them, “when you walk onto a jobsite, what are the top three things you are looking for; What are your primary concerns from the outset?”

We received an outpouring of detailed and informative responses that give a glimpse into the minds of our safety professionals. Their feedback highlights the features of a jobsite that pose significant safety risks. Below are a few insightful responses:

Good Housekeeping

“Housekeeping is a constant priority on all projects—poor housekeeping leads to multiple safety hazards and can be the root cause of incidents that occur on projects,” Lori Wiese said.

Respect Each Other

“I look at how people treat each other. If they respect each other, they will take care of each other and have the freedom to talk about the hard and important things,” Bill Holden said. “If they respect each other, they will watch each other’s backs and cover each other’s weaknesses.”

I Spy

“I always do an initial scan for moving equipment and look to see how people, myself included, are positioning themselves around the equipment,” Darren Rommel said.

Fall For It

“I look for fall hazards. Falls are one of OSHAs focus four hazards and are the most likely way someone gets seriously hurt on a jobsite,” Adriana Mendoza commented. “I ensure all openings and holes are identified and protected properly. As the jobsite progresses, new fall hazards arise, so it’s always changing.”

Dig It

“I look at the ground conditions for excavation activities. Are there open and unprotected holes and trenches? Are the workers being protected as they work in and around the excavations?” asked Jay Johnson

Keep an eye out for these safety hazards on your jobsite!

By Teagan Wood, Marketing Specialist

Safety Moment: Heat Stress

The weather has officially changed, and Lewis field teams’ summer has started early. To keep safe on the jobsite, there are a few practices we can do to stay safe and prevent heat stroke.

‚ Drink plenty of water. Lewis provides lots of water onsite for our crews. It is recommended that the average worker drink water at regular intervals throughout the day to stay hydrated and prevent heat stroke.

‚ Remember to replenish your electrolytes. Teams should always have electrolyte replenishment supplements on hand such as the flavored packets to add to water. If sugar free options are not immediately available for those with diabetes or dietary restrictions, ask and they will be provided.

‚ Utilize cool down stations. If you are getting too hot, take a moment to utilize the water misters and cooling stations for workers to cool down under.

‚ Protect against sunburn. When sunburned, your body struggles to cool itself, putting you at higher risk for heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Use a broad-spectrum SPF of at least 30 and apply generously and regularly.

‚ Can your task be performed inside? It takes the body time to acclimate to the increased heat and weather conditions. If a task can be completed inside, do so to limit exposure to the heat.

Most importantly, please keep an eye on each other in hot weather. If someone is becoming sick due to the heat, get them to a cooling station, offer them water with added electrolytes and a place to sit away from the heat or direct sun. Always report a heat related incident immediately. Heat stroke and heat exhaustion are dangerous, even deadly, but preventable with the right steps made daily.

The Lewis yard has options for cooling stations, electrolyte supplements, and more. Ask your Site Safety Coordinator for more info.