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That’s why at PJ Dick, Trumbull and The Lindy Group, we believe a project is not completed successfully unless it is completed safely.
PJ Dick, Trumbull and The Lindy Group have established a leading position in the construction industry by offering a unique understanding of our field, enhanced by a commitment to safety and employee empowerment.
Drawing on our company-wide commitment, skilled professionals and award-winning safety innovations, we deliver intelligent safety solutions that have a positive impact on your construction project.
MY SAFETY means you can trust PJ Dick, Trumbull and The Lindy Group to ensure the well-being of your people, protect your good name, and complete your project cost-effectively.
Our Leaders integrate our safety values into everything they do, making our projects safer by always doing what is right. They:
• Commit always to Safety Excellence.
• Educate employees so they make the right risk decisions.
• Plan for evolving safety efforts.
• Empower employees’ safe behavior so they stop at-risk behavior.
• Improve by learning from mistakes.
• Celebrate safety successes.
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Our clients expect a safe, high-quality project and we must deliver every time.”
Cliff Rowe, Chairman of the Board PJ Dick, Trumbull and The Lindy GroupWe believe in always doing the right thing first. That’s why the most important aspect of any effective safety program is a sincere commitment by top management. All PJ Dick, Trumbull and The Lindy Group safety professionals hold a BS or MS in Safety.
With an approach that is proactive rather than reactive, PJ Dick, Trumbull and The Lindy Group have become a major innovator of safety programs. Our efforts are continually recognized by industry organizations such as the Associated General Contractors of America, the National Safety Council and the Master Builders’ Association of Western PA.
PJ Dick, Trumbull and The Lindy Group are actively involved in federal and state voluntary compliance programs on select projects. The goal of such partnerships is to encourage joint cooperation between OSHA, MOSH, PJ Dick, Trumbull and The Lindy Group and trade contractors to foster a safe work environment for all project employees.
Consol Energy Center Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
UPMC East Hospital Monroeville, Pennsylvania
Mountain Ridge High School Frostburg, Maryland
University of Maryland School of Public Health
The Tower at PNC Plaza Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
CMU Tepper School of Business Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
FNB Financial Center Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Penn State Behrend Erie Hall Erie, Pennsylvania
UPMC Presbyterian Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Recognizing that a trained workforce is vital to minimizing accidents, we provide all our employees with the training needed to properly and safely perform their jobs. Employees participate in the My Safety Leadership workshop, behavioral-based safety training that encourages discussion and resolution of real-life job scenarios.
Field operations leaders receive between 40 and 100 hours of safety training.
Our Superintendents and Foremen complete the company Safety Leadership Course, OSHA Construction Safety Course, as well as training programs on topics such as fall protection, excavation safety, scaffolding, defensive driving, first aid and CPR. Selected Project Engineers also receive specialized training.
This training is designed to create safety advocates who are empowered to act responsibly and encourage the same behavior in their staff. The result is a team of employees that is knowledgeable, confident and capable of managing safety at the project location.
Our leaders know that good communication is one of the best ways to prevent incidents. They conduct daily safety sessions and hold comprehensive safety talks and meetings.
Additionally, to prepare for real-world experience, highly participatory workshops engage employees in a variety of safety-related scenarios.
PJ Dick, Trumbull and The Lindy Group Employees:
• Always work safely.
• Know and follow Safety Policy, Life-Saving Rules, Worksite Safety Rules and Safe Work Practices.
• Always check work areas for hazards prior to work.
• Always stop work if hazards are not controlled in the work area.
• Always report unsafe actions and conditions to their supervisor.
• Never attempt work if they are unqualified or physically unable to perform.
• Always wear required Personal Protective Equipment.
• Never work under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol.
• Discuss with supervisor any prescription or overthe-counter drugs that many affect their work.
• Never engage in workplace violence, harassment or horseplay.
Safety is a principal corporate value at PJ Dick, Trumbull and The Lindy Group at all organizational levels. Our dedication is evident in the continuous growth of our organization’s safety staff, a substantial investment in training, and generous safety incentive programs.
PJ Dick, Trumbull and The Lindy Group hold a core value— educate employees to make safe, intelligent decisions.
PJ Dick, Trumbull and The Lindy Group have completed and are engaged in a variety of challenging projects for the University of Pittsburgh. Each thoroughly integrates a well-thought approach to safety with exceptional oversight and project control.”
Jay Frerotte, Director Environmental Health & SafetyUniversity of Pittsburgh
Protect yourself against a fall when working at heights.
Always keep your body in a safe position/location.
Do not work or walk under a suspended load.
Do not work in an unprotected excavation.
No alcohol or drugs while working or driving.
When driving or operating equipment, always wear your seat belt, and rest at the first sign of fatigue.
Obtain authorization before entering a confined space.
Always isolate or control hazardous sources of energy.
Obtain authorization before overriding or disabling a safety device.
Do not smoke when refueling or handling flammable substances.
Before each project begins, supervisors follow a comprehensive Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) to identify all potential and existing hazards and eliminate them before the job commences. From that assessment they develop and communicate a site-specific Safety Plan and share all pertinent safety information with each site employee.
The Penguins were very proud of the successful safety record on the CONSOL Energy Center project. We owe this success to the safety plan that was implemented by the PJ Dick construction safety team.”
Travis Williams, Chief Operating Officer General Counsel, Pittsburgh PenguinsDaily Safety Plans are provided to all site personnel at the start of each shift so all personnel are informed and prepared for any potential or existing risk.
Weekly Safety Snapshots and Site Safety Checklists assist supervisors in recognizing, managing, as well as trending safe and unsafe behaviors on the work site. Supervisors complete a weekly observation of the work site and record any safe or unsafe behaviors relating to current work being performed.
Supervisors conduct weekly meetings to communicate all applicable safety information. Meeting details are documented and include all current employee signatures.
PJ Dick, Trumbull and The Lindy Group leverage a significant investment in information technology. Safety resources are readily available on the companies’ intranet and provide our field workforce with immediate access to the information they need to make good risk decisions on the project in real time.
Importantly, each and every team member has the ability and responsibility to Stop Work whenever it appears safety is compromised.
Leaders encourage this Stop Work Authority by
• Actively listening and ensuring our employees that their input is critical to a safe workplace.
• Stopping work whenever needed to keep the team safe.
• Communicating Stop Work actions.
• Discussing corrective measures with all involved workers.
When you hire PJ Dick, Trumbull or The Lindy Group, you are hiring highly trained, top-quality construction professionals who will deliver proven performance every time.
While PJ Dick, Trumbull and The Lindy Group strive to meet Goal Zero accidents by having the most comprehensive safety education, resources and support available, accidents may occur.
Project supervisors are trained to swiftly and smartly handle every accident event.
They are trained to provide CPR and emergency first aid. They have at the ready a Nurse Triage Help Line to assess and determine the best course of action (Med Express, ER, or simple first aid).
All accident data is gathered in a comprehensive Record of Injury and Illness form which includes vital information on the root cause of the accident and potential Corrective Actions.
This comprehensive Incident Report is shared and discussed with employees. These “Lessons Learned” help minimize similar events in the future.
Celebrate
It’s important that companies acknowledge and motivate a job well done.
To encourage and recognize safety, PJ Dick, Trumbull and The Lindy Group have instilled several award and recognition programs for employees throughout our organization.
Recognizes exceptional safety performance and contributions that reflect our key company initiatives. All employees are eligible, either as a nominator or a nominee.
For every 1,400 incident-free hours paid, field employees can earn their choice of Company Safety Recognition Apparel.
Star Awards are intended to recognize field supervisors for exceeding our Safety Values in the manner in which they represent the Companies to our clients and employees.
All employees are empowered to stop work when another employee or subcontractor employee is exposed to a serious safety risk.
We partner with clients to develop a recognition program that is specific to their project and goals.
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There is a direct link between safety and a quality cost-effective job. PJ Dick, Trumbull and The Lindy Group understand this and have put in place the best practices and people to maximize safety.”
Paul Becker Willis Towers WatsonPJ Dick, Trumbull and The Lindy Group are a closely-held family of companies controlled by the Clifford R. Rowe, Jr. and Jane D. Burton families. Our companies operate with the integrity and honesty exemplified by our founder, Perry J. Dick, and our Chairman of the Board, Clifford R. Rowe, Jr.
In an industry driven by steep competition, very slim profit margins, and demanding schedules, our companies have continued to thrive. We seek out opportunities that complement our core construction business and bring decades of experience, a legacy of quality and utmost regard for safety to every project undertaken.
On average, our companies work on 100 projects per year. Each project presents its own unique set of opportunities and challenges. We succeed by employing constant diligence, imagination and innovation.
The essence of our business philosophy is partnership. We take great pride in our commitment to our work and our clients. As business partners, we work collectively and comprehensively to deliver intelligent solutions—realizing the client’s vision in every project.
PJ DICK
Frick Environmental Center
The Tower at PNC Plaza
UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex
Penn State University Burrowes Renovation
CMU Tepper Quad
Seton Hill University Boyle Health Science and Technology Center
UPMC East
LEED® Projects
The Tower at PNC Plaza
Frick Environmental Center
Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, Clinical Services Building
3 PNC Plaza
CMU Tepper Quad
CONSOL Energy Center
* Designated as a LEED® project by the U.S. Green Building Council
NorthShore Connector
Charleroi Locks and Dam
West End Bridge, South Approach Relocation
PA Turnpike Mon-Fayette Expressway – Section 51J
Market Street bridge – Williamsport
Woodrow Wilson Bridge – I-95/I-495
Cleveland Innerbelt CCG2
Shenandoah River Bridge
OSIS Augmentation & Sewer Relief
Shell Cracker Plant – Franklin Early Works
THE LINDY GROUP
Martin Luther King Jr. Busway
Route 422 – Shenango and Slippery Rock
Route 79 – Mercer County, Section A13
PA Turnpike – Findlay Connector
Parkway West
Parkway East
Beaver Valley Expressway
I-79 Washington County