Houck Safety
Commitment

Prioritizing safety, mental health,
& wellness while providing long-term solutions.

Our Commitment to
Safety & Wellness

At Houck, safety isn’t just a priority, it’s a core value. We are relentlessly committed to creating a safe work environment for our employees, our clients, and the communities we serve.

Our comprehensive, proactive safety program goes beyond compliance. It includes thorough employee education, proactive hazard assessment, and a focus on preventing injuries before they happen. This dedication has been recognized by industry leaders. 

Encouraging Employee Safety

Proactive safety programs and training sessions ensure every team member is prepared before stepping on any work site.

We have safety committees, with executive and field involvement, to infuse the focus and importance of safety across the company.

Our worker safety programs include reviewing a comprehensive safety directory, detailed policies and procedures, and helping employees set goals and practice safety-specific work strategies.

Employee Safety Procedures

Formal safety orientation and training for all new employees
Drug testing
Supervisory training that includes a 30-hour OSHA certification
Field training that consists of a 10-hour OSHA certification
CERTA training for all required personnel
Training in hazard recognition and regulations
Job-specific training (heat weld, asbestos, and scaffolding)
Company-wide safety training
Pre-job planning to ensure job site safety
Safety reward and recognition program

On-Site Safety Programs

On-site safety compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations
Extensive analysis of customers’ safety needs and requirements for every project
On-site safety inspections coordinated by our safety managers, trained superintendents, and project operations personnel
Comprehensive analysis and use of approved personal protective equipment
On-site Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

Prioritizing Health & Wellness

Employee health and wellness goes beyond preventing physical injuries. We understand that wellness doesn’t only pertain to physical health, but also mental, social, and financial health.

Steps We’re Taking

Created a Chief Wellness Officer position as well as a wellness committee to educate the company and continually provide resources
Trained a group of certified mental health first aid (MHFA) staff members
Working closely with our vendors to ensure we are prioritizing mental health in our benefits, like upgrading our employee assistance program (EAP) to support employees better
Working towards a company-wide Vital Cog education with our certified Vital Cog trainer
Conducting “toolbox talks” and education sessions focused on employee health and wellness

What Can You Do?

Did you know that more people in construction die by suicide and opioid overdoses than by all worker-related deaths combined?

We believe that prioritizing mental health and overall wellness, not just traditional safety, is one way to keep our employees safe and healthy. Supporting worker health and wellness in the construction industry is a team effort – everyone plays a role. Learn more about suicide prevention and how you can show your support:

Construction Suicide Prevention Week (CSPW)

Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (CIASP)

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (or dial 988)