Raising the Bar: C.D. Smith’s Commitment to Commercial Construction Safety

At C.D. Smith, safety isn’t just a priority—it’s a core value woven into every aspect of our work. “Think Safe. Work Safe.^®” reflects our unwavering dedication to upholding the highest safety standards and ensuring the well-being of every team member, trade partner, and visitor on our job sites.

Focused construction worker wearing a CD Smith hard hat, safety glasses, and gloves while standing with arms crossed in a relaxed pose at a commercial interior project site in Wisconsin.

"By fostering a safety-first mindset, we’re creating the safest environment for everyone.” Joe Pausha, Director of Safety, C.D. Smith Construction

This commitment starts at the top, with Justin Smith, our President and CEO, championing a safety-first culture that resonates throughout the organization. Every employee, from field crews to office staff, plays a critical role in sustaining this culture, leading by example, and demonstrating the importance of safety in every action.

Construction workers in safety gear pouring and leveling concrete on a commercial job site in Wisconsin, demonstrating proper PPE use with helmets, gloves, and high-visibility clothing.

In 2025, we are taking safety to the next level with enhanced Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements across all our jobsites. Starting this year:

1. Helmet-style hard hats that protect against impacts and penetrations to the top and sides of the head are now mandatory for employees and trade partners.

Construction workers in safety gear in front of a jobsite with a crane in the background ready to raise a beam at a commercial job site in Wisconsin, demonstrating proper PPE use with helmets, gloves, and high-visibility clothing.

2. Cut Level 4 gloves are required. These gloves, as defined by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), can resist substantial cutting force before being penetrated by a sharp blade.

Focused construction worker wearing a CD Smith hard hat, safety glasses, and gloves while inspecting material alignment on a commercial interior project site in Wisconsin.

“These proactive measures align with our mission to protect and empower our team, ensuring they have the tools needed to succeed safely,” said Joe Pausha, Safety Director at C.D. Smith Construction.

Go to cdsmith.com/safety to learn more about how our THINK SAFE. WORK SAFE.^® culture requires and empowers all employees to prioritize safety.