SAFETY
It’s who we are.
Construction Industry Occupational Health Safety Program to keep all at C.D. Smith Construction safe is Think Safe.Work Safe.

 

At C.D. Smith Construction, our employees are our most valuable assets. Our “Think Safe. Work Safe.®” culture encourages and empowers all employees to put safety first. Through safety education, training and inspiration, incidents can be prevented.

The purpose of the C.D. Smith Safety Program is to provide policy and guidelines to eliminate injuries by providing the safest possible workplace. The prevention of injuries is the first and primary consideration of this program. C.D. Smith Construction strictly enforces its safety program to ensure a safe environment not only for its employees, but for subcontractors, Owners and their staff, and all site visitors.

In everything we do, safety is our number one priority. While our safety program has specific standards and requirements in place for all employees on all job sites, we also evaluate each project on an individual basis and identify specific safety measures to ensure day-to-day operations are affected as minimally as possible.

Making Safety Personal

For a Think Safe. Work Safe.® culture, we believe in making safety personal. Whether on the jobsite or in the office, “making safety personal” means we are all accountable for promoting a safe and healthy workplace. It also means that our leadership team prioritizes minimizing risks and ensuring our people comply with our health and safety requirements. In return, this approach provides a safe environment for our employees, trade partners, owners and site visitors.

 


 

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Joe Pausha C.D. Smith Construction Safety Director pictured in PPE with harnesses

 

TRAINING and ORIENTATION
 

Training & Orientation

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SAFETY INSPECTIONS

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Weekly Safety meetings

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Job Hazard Analysis

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Safety Monitors

SITE SAFETY ADMINISTRATORS
 

Site safety administrators

 

Safety: More Than a Logo

C.D. Smith Construction Kask Safety Helmets and ThinkSafe.WorkSafe. logo

In everything we do, safety is our number one priority. The “Think Safe. Work Safe.” logo is synonymous with C.D. Smith and our commitment to safety. Found on jobsites, trucks, trailers, fence screens, shirts, hats and much more, you think C.D. Smith when you see our safety brand.

“The branding was introduced years ago as a testament to our dedication to safety,” says Joe Pausha, Safety Director. “Thousands of site safety signs and work apparel are produced and branded annually with this graphic, and we take it to heart.”

“It is more than a logo,” Joe continues. “It is a daily reminder to our teams, owners and trade partners that their safety matters to us.”


FOCUS on Safety

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C.D. Smith Construction is committed to safety 24/7. We use proper personal protective equipment (PPE), safety gear, signage and fall protection and site inspections are a part of our daily operations. We encourage input from field crews and trade partners on safety improvements. You can learn more about our FOCUS on Safety from our September 7, 2023 post from the Beneath the Hard Hat® Press & Blog.


Advancements in Safety

CD Smith Construction Safety Fall Protection Training Meeting outdoors with tradespeople in attendance in WisconsinC.D. Smith Construction prioritizes safety with technologies like Building Information Modeling (BIM), Virtual Design + Construction (VDC), advanced Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and a company-wide commitment to building safer futures. You can learn more about the cutting-edge ADVANCEMENTS behind our safety-first culture from our February 23, 2024 post from the Beneath the Hard Hat® Press & Blog.


 

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Safety Events and Projects in the News

Working Together: Building a Culture of Safety in Construction | Beneath the Hard Hat® Blog 05.04.2023

C.D. Smith Construction Workers attend Safety Days


Construction Safety Week: Learning Demonstration with Aaron Casper | buildingmore.com 05.04.2023

CONTINUE LEARNING AND DEMONSTRATION: It’s demonstration day! Aaron Casper, a carpenter foreman for C.D. Smith Construction has safety tips for using a saw on the jobsite or at home. #ConstructionSafetyWeek #strongvoicessafechoices
1️⃣ Make sure your area is clean and your working surface is stable.
2️⃣ Make sure your blade is sharp and set to the proper depth.
3️⃣ Be mindful to avoid kickback, which is when the material the operator is cutting is propelled toward the operator at a high rate of speed.
4️⃣ Keep two hands on the saw if you can.


CONSTRUCTION SAFETY WEEK: Engagement with C.D. Smith Site Safety Manager Sue Behling | buildingmore.com 05.01.2023

C.D. Smith Construction Sue Behling at the Wisconsin Center Expansion Project Talking about Safety

 

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"I believe safety is about being forward-thinking. It is looking at the construction process and addressing potential hazards before they occur. We can keep our team members safe when we look beyond the task at hand and see the whole picture.”

 

Adam Kemnitz, Safety Representative

C.D. Smith Construction Ironworker Superintendent Shane Olig headshot

 

“Safety, to me, means taking responsibility for my own well-being and my coworkers. Being safe also means not taking shortcuts and constantly looking for ways to accomplish tasks efficiently while sending everyone home at the end of the day.”

 

Shane Olig, Ironworker Superintendent

Culture of Safety

Through a proactive safety program, strict standards and our “Think Safe. Work Safe.” campaign, we have built a solid culture where safety is our number one priority day in and day out.

 

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Corporate Headquarters
125 Camelot Drive
Fond du Lac, WI 54935

Milwaukee Office
8325 W. Tower Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53223

Madison Office
316 West Washington Avenue
Suite 900 
Madison, WI 53703

La Crosse Office
333 Front Street North
Suite 701 
La Crosse, WI 54601

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