SAFETY

Sweetwater has continued to work through the COVID-19 pandemic, as many of our projects were deemed essential. With the exception of a few projects shutting down, which have subsequently reopened, we have managed COVID-19 Safety Programs on these jobsites with Sweetwater’s protocols, as well as client-specific requirements.

We continue to operate under CDC, OSHA, and WHO guidelines, as well as NJ State Executive Orders pertaining to COVID-19, and are constantly re-evaluating best practices to continue protecting our workforce. Throughout the course of the pandemic, Sweetwater personnel have remained safe and healthy, with ZERO reported cases of COVID-19.

Our Safety Commitment

Sweetwater Construction Corp. is committed to the protection of the environment, and the health and safety of its employees, subcontractors, clients, and neighbors. We believe that through our actions we will have a positive impact on our environment, employees, construction team members, and the general public.

Prevention

Based on OSHA standards, Sweetwater has developed and implemented comprehensive environmental, health, and safety procedures to provide the highest level of protection. Our approach is to always to plan and take precautions to prevent accidents, personal injury, and property damage.

Oversight

Environmental, health, and safety procedures are established at the start of each project incorporating client input and goals and are monitored daily by the Superintendent. Project Manager and executive level oversight ensures goals are met and promises are kept. These award winning, leading edge programs and procedures have been recognized consistently by industry groups and though peer review as a standard to be met by our competitors.

Improvement

Sweetwater is constantly improving its Risk Management program through our Quality Control and Environmental Management systems. Our subcontractors must meet strict financial and performance guidelines to be considered for our bid list. Once selected for a project, their work is monitored and evaluated. Along with the principles that guide our commitment to sustainable procedures, these programs offer assurance and cost-effectiveness to our clients that a project will be as safe as possible to site workers, employees and the environment they share.

We have a Director of Environment Health and Safety who assists with the management of Sweetwater’s Safety Program and collaborates with our insurance company to monitor the Risk Management plan. He helps to ensures that Sweetwater is in full compliance with state and federal requirements. He oversees the project safety for all construction personnel at jobsites and assists with the overall safety training of Sweetwater personnel and subcontractors.

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