While construction methods and techniques have improved and consistently increased the efficiency and productivity of the industry, the accident incidence rate for construction has been one of the highest of all industries. Also, our direct and indirect job costs and costs of doing business are known to fluctuate in direct proportion to the incidence of accidents. Effective preventive measures must be identified and successfully applied. At Hensel Phelps, we understand that accidents can be prevented through careful planning, training and a cooperative efforts in all areas of our operations. Therefore, safety is the responsibility of every Hensel Phelps employee.
All work is performed in the safest manner possible consistent with good construction practices.
To exemplify Hensel Phelps' commitment to safety, the firm recently received the 1998 H.B. Alexander Award for Safety from the Associated General Contractors for the highest work hour exposure without a construction lost workday case. Continuous Improvement Process Hensel Phelps has a rich heritage of superior performance founded on an uncompromising commitment to performing quality construction in a cost-effective manner. The company has established itself as one of the industry's most profitable and highly regarded companies by continually improving the quality of its work product and the opportunities for its employees. CIP broadens the focus of the company's quality improvement efforts for all aspects of the company's business. It empowers every employee to thoroughly examine every aspect of the manner in which his or her job is performed.