G. A. West & Co., Inc.

Safety Program Overview

   It is the policy of this company to strive for the highest safety standards on our projects. Safety does not occur by chance, it is the result of careful attention to all company operations by those who are directly and indirectly involved such as field personnel, home office personnel and client personnel. Throughout our extensive career within the diversified ever-changing construction/maintenance industry, we have become aware of maintaining the competitive edge in providing those services which will not only satisfy our clients current needs, but also their future needs. Areas encompassing "Safety", "Quality" and "Pride" are oftentimes those areas which may become victims of maintaining that competitive edge by increasing "Productivity". We, of G.A. West & Co., Inc, firmly believe that we cannot fulfill our client's needs if any of these areas are not foremost in resolving situations.

   G.A. West & Co., Inc. has found that only through the careful blending of "Safety", "Pride", "Quality" and "Productivity" can we provide efficient and cost-effective resolutions to our client's needs. Since it is our goal to minimize accidents and maximize safety, quality, and production, our management communicates safety procedures and company policies to its supervision level employees at monthly corporate safety meetings. Supervisory training classes are required of all foremen and supervisors on a yearly basis through the G.A. West corporate training division. These training classes give supervisors communication skills and guidelines for communicating company policies.

   G.A. West & Co., Inc. is committed to operate in a manner that promotes safety, health, and efficiency among our employees, along with quality and reliability in our services. The company has implemented a safety program that follows this policy statement. Our intention in developing this program is to provide each employee a place of employment free of hazards. This commitment to provide a safe workplace requires that safety be fully considered in all phases of operation. It is the duty and responsibility of management and of every employee of G.A. West & Co., Inc. to give their full support to this commitment.

   As a condition of employment, employees are expected to know and comply with the safety policies and rules established. It is the responsibility of employees to participate in safety training activities as they occdur and to utilize personal protective equipment as required. Failure to comply with the company safety program will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

   Our goal is to provide the safest work place possible. This means zero accidents. This goal is obtainable and our safety efforts will always be directed toward obtaining and/or maintaining that record.