Safety

Safety is number one at Leopardo – it always has been and always will be. It sets the tone for a successful project. In three decades of operation, we’ve completed more than 8,000 projects with about 10 million man hours. Throughout this time and these projects, our safety record has been more than exemplary. Plus, these statistics do not include subcontractor hours, which easily add another 50 million hours in the last 10 years alone – again with a superior safety record. We start each project with a job-specific safety plan coupled with our company’s comprehensive risk management program that includes environment, health and safety. This approach contributes to our overall insurance modifier that is significantly lower than industry averages, and lends to our ultimate goal of zero incidents.

Furthermore, our safety processes are industry leading. We are among only a handful of contractors nationwide that has experience partnering with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in order to achieve the highest levels of safety on a specific project.

We are also among the first builders in the Midwest to utilize the innovative DBO2 systematic approach to safety. Through handheld computer devices, the DBO2 system simplifies the collection, analysis and dissemination of job site safety information, enabling Leopardo to take preventative actions before at-risk behaviors or conditions become incidents. The results are reduced risks, fewer incidents, increased communication and competency, and continuous improvement. It also lowers insurance, administrative and healthcare costs, which ultimately means the most cost-efficient project for our clients.

Bottom line, we actively cultivate a culture of safety at Leopardo. It’s a way of life for us and we remain steadfastly committed to the personal safety of all our employees and subcontractors. Our safety efforts have been recognized within our industry by our peers, employees, clients and subcontractors. In fact, a recent employee survey found that 100 percent of Leopardo’s team believes the company values and encourages safety. Our teamwork-focused safety program fosters a “looking out for each other” environment. When everyone is responsible for ensuring safety compliance, we are more effective and safer.