Building a Culture of Safety
Job Site Safety
To achieve our safety goals, we implement daily safety pre-task plans. These plans are completed by each group leader to ensure that everyone working on a given task at the job site is aligned and informed. During these planning sessions, tasks are clearly explained, and we proactively identify potential hazards and strategies to eliminate them.
Furthermore, we require an Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) to be completed for each distinct task. All employees involved in a specific task must read and sign off on the corresponding AHA. TSI’s Safety Manager collaborates with the General Foreman to complete these AHAs prior to any work commencing. The completed AHAs are then submitted to the General Contractor for their review and approval.
Every shop and field employee at TSI holds at least an OSHA 10 certification, with the majority possessing OSHA 30 certification. Our Safety Manager is distinguished with OSHA 500 and OSHA 510 certifications. TSI employs Ironworkers who have either completed, or are currently undergoing, a comprehensive 4-year apprenticeship program. This program trains them extensively in OSHA safety standards, rules, and government regulations. They are also trained in effective housekeeping practices and understand the critical value of maintaining all tools and equipment in safe, working condition.
TSI also conducts regular, unannounced Job Site Safety Inspections. During these inspections, we assess critical areas such as the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), adherence to fall protection protocols, and good housekeeping standards.
At TSI, we believe that everyone must be held accountable for strict adherence to safety standards, rules, and regulations, whether they originate from OSHA, the General Contractor, or TSI's own policies.
Our Safety Approach
We implement a comprehensive safety program that goes beyond compliance to create a culture where safety is everyone's responsibility.
Proactive Planning
We integrate safety planning into every project from the start, identifying potential hazards and implementing preventive measures before work begins.
- Site-specific safety plans
- Pre-task hazard analysis
- Emergency response protocols
Continuous Training
We invest in ongoing safety education for all employees, ensuring everyone has the knowledge and skills to maintain a safe work environment.
- OSHA certification programs
- Weekly toolbox talks
- Specialized equipment training
Regular Inspections
We conduct thorough safety inspections throughout the construction process to identify and address potential hazards promptly.
- Daily safety audits
- Daily personal fall arrest system inspection
- Equipment safety checks
Safety Leadership
Our dedicated safety professionals provide guidance, oversight, and support to ensure consistent implementation of safety protocols across all projects.
- Full-time safety director
- Site safety representative
- Executive safety committee
Safety Leadership
Meet the dedicated professionals who lead our safety initiatives.
Jean-Luc Leclerc
Safety Director
As a certified Safety Director from the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers, Jean-Luc Leclerc brings a high level of expertise to our team. This is built upon more than 13 years of hands-on experience in construction and his successful completion of the Local 5 apprenticeship, ensuring robust safety standards across all TSI projects.
Mike Allen
Site Superintendent
Mike leverages over 20 years of field expertise in the construction industry to effectively manage site activities and uphold TSI's standards.
Robert Clements
Superintendent
With over 30 years in the construction industry, Robert Clements brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to his role, ensuring that every project meets the highest standards of safety and quality.
At TSI, we cannot ever say enough about Safety in the workplace. We work in a hazardous industry that requires full time focus on safety. Therefore, we have worked hard to create a culture that embraces and enacts safety awareness. Accidents happen, usually as the result of risk taking, or our own unawareness that a hazard exists. At TSI, we utilize safe practices as we go about our daily business. Our obligation to ourselves and each other is to assure that every person in the company arrives home safely each day.