Lakeside has a comprehensive safety and health program. We participate in various owner and contractor prequalification and screening programs and processes. Owners and contractors recognize that Lakeside has strong performance when it comes to safety. Lakeside’s safety program goes above and beyond basic regulatory compliance with local, state and federal regulatory agencies.
- Written, detailed Accident Prevention Program (comprehensive safety policy and procedural manual)
- Safety 24/7 book given to all employees to reinforce personal responsibility for safety and shared crew accountability
- WYE Program (“What’s Your Exposure?” hazard recognition program)
- Near Hit Reporting
- Comprehensive Fleet & Equipment Safety Program
- Driver Screening & Selection Criteria (using motor vehicle records)
- DOT Driver Files
- Supervisory Road Tests
- Pre- and Post-Shift Inspections
- Load Securement Training
- Tarping of all Loads
- Incident & Accident Reporting Forms and Supervisory Incident Review
- Comprehensive Drug and Alcohol Testing Program for pre-placement, random, for cause post-incident and reasonable suspicion testing protocols.
- New Hire Safety Orientation Video and Checklist
- Interactive Divisional Safety Meetings
- Safety Alerts and Risk Management Best Practices as proactive communications tools
- Active Divisional Safety Committees
- Foremen Toolbox Talks
- Superintendent Project Safety Inspections
- Certified Flaggers and Traffic Control Supervisors
- Work Zone Safety Practices using Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices with temporary traffic control devices in mobile work zones
- Underground Utility Damage Prevention Program
- Pre-Project Safety Planning and Pre-Task Safety Huddles
- Excavation Safety Program
- Vehicle and Equipment Backing Policy
- Hearing Conservation Program
- Personal Protective Equipment and high visibility attire
- First-Aid & CPR training
- Heat Stress Prevention
- Industrial Safety Training Program at Asphalt Plants and Crusher
- Air Monitoring and Respiratory Fit Testing
- Confined Space Entry
- Fall Restraint & Arrest Protection
- Electrical Safety, including Lockout/Tagout and Arc Flash Prevention
- Forklift & Man Lift Operator Training
- Crane and Rigging
- MSHA New Miner and Annual Refresher Safety Training
- Annual Safety Awards Recognition Program
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