WE Work Safe

Gathered alongside over 2400 trade partners and our employee-owners, we reinforced our commitment to creating zero-injury workplaces throughout Construction Safety Week 2024.

We celebrated Construction Safety Week 2024 with stand downs across W.E. O’Neil offices and job sites. Our teams from coast to coast organized various activities aimed at educating our people and trade partners, reinforcing safety awareness, and expressing gratitude to our dedicated workers.

This year, we were able to provide quality safety training and hands-on demonstrations to over 2,400 trade partners!

United, we recognize that safety isn’t just a priority; it’s a collective responsibility ingrained in our core values. Our commitment to lifelong learning and open communication drives us one step closer to achieving a zero-injury workplace.

Together, let’s actively encourage, listen, and empower each other to foster a thriving and safer workplace for our co-workers and especially for our loved ones waiting for us at home.

Learn more about W.E. O’Neil’s safety program here.

Below is a round-up of just some of the topics covered on our projects nationwide.
Let’s keep moving toward a zero-injury mindset!

Why WE Work Safe…

Our safety culture nationwide is driven by the desire to protect ourselves, our colleagues, our community, and especially, our family. As our CEO John Finn said, “Together we can move the construction industry towards a zero-injury mindset. Safety is not just a priority, it’s a culture. Let’s work together to build a stronger safety culture on all jobsites, where constant vigilance can resolve problems before they lead to injuries.“

WHY WE WORK SAFE (General Safety Awareness and PPE)

– Sunset Vista Estates — Apache Junction, AZ
– Garfield Housing Project Phase II — Phoenix, AZ
– The Ragsdale Apartments— Phoenix, AZ
– Scottsdale Jet Center— Scottsdale, AZ
– Pueblo Norte — Scottsdale, AZ
– 55 Resort at McCormick Ranch — Scottsdale, AZ
– San Manuel – North Casino — Highland, CA
– San Manuel – Elementary School — Highland, CA
– Public Storage South Grand — Los Angeles, CA
– Los Angeles Harbor College — Wilmington, CA
– Wisteria at Warner Center — Woodland Hills, CA
– RIU Plaza Hotel — Chicago, IL
– Steadfast Flatirons Vista — Broomfield, CO
– Urban Frontier — CO

HEAT PREVENTION

– San Manuel – Elementary School — Highland, CA
– San Manuel – North Casino — Highland, CA
– LAWA – MSC South — Los Angeles, CA
– Public Storage South Grand — Los Angeles, CA
– Wisteria at Warner Center — Woodland Hills, CA
– Fifield Englewood Station — Englewood, CO

TRENCHING, EXCAVATION, AND SHOTCRETE SAFETY

– San Manuel – Elementary School — Highland, CA
– San Manuel – North Casino — Highland, CA
– Wisteria at Warner Center — Woodland Hills, CA
– Fifield Englewood Station — Englewood, CO
– Parmer 290 Retail — Austin, TX

SCAFFOLD AWARENESS AND SAFETY

– San Manuel – Elementary School — Highland, CA
– San Manuel – North Casino — Highland, CA
– The Seville of San Clemente — San Clemente, CA
– North Park Apartments — San Diego, CA
– Steadfast Flatirons Vista — Broomfield, CO

SCISSOR LIFT AWARENESS AND SAFETY

– LAWA – MSC South — Los Angeles, CA
– The Seville of San Clemente — San Clemente, CA
– LAWA – MSC South — Los Angeles, CA

SENTINAL SAFETY AND GPRS

– Los Angeles Harbor College — Wilmington, CA

MECHANICAL SAFETY

– CU Anschutz Medical Campus — Aurora, CO

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

– Los Angeles Harbor College — Wilmington, CA
– Northrop Grumann — CA

HOTWORKS HAZARDS AND CONTROL MEASURES

– Fifield Englewood Station — Englewood, CO

CUTS AND SCRATCHES

– Urban Frontier — CO

FALL PREVENTION AND PROTECTION

– Public Storage South Grand— Los Angeles, CA
– Los Angeles Harbor College — Wilmington, CA
– Wisteria at Warner Center — Woodland Hills, CA
– The Seville of San Clemente — San Clemente, CA
– North Park Apartments — San Diego, CA
– CU Anschutz Medical Campus — Aurora, CO
– Steadfast Flatirons Vista — Broomfield, CO
– The Queen of Baton Rouge —Baton Rouge, LA

MOBILE ELEVATED WORK PLATFORM (MEWP)

– UIC CDRLC — Chicago, IL
– Wind Creek Casino — East Hazel Crest, IL
– Northwestern Medicine — Grayslake, IL
– 333 N. Water Street — Milwaukee, WI
– Apple Fairfax — Fairfax, VA

HEAVY EQUIPMENT, UNDERGROUND UTILITIES, AND HAND TOOLS SAFETY

• LAWA – MSC South — Los Angeles, CA
• The Seville of San Clemente — San Clemente, CA
• North Park Apartments — San Diego, CA
– Wisteria at Warner Center — Woodland Hills, CA
– Steadfast Flatirons Vista — Broomfield, CO
– Fifield Englewood Station — Englewood, CO
– Urban Frontier — Colorado

LOCK OUT, TAG OUT

– Public Storage South Grand — Los Angeles, CA
– The Seville of San Clemente — San Clemente, CA
– Steadfast Flatirons Vista — Broomfield, CO
– 1300 East 5th Street — Austin, TX

VAULT SAFETY AND RESCUE

– CU Anschutz Medical Campus — Aurora, CO

CONCRETE SAFETY

– San Manuel – Elementary School — Highland, CA
– San Manuel – North Casino — Highland, CA

RESPIRABLE CRYSTALLINE SILICA

– ORD – AA Gate Swap — Chicago, IL

STEEL ERECTION AND WORKING AROUND REBAR

– Urban Frontier — Colorado
– Sawyer Ranch — Austin, TX

SAFETY UNLOADING TRUCKS

– Urban Frontier — Colorado

ENERGIZING BUILDING POWER

– Fifield Englewood Station — Englewood, Colorado

IMPORTANCE OF GUARDRAILS

– Cedar Breaks — Georgetown, TX

Safety means being aware of our surroundings no matter what environment we’re in so we can catch potential problems before they become injuries. Constant vigilance is necessary to have and cultivate a safe culture in the workplace—and at home, where safety is second nature for everyone.

_{Mike Kalinowski, Regional Director of Safety (CHI, TN, TX)}