At Diefenderfer, safety is a major focus in all aspects of out projects. From the bid process, into the planning process, right through the installation and project completion, safety is discussed, reviewed, implemented, and carefully monitored.

Our expectation is to meet or exceed ALL regulations. We welcome input, criticism, and advice from all of our project counterparts as we strongly believe in the team approach to keep projects safe.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Full-time Safety Director, resume available upon request

• Eight-member safety committee whose members include the president, administrative staff, project managers, and foremen

• Committee meets monthly to discuss company related specific issues, as well as OSHA requirements

• Orientation program for all newly hired employees

• Continuing education program on all aspects of electrical and construction safety

• Weekly “Took Box Talk” program for all employees

SAFETY STATISTICS

Statistics on Deifenderfer’s safety record for the past three years are as follows:

	2011	2010	2009
Experience Modification Rate	0.755	0.749	0.806
OSHA Recordable Incident Rate	7.980	7.130	3.410
Lost Time Incident Rate	0.610	1.430	0.280

EMPLOYEE QUALIFICATIONS

Diefenderfer ensures that our employees are properly trained for the specific circumstances of a job. Below is a summary of some of the training programs our employees have attended:

Type of Training	Qualified Employees
MSHA	20
OSHA (10 hour and/or 30 hour occumpational safety and health programs)	All Key Personnel
Confined Space	20
Rigging	12
Asbestos Awareness	58
Excavation Competent Person	17
First Aid	53
Basic Life SUpport	55