At Kelchner, safety is our top priority. We are committed to ensuring that all our personnel are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain a safe working environment. Our comprehensive safety training programs include:
Kelchner focuses on keeping each other safe and delivering for our clients. We maintain our commitment to our three strategic pillars – an inspiring culture, performance excellence and profitable growth.
At Kelchner, safety is our top priority. We are committed to ensuring that all our personnel are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain a safe working environment. Our comprehensive safety training programs include:
OSHA Training: All personnel undergo the OSHA 10-hour training course, while supervisory staff complete the OSHA 30-hour course to ensure thorough understanding and compliance with occupational safety standards.
•First Aid/CPR/AED and Bloodborne Pathogens: Our employees are trained in first aid, CPR, AED usage, and bloodborne pathogen protocols to handle medical emergencies promptly and effectively.
•Competent Person Training: We offer specialized training for trenching, excavation, and confined space operations to ensure that competent persons are available to oversee and manage these high-risk activities.
•Certified Flagger Training: Our flaggers are certified to manage traffic control effectively, ensuring the safety of both our workers and the public.
•Drug-Free Workplace: We maintain a strict drug-free workplace policy to ensure the highest level of safety and productivity on our job sites.
•OSHA Authorized Trainers: Our team includes OSHA-authorized trainers who provide expert instruction on various safety topics.
•Fire Protection License Holders: Our licensed professionals are trained to handle fire protection systems and ensure compliance with fire safety regulations.
•Certified Erosion, Sediment, and Stormwater Inspector (CESSWI): Our certified inspectors manage and maintain erosion and sediment control measures to protect the environment and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
•Rigging and Signal Person Training: We provide equipment-specific training for rigging and signal person duties to ensure safe lifting and handling of materials on our job sites.
Kelchner’s commitment to safety excellence is recognized through various prestigious awards.
Jonathan Burgess our Director of Safety accepting the Sustainability award in UK at the Wood Annual Inspire Award Event.
Our team is equipped with industry-leading safety certifications to ensure the highest level of expertise and compliance:
Certified Safety Professional (CSP): Our CSP-certified staff members demonstrate extensive knowledge and experience in occupational safety.
•Associate Safety Professional (ASP): ASP certification highlights our commitment to continuous improvement in safety practices.
•Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST): Our CHST-certified professionals specialize in construction safety and health management.
•OSHA 500 and OSHA 30: Our personnel hold advanced OSHA certifications to manage and oversee safety programs effectively.
•Flagger Certified: Our certified flaggers ensure safe and efficient traffic control on our job sites.