Waco Construction Company, Inc., industrial and commercial contractors for over 25 years, recently celebrated their fourth year with no lost time incidents. The celebration was a time for the company to thank their employees, who were attributed with maintaining a safe environment.

In the construction trade, where safety has to be a priority, Waco Construction has been proactive in preventing accidents among its employees. Weekly safety meetings ensure that workers know about up to the minute safety issues. In addition, monthly meetings instill a sense that safety does matter and that the company policy is to take the time to do each task safely. Company officials said their annual one-day safety seminar helps employees protect their health and safety using the latest in-depth information available.

Besides education and in-place safety policies, Waco uses an incentive system to encourage safety among all employees. Any fine levied due to a safety violation is pro-rated among the work crew. That way, the crew tends to watch out for each other. It works the same way with bonuses and rewards for the crews.