Safety

Safety First

Culture

Grand River Construction is committed to creating safe and smart working environments for all. Deeply ingrained in our values is the prioritization of the safety of our teams, subcontractors, and the public. While safety has improved significantly over the past few decades, we continuously seek opportunities for further improvement, adoption, and implementation.

Embracing a culture of continuous improvement enables us to welcome advancements in safety technology and implement them in the field, enhancing the safety of our workers and reducing the risk of injuries.

Promoting a safe working environment involves more than just implementing safety plans and best practices. At Grand River Construction, we believe in fostering an atmosphere where our teams feel empowered to ask questions and voice any concerns they may have. We prioritize an educational environment that encourages open discussions, rather than enforcing a culture of punishment for minor mistakes. This approach ensures that safety remains at the forefront of everyone’s mind.

"Safety isn't something you postpone for the ideal and comfortable future; it's the first condition necessary for the messy and unpredictable present."

-Marcus Aurelius

Full-Time Safety Director

Our full-time safety director manages our safety plan and assures job site safety of the work environment through routine visits.

AGC/Miosha Alliance

We are proud to be a part of the AGC/MIOSHA Alliance Program, which creates a safer construction industry. This alliance promotes site safety, worker training, and project inspections. All Grand River projects regularly participate, ensuring the safest environment possible.

First Aid/CPR Certification

All superintendents are certified in Red Cross First Aid and CPR.

Daily Safety Meetings

Each of our projects practices a daily review of all safety procedures before the start of the shift.

OSHA 30-Hour

Grand River provides OSHA 30-Hour certification for all site superintendents.

Safety Technology

Grand River stays up to date on all new innovative safety technologies.

Michigan Outstanding Safety Performance Award

  • 2022 Gold Standard

  • 2021 Silver Standard

  • 2020 Gold Standard

  • 2019 Silver Standard

  • 2018 Bronze Standard

  • 2017 Gold Standard

  • 2016 Gold Standard

  • 2015 Gold Standard

  • 2014 Gold Standard

  • 2013 Gold Standard

  • 2012 Gold Standard

  • 2011 Gold Standard

  • 2010 Gold Standard

TAUC Award for Excellence in Construction Safety & Health

  • 2022
  • 2021
  • 2020
  • 2019
  • 2017
  • 2016
  • 2015

AGCA Certification of Commendation for Excellent Safety Record

  • 2022
  • 2020
  • 2017
  • 2016
  • 2014
  • 2013
  • 2012
  • 2011

National Safety Council: Safety Leadership Award

  •  2016
  • 2015
  • 2014
  • 2013
  • 2012
  • 2011
  • 2010

NMAPC Zero Recordable Injury Certificate of Merit

  •  2014
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Safety Awards
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IRMCA Excellence in Construction of Notre Dame

  • 2017

Michigan Area Advancement Fund: Excellence in Construction Award

  • 2013
  • 2010

Build Michigan Award for Construction Excellence

  • 2014
  • 2013
  • 2010
  • 2007
  • 2005