Going Above and Beyond for Safety

At AARDE Underground, we don't just talk about safety - we live it every day. Our safety practices aren't just a list of rules; they're the backbone of how we operate. We've put a ton of thought and effort into making sure everyone goes home safe at the end of the day. Our investment into an internal Safety Manager has been extremely beneficial to our safety practices.

Our safety practices are designed to keep our team safe, our clients safe, and the public safe. We're always looking for ways to improve, so we're constantly reviewing and updating our safety practices to make sure they're the best they can be.

Here are some of the key safety practices we have in place:

  • Field Level Hazard Assessments
  • Designated Muster Points
  • Lockout/Tagout
  • Site Barricading
  • Fall Protection
  • First Aid Training for every single member of our team
  • Inspected First Aid Kits in every vehicle and on every job site
  • Identify nearest hospital before beginning work

Continuous Improvement

Our investment in safety equipment doesn't stop. We're always on the lookout for new technologies and gear that can make our worksites even safer. Got an idea for improving safety? We're all ears!

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PPE for Every Job

We spare no expense when it comes to ensuring the safety of our team members and those around them:

  • All PPE required on site provided to each employee
  • Generous boot allowance
  • Custom hearing protection
  • State of the art equipment

Click below to check out the equipment we provide to our staff to ensure their safety each day.

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Making Sure We Are Safe

Safety is not a destination, but a journey of continuous improvement. We're always looking for ways to enhance our safety practices:

  • Regular safety meetings and informal conversations
  • Employee feedback and suggestions
  • Incident investigations and root cause analysis

Check out more about how we monitor our safety record by clicking below.

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Comprehensive Training

We provide extensive safety training to ensure all employees have the skills and knowledge to work safely and confidently. Whether in-house, or provided by a 3rd party, our training programs cover:

  • WHMIS
  • First Aid
  • Confined Space Entry
  • Bucket truck operation
  • Fall Protection
  • H2S
  • Asbestos Management
  • Ground Disturbance
  • Tree Care Protection
  • Cable Puller
  • Concrete Saw
  • Full Class 1 licensing

Click below to learn more about the training that empowers our employees on every jobsite.

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Incident Response

We address safety incidents promptly, discussing them with affected individuals on the day they occur. This has created an environment with a safety-first focus, thanks in large part to the buy in of our team members.

In the past year, we've had zero lost-time incidents, and our quick response to minor issues has prevented any escalation to major incidents.

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