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Our Philosophy
We recognize that our employees are the cornerstone of our success. That's why we only employ individuals who embody our core values and share our unwavering commitment to safety.
Investing in Safety
From training in Asbestos Management to instruction on how to use our concrete saw, we ensure our employees are properly prepared for every jobsite we step onto. Our commitment to safety goes beyond words - we back it up with action and investment:
- State-of-the-art equipment to minimize or eliminate jobsite risks.
- Regular safety training and certification for all employees
- PPE with boot allowance
- Health and dental benefits
- Continuous evaluation and improvement of our safety protocols
Join us in our mission to set the gold standard for safety in the underground infrastructure industry. At AARDE, we're not just building infrastructure - we're building a safer future for our team, our clients, and our community.
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!
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.
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.
Safety Beyond Our Team
Our commitment to safety extends beyond our immediate team to encompass:
- Our clients and their property
- Our suppliers and partners
- Our community and the environment
We believe that every worker deserves to earn a livable wage and return home to their families each day in the same condition - or better - than when they left for work.
Click below to see information about the practices and processes we follow each day.
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.
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.