Granite Construction Inc.

10/03/2024 | Press release | Archived content

Granite Named “Grand Champion” at ARTBA Contractor Safety Awards

Granite has been named the 2024 "Grand Champion" at the American Road & Transportation Builders Association's (ARTBA) Contractor Safety Awards. This recognition was awarded during ARTBA's national convention held in Amelia Island, Florida.

The ARTBA Contractor Safety Awards are an annual event that highlights the importance of worker safety and health as core values within the transportation design and construction industry. This year, transportation construction companies from three states were recognized for their outstanding employee safety programs.

Granite's Commitment to Safety

At Granite, safety is more than a priority; it is a core value. Our safety program was recognized for its excellence in empowering workers to enhance safety on every work site and effectively communicating safety concerns and solutions to all employees. This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team.

Selection Process and Criteria

The awards were highly competitive, with companies evaluated based on several key metrics:

  • Accident and injury rates reported to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
  • Experience Modification Rates (EMRs) as determined by insurance carriers
  • The robustness of their safety programs

Finalists were invited to present their safety initiatives before a panel of industry judges. The selection criteria also included demonstration of key principles of safety excellence, such as:

  • Management commitment
  • Employee participation
  • Incident investigation
  • Auditing
  • Planning and risk assessment

In addition to being named Grand Champion and has also received the prestigious Over 1 Million Personnel Hours Contractor Safety Award.

Looking Ahead

This award is a significant milestone for Granite, reinforcing our commitment to maintaining the highest safety standards in the industry. We will continue to prioritize the safety and well-being of our employees, ensuring that every work site is a safe environment.

We are proud of this achievement and look forward to continuing our journey towards safety excellence. Thank you to ARTBA for this honor and to our dedicated team for their unwavering commitment to safety.