Safety

Plan. Live. Work Safe.

When you partner with Cannistraro, you can be confident that we make worker safety a priority on every HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection project we undertake. From work zone safety to ongoing safety training, upholding rigorous safety standards is at the core of all that we do.

Cannistraro’s Commitment to Safety

At Cannistraro, our people are our business, so when it comes to their safety, every detail matters. That’s why we’ve developed a comprehensive safety program to cultivate a positive safety culture across our organization. We have a team of dedicated safety professionals who visit our job sites over the course of each workday to ensure our policies are being upheld.

Daily Jobsite Safety Planning

Daily tasks and their associated workplace hazards are recorded by teams each day along with planned safety measures.

100% Personal Protection Equipment Policy

We enforce personal protection equipment (PPE) requirements, including hardhats, eye protection, gloves, and high-visibility clothing for all employees on all job sites.

Safety Recognition Program

Cannistraro provides an employee incentive program that identifies and rewards safe working behavior throughout the year.

We Take Safety Seriously

Our hands-on approach to workplace safety is a broader part of Cannistraro’s commitment to the wellbeing of our employees.

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Our Work Safety Programs

The holistic safety program we’ve implemented across our business includes:

Safety Portal

Workers have access to our custom-built mobile app that provides a portal for safety forms along with other documentation, training materials, and weekly toolbox talks.

RED Books

Our teams work to identify new hazards when changes occur in the daily plan by following the steps: Recognize, Eliminate, Discuss.

SOAP Forms

We use Safety Operation Authorization Permit (SOAP) forms to assess the 12 operations that require a Job Hazard Analysis to be reviewed by the site superintendent and safety director.

Job Hazard Analysis

Our site superintendent and safety directors use a six-step Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) to gain an in-depth look at a specific operation to identify and plan for possible hazards.

Safety Committee

Made up of an apprentice and journeyman from each trade, our safety committee meets once a month to share best practices and make collective decisions about safety policies, procedures, and programs.

Monthly Safety Training

Cannistraro provides hands-on training for all foremen, project managers, and assistant project managers. Topics include fall protection, rigging, working in confined spaces, and hazard communication.

Service-Oriented Training

We provide comprehensive training on NFPA 70-E along with other technician-related topics.

On-Site Safety Training

We offer employees real-world training by reviewing fundamentals like safe scissor lift operation, proper man lift operation, and how to work safely in confined spaces at the job site.

Safety Department Training

Cannistraro trains area safety coordinators to respond to specific worksite hazards, including asbestos awareness, crane operation, fall protection, and lead awareness.

Monthly Safety Newsletters

We send out a monthly safety newsletter to all Cannistraro employees. The newsletter provides updates on safety recalls, recognizes employees, and tracks incident statistics.

Monthly Safety Emphasis

Each month, a foreman from each trade leads a toolbox talk that focuses on a specific safety theme.

Principal Site Walks

A safety director and a company principal both conduct weekly safety walks at all of our job sites.

Partner With Cannistraro Today

If you’re looking for a construction partner who’s as committed to safety as you are, Cannistraro is ready to take the lead on your next project. Whether you have questions about our safety programs, or you’re ready for an estimate, contact our experts today to get started.

Why Cannistraro?

When our clients ask us what sets Cannistraro apart, one of the answers is our dedication to worksite safety. Interested in learning what else sets us apart as Boston’s premier commercial construction partner?