Cates Sheet Metal Industries, Inc., practices a safety policy and philosophy of zero accidents. We are committed to protecting and promoting the health and safety of our employees, and it has become part of our culture and daily practices.
Our Safety Program was developed to ensure compliance with all federal, state and local regulations with particular emphasis on the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
Our policy of zero accidents is intended to prevent all accidents and human suffering, as even minor incidents oftentimes cause physical and mental pain, as well as financial hardship. We are committed to this worthwhile and achievable goal.
Safety Facts
Experience Modification Ratio (EMR)
.61
Safety audits conducted in 2009
212
Notices of Violation written in 2009
2
Days without an OSHA recordable accident:
Spiral Shop
227
Commercial and Industrial Shop
155
Field Operations
257
Previous records:
Spiral Shop
1,389
Commercial and Industrial Shop
878
Field Operations
438
On March 10, 2010, Jim A. Pickel and Sandra Needle were presented a plaque from the Midwest Builders’ Casualty Mutual Company. The award was given in recognition of Outstanding Contribution to Loss Prevention/Loss Control.
On March 11, 2010, Cates Sheet Metal was present with a plaque for 2nd Place in the Builders’ Association’s “Safety Excellence Awards Program for the Subcontractor Division 100,001 – 300,000 work hours”.
On March 25, 2010, Cates Sheet Metal sent 2 Supervisors, 7 Foremen, 4 Journeymen and 4 Apprentices to an 8-hour Fall Protection Certification class. This class covered current federal regulations, proposed changes and certified individuals to select, inspect fall protection equipment and the proper use of this equipment.
On February 23, 2010, we had six Supervisors/Foremen and all of our truck drivers attend a comprehensive training program for rigging. This was conducted by the Crosby Group in conjunction with American Riggers.
Our Foremen and Supervisors have been recertified in First Aid, Adult CPR and AED training.
On January 27th and 28th, 2010, Cates Sheet Metal had 56 employees and spouses participate in the Mo-Kan Sheet Metal Welfare Fund’s “Wellness Program”. Cates has now participated three straight years.
