We are approaching the hottest months of the year, monitoring for heat stress is essential. Heat stress can increase the risk of injuries and is a serious condition that occurs when the body can no longer control its internal temperature causing a multitude of dangerous effects. People can experience heat rash, cramps, exhaustion, and stroke. Aldridge employees are trained annually through a comprehensive Heat Stress Prevention Program which provides extensive awareness through best practice education.
Here are a few tips to stay safe while outside in the heat:
VTCA Safety Award
Since establishing our footprint in the Mid-Atlantic, Aldridge has worked on numerous high-profile power and transportation projects throughout Virginia. At the Virginia Transportation Construction Alliance (VTCA) annual meeting last week, Aldridge was recognized with a safety award for providing a safe working environment to our employees and the traveling public.
Holiday Weekend Driving Safety Tips
Why Safety Helmets?
National Safety Month
It’s National Safety Month! Safety is our #1 value and this mindset extends at home or at work, day or night. It is centered around human interactions, care, and concern. This drives a culture that supports checking in with each other and speaking up if we see an unsafe action
Aldridge’s goal is to achieve an Incident & Injury Free work environment. Any employee performing work for Aldridge is expected to maintain safety as a value. Aldridge considers no part of the construction or maintenance process more important than preserving the well-being of all its personnel, subcontractors, the general public, and customers. The realization of this goal depends heavily upon the active participation and attitude of you, our employees, and your employees in implementing the requirements set forth.
Safety Week 2023 Recap
Construction Safety Week is an opportunity to rally together and reinforce our enduring commitment to safety. Once a year, we feel the solidarity of our one Aldridge team as we put first things first…learning, sharing, and getting better. We encourage you to be engaged and empowered to share during the week's conversations, demonstrations, and activities.
National Work Zone Awareness Week
Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Non-Entry Rescue Article Reshare
Bill Sullivan, our Utility Training Manager at Aldridge Electric, shares his passion for safety innovation in an article from Construction Tech Review.
“With a passion for training the next generation of tradespeople, I recently invented a means for non–entry rescue that I believe will be an industry game–changer and could potentially save many lives.
A Safety Perspective from O’Brien Mills via Line Contractor Magazine
Aldridge Wins 2020 ADSC Dave White Memorial Award
Aldridge is proud to announce winning two International Association of Foundation Drilling (ADSC) Safety Awards! In recognition of our cultural and company-wide commitment to being IIF (Incident & Injury Free), the Dave White Memorial Award is given for having made obvious and deliberate safety practice changes over the last three years.
Wrapping Up Work on a Double Circuit 230kV Transmission Line in Southern California
Aldridge is wrapping up work on a double-circuit 230kV transmission line project in Southern California that included nearly 60 miles of desert and mountainous terrain. The crews worked under hot, energized lines, drilled 1,700 foundations, and poured more than 60,000 yards of concrete. Learn more about other Aldridge foundation projects at: aldridgegroup.com/foundations
State-of-the-Art Utility Training Trailers
In a coordinated effort with IBEW members, Aldridge designed and invested in two state-of-the-art training trailers to ensure we thoroughly prepare our employees to safely perform utility work. This investment in training, along with our IIF safety culture, sets Aldridge apart and keeps our employees going home safely every day.
Winter Safety
Being safe during winter is about preparation and good judgement. The holiday season is a time for family and friends to gather. It is a time for reflection and appreciation for everyone and everything in our lives, but it is also a challenging and busy time of the year. With so much to do and think about, it’s easy to forget about safety.
Aldridge Invests in Cooling Trailers to Keep Employees Safe
The safety of all team members, at work and at home, is a top priority for Aldridge. Many of our jobs require working in extreme conditions or potentially dangerous scenarios. Through our safety best-practices, we minimize the risk of exposure to potential hazards and equip our team with the training and resources they need to stay safe.
Aldridge's Steve Rivi at the OSHA Electrical Transmission & Distribution Partnership Renewal Signing
Enhanced Head Protection for all Aldridge Employees
Aldridge is always looking for ways to improve and better protect our employees. We remain focused on our IIF – Incident and Injury Free commitment. In recent years, through analyzing head injury data in the construction industry, we realized that the hard hat — arguably the most essential piece of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) — has stayed more or less the same for decades.