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Honoring Suicide Awareness Month

September marks Suicide Awareness Month, and at Aldridge, we’re taking this opportunity to highlight our ongoing commitment to mental health. Through our collaboration with Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas and the University of Colorado, we've trained over 70 employees as Mental Health First Responders through the VitalCog program.

Honoring Suicide Awareness Month
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Winter 2024 Pipeline | Guided by Core Values, ...

We are excited to announce the release of the Winter 2024 edition of the Pipeline newsletter as we celebrate a significant milestone: our 30th year in print. Over the past three decades, Aldridge Electric has undergone a remarkable journey of growth, innovation, and success. We've expanded our reach, diversified our expertise, and continually raised the bar for excellence in the industry. None of this would have been possible without the dedication and hard work of our exceptional teams.

Winter 2024 Pipeline | Guided by Core Values, Paving the Path to Operational Excellence
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Strengthening our Safety Culture: Aldridge’s ...

At Aldridge, safety isn't just a priority; it's a deeply ingrained value that shapes our culture and defines our commitment to our workforce. Safety is not just about addressing incidents after they happen; it's about proactively reducing or eliminating potential exposures by verifying all adequate controls are in place. At Aldridge, we've taken a pioneering approach to safety, addressing the precursors to performance errors – also referred to as Brain Centered Hazards. We've taken significant steps to build layers of protection and tools to minimize the severity of incidents, and we're excited to introduce our Serious Injury Prevention program, known as SHOK – Seriously Hurt or Killed.

Strengthening our Safety Culture: Aldridge’s Commitment to SIF Prevention
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Celebrating 20 Years of Safety Excellence: OSHA ...

In the bustling heart of Washington, D.C., the nation's capital, something significant was brewing. COO Brian Mazzei and Safety Vice President O'Brien Mills, representing our esteemed company, were standing side by side with representatives from OSHA, the Secretary of Labor, and our distinguished partners. The occasion? The renewal ceremony for the OSHA Electrical, Transmission, and Distribution (ETD) Strategic Partnership agreement. This pivotal event marked a remarkable milestone, as the five-year renewal cycle signified 20 years of dedicated efforts to enhance safety in our industry.

Celebrating 20 Years of Safety Excellence: OSHA ETD Strategic Partnership Renewal Ceremony
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2nd Annual Women of Aldridge Summit

Women of Aldridge (WOA) is a proactive initiative that actively supports and promotes women in the construction industry. Through various means such as retention, professional development, networking, mentorship, and access to resources, WOA seeks to empower women and contribute to the company's workforce diversity goals and overall business objectives. The initiative aims to foster a supportive environment where women can connect, build a sense of community, share ideas, and play a significant role in the company's success.

2nd Annual Women of Aldridge Summit

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Stay Hydrated: Heat Stress Awareness

Stay Hydrated: Heat Stress Awareness

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

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.

National Safety Month

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

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.

Non-Entry Rescue Article Reshare

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

A Safety Perspective from O’Brien Mills via Line Contractor Magazine

Check out Aldridge and our Vice President of Safety, O’Brien Mills in the October Edition of Line Contractor Magazine! Read about O’Brien Mills’ perspective on safety and how he incorporates those aspects into Aldridge Electric culture.


Aldridge Invests in Cooling Trailers to Keep Employees Safe

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.