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Haydon Employs a Culture of Safety Every Day

At Haydon Companies, no phase of operation or administration is of greater importance than safety and accident prevention. In all of its operations, Haydon is guided by an established accident-prevention plan which is based upon our sincere desire to eliminate occupational injuries and illnesses, eliminate damage to equipment and property, and protect the general public. Although we pride ourselves on our outstanding production rates, safety is never sacrificed for production. Our commitment to safety is reflected in our extremely low Incident Rate (IR) and Experience Modification Rate (E-MOD).

Haydon Companies will establish and maintain – throughout the entire organization – the firm belief that people are our most important assets, and protecting our team members has management’s highest priority, support, and participation.

Katie Haydon, President & CEO

What Does Safety Mean to Me?

Safety starts with our people. Hear from our team members in the field on what safety means to them.

  • Steering Committee

    A leadership group dedicated to fostering a proactive safety culture across all Haydon Companies by bringing together the voices of many as one. Through clear action plans and collaborative efforts, they are committed to creating a safety culture that drives positive, sustainable change leading safety standards across the industry.

  • Guardian of the Grit

    Haydon has developed a recognition program, Guardians of the Grit, with the goal of rewarding our Haydon personnel and trade partners that demonstrate the characteristics that are important to improving Haydon’s safety culture. The program brings awareness and reinforcement for positive safety behavior, such as team members that go above and beyond to show they care for the safety of their peers, report near misses with the purpose of sharing lessons learned, and provide valuable safety suggestions.

    Guardian of the Year: Cody Ruthrauff

    Haydon Superintendent Cody Ruthrauff was recently recognized for identifying a potential carbon monoxide hazard on a jobsite due to multiple generators running. He requested air monitoring equipment and ventilation fans and ensured all generators were moved outside. His quick thinking and dedication to crew health and safety were critical in preventing a potentially dangerous situation.

  • Heat Stress Plan

    OSHA often refers to NIOSH and the CDC (National Institute of Occupational Safety & Health) heat stress information. Please see the following resources used in creating this action plan.

    Heat Stress Action Plan

    • When temperatures reach > 90 ͦ F Haydon Companies will implement our heat stress action plan.

    Water

    • Provide all Haydon Companies personnel with an unlimited supply of potable cool water. Ensure the water is located near the work area.
    • Ensure all trade partners supply their employees with an unlimited supply of potable cool water. Ensure the water is located near the work area.
    • As a best practice, we encourage personnel to drink 8oz of cool water every 15-20 Min. Workers performing heavy work activities may need to increase their water intake.
    • In addition to water, provide workers with access to electrolyte replenishment.

    Rest

    • Encourage and permit personnel to take appropriate rest and water breaks to cool down and hydrate.

    Shade

    • Each project team is responsible for providing shaded area(s) for personnel to rest and take breaks. Tents, Canopies, Inside the building, and shade trees are all acceptable forms. Shaded areas should be accessible located near the work area.

    Acclimatization

    • Assign new and unacclimatized workers lighter work and longer, more frequent rest periods. Gradually increase unacclimatized workers exposure to hot working environments.
    • Workers who haven’t been exposed to a hot environment in over a week should be treated as unacclimated to hot conditions. Those workers will need to have their exposure to a hot working environment gradually increased.

    Training

    All Haydon Companies personnel receive training on our heat stress action plan in various ways including:

    • Toolbox Talks
    • Monthly Safety Calls
    • New Hire Orientation
    • Site Specific Safety Plans
    • Site Specific Orientation
    • Haydon Safety Manual

    This training includes but is not limited to the following topics:

    • Recognition of signs and symptoms heat related illnesses
    • The importance of water, rest, and shade to combat heat related illnesses
    • Response procedures for possible symptoms of heat related illnesses

HCSV Team

Haydon is proud of our Haydon Craft Safety Voice (HCSV) program, an initiative that empowers our craft personnel to take an active role in shaping Haydon’s safety culture. HCSV members lead safety meetings, conduct trainings, and build a culture where crews look out for one another and uphold proven best practices. Through jobsite visits, leadership exposure, and training opportunities, members gain insight into construction management while mentoring new hires and sharing craft-driven safety recommendations. Representing the broader field team, HCSV members serve as a vital link to leadership—driving change where it counts and keeping our standards sharp.

Safety Team

Fernando Juarez

Senior Safety Manager

Marc Wroblewski

Marc Wroblewski

Senior Safety Manager

John Baker

John Baker

Environmental Manager