Safety is our top priority at NCW.

We are committed to staying fiercely protective of the NCW team and are willing to put in the work to keep safety at the forefront of our business efforts. See what our team is doing to ensure all of our team members make it home safely every day.

construction workers conducting safety checks

NCW is proud to have instituted the P.A.U.S.E. safety initiative. The idea behind the initiative is to help keep safety top of mind and establish ways that our team could improve our safety efforts. We know that in order to make a difference, we must start by making a change in our corner of the world. For starters, the NCW Team has compiled the “Pillars of P.A.U.S.E.” to outline an effective approach to raise safety awareness.

P.A.U.S.E For NCW’s Safety Initiative

PLAN YOUR TASKS

Before starting a project, lay out what is needed to complete the job safely. PPE, materials, tools, and other workers needed for the job should be planned before starting.

ASSESS THE HAZARDS

Analyze your surroundings before starting any worksite tasks. Complete a Job Safety Analysis (JSA) to fully understand what hazards are at hand and how to protect yourself from harm.

UNDERSTAND THE RISKS

Educate yourself on the potential risks of certain equipment and duties needed to perform the task. Knowing the risks will help you avoid unsafe scenarios.

SAFELY NEUTRALIZE HAZARDS

Clear your workspace of hazards with best practices in mind. If you cannot remove them, gather the materials or PPE needed to avoid risk.

EMBRACE SAFETY AS YOUR TOP PRIORITY

Keep your safety skills up to date by renewing old safety certifications or by enrolling in a new certification or licensure program.

pause posters at safety event — Elements of P.A.U.S.E. posters at the launch event.

Safety Presenter at PAUSE event — Safety presenter with NCW employee reviewing best safety practices.

A reminder to take a second and remember why safety needs to stay top of mind

I pause for cards on a table — Employees dedicate who they practice safety for on a card reminding them to P.A.U.S.E.

Pillars of P.A.U.S.E.

awareness

Reminders to consistently P.A.U.S.E. on the job with visual reminders on gear. Social/Digital Media Awareness. Spread information about the meaning behind P.A.U.S.E. to all employees

ATTENTION

Keep employees in the know about best safety practices with a quarterly P.A.U.S.E. email newsletter and Monthly Safety Tips. Encourage employees to enroll in our apprenticeship program to enhance safe practices of skills. Encourage employees to find the reason why they P.A.U.S.E.

ACTION

Recruiter PPE checklist. Growth of Toolbox Talks to every job site. Add more safety/certification classes to our schedule.

Introducing NCW’s Safety Manager

Josh Spink

Josh comes with over 10 years of experience in health & safety roles, mostly focusing in construction. He looks forward to making a positive impact at NCW by helping put an extra emphasis on safety, both in our offices and out on every job site. By sharing safety best practices among our field employees, NCW hopes to remain fiercely protective of its employees and avoid future injuries.

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