United Seattle: Safe + Sound Week 2023

Victor K • August 10, 2023

A group of construction workers are standing in a factory talking to a man in a suit.

Safety has always been paramount in the Seattle construction industry. This is an area which can lead to disastrous results if codes and protocols are not followed. This is where United Seattle has paid special attention including continuous safety training and iron clad protocols for using all methods that assist in ensuring safety of the workers, supervisors and clients alike. Moreover, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under the Department of Labor is holding a nationwide event as the safe + sound week that recognizes the success of workplace health and safety program that allows fellow Americans in the construction industry to be more safe than ever.

Why Participate As A Commercial Subcontractor

Effective safety and health initiatives have the capacity to preemptively detect and control workplace risks prior to them resulting in harm or ailment, thereby enhancing longevity and financial outcomes. Engaging in Safe + Sound Week can serve as a catalyst to initiate your program, invigorate an ongoing one, or offer an opportunity to acknowledge your achievements in ensuring safety.

Who Gets To Participate?

All enterprises seeking a chance to acknowledge their dedication to safety are encouraged to take part. In the previous year, over 3,300 companies contributed to raising awareness regarding the well-being and security of workers! This is an annual celebration of safety measures that help general contractors, subcontractors and homeowners in keeping their work force safe.

United Seattle Pledge to Safety

Professionals at United Seattle have always kept safety as the number one talking point in every team huddle or project brief. We believe that keeping our workers safe is the only thing that matters and everything else comes later in a commercial subcontracting process. In the same spirit, United Seattle is joining the Safe + Sound movement and celebrating it this week by incorporating the following activities:-

Daily Briefs

Specially for this week celebrating the Safe + Sound week, United Seattle professionals are meeting daily for a 30 minute brief every morning emphasizing the need for safety in all our procedures, be it the design process or the actual building/renovation process.

Focus On PPE

United Seattle is paying extra attention on relaying the importance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for all its work force. They have always tried to incorporate it into workforce operations, ensuring employee safety and aligning with industry standards for workplace protection.

Continuing Education For Workers And Supervisors

Another niche where United Seattle stands out from all of its competition in Seattle is special focus for all its employees to pursue education in the construction industry especially in line with safety standards. Furthermore, attending safety seminars, conferences and meetings where likeminded professionals talk and educate about modern ways of ensuring safety for the project and workforce alike.

In conclusion, United Seattle's unwavering commitment to safety in the construction industry shines through its proactive measures, continuous training, and incorporation of PPE. Participating in Safe + Sound Week exemplifies their dedication to worker well-being, reflecting their industry leadership and safeguarding project success through prioritized safety.

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