Safety & Health

Safety is paramount at John P. Picone, Inc. (Picone). We are committed to protecting the health and safety of our employees and the general public, working with our construction management and subcontractor partners for the protection of their respective workforces, and protection of the environment. Every person, at any level or position, is required to commit to maintaining the values, goals, and objectives outlined within our Health & Safety Policy.

The general public, patrons, and communities are also part of John P. Picone, Inc.’s safety commitment. Picone’s worksites/construction zones are configured to promote general safety so that the general public is not exposed to potential workplace hazards. This is accomplished through proper worksite set-up and protection, in addition to dedicated safety personnel, such as competent persons, and dedicated health and safety personnel who have the responsibility and authority to stop work and take corrective actions as needed.

As part of the company’s current safety philosophy, every Project Manager, Superintendent and Project Engineer receives the same fundamental safety training as the Project Safety Representative. This Team approach ensures that safety is incorporated into each of the individual work tasks from the planning stage and fosters a safe work environment during the construction process. The Project team is then entrusted to ensure that the job is constructed safely. In addition to the management team, the Corporate Safety Committee, which inspects individual projects monthly, then further reinforces the importance of safety when workers see the top management of the company inspecting their jobsite using appropriate PPE and making recommendations. To further reinforce the importance of safety to the workers, the company has implemented a Safety Incentive Program with quarterly and annual goals. Through the incentive program, workers are able to share in the real dollar savings that the company realizes in reduced workers compensation and liability costs that the safety program generates.

For John P. Picone, Inc., health and safety is the priority of all operations.

John P. Picone, Inc. has been OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 certified since 2013. In the third quarter of 2019, Picone updated to the new ISO 45001:2018 for safety.