Safe work, unparalleled results.

construction safety experts, Ironwood Heavy Highway LLC, Rochester NY

Ironwood Heavy Highway LLC:
an industry safety leader

At Ironwood Heavy Highway LLC, safety is the cornerstone of our business. Every project we finish is backed by highly trained, skilled work, with the welfare of our employees at heart. Each of our employees receives thorough, comprehensive training to ensure all work is completed to the highest standards of quality and safety.

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Our safety training & procedures

While there are certain evergreen standards all employees must learn, our safety department is continually implementing new safety standards and regulations. For every underground utility project, land clearing project, or anything in-between, our safety department ensures everyone on-site is well-trained and prepared.

We’ve proudly held an “A” safety rating from ISNetworld since 2011.

Training programs we stand by

New hire safety orientation
Zero tolerance drug & alcohol policy
7-year background checks on new hires
Electrical Hazard Awareness Program training (EHAP)
Hands-on chainsaw and operations training
Hazard communications/GHS standard
Employees are immediately enrolled in our Utility Line Clearance Tree Trimming Certification program
In-house Herbicide Apprenticeship program
First Aid & CPR certification
Weekly safety tailgate letters
Topical safety bulletins
A documented disciplinary program
A documented daily job briefing and job site assessment (JSA) risk matrix on every crew
Annual dielectric testing of tools, lifts, and aerial lifts
PPE issued and training in its use

Our involvement in the safety community

Giving safety presentations for local Department of Public Works and Highway Superintendent meetings
Giving safety presentations at local colleges and insurance meetings
Our Safety Director is a certified Tree Safety Professional (CTSP#00053), certified in 2006
We’ve been a sitting member of the American National Stands Institute (ANSI) Z133 committee on Arboricultural Safety Operations, as well as, two subcommittees
The Safety Department Field Superintendent holds OSHA 10, OSHA 30-hour and Hazwoper 40-hour training
Certified construction and general industry OSHA 500 and 501 trainers
CTSP-Certified Arborists and degreed Foresters