Safety Program
Safety Is Our Foundation
Safety isn't a number on paper — it's proof that every VanCon crew member goes home safe at the end of every day.
2025 Recognition
AGC of Utah — Achievement of Safety Excellence, Bronze Award
335,580 man-hours worked in the Utility Infrastructure division with zero lost-workday cases — a 0.00 incidence rate against a 0.20 division average.
On The Ground
Safety in Action
See how VanCon’s crews put safety first on every job — because the people we work with matter more than the work itself.
OSHA 10
Certified Supervisors
0.76
EMR / EMOD Safety Rating
Zero
Tolerance for Unsafe Conditions
How We Do It
Safety Programs
Daily Safety Briefings
Every crew begins each day with a tailgate safety meeting covering the day's hazards, PPE requirements, and emergency procedures.
OSHA 10-Hour Certification
All supervisors and foremen hold current OSHA 10-Hour certifications, and our field crews are trained to the same standard.
EMR / EMOD of 0.76
Our experience modification rate of 0.76 reflects a sustained track record of jobsite safety performance well below the industry baseline of 1.00.
Near-Miss Reporting
Our culture encourages near-miss reporting without fear of reprisal, turning every close call into a lesson that protects the whole team.
Substance-Free Workplace
Mandatory pre-employment and random drug testing keeps our sites safe for every worker, every day.