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Safety Program


We know a safe construction environment protects our workforce, the homeowner, and the project. Our safety program results in:

Protection of our workforce
A higher motivated and productive work force
Best quality workmanship
Cost-effective projects
Better business results

To back up the Hicks Homes safety program, Hicks has won the Gold level S.T.E.P. (Safety Training and Evaluation Process) Award from the Associated Builders and Contractors since 1998. Hicks Homes implements its comprehensive safety manual and issues all safety gear and equipment to its workforce. Hicks' philosophy on safety is that although a superior safety program may cost quite a bit, its return is priceless if employees can be in a safe working environment and return home after every work day.

Safety is a great concern for Hicks Homes and company president, Joe Kindrich. At Hicks, safety starts from the top.

EMPLOYEE SAFETY RULES
Safety is our highest priority. It is employee participation which makes it a success. The following safety rules have been implemented for the employee's interest. Failure to comply results in adverse action.
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Head Protection: Any employee working in areas where there is a possible danger to head injury from impact, falling or flying objects, or electrical shock and burns, shall wear protective hard hats.

Employees are required to wear their hard hats at all times during construction, except during those times of finish carpentry when drywall is hung and the employee is working inside the house.
2. Face Protection: All employees shall were safety glasses that are impact resistant & UVA protected at all times (all times are as followed by item #1 above).
3. Fall Protection: All workers are required the use of fall protection equipment when scaffolding or ladders are ten (10) feet or higher. Our fall protection equipment is based upon three things: a full body harness, a lanyard and an anchor point to which the lanyard is connected. Only one person per anchor point is permitted.
4. Respiration:
a. No cutting of treated lumber inside an enclosed house.
b. Respirators will be worn if you are present during a termite treatment by the termite company.
c. Dust masks shall be worn when cutting lumber in confined spaces.
  5. Clothing: The proper work clothing shall be worn at all times.
   
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shoes except during "finish carpentry"
pants or shorts (no bathing suits permitted)
t-shirts
6. Electrical:
a. OSHA approved electrical cords must be used at all times.
b. The yellow GFI three-pronged outlet must be directly connected to the power source, i.e., temporary electrical pole or generator.
c. Electrical cords must be connected to a GFI outlet from any exterior, kitchen, or bathroom outlet when working in the house after drywall is hung and permanent power is activated.
d. No frayed or damaged cords are permitted.
e. The use of electrical tape is not permitted for a quick fix.
f. Cords must be rolled up neatly when not in use.
g. The three-pronged GFI extension outlet is not necessary on temporary utility poles as we have the temp. poles equipped with GFI outlets. GFI extension outlets must be used with generators.
7. Generator: Must be turned off when pouring gasoline into machinery.
8. Shoes: All workers must wear shoes while on the job (no slippers permitted). This rule does not apply during "finish carpentry" stage at which time the workers wear socks.
9. Smoking: No smoking inside the house once drywall has been hung.

BE SAFE, USE COMMON SENSE!
REMEMBER: AN EXCUSE IS A REASON FOR FAILURE.