Maintaining seismic retrofit safety requires ongoing training, clear communication, and a commitment to safe work practices. At Saunders Seismic, our field crews receive specialized training that prepares them for the unique challenges of seismic retrofit construction.
Each year, our field crews participate in refresher training that includes equipment operation, fall protection, jobsite safety, and other topics that support safe construction practices. We appreciate the training provided by organizations such as American Scissor Lift Inc. and Guardian Fall Protection. Their instructors reinforce the safe use of lifts, forklifts, personal fall protection equipment, and other essential jobsite practices.
Safety Starts with Training
Seismic retrofit projects often involve working around occupied buildings, existing structural systems, and active construction environments. Proper training helps reduce risk under these conditions.
Unlike companies that rely heavily on subcontractors, Saunders Seismic employs experienced in-house field crews who receive training specific to the work we perform. From equipment operation to jobsite communication and specialized retrofit techniques, our crews are prepared for the unique challenges of seismic construction.
Building a Strong Safety Culture
A strong safety culture goes beyond meeting regulatory requirements. It requires consistent communication, accountability, and a commitment from every team member.
Our approach includes:
- Ongoing equipment and safety training
- Fall protection and harness training
- Safe operation of boom lifts, scissor lifts, and forklifts
- Jobsite safety orientations
- Incident reporting and continuous improvement
- Compliance with applicable safety standards
By reinforcing these practices throughout the year, we help identify potential issues early and create safer working environments for our employees, clients, and project partners.
Supporting Successful Projects
Effective safety practices do more than help prevent injuries. Well-trained crews work more efficiently and communicate more effectively. They are also better equipped to complete complex seismic retrofit projects with minimal disruption.
For more than 40 years, Saunders Seismic has specialized in commercial, industrial, and multi-family seismic retrofits throughout California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, and Utah. Our commitment to safety is one of the many reasons owners, engineers, and contractors continue to trust us with complex structural retrofit projects.
