Safety - Always On Our Radar
At Ground Penetrating Radar Systems, LLC, safety and accident prevention is our top priority in every aspect of the work we do. It’s a core value and a significant part of our company’s culture.
Across all levels of our organization, GPRS is fully committed to providing a safe work environment for our employees, customers and communities. Safety is not just a goal, it’s an expectation set from the beginning. OSHA-certified safety training and a thorough education on our company’s safety policies, practices and procedures is an integral part of our new hire orientation program. Through extensive hands-on training, we provide our employees with the knowledge, tools and resources necessary to safely perform each task.
We Promote Continuous Safety Education
We are firm believers in continuous safety education for all our employees. Our ongoing commitment to the health and safety includes the following safety practices:
- OSHA 10-Hour Outreach - completed by every project manager
- OSHA 30 – completed by many of our area managers
- HAZWOPER 40 Hour - completed by many of our project managers nationwide
- Hazard recognition and safety training - provided monthly for all employees
- Toolbox talks
- Near miss/incident reporting and investigations – safety stand downs
- Site specific safety planning
- Pre-task planning and job hazard review for every project
- New hire safety orientation and training
- Safety manual consistently reviewed and updated to ensure compliance with the most rigorous construction standards
GPRS’s focus on safety has earned an impressive record. Our 2018-2019 Experience Modification Rate of 0.47 is substantially better than the industry standard.
Our clients see first-hand our dedication and commitment to safety. It’s a major reason why GPRS is the company of choice for many companies seeking concrete scanning and utility locating services.
- Nate Newsome
- Safety Coordinator
- 419-843-9804
- nate.newsome@gprsinc.com
Expertise
MORE THAN 39,000 JOBS COMPLETED IN 2017 WITH 99%+ ACCURACY RATE!
Advantage of GPRS: Jobsite Communication
Jobsite Communications: Pre-Planning Work Scope Review | Post Scanning Markout Review | Project Report When Required
Team Members
GPRS believes that our people are the key difference in producing our success. We invest significant energy into training, coaching, and developing our Team Members. This investment into each Team Member can be quantified by our reputation of excellence and the company of clients that we keep - working for an estimated 65% of the ENR top contractors listing.
Each field Team Member is led through a 2-month training/mentorship process, inclusive of a two-week classroom intensive. The training is not limited to just the technologies we use, but it is expanded to the level of professionalism that we require onsite. Our investment in our personnel focuses on the following:
GPRS Core Values
GPRS believes that to be successful in our industry its Team Members must uphold values of integrity, teamwork, mutual respect, growth-mindedness and professionalism. Our Core Values are the rubric by which we engage all client relationships.
Equipment Competency
Each one of our Project Managers are competent in the application and operation of the various equipment we utilize. This is reinforced throughout our organization by our Team Member training and coaching programs.
Continuous Improvement
GPRS Project Managers have the goal of always looking to improve their abilities with the various equipment we use. They are tasked with answering the critical questions posed by our customers as to what lies below the surface and they recognize that the learning curve never stops.
Safety Associations
Safety Certifications
GPRS follows the strict guidelines set in place by SIM. SIM stands for Subsurface Investigation Methodology. SIM is a standard operating procedure comprised of two specifications created specifically for subsurface investigations - one for underground utility locating and one for concrete scanning.