888-919-2128

Got a call from this number.  rcs northvale left me a message on my voicemail.  i called the number back and spoke to a telemarketer from rcs northvale. they told me that rcs northvale was located in northvale nj.  not sure what they do, but why would i buy from them.  but would appreciate not being called by them any more.

I also got a call from RCS Northvale.  Looked them up, they sell some kind of cleaners.  Located in Northvale NJ wherever that is.

Actually got a call from RCS Northvale last month and someone named Ron gave me a Chiefs t-shirt.  Same number 888-919-2128.  I ordered their hand cleaner and have been very satisfied with it.  I would buy it again.

Same thing.  Got voicemail from rcs Northvale NJ.  I am not expecting a package from them so I deleted message.  I will let you know if this becomes an ongoing situation   Not sure I really want to get a message from rcs Northvale Nj everyday.

i did some snoping on rcs northvale nj  About Us


Founded in 1965, RCS Northvale NJ mission is servicing customers with unsurpassed service, quality products, premium benefits and comprehensive solutions.

Have a cleaning and maintenance need?
We've got you covered with our specially formulated cleaning systems.

Its Revere Safety Division, through wholesale distributorships, retail, internet, and catalogue sales, offers safety supplies, personal protective equipment, first aid supplies, industrial safety supplies, traffic safety, maintenance, janitorial and material handling supplies and products. In addition to the Custom manufacture of safety supplies, personal protective equipment, first aid supplies, industrial safety supplies, traffic safety, maintenance, janitorial and material handling supplies and products.

RCS Northvale NJ
266 Union St.
Northvale
NJ  07647
US
http://www.rcsnorthvale.com


Phone:
US inquiries: 888-919-2128


Fax:
888.7RCS.FAX (888.772.7329)
International inquiries: 201.767.7044  

info@rcsnorthvale.com

RCS Norhtvale called me as well.  told me i could get  products at a discount.  i told them no thanks and they got off the phone.

Pretty much the same experience as the rest of the posters.  I am the meat manager of a grocery store. I received a voicemail indicating that i should call the number 8189192128.  Whn i returned the call ii was answered by rcs northvale.  rcs northvale wanted to sell me cleaning products for my grocery store.  tey sales rep told me that their products were the best quality on the market and were food grade.  this is all terrific but i was in the middle of doing inventory and i realy didnt have time for this.  She asked me if i didnt have the time then why did i call?  now i didnt think that was a very professional or nice thing for her to say, but i thought about it and she was sort of right.  I mean if i was that busy then why did i call?  wel whether i had the time or not the other thing was that my store only buys from corporate.  With that response my sales rep said she understood and said have a nice day.  i wonder how many times a day she must say have a nice day.  i  mean how many people are just sitting there waiting for rcs northvale to call so that they can buy cleaning supplies.





hope this helps!

Maria called from RCS in Northvale NJ: Needed to speak to the company's Safety Director re an potential safety need for our company.    Number to call back 888-919-2128

I recently bought their RCS brand penetrating oil.  I haven't tried their safety stuff yet.  Anyway, RCS Northvale calls it Loosey Goosey.  Works really well but I buy it because the name is too funny.

i had a few missed calls from RCS Northvale too.  same number 888-919-2128.  They are at

POBox 901
Northvale NJ
07647

i found their website

rcsnorthvale.com

looks like they sell everything. my company is in waste disposal so we can use a lot of their stuff for our trucks.  we have been looking for new suppliers so  has anyone tried their brake cleaner or glass cleaner?  also we use a lot of back supports but they have so many on their site it's hard to choose.  we like the proflex 1650 back supports but RCS Northvale has many models.  can anyone help?

i like the idea of getting a lions t-shirt. i think it's gonna be our year as long as stafford stays healthy. i'm gonna call them back tomorrow.  those kinds of t-shirts cost a lot at sports authority.  i work hard i deserve a cool shirt.

seems like a good company.  i'll let you know how it goes.

I just off the phone with a sales rep from rcs northvale.  this was a strange experience so i want to expalin this.  seems that rcs northvale sell industrial cleaning supplies as has been mentioned before on this thread.   i recevived a message on my voice mail to call back 888-919-2128 to get info on a promotional package.  i saved the message but did not call it back it back right away becasue i work in the disaster relief business and i have been extremely busy with the damages caused by hurricane irene.

not less than 10 minutes ago i received a call on my cell phone while i was visiting one of the jobsites that i supervise.  it was a sales girl from rcs northvale.  she introduced herself and tried to get me engaged in some small talk.  i now understand that that is how sales people are now taught to make sales.

i am an old fashion person i remember the days that when you had something to sell you would com right out and let the buyer know what the deal was.  i guess with all the competition out there everyone feels the need to reinvent the wheel.  come to think of it, i am doing things in my business to get neew work that i would never of dreamed i would do five or ten years ago.

i asked the sales gal to get to the point and she told me she wanted to sell me safety material for my jobistes.  i told her that i do not buy over the phone.  i also asked her if she knew anything about the voicemail message i received earlier.  and she said she did not know anything about that.  how could she not know about that.  i guess the right hand probably doesnt know what the left hand is doing.

i've also gottin calls from rcs northvale.  we are located in minneapolis so i don't get why a company in northvale nj would be calling me.  i had 3 missed calls from 888-919-2128.  anyway, we use those back supports you asked about but we don't buy from that co.  did some research about those vests + here's what i found (as long as they meet these specs you'll be fine with it):

1650 Back Support features an adjustable two-stage closure to adjust first for exact fit, and then for desired tension when ready to lift, to help remind wearer to lift properly.

Standard design provides a comfortable fit; naturally supports the wearer. Single layer 5" elastic cinch strap for positive tension. Adjustable 1 inch knit elastic suspenders are adjustable, detachable and cut wider for improved comfort and fit.


Detachable suspenders allow the support to be worn with or without suspenders. (Suspenders allow support to hang loosely when not lifting.)


Knit elastic body material provides firm support, along with comfort and durability. Machine washable. Available in small, medium, large, x-large, and xx-large.  Measure around the waist. A back support should fit snugly around the waist but not tightly that it can't be cinched to a comfortable closure when able to lift.

Got a call from RCS Northvale.  left a message on my office and cell voice mail. not sure how they got that number. when i called back a sales rep offered me a nascar hat and then tried to sell me safety glasses and dust masks. i didnt need any so the rep told me if i ever needed anything i coulod call back 888-919-2128 or go to their website www.rcsnorthvale.com

got a call from rcs northvale last friday, same # 888-919-2128.  wasn't sure who was calling so i called them bsck and the realized we are already their customer.  

if anyone needs their address, i can confirm that it's


rcs northvale
po box 901
northvale nj
07647


we buy a lot of products from them.  their kiss my glass may be the very best glass cleaner i've ever used.  their waterless hand cleaner is comparible to grainger's.


wilson, i completely disagree with you about those back supports.  i tried the 1650s before -- the way to go is with the mueller 252s, the ones with the suspenders.  

here is a discription i pulled from amazon (they usually have the same prices as rcs northvale):

Mueller Back Support w/SuspendersDesigned to help prevent back injuries during lifting and strenuous activity. Adjustable suspenders allow for comfortable all day wear, with easy access to support when needed. This versatile and lightweight support is easy to apply and remove. Flexible stays for support of lower back Breathable mesh fabric with elastic tension bands allows for firm adjustable tension. Quick and easy to use closures make this support fully adjustable for all day comfort Adjustable suspenders can also be removed from support if desired One Size Fits Most - Fits waist sizes 26" - 44" (66 -111 cm) 252 Black

If you get a call on your caller ID from 888-919-2128 it is RCS Northvale. RCS Northvale is a company that is based in Northvale NJ. They sell janitorial supplies and construction products and safety supplies. If you receive a voicemail message from them you should be aware that when you call back they will connect you with a sales person that will try to sell you something.

Their address is

PO BOX 901

Northvale NJ

07647

I have received messages on my voicemail from this number 888-919-2128. When I called back I was connected with a sales manager that explained that all the reps were busy on other calls. After a short wait (not short enough) I was transferred to Bill Stevens. Bill explained to me the various products that they market. I am an asphalt contractor so fortunately for me I have been very busy the past few years. I purchased the tar remover from RCS Northvale will let everyone know my thoughts after I use it.

got a call from rcs northvale.  same number as everyone else 888-919-2128.  there website is


rcsnorthvale.com


their address is

rcs northvale
pobox 901
northvale, nj 07647


i didn't call them back because we already have there products.  bought em from some rep named harris who gave me a real nice pats t-shirt.  we bought there tinted safety glasses, there silicone sprray and there degreaser.


can anyone recommend there other stuff?

GOT A CALL FROM THIS NUMBER, AND DIDNT ANSWER IT, ABOUT HALF HOUR LATER GOT ANOTHER CALL AND PUT IT TO VOICE MAIL THEY LEFT A MESSAGE AND I CALLED BACK THEY TRIED TO SELL ME JANITORIAL SUPPLIES I TOLD THEM THAT I AM A DIRECTOR OF IT.  THEY THEN EXPLAINED TO ME THE BENEFITS OF COMPUTER MAINTENANCE.  JIST WAS BASICALLY:


Computer preventive maintenance means the operating system is more likely to be cleaned, fine-tuned and better prepared for the unexpected. If routinely scheduled maintenance tasks are not implemented, computers become infected, tweaked and not ready for whatever happens. While every mishap cannot be avoided, even small efforts made in this area increase a computer operating system's performance. Therefore, the investment versus payback ratio alone makes preventive maintenance important.

Increases Computer Speed
Running scheduled tasks such as Defragmentation and Disk Cleanup can make a computer run faster. Do not wait for a disastrous event such as a system failure due to an overloaded volume on the hard drive disk. Instead, remove excess files on a timely schedule so that there will always be enough room. Fewer computer slowdowns will result from taking these preventive measures.

Encourages Driver Compatibility
When updating drivers are a task included in a preventive maintenance plan, the computer systems are running at their best with the latest compatibility hardware and software drivers installed. Selecting "Automatic Updates" and checking manufacturers' websites regularly for updates also help in these efforts.

Thwarts CPU Overheating
When the CPU (central processing unit) is kept within a stable range that is conducive to restricting overheating, system functionality remains more consistent. Computer strain resulting from overworked processes can quickly sneak up on a CPU if it is forced to utilize the last few percentages of available memory. The CPU's power-saving options should be set for maximum performance without risk of overheating. This should be reviewed regularly in case changes to the system have occurred since the last maintenance check.

Helps Customize Performance Needs
The Task Manager can be used to allocate memory usage priority to those processes and programs that are most utilized. By viewing the Processes and Performance tabs, real-time CPU usage and peak performance days and times can be determined.

Prepares for Faster Crash Recovery
Backing up your computer by creating an image is vital in preventive maintenance efforts. Running this task prior to and after conducting major system changes is beneficial to prepare for any unfortunate computer failure. If recovery disks are already on the computer preventive maintenance timetable, there is no need to think about it in between schedules.

TOLD ME THAT I COULD READ MORE ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF COMPUTER MAINTENANCE ON RCSNORTHVALE.COM

hi alex,

i have also gotten some calls time totime from rcs northvale.  same number 888-919-2128.

they are one of our vendors so the below info is acurrate.


rcsnorthvale.com

pobox 901

northvale nj

07647

i am already a customer and they take care of me prety darn good.  my company excavates so we buy rcs northvale's bitrex fit test kits.

i don't buy from rcs northvale but i have gotten there calls.


rob, about those fit tests...  


if you're bying the bitrex brand -- be careful with the sensitivity test.  it gets a little complicated.  


here's what you do

This test is conducted to assure that the person being fit tested can detect the bitter taste of the

Bitrex solution at very low levels. The sensitivity test solution is a diluted mixture of fit test

solution.

The test subject should not eat, drink, or chew gum for at least 15 minutes before the test.

1) Explain the fit test procedures to the subject.

2) Have the subject don the hood without a respirator.

3) Position the hood forward so there is about six inches between the subject's face and the

window. This is especially important for the fit test -- it helps to ensure even dispersion of the

aerosol and allows free movement of the subject's head while wearing a respirator.

4) Instruct the subject to breathe through their mouth with tongue extended.

5) Using the sensitivity test solution nebulizer #1 inject the aerosol into the hood through the

hole in the window. Inject ten squeezes of the bulb, fully collapsing and allowing the bulb to

expand fully on each squeeze. The nozzle is directed away from the nose and mouth of the

person being tested.

6) Ask the subject if they can detect the bitter taste of the Bitrex solution. If tasted, note the

number of squeezes and proceed to the fit test (the test threshold is noted as ten regardless of

the number of squeezes actually completed).

7) If the subject does not taste the sensitivity solution, inject an additional 10 full squeezes of the

aerosol into the hood. Repeat with 10 more squeezes of the aerosol into the hood if still not

tasted.

8) If the Bitrex is not tasted after 30 squeezes, the test subject is unable to taste Bitrex and may

not perform the fit test.

9) Remove the hood and give the subject a few minutes to clear the taste from his/her mouth.

RCS Northvale NJ called me to sell safety supplies.  rcs northvale is located in northvale nj.

i am a huge advocate of construction safety please see the following study on the matter.

Today’s owners face a variety of risks when they undertake a construction project. Not only must owners be concerned with potential risks to their employees, tenants, or property, but they must also be concerned about the risks that the contractor bears. Safety is a critical item on all construction projects for multiple reasons including protecting the welfare of employees, providing a safe work environment and controlling construction costs.

However, the importance of safety as a cost controlling measure is often overlooked by owners and contractors. As a means of reducing the risks associated with construction, safety can significantly impact the overall cost. A dedicated commitment to safety by both the owner and contractor helps ensure project success and can impact the bottom-line considerably.

Owners should understand that all of the contractor’s risks, or even the threat of them, will either add considerable cost to the contract or decrease the potential profit a contractor is able to make on any specific contract.  Since every contractor is in business to bring profit to the bottom-line, overhead would naturally take into consideration the “costs of doing business.”  Expected losses have to be taken into consideration and included in the estimate if the contractor wants to stay in business.

How Can Safety Work for the Owner?

 
Employee training can effectively convey management's safety expectations.



Contrary to common perception, there is little up-front cost to the owner for implementing and maintaining the safety programs required since the contractor is already mandated by law to comply with local, state and federal regulations. To take advantage of this safety benefit, all the owner has to do is demand that the contractor document and implement the proper safety programs that will protect employees working on the job site.
To avoid the high dollar losses caused by injuries, contractors are required to implement various safety procedures like fall protection, hazcom, respiratory protection, confined space entry, competent person and other programs that control the causes of injuries.  If the contractor is successful in preventing these injuries, overhead costs of insurance and hidden costs of accidents are significantly reduced, bringing more profit dollars back to the contractor. Hidden costs of an accident are four to 10 times the actual costs of the claim and account for items such as employee replacement costs, OSHA citations, loss of use, increased insurance costs, damaged product, etc.  The claim only includes items such as doctors, ambulance, indemnity, as well as prescription and medication costs.

Therefore, if the contractor has a great workers’ compensation safety record, the firm is more efficient in reducing risks, more profitable, has more on-time completion of contracts, less rework and is in effect, actively working to reduce the construction risks to the owner of the project. Owners who want to recognize the advantage a good contractor’s safety program can bring to a project should hire and demand contractors that actively and successfully control their risks through comprehensive safety programs.

How Owners Can Work with the Contractor

Owners sometimes hesitate and feel that they are interfering with the contractor’s way of doing business if they express concerns over safety at a jobsite.  In reality, owners have the absolute right to mandate that a good quality safety program is an important part of the selected contractor’s culture. The contract documents are a very effective tool in conveying the owner’s safety requirements to the contractor.

 
Hands-on participation improves employee comprehension during training process.



In addition, there are many benefits to pre-qualifying a contractor by comparing the firm’s safety record and other company statistics with the competition.  A contractor with a good safety program is often a better choice even if the initial bid package is higher than the firm’s competitors.  Poor safety compliance increases the owner’s risks and often inflates the final costs of a completed contract, and it is the final costs that need to be factored into this decision making process.
It is important for owners to take charge of the project and start viewing the contractor as a partner in the construction process.  After all, the owner needs to have the project completed and the contractor needs the work. Neither one can be successful without the other. Although it takes a little more effort for the owner to become part of the process, his or her involvement is rewarded with a smooth-running, low stress, on-time and on-budget project. Without participation in the process, the owner is passively giving control to the contractor.  There tends to be greater risks and the owner will often spend more time struggling to cope with the challenges rather than ensuring that his or her expectations are being met. Significant dollars are at stake during construction projects, and owners can either choose to control risks or let the contractors add money to their contracted price to cover the ultimate or expected losses.

How a Safety Program Controls the Owner’s Risks
Cost savings of safety vs. non safety

The process of preventing employee injuries and illnesses itself makes the contractor more efficient and effective with projects.  The pressure to cut corners, skimp on materials, reduce quality, or rush to get the project completed is significantly reduced through compliance to a good, jobsite safety program.

There are many components of a good safety program, depending on the type of project that is undertaken.  To be effective, most programs should have the following components:

Pre-project Planning (PrePP) is the simple process of getting the leadership team together to discuss how the project will be carried out in accordance with the contract.  Every phase of the project and corresponding tasks are examined including project overview and contracts, internal organization, schedule management, task planning, resource management, material/supplies, cost management, budget/production, cash flow management, risk management, safety, subcontractor management and responsible individual list.  

A contractor that plans work in this manner is more likely to perform the contract to the owner’s expectations, particularly if the owner is actively engaged with the contractor as a joint venture partner in the project.  This joint venture relationship also helps the contractor become very responsive to the needs of the owner.

Safety is planned into the job as an integral part of the operation rather than something that is used only when it is necessary.  This reduces the “shoot from the hip” decision making process and replaces it through the implementation of planning. For example, if a public risk is identified, a plan is developed for the protection of the people using the facility. The plan would include tools, materials and labor costs as well as the design, engineering and scope required to install the proper protection. Getting on-time deliveries of the materials, tools and other equipment needed to build the protection is also improved because of effective planning.

 
Safety is critical on repair projects, as access is often difficult and potentially dangerous.
The alternative to planning is just waiting to see what kind of innovative protection is erected, if any, and how effective the minimal protection is going to be. Further, the cost associated with the protection will probably exceed the estimate – assuming that an estimate for this cost was done in the first place.  
Simply, pre-project planning reduces the owner’s risks because the contractor, working with the owner’s involvement, will consistently complete the project on schedule, on budget and with the quality anticipated. The contractor is also rewarded because jobs that are pre-planned are consistently completed with greater than expected profitability, fewer, less severe injuries and greatly reduced hidden costs of incidents.      

Pre-task Planning (PreTP) is simply engaging the employees who are going to do the work. Conducting the pre-project planning generates a tremendous amount of critical information. To make the investment work effectively, additional planning sessions with the workforce may need to be completed. This is where the site specific safety program is developed and various types of training programs are selected based on the specific tools, materials, access, tasks and equipment that will be used to build this project. Further, this planning sets the expectations for the whole job. The owner is typically invited to participate with this process and often contributes critical information directly to the people who will do the work.

Setting and Monitoring Safety Goals for the project is really directed at how well safety is actively controlled on the project. This is usually completed in two ways: measuring results and measuring activities.

Results are usually measured by tracking the various OSHA Recordable Incident frequencies rates. There are three calculations that are typically used:

# of OSHA Rec. Inc. X 200,000 = # of Recorded injuries/100 full-time employees/YR

                         # of Hours Worked

# of Lost work day cases X 200,000 = # of Lost work day cases/100 full-time employees/YR
                         # of Hours Worked

# of Lost work days X 200,000 = # of Lost work days/100 full-time employees/YR

                         # of Hours Worked                                                      

Unfortunately, these OSHA measurements are after-the-fact and are not as effective as they could be since they are reactive. A more effective measurement would be to monitor safety activities that have been put in place to prevent injuries.  Participation in the morning Job Safety Analysis (JSA), conducting Manager Safety Audits (MSA), keeping up with the Assured Grounding program or some other safety function will work for this type of measurement.  Although effective, it will take more time and effort to tract them, which could add to the overall cost of maintaining the program.

Claims Management Programs, which include detailed management directives, drug testing and return to work procedures are an excellent indication of the contractor’s safety culture.  Having a clear motto like “Treat first and ask questions later” is an insight into how the contractor works with employees and their workers’ compensation claims.  

Claims management is clearly a reactive program that is a very positive way to control the cost of a claim while protecting people.  A good claims management program will also include WC Incident and Near Miss Incident investigations as a mandatory part of the process.   These programs are both very proactive and will prevent future incidents by looking at the root causes of the incident.  The Near Miss Incident review is probably the most proactive since this allows you to prevent accidents before they can happen.

Accountability, Responsibility and Authority for Safety
In order to develop a safety culture, the contractor must first hold employees responsible and accountable for safety.  This means that all employees, not just a select group, have their annual compensation measured and indexed to the success of the company to meet its safety goals.

 
Equipment such as gloves, hard hats, proper footwear and protective eyewear ensure worker safety.
In addition, the annual review process should have a safety component that the contractor’s employees can be measured against.  Any merit, wage or salary increases should be heavily weighted on the employee’s ability to meet these specific safety measurements, which could include the OSHA Recordable Frequency rates or some other proactive, measurable safety activity or criteria that can be applied to this process.
Probably the most important aspect of safety is that all employees should be given the authority to carry out safety.   Anyone has a right to shut down an operation if there are known safety hazards that have not been addressed and the company will back-up and address the safety issues these employees have identified.

Finally, having a good safety culture must be considered a “Condition of Employment.”  A contractor with a good safety culture not only requires safety but demands that all employees “Live it, Breath it.” Just saying that they have a safety culture isn’t good enough without all the employees actively working to make safety an integral part of the job process.

Formal Safety Program with a Working Field Safety Manual
A good safety program requires written procedures, specifications and engineering that documents safety requirements and details how employees will work to a specific standard of safety.  This program should also be behavior-based since it has been shown that approximately 96 percent of all hazards are related to the unsafe acts of people while only 4 percent are due to unsafe conditions.

With a great deal of the construction work force being Hispanic, safety manuals need to convey information in a manner that will promote understanding of complex ideas.  Pictures and demonstrations of work tasks are often more effective than written documentation. Having the information translated in both English ad Spanish is also important if the contractor truly intends for the program to be understood by all employees in today’s diversified workforce.

Unfortunately, there are many companies that produce safety manuals that are designed to only meet OSHA requirements and don’t consider all the necessary elements of a safety program. Equally problematic, many contractors simply purchase these safety manuals and never intend to use them in the field.  

There is nothing more important to an owner than selecting a contractor that has a field safety manual that is user-friendly, applicable for the project being done and available to the employees that are most effected by unsafe behaviors and conditions found in the work place.  Project managers, engineers and general superintendents are seldom affected in the same way as the laborers doing the work. A manual that can only be read by a small percentage of the people exposed to the hazards is ineffective and should be replaced by a guide that can be used by all employees.

Safety Training Program
Safety training is often a good measure of a contractor’s ability to establish and maintain a safety program. The willingness of management to spend the time and money it takes to do the training upfront reflects the importance safety is given in the work that is going to occur.

 
It is critical for all employees to comprehend site-specific training.
Training is how management expectations for safety can be effectively conveyed to their employees. Employees will receive the positive messages through leadership participation in the training.  Although training must include the OSHA required safety information, there are many other things that should also be included in the program to have positive effects.  Pre-task planning goes into the actual work task risks and the corrective actions that will prevent the risks from manifesting on the jobsite.
In order to improve comprehension, it is better to give demonstrations that allow the employees to participate in the process.  There are four general steps for training to be successful.

1) Prepare the employee for the work he/she is about to perform.

2) Present the job through demonstration and detailed explanations.

3) Involve the employee with actual hands-on experience.

4) Follow-up by letting the employee do the work while still being available for questions and feed back as to the safety and quality of the work.

Once focused on safety requirements, the crew becomes more productive, efficient, effective, safer and aware of the risks associated with the jobsite.  This in turn makes the contractor more profitable and able to meet the cost, production and safety expectations of the owner.

By participating in, or at least ensuring that the contractor is actively training employees, the owner is helping to reduce his/her risks and create a more positive and safe work place. Another method that owners can use to keep construction costs to a minimum is to select contractors with this training capability.

How to Find a Contractor with a Good Safety Culture

 
It is critical for all employees to comprehend site-specific training.

 
The best way for an owner to become involved in the process and locate contractors with good safety programs is to implement a pre-qualification or screening process.  This is accomplished by looking at the contractor’s past safety history (experience modification rate). Review the following for the past three years: OSHA Recordable Rates, Lost Work Day Case Rate, and the Lost Work Day Rate. Also be sure to review the contractor’s current safety history and obtain references from past clients.
Further, there are many other ways that an owner can determine the contractor’s ability to control safety. For example, ask questions that deal with the specific nature of the work that is planned, the capacity of the contractor to do the work and experience with the type of work being performed.  Many companies will request the contractor’s organization chart to see that the necessary leadership structure is there to support an active safety culture.    

A great reference for additional safety information and ways to control safety on your jobsite is a book called Construction Safety Management by Raymond Elliot Levitt & Nancy Morse Samelson.

The Bottom Line

In order to reduce overall construction costs, decrease the time for completion and improve the quality of the job, owners have learned that it is important to take an active role in the contractor’s safety and training programs. Examining the contractor’s current and past safety performance history allows an owner to see how successful the contractor has truly been with their safety and health programs.

A safe contractor wins because he/she understands safety effects the successful completion of the contract and adds to bottom-line profits.  Insured losses as well as the hidden costs of accidents are significantly reduced, which also continues to add to the bottom-line.  The added bonus is a reduction in the contractor’s worker’s compensation, auto and general liability premium rates charged by the firm’s insurance carrier. The owner wins because his/her involvement helps to promote quality workmanship, prevent third-party lawsuits, and reduce general liability and property damage claims that would otherwise inflate the overall costs of the contract.

Perhaps the most beneficial aspects of owners and contractors working together with a joint venture safety program is that it provides for the safety, health and well being of the owners’ clients, employees and other people who live and work in or around the project. What a great way to give back to the community.