MANAGEMENT APPROACH
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Davey employs best-in-class initiatives to build and maintain a culture of safety among our teams. We view safety and skills
training as a continuous development tool and engage employees through both in-person and distance learning activities.
Each year, 100 percent of our employees receive safety education.
New employees receive between six to 18 months of career development training during the onboarding process. is training
is typically one-on-one, interpersonal knowledge sharing, which fully integrates safety into every field task, providing crew
members with hands-on experience and relevant context for performing trade skills safely. Other in-person training events are
hosted by regional safety specialists, Davey Institute instructors and the corporate support teams throughout the year. Supervisors
may also assign safety courses to crew members as needed through our Learning Management System (LMS). Safety training
completion records are monitored through the LMS. Managers receive additional training through seminars, such as the Safety
Leadership Program. Hosted four times a year, this three-day training is recognized by Kent State University toward credits
for the associate degree they offer in partnership with Davey.
The safety of our employees, clients and the public is essential
to the success of our business. Every member of our team
understands our safety culture and commitment to ensuring
employees return home safe every night. Our best-practice
standards and policies in safety and incident prevention drive
value for our brand, enhancing our relationships with customers
and attracting the best and brightest job candidates.
WHEN ASKED HOW MUCH
SAFETY TRAINING HE
RECEIVES, A YOUNGER
DAVEY ARBORIST
REMARKED, 'EVERY DAY,
ALL DAY.'
JOE TOMMASI, CORPORATE
DIRECTOR OF SAFETY
