Safety Culture: Our certified tree care safety
professionals and other experts demonstrate the
latest safety techniques, technology and support
to our employees and clients. They collaborate
with local, state and federal agencies to confirm
our employees meet regulatory requirements.
Young worker safety (ages 18–25) within our industry
is of particular concern due to their formative months
on the job. Young workers represent 40 percent of our
new hires. We inform our employees about potential
challenges posed by young workers and how to help
them stay safe.
Safety Department: The safety department assists
operations management in creating, implementing
and sustaining the Davey safety culture. Our facilities
hazards and controls are verified on a regular basis at
each company shop, warehouse and office facility.
Safety Tailgate Meetings: We have weekly safety
tailgate meetings for all field and shop personnel,
including sales and service.
Safety Committee Meetings: Our executive leadership
(chief executive officer, chief operating officer,
chief financial officer), general managers and vice
presidents have quarterly safety committee meetings.
Executive management regularly communicates
about safety issues.
Leadership Seminars: The safety department
conducts multiple three-day, regional seminars for our
management and supervisory personnel each year
throughout North America. Attendees recycle through
the program on an approximate three-year basis.
Topics include accident trends and prevention, training
techniques, team building, accident investigation,
claims management, internal costing of insurance,
substance abuse policy, fleet safety, equipment
maintenance and regulatory compliance.
Postings: Safety posters, emergency action procedures
and Occupational, Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) Form 300A are kept at each facility.
Statistical Reporting: We distribute territory safety
summary reports every month, including safety alerts,
incident rates and policy changes from operating vice
presidents or executive leadership.
