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At North States Utility Contractors, Inc., we believe the safety of our employees, is the protection of our most valuable asset. Safety policies not only protect our employees, but are an important part of the success of the company. The North States safety department has been the recipient of several awards.
North States employs a full time safety director, certified in both OSHA 500 and OSHA 510, to provide the necessary training and education for our employees. In addition to the safety director, North States has a safety committee made up of field and management to help bring new ideas and concerns to the forefront. Monthly employee safety meetings are held as well as training sessions that may be needed. Weekly safety topic meetings are held on the job site.
All employees are required to meet utility safety standards, and adhere to North States safety policies.
North States Utility Contractors, Inc. also has a substance abuse policy that includes a random drug testing program which is in accordance with the requirements of government regulations.
The business office and shops are extremely well organized and clean. Custom built racks and shelves hold everything from tools to road signs and supplies. Hoses and cords are coiled and hung. Employees care for their trucks as if they were their own and are required to keep them clean. Mobile phones are in all trucks for emergency situations.
Quality control extends to every piece of equipment. Machinery is completely reconditioned each winter because extensive maintenance has resulted in efficiency and dependability for North States Utility Contractors, Inc.
Operator Qualification was implemented in 2002 to increase pipeline safety. A standardized procedure was adopted throughout the various utility companies and contractors to standardize the installation and pipeline safety. Here at North States we have two Certified Operator Qualified Evaluators on staff with thirty years of field experience each. These Evaluators continue to oversee, test and train the employees for the many updates and changes that occur in the gas field as well as interpret and relay valuable information relating to the various tasks performed. North States Utility Contractors, Inc. is an associate member of WUA, so as to keep up with this ongoing process.
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