Safety

The Clark Companies are committed to the safety and health of our employees and customers. We not only strive to offer the highest quality of work, but by doing it in the safest possible manner. Our success, and yours, not only depends on prompt and reliable service, but also on how safely each job is performed. Each year we invest thousands of dollars into our Safety Program with new equipment and personnel training. Our employees are fully trained in identifying and preventing common hazards on job sites such as the use of bodily protection, identifying hazards that can cause personal injuries or property damage. We are a 100% Certified Drug-Free Work Force following rigid guidelines for pre-employment and random testing of our employees.

Clark Rigging & Rental has a company-wide safety policy to assure that all jobs be done with respect to the safety and health of our customers and employees.

Company Policy
The Clark Companies have established a safe work policy to ensure that all of its employees are properly trained in their areas of work and to operate with caution and responsibility. Clark Company's safety philosophy is oriented toward affirmative control and minimization of risks.

We have successfully implemented a safety plan based on a company policy, safety meetings, and hands-on experiences in the field. Our company Safety Program Manual has been assembled to focus guidance to field supervision and upper management, providing specific insight into this Safety Program, and to convey our sincere commitment to work place safety. Our safety policy has been carefully developed over time and continues to be updated and enhanced on a regular basis. A safety team have been put in place to see that this company policy works to perfection. You can download a PDF copy (7.7 MBs) to review Clark Rigging's Safety Program Manual. If you don't have Acrobat reader, you can download it at no charge from Adobe's website

Safety Meetings
Our management personnel hold regular safety meetings that discuss past issues and identify any preventive measures foreseen in upcoming jobs.

Daily pre-job meetings and "Tool-box talks" are also conducted by our lead operators or foremen to discuss any/all hazards that may be encountered on the job site, and a plan of action is discussed if needed.

These constant communications are greatly encouraged and ensure that every job is done in the properly and safely.

New OSHA Regulations
The new OSHA mandates are welcomed by Clark. Most were already standard practice for the company's crane operators and were included in the guidance provided to rental customers. However, with OSHA's authority now mandating the safety standards, Clark will have to enforce compliance by its customers. To minimize the burden on those customers, and in keeping with the company's long-standing focus on customer service, Clark has undertaken initiatives to assist companies in meeting the new requirements.

Although they may seem inconvenient or an added expense to crane operators, the new regulations are intended to highlight safety and reduce the possibility of accidents. The goal of the initiatives, like that of OSHA's overall mission, is to prevent injury to workers and property. If you have concerns or questions about the new OSHA regulations, feel free to contact Steve Clark at the company's Lockport location - (716) 628-2202. He'll be glad to answer any questions.

Programs and Training
• OSHA 10 Hour
• Fall Protection / Fall Management
• Asbestos & Lead Awareness
• Excavations
• MSHA
• Contractor / Construction Safety
• Substance Abuse Training (DOT)
• Confined Space
• Respiratory Fit Testing
• Haz-Com
• Forklift
• Crane Inspections
• 100% Certified Drug-Free Workforce
• OSHA approved and recommended Safety Program