Snelson Companies, Inc. - A Pipeline, Utility and Mechanical Construction and Fabrication Company

Environment, Safety & Health
An established record of safety

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For more than 60 years, Snelson Companies, Inc. has the safety and health of its employees as its highest priority. We have established a safe, healthy and productive working environment for all of our employees, with one of the lowest modification factors in the industry. We develop programs to effectively address both customer and Snelson Companies objectives through adherence to a strong safety and health policy when establishing project oriented safety and health programs sensitive and responsive to our customers while meeting escalating regulatory requirements.

All employees are instructed regarding our environmental protection policy, with job progress and environmental protection acting as compatible and equal goals. Our employees fully cooperate in protecting the environment as a requirement of their employment. Snelson Companies is committed to the protection of the environment through:

Strong management commitment
Trained and knowledgeable supervisors
Involvement of environmental professionals
Trained and conscientious work force
Effective monitoring of the environmental program

Our safety program includes:

Drug & Alcohol free workplace
Mandatory safety orientation for all employees
10 hour OHSA Safety training for supervisors
50 hour OHSA Selected Supervisors safety training course
40 hour Haz Mat training and asbestos training
Certified Safety Professional & Professional Engineers
Full time safety director and staff
Job specific Environment, Safety & Health Plans
Job Safety & Health Analysis on critical tasks
Safety meetings on all levels
Safety publications and reports
Accident and incident investigation
Jobsite and equipment inspections
First Aid and CPR instruction
Forklift instruction, evaluation and certification
Hearing conservation program
Certified asbestos supervisors
NCCER Master Trainer
NCCER accredited training center and sponsor
OQ certified evaluators for field evaluations for MEA, NCCER and Veriforce
Meets National Compliance Management Services’ (NCMS) comprehensive audit criteria
Active participation in local, state and national safety groups

Snelson Companies, Inc. has received numerous national awards for our continuing commitment to the health and safety of our employees. Please visit our Awards page to learn more.

Drug & Alcohol Prevention

Snelson Companies has the highest standard of Drug and Alcohol Prevention policies, implementing our Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program long before widespread acceptance or mandated and regulated practices. Our company meets DOT 49 CFR part 40 New Rule, the National Compliance Criteria (NCMS) and has received Platinum Status from the State of Washington Star Task Force.