Full-Time Safety Director
A dedicated safety director runs our program, visits active job sites, and leads training — safety isn’t a side duty here, it’s a full-time job.
Safety First
A Safety Program Built for the Hard Jobs
Concrete is demanding, high-risk work. Our Cal/OSHA-compliant program — led by a full-time safety director — protects our crews, keeps your project on schedule, and stands up to any pre-qualification.
Full-Time On-staff safety director
2× / Month Formal crew safety training
100% PPE supplied by Russell
Cal/OSHA Title 8-compliant programs
Our Program
A Culture, Not a Checklist
A strong safety record isn’t luck — it’s daily discipline. Because we self-perform our work, our own people own the safety on your site.
Twice-Monthly Training
Formal safety training runs twice a month, keeping every crew current on procedures, equipment, and the site-specific hazards of each project.
Company-Supplied PPE
We supply every bit of protective equipment ourselves — hard hats, kneepads, earplugs, respirators, and hi-vis. No gaps, no excuses.
Independent Audits
We contract third-party safety inspections so we get an unbiased report on every job site — and act on it before it becomes a problem.
California Compliance
Programs for Real Concrete Hazards
California holds contractors to the country’s strictest safety standards under Cal/OSHA Title 8. Our written programs address the specific hazards of self-performed concrete work — from foundations to tilt-up erection.
Injury & Illness Prevention Program
A written IIPP as required under Cal/OSHA Title 8 §3203 — hazard identification, prompt correction, training, and recordkeeping built into how every crew works.
Heat Illness Prevention
The Central Valley gets hot. We follow Cal/OSHA Title 8 §3395: cool water, shade, mandatory rest, acclimatization, and high-heat procedures to protect crews on 100°+ days.
Respirable Silica Control
Cutting, grinding, and drilling concrete creates silica dust. We control exposure with water/dust suppression, engineering controls, and respiratory protection per the OSHA silica standard.
Fall Protection
Guardrails, personal fall-arrest systems, and hole covers on elevated decks, formwork, and multi-story structures — trained, inspected, and enforced.
Excavation & Trenching
Foundation work means excavations. A competent person evaluates every trench for sloping, shoring, and safe access per Cal/OSHA Title 8 §1541.
Tilt-Up & Crane Lift Safety
Tilt-up erection demands discipline — engineered panel bracing, certified crane operators, and controlled lift zones, aligned with Tilt-Up Concrete Association best practices.
Accountability
Everyone Owns Safety
Our crews take safety personally — it’s tied to how we work together. Strong safety records are rewarded, the whole crew shares responsibility for looking after each other, and every bit of PPE is on us. It’s a system that’s kept hard hats on and earplugs in for decades.
Paired with independent, third-party site audits, it means the people on your project are protected — and your schedule is protected from the disruptions accidents cause.
- Recognized For Safety
- Tilt-Up Concrete Association safety recognition
- Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) safety awards
- Cal/OSHA-compliant safety program
- LEED-accredited team members
For General Contractors
Ready for Your Pre-Qualification
Bidding out a concrete package? Russell Construction comes to the table with the safety documentation and record that serious GCs and owners require — no chasing paperwork.
Request Our Safety Packet- Written IIPP and site-specific safety plans
- Experience Modification Rate (EMR) & safety records on request
- OSHA-trained field crews and on-site competent persons
- Certificates of insurance & bonding for pre-qualification
- Certified-payroll / prevailing-wage safety compliance
- Independent third-party safety audit reports
FAQs
Safety FAQs
Is Russell Construction OSHA compliant?
Yes. We run a Cal/OSHA-compliant safety program built on a written Injury & Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), a full-time safety director, twice-monthly training, and independent third-party site audits.
Can Russell Construction provide safety records or an EMR for pre-qualification?
Yes. Our Experience Modification Rate, safety documentation, certificates of insurance, and IIPP are available to general contractors and owners on request for pre-qualification.
Does Russell Construction have a full-time safety director?
Yes. A dedicated safety director runs the program, visits active job sites, and leads formal training twice a month — safety is a full-time job here, not a side duty.
How does Russell Construction handle heat illness prevention in the Central Valley?
We follow Cal/OSHA Title 8 §3395 heat illness prevention — cool drinking water, shade, mandatory rest breaks, acclimatization for new and returning workers, and high-heat procedures on the hottest days.
Does Russell Construction control silica dust on concrete work?
Yes. Cutting, grinding, and drilling concrete generates respirable crystalline silica, so we use water/dust suppression, engineering controls, and respiratory protection in line with the OSHA silica standard.
Formerly All West Construction
Safety and schedule, handled.
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