Safety

Safety Committed! Energy Air PPE Photo

Experience Modification Rate at .80

More than 5,500 safety and skill training hours completed each year.

At Energy Air, we have developed a culture around promoting safety. We are committed to providing the safest workplace at every level. Our zero-injury approach and commitment to safety training has garnered us more than 22 industry awards. We have been able to achieve our low Experience Modification Rate through the implementation of strict safety standards and practices, including conducting background checks on all employees, promoting a drug-free workplace and extensive OSHA and skill training. 

Download a copy of our Safety brochure.

Corporate Safety Goals

  • Zero Injuries
  • Zero Incidents
  • Decrease Experience Modification Rate to .50
  • 100% OSHA-trained field team

Safety Steps

  • Personal Protective Equipment – Energy Air maintains a mandatory policy that all field employees wear long pants, a hardhat, work boots and shirts with 4” sleeves. It is required that all workers must have safety glasses and gloves on their person at all times for use when needed. Hearing protection and fluorescent vests are also worn when needed or required.
  • Pre-Work Risk Assessment– Prior to a job commencing, our operations and project management teams review the project to address possible safety issues. Additional review is done in the field prior to task initiation.
  • Tool and Equipment Inspections– Inspections are conducted daily. Damaged tools are immediately tagged and sent back to the shop for repair or disposal.
  • Weekly Jobsite Toolbox Talks– Conducted every Monday morning by the project foreman to reinforce proper safety procedures.
  • Jobsite Safety Checklists– Conducted the first Monday of every month by the project foreman; this is done by looking at the jobsite as a whole for overall safety/hazard identification.
  • Immediate and Accurate Accident Investigation & Reporting–In the event of an incident, an investigation starts with a statement received from the project foreman, injured person and any witnesses.
  • Near Miss Reporting – When ‘close-call’ situations occur on-site, a Near Miss form is completed. These are shared with the field team and used for teaching and prevention hazards.

Innovative Approach to Safety Training

Safety Committee: Our internal Safety Committee is dedicated to eliminating jobsite incidents and spreading safety awareness.  Comprised of both office and field employees with representatives from all departments, this committee’s members are selected by department managers on an annual basis.

  • Monthly meetings are conducted to discuss goals, challenges and opportunities.  
  • Interviews are conducted with employees involved in accidents, the company safety policy is reviewed and meeting minutes are issued to the entire company.  
  • On-site ‘Safety Roundup’ event is held annually with demonstrations and training. 
  • Quarterly Safety Campaigns are launched internally at the beginning of each quarter focusing on a safety technique implemented to increase awareness and eliminate jobsite injuries. 

Safety Jackpot: When it comes to our employees meeting and exceeding goals, we believe a job well done deserves a reward!

Safety Newsletter: Communication is key for accomplishing our safety goals.Our regular safety newsletter was developed specifically to summarize and communicate to the field team what kind of injuries occur, how they affect the Safety Pays Jackpot and what is being done to correct unsafe conditions. It is our tool to communicate effective safety practices and strategies with the field. The goal of Energy Air is to keep every employee working safely and to be part of maintaining a safe work environment.

Innovative Training & Education Programs:  To achieve our safety goals, we provide our employees with the expertise, tools and resources they need to reduce risk on every project. See our Training Page to learn more about Energy Air’s in-house F.A.C.T (Florida Air Conditioning Training) program.

Safety Training

  • Training and certifications are completed in-house for Aerial, Rough Terrain Forklift, Hilti Power Tools, Scissors/Boom Lift and CPR/First Aid.
  • OSHA training in-house, plus a number of OSHA 500 trainers.
  • 90% of field team is OSHA certified.
  • More than 10,000 hours of safety and skill training completed since 2006
  • Access to ToolBox Talks.
  • Classes taught in both English and Spanish.