Safety

Safety is at the heart of who we are.

At Ramsey, we strive for the absolute highest level of safety standards for us, our partners, and our customers. It’s who we are. 

Every single member of our team, beginning with the ownership, brings safety to the job every day. From early morning stretches to daily pre-task planning to our Annual Safety Day event, we keep our eyes on how to fulfill the ever-changing safety standards within our industry.

Curious about our program? This is just a sampling of how we implement our safety protocol throughout the company and project sites:

  • All Local, Accident, Incident, & Near Miss, Root Cause Investigations
  • Annual Safety Day
  • Company Web Portal
  • Competent Person Training
  • Daily Start- Up, Stretch and Flex
  • Daily Pre-Task Planning
  • Drug and Alcohol Testing
  • Electronic On-Site Safety Audits
  • Electronic Equipment Inspections
  • E-Rail Safe Partners
  • Fall Prevention and Protection
  • Globally Harmonized System Training for Hazardous Chem. Communication  
  • OSHA Training for Employees
  • Monthly Safety Committee Meetings
  • New Employee Orientation
  • Return to Work Program
  • Safety Director on Staff
  • Sub-Contractor Pre-Qualification Vetting
  • Weekly Toolbox Talks

“Gallagher has worked with Ramsey for many years, and we continue to be impressed with their strong philosophy towards safety. They have an outstanding safety program, which they implement every day in the field. Their excellent loss history and low workers’ compensation experience MOD reflects their commitment to safety.”
–  George Spanjers, Gallagher insurance broker

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Ramsey Companies is a proud CHASE partner.

The Construction Health And Safety Excellence (CHASE) program began in 2003 as a partnership between Minnesota OSHA and AGC of Minnesota. The program is designed to recognize AGC member contractors for their safety programs and performance, while providing incentives for partnership. We are proud to be recognized as a Level 2 CHASE member for our safety and health program.  

Ramsey Companies - CHASE Level 2 Member

 

Ramsey Companies is a proud member of the following:

Minnesota Safety Council

The Minnesota Safety Council is a member-based, private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to preventing unintentional injuries – a leading cause of death, disability and economic loss.

Minnesota Safety Council