A Culture of Safety

At Buch, we always put safety first. We have built a robust and well-communicated safety culture, focused on leading indicators and preventative measures, and reinforced by continuous education and training. We ensure the safety of our employees and subcontractors by employing industry best practices and maintaining optimal jobsite conditions.

That’s how we get everyone home safe, every day.

“Safety is our highest priority—and at the core of everything we do.”

Greg Pool, VP, Safety, Buch 

Safety in Numbers

0
OSHA Safety Violations
since 2014

0.57
Our 2024 Experience
Modification Rate (EMR)

0
Total Recordable Incidents
Rate since 2019

Buch Safety Highlights


Proactive
Planning


Culture of
Empowerment


Active
Compliance

Our commitment to safety means practicing prevention by utilizing leading indicators to prevent accidents from happening, rather than relying on lagging indicators and reacting after the fact. We make that happen through rigorous training and continuous education.
  • Best-in-class safety program
  • First Aid, CPR, OSHA 30, AED for all Buch personnel
  • Regularly updated field safety manuals provided to all employees
  • Vetting of subcontractors
  • Emergency plans & evacuation plans on site
  • All Buch contracted sites must go through safety orientation training
At Buch we strive every day to ensure everyone goes home safely at the end of their work shift. We empower our teams to speak up, listen to others, have respect for everyone and communicate solutions that will create a more positive and safe work environment.
  • Mental health awareness training for all Buch personnel
  • Weekly Toolbox Talks and Lessons Learned based on recent safety trends and observations.
  • Safety incentives and recognition events promote a strong safety culture
  • We are all accountable for each other. If we see something, we say something.
Safety is our highest priority and at the core of everything we do. We ensure the safety of our employees and subcontractors by employing industry best practices and maintaining optimal jobsite conditions.
  • Safety orientation for all employees and vendors
  • Documented inspections by safety team (weekly) and superintendents (daily)
  • Mandatory weekly safety meetings on all projects
  • Pre-task planning required on all projects and specific project activities
  • Project Specific Safety Plans (PSSPs) as needed
  • Drug- and alcohol-free workplace with both pre-employment and random testing.