Safety

Everyone Goes Home Safely, Every Day

At McDonnel Group, safety isn’t a slogan; it’s a promise.

With more than 5,800 consecutive safe days and an EMR consistently below industry average, our record proves that a disciplined, proactive safety culture protects both people and projects.

We believe every person on our job sites, from superintendents to subcontractors, has the right and responsibility to return home safely each day. That belief drives our policies, our planning, and every decision we make in the field.

A Culture Built on Care & Accountability

Safety begins with leadership but lives in every employee. McDonnel maintains an “everybody is a safety officer” mindset where each person is empowered to stop work immediately if they see something unsafe. This culture of shared accountability has made safety a core part of our identity.
Key Elements of Our Safety Program:

Proactive Safety Planning: Project-specific safety plans developed during preconstruction, including hazard identification and risk assessments.
Comprehensive Training: All employees complete OSHA 10- or 30-hour training, with specialized certifications for scaffolding, fall protection, and steel erection.
Daily Safety Briefings: Morning jobsite meetings ensure awareness of daily conditions, assignments, and personal readiness.
Rigorous Inspections: Full-time safety professionals, daily superintendent reviews, and unannounced third-party OSHA-like inspections maintain accountability.
Safety Incentive System: Teams are recognized and rewarded for maintaining incident-free performance.
Substance Abuse Prevention: A zero-tolerance policy supported by employee education, testing, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Credentials and Certifications That Set Us Apart

Our workforce meets and exceeds industry safety standards through continuous training and independent verification.

Employee Accreditations, Certifications, & Affiliations:

OSHA 10 & 30 Hour
OSHA Hazwoper / Hazmat
OSHA Scaffolding, Fall Protection, and Steel Erection
ISNetworld and Avetta verified contractor

TWIC credentialed workforce for secure and industrial environments
Advanced PPE Safety Program featuring flame-resistant clothing (FRCs), respirators, and continuous monitoring

Commitment to Clients and Families

For our industrial clients, a safe site means uninterrupted operations and reliable performance. For our employees and their families, it means peace of mind.

Every protocol we follow and every investment we make in safety serves a single purpose: to ensure that everyone goes home safely, every day.