...our #1 Priority

Leonard has developed a significant safety-first culture over the years. The following programs are followed company-wide:

GENERAL PRACTICES:

  • All Leonard personnel meet twice per month for safety training.
  • PM’s and Superintendents have OSHA 30-hour certification.
  • All carpenters have OSHA 10-hour certification.
  • All on-site Leonard personnel have training in areas such as CPR/First aid, fall protection, scaffold training, confined spaces, silica, GHS, etc.
  • We retain the services of a third party safety consultant to assist with safety policies, training, site inspections, etc.

PROJECT-SPECIFIC PRACTICES:

  • Daily JSA’s with Subs and in-house crews
  • Superintendent daily safety operations inspection
  • PM conducts safety inspection each jobsite visit
  • Third party inspections are conducted randomly and reported directly to Mike Leonard
  • All Leonard employees are trained to be aware of safety-related issues and are fully authorized to correct noted violations, including shutting down operations, if needed, to avoid an incident.
  • Conduct weekly toolbox safety meetings with all personnel working on site

With the top priority of safety in mind, we pride ourselves in:

  • Award-winning safety program
  • Regularly scheduled meetings to review safety protocols/procedures
  • Staying current on training for all employees
  • Zero incidents and zero lost time is the only acceptable goal
  • Commitment to safety engrained in our culture: 100% commitment to safety every day, every project

Safety Achievements:

  • 2023 ABC Safety Training and Evaluation Process (STEP) Bronze Award
  • 2021, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2009, 2008, 2007 ABC Safety Training and Evaluation Process (STEP) Platinum Award
  • 2020 ABC Safety Training and Evaluation Process (STEP) Gold Award
  • 2016 ABC Safety Training and Evaluation Process (STEP) Diamond Award
  • 2012, 2008 ABC South Texas Chapter Safety Excellence Gold Award (Under 100,000 Man-Hours)
  • 2009, 2007, 2006, 2004, 2003 ABC South Texas Chapter Safety Excellence Silver Award (Under 100,000 Man-Hours)
  • 2007 ABC National Safety Excellence Award for General Contractor (Under 250,000 Man-Hours)