"Our Common Future"

In 1987, the United Nations released the Brundtland Report, which defines sustainable development as "development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs".

Seven generation sustainability is an ecological concept that urges the current generation of humans to live sustainably and work for the benefit of the seventh generation into the future. It originated with the Iroquois - Great Law of the Iroquois

"People don't want gas and electricity. They just want hot showers and cold beer" -Amory Lovins

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

KEC Safety Training

Safety is a daily focus on the project.  It is our goal to send everyone home to their family safely at the end of each day.  Safety "Toolbox Talks" are conducted weekly with all workers on site.  All workers are also required to complete a safety orientation training when they arrive at the jobsite for the first time.  

In addition to the orientation and weekly toolbox talks, we typically arrange onsite training sessions with a specific focus related to relevant work activities. 

In September fall protection training was presented by Miller Fall Protection. This training is appropriate due to the potential fall hazards that employees may encounter throughout construction.  During the training session the field staff learned about inspecting their personal fall protection equipment, how to properly select the appropriate fall protection gear, and processes and procedures if a fall does occur on site.  The 40 attendees involved in the training felt that they walked away with a greater awareness of fall protection and applicable skills.




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