As any construction project starts, Essex designs a flexible safety plan that can change along with the project phases.  

We have a standing Safety Committee, staffed by the Safety Director, an office staff person and two people from the field.   The Safety Committee meets monthly to review the effectiveness of the Essex safety program and any new OSHA rules or standards.

On the job sites, the crew meets weekly for a "Tool Box" talk about particular safety concerns on that job, that day.  We also work together with OSHA, inviting them to our job sites for consultations in order to make sure we're on the right track.

Safety is the "way of life" at Essex.  It reduces risk and cost to the project team but also fosters the "team" concept that Essex strives for on every level.

This is the catwalk over the brewery, custom-made for this restaurant and brew pub. Essex complies with all OSHA directives and more, to ensure the safety of all the workers and visitors to the construction sites.

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