At HighPoint, safety is a fundamental part of everything they do. Their commitment to building a safe and proactive workplace has landed them as finalists for the 2025 Safety Award of Excellence in the electrical trade category. HighPoint’s innovative and comprehensive approach to safety sets them apart, proving that a strong safety culture protects workers and empowers them.
A Culture of Safety, Driven by Leadership
HighPoint’s success starts with its leadership’s strong commitment to safety excellence. Executives at HighPoint actively drive safety initiatives and promote ongoing communication throughout the company. Monthly safety committee meetings and quarterly all-company safety meetings ensure that safety remains a visible and shared value.
HighPoint takes a holistic approach to safety by recognizing the importance of mental health alongside physical well-being. Through their Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and access to a company chaplain, they offer support for employees’ emotional and mental health, reinforcing the idea that a healthy team is a safer team.
Innovation Through an Expanded Safety Committee
HighPoint is always working to improve safety, and their dedicated safety committee plays a big role in making that happen. Recently, they expanded the committee to include people from different departments, bringing in fresh perspectives. This team effort helps them spot risks more effectively and come up with better solutions together.
This committee isn’t just talk, it’s all about action. At HighPoint, every safety committee member completes OSHA 30 training to stay ready for anything. It gives them the know-how and confidence to tackle challenges head-on.
Leveraging Technology for Safer Operations
HighPoint seamlessly integrates cutting-edge technology into their safety program. A prime example is their advanced telematics system, which improves fleet management by providing real-time vehicle monitoring, geofencing alerts, detailed reporting, and driver scorecards. This system not only enhances vehicle maintenance but also encourages safer driving habits. By combining these tools with training and data-driven practices, HighPoint actively reduces risks while on the road.
Anticipating Risks Through Leading Safety Indicators
Rather than reacting to incidents, HighPoint focuses on preventing them altogether. Their safety program emphasizes leading indicators like near-miss reporting, safety audits, and employee safety observations. These proactive measures ensure potential hazards are addressed well before they escalate.
Near-miss reports help HighPoint learn from incidents that almost occurred, allowing the team to refine processes and prevent actual injuries. Safety audits play a key role in identifying areas where compliance can be improved, ensuring everyone is held accountable for maintaining high safety standards. Employee engagement is also a critical component, encouraging every staff member, from electrical apprentices to senior leadership, to take ownership of safety initiatives.
Near-miss reports help HighPoint learn from incidents that almost occurred, allowing the team to refine processes and prevent actual injuries. Safety audits play a key role in identifying areas where compliance can be improved, ensuring everyone is held accountable for maintaining high safety standards. Employee engagement is also a critical component, encouraging every staff member, from electrical apprentices to senior leadership, to take ownership of safety initiatives.
At HighPoint, safety is something everyone takes part in. By using these indicators in day-to-day operations, they create a workplace where safety is a shared responsibility.
Addressing OSHA’s Construction Focus Four Hazards
HighPoint is serious about tackling OSHA’s Construction Focus Four Hazards, showing just how committed they are to reducing the biggest risks in the industry. They’re taking a proactive approach with innovative strategies like:
- Falls: HighPoint’s “Ladders Last” program promotes safer alternatives like platforms and lifts, backed by fall protection training for safe operation in any environment.
- Struck-By Incidents: Through safety observations, near-miss reporting, and job site audits, HighPoint mitigates the risk of struck-by incidents. By focusing on proper barricading, clear walkways, and PPE usage, they reinforce safe practices.
- Caught-In/Between Accidents: HighPoint actively addresses these risks with regular safety audits, training on lockout/tagout procedures, and by upgrading tools to reduce mechanical hazards.
- Electrocution: HighPoint prioritizes engineering controls to eliminate the likelihood of energized work. Pairing this with pre-task risk assessments ensures that workers remain alert and prepared.
This approach makes sure their team is ready to spot and handle high-risk hazards with confidence.
Collaboration to Elevate Industry Standards
HighPoint emphasizes that safety is a team effort, working collaboratively with contractors and organizations to align and enhance safety practices and protect the industry.
The company actively participates in industry committees to share best practices, address risks, and promote the latest safety innovations. The team regularly attends safety-focused events to stay updated on new technology and compliance standards. Collaboration is key on construction sites. From pre-construction planning to daily check-ins with contractors and subcontractors, HighPoint works to identify hazards, plan for emergencies, and ensure everyone understands and follows safety protocols.
The company actively participates in industry committees to share best practices, address risks, and promote the latest safety innovations. The team regularly attends safety-focused events to stay updated on new technology and compliance standards. Collaboration is key on construction sites. From pre-construction planning to daily check-ins with contractors and subcontractors, HighPoint works to identify hazards, plan for emergencies, and ensure everyone understands and follows safety protocols.
These proactive measures demonstrate HighPoint’s dedication to creating safer environments for everyone they collaborate with.
Setting a High Safety Standard for the Industry
HighPoint’s success stems from embedding safety into the very core of their culture. Quarterly jobsite audits, comprehensive employee training, and ongoing communication demonstrate their commitment to constant improvement. Their inclusive leadership approach encourages every employee to contribute ideas, prioritize safety, and live the values they promote as a company.
At HighPoint, safety is how they do business. By focusing on mental well-being, using innovative approaches, and encouraging collaboration, HighPoint raises the bar for the industry. Their proactive focus on safety proves that it can lead to limitless success.
HighPoint represents the highest ideals of workplace safety, not just as a finalist for the Safety Award of Excellence, but as an example of what’s possible when companies invest in their people and their processes.
