Health & Safety
We believe ZERO is the only acceptable number of incidents, and that ALL accidents are preventable. Health & safety is Sheridan Electric’s number one priority.
Safety Is Our Number One Priority
At Sheridan Electric, we are committed to a safe work environment for every employee, and to performing all operations in a safe manner. Accident prevention and quality of working life are essential parts of our business.
Management, supervisors and all employees are responsible for contributing to the upkeep and constant betterment of our health & safety program. We believe in working together – maintaining open lines of communication, and together giving careful attention to ensuring the highest standards. The result? A healthy and safe working environment, shared by one and all
Sheridan Electric is accredited by and in good standing with multiple contractor safety compliance programs including ISN, Avetta, Contractor Check, Avetta, Cognibox, Browz, and more.
A Culture of Safety:
- Management Commitment: we view Health & Safety as a top priority. This starts with safety being part of initial job planning; and includes zero incidents being the only acceptable number.
- Participation: Every Sheridan employee is responsible to ensure a safe work environment. We encourage active participation in designing and adapting policies. Then we all keep one another accountable.
- Hazard and Risk Management: We use the latest software to conduct regular safety inspections, including Job Hazard Inspections. We document everything; then using analytics, we identify recommended improvements to our policies & practices
- Education and Training: Consistent training and re-training, along with educational activities (such as tool box safety talks), are vital to ensuring safety stays top-of-mind
COR Certified
Sheridan Electric is COR™ certified; a testament to our commitment to Health and Safety. Being COR™ means emphasizing continuous improvements to H&S, clear communication between management to field employees, and an organized and audited safety system.
The Certificate of Recognition (COR™) is nationally trademarked and endorsed by participating members of the Canadian Federation of Construction Safety Associations (CFCSA) of which the Infrastructure Health and Safety Association (IHSA) is a member.